1010 West Congress St. was built in 1947, when Creole and Cajun craftspeople used old-growth lumber and close distances between wall studs and floor joists. Comfort giving features of this beautified house include the following: inside and outside multi-colored painting, efficiency-focused central HVAC, energy-saving sun screened windows in every room, warmth-giving hardwood floors, safety-giving reinforced kitchen sub-floor covered with appealing vinyl flooring, visually pleasing covered front porch, insect- repelling screened-in porch with ceiling fan, comfort-giving living room with ceiling fan, function-giving kitchen with ceiling fan, efficacy-giving laundry room with upper cabinets and a broom closet, a privacy-giving bathroom that separates the two rest-giving bedrooms and the two bedrooms have ceiling fans and multiple storage space, an attic with a defined storage space, a back yard, assigned parking, security lighting, and colorful painting inside and out. The adage, location, location, location applies to 1010. The house was built on "higher ground" in the historic Souvenir Gate neighborhood. For more about Souvenir Gate, Google Lafayette Memories Facebook. The house fronts the street and is within walking/bike riding distance of downtown Lafayette. Nearby landmarks include Langlinais Food Store & BBQ, and Langlinais Bakery. In the opposite direction is University Avenue, which heads travelers south to the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, and north to Interstate 10. Moreover, bus stops are a block away on either side of 1010 . Going west on W. Congress takes travelers to the Cajun Dome and Lafayette High School. The property is privately owned and operated by AJ West Enterprises, LLC (AJW). AJW operates in a transparent manner and requires the same from its applicants and current renters. The base rent is $1,000 and includes yard maintenance and initial pest control. Full rent is due before the 1st day of each month. The non-interest bearing security deposit is $1,150. Applications/background checks by are handled by Zillow. Check Zillow for its current fee structure. Overall, the dollar amounts are firm and all financial transactions are paid-in-advance of receiving service. The renter is responsible for their own basic and optional utilities. Upon providing AJW with a completed application/background check, the applicant can schedule a free, 30-minute house showing. Applicant must arrive before or on time. If AJW accepts the the lead agent's testimony, the other household members 18 years of age or older are required to submit a completed application for final determination of "qualified occupancy." With the fanfare of "Laissez les bons temps rouler/ Let the good times roll," AJW proactively manages it properties via drive-by, outside walk-through, and tenant engagement. The overall lease terms are codified in Louisiana's Article 2683 Code of Civil Procedure, The Lessees' Principal Obligations are: 1. pay the rent in accordance with the agreed terms, 2. use the thing as a prudent administrator and in accordance with the purpose for which it was leased, and 3. return the thing at the end of the lease in a condition that is the same as it was when the thing was delivered to him/her, except for normal wear and tear or as otherwise provided hereafter. The owner's basic requirements are: 1. Pay full rent before the first day of each month. 2. Follow the lease. 3. Keep the property clean and tidy at all times. 4. Be truthful, so that informed decision-making can occur. Lease Term: 1 year
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