This three-level brick townhome in Arnold includes three bedrooms, two full baths, and two half baths. The finished basement boasts a laundry room, a storage closet, and a large utility room suitable for an office, gym, or playroom. The home features hardwood floors on the main level and basement, a modern kitchen, and recently updated bathrooms. Rental includes a whole home water softening system and an under-sink reverse osmosis unit for the cleanest bathing and drinking water. The fenced-in yard opens to a communal grassy area and woods, providing privacy and a dirt trail for mountain biking. Nearby amenities include a shopping center with a grocery store, coffee shop, and several restaurants, a walking/bike trail with easy access to Broadneck Park and Library, and the home is a five-minute drive from Hwy 50 with easy access to the Bay Bridge, DC, or Baltimore. The unit is zoned for Broadneck Schools. Please note, the current pictures are three years old. Updated images will be available soon. Introduction By this Agreement, made on _____________, between Michael Johnson herein known as "Landlord" and ________________________herein known as "Tenant". The Landlord agrees to lease the premises together with all appliances located at 403 Bay Dale Dr. Arnold MD 21012 to the Tenant. Each Tenant is jointly and severally liable for all Lease Agreement obligations. Term The lease term shall start on ___________ and will continue through ______ (one year). On the final day of tenancy and unless otherwise agreed-to in writing, this Lease Agreement will become a month-to-month agreement. Rent Rent payment shall be made by electronic funds transfer using the property manager's online rental payment system (e.g., apartments.com) or through other means as mutually agreed upon in writing between Landlord and Tenant. The first month's rent and security deposit shall be due upon signature of the lease. Amount The amount of rent shall be $2,800 due in advance the first business day (Monday through Friday excluding holidays) of each month, prior to 5:00 PM. On the final day of tenancy and unless otherwise agreed-to in writing, this Lease Agreement will become a month-to-month agreement at a rate of $2,900 per month. Payment If establishing electronic funds transfer, Tenant will coordinate with the Landlord to make appropriate arrangements. There are no excuses accepted for non-payment of rent or invoices, including ill health, accident, loss of job, financial problems, family emergencies, etc. All payments are to be made payable to: Michael Johnson. Tenant and Landlord agree that all monies received by the Landlord shall first be applied to any and all charges due other than rent and the balance of any monies shall be applied towards rent due. Late Fees It is the full responsibility of the Tenant to pay rent on or prior to the established due date/time. If rent payment is not made within 5 business days after rent is due, a late fee of $50 will be assessed. Each day beyond the late fee assessment date that payment is not received an additional fee of $10 per day will be assessed until the debt is resolved in full. Failure to pay rent when due may result in immediate termination of this Lease and eviction. Report to Credit/Tenant Agencies You are hereby notified that a nonpayment, late payment, or breach of any of the terms of this Lease Agreement may be reported to credit and/or tenant reporting agencies and may create a negative credit record on your credit report. Security Deposit Prior to occupancy of the premises, Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of $2,800, receipt of which is acknowledged by the Landlord, as security deposit, the primary function of which is to secure the performance of the Lease Agreement for the premises or any part thereof. Tenant understands that in no condition shall the security deposit shall constitute pre-paid rent. Landlord shall furnish, no later than 30 days after the Tenant has vacated the Premises, an itemized statement for the security deposit, and will return the balance of the security deposit within 45 days after the tenant has vacated the Premises. Landlord may use/deduct security deposit funds for the damage, cleaning, legal expenses, cost of collection, loss of personal property of Landlord included in this Rental Agreement, loss of rents, late fees, service fees, non-sufficient fund fees, tenant caused billing, photographs of damage, pest control, change of locks if keys are issued and not returned or if tenant provides an unauthorized person with any key to the property, termination fees, and re-rent fees (See Addendum #1 for itemized list of potential fees). Tenant acknowledges that no interest will be paid to the Tenant. Use The Landlord agrees that on paying the rent and performance the covenants provided herein, the Tenant shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the leased premises for the agreed term. However, Tenant agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the premises which might disturb the peace and quiet of another resident or neighbor. Premises shall be used as a residence only. Operating a business from this property is prohibited without prior, express, and written approval from the Landlord and without first obtaining all requisite City, County, State, and Federal permits, variances, business certificates, tax identification numbers, and other forms. Assignment, Subletting, Occupants Without the prior written consent of the Landlord, Tenant shall not assign this lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to use the premises or any part thereof. Any assignment, subletting, concession, or license without the prior written consent of the Landlord, or an assignment or subletting by operation of law, shall be void and shall, at the Landlord's option, terminate this lease. The Tenant agrees that the premises shall only be occupied by the Tenant and immediate family. Guests shall not be permitted for more than 2 weeks, without the prior written consent of the Landlord. For purposes of this Rental Agreement, occupancy shall be defined as residing in the unit for four (4) or more days in any one-week period. Pets Tenant shall keep no domestic or other animal, fowl, fish, reptile, and/or pet of any kind on or about the premises, for any amount of time, without obtaining the prior written consent and meeting the requirements of the Landlord. Addendum #3 to this agreement shall be required for any pets approved by the Landlord, along with an additional Pet Security Deposit of $500 and Pet Rent amount of $50 per month. Illegal Activity Tenant, Tenant's Family, or guests shall not: Engage in any criminal activity of any kind, including, without limitation, drug related criminal activity, prostitution, or criminal street gang activity, on or near the Rental Property, herein known as "Criminal Activity" Engage in any act intended to facilitate or support Criminal Activity Use or permit the Premises to be used for or to facilitate Criminal Activity Engage in any acts of violence or intimidation or any threats of violence, verbal or otherwise, including, but not limited to, the discharge or brandishing of firearms or other weapons, on or near the Premises or otherwise It is understood and agreed that a single violation shall be cause for immediate termination of the Lease and eviction from the premises. Unless otherwise provided by law, proof of violation shall not require criminal conviction, but shall be by preponderance of the evidence and upon Landlord's reasonable suspicion and at Landlord's sole discretion. Tenant hereby agrees to comply with all State and Federal laws, local ordinances, public rules, and regulations applicable to said premises for the use thereof. Parking Tenants shall be provided two designated parking spaces, or as stipulated by the HOA, in the communal parking lot. These parking spaces are marked with the number of the unit Tenant is responsible for oil leaks and other vehicle discharges for which Tenant shall be charged for cleaning if deemed necessary by the Landlord. Storage of boats, trailers, RVs, or any other vehicles (e.g., commercial vehicles) is prohibited. No Smoking Policy Tenant, Tenant's family, or guests shall not smoke within the premises. This includes cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, pipes, joints, bongs, or any other smoking device. Smoking increases the risk of fire and dramatically increases the cost of maintenance, cleaning, and redecorating. Replacing carpet, drapes, and painting the entire premises, regardless of when they were last replaced, will impact the return of any security deposit. Smoking within the premises is a violation of the Lease and may result in immediate termination of the Lease and eviction. Smoking may be conducted outside of courtyard areas in accordance with posted signage as long as disposal of butts and other related articles are done in a safe manner AND is not bothersome to neighbors. Litter is not permitted. Initial Inspection and Inventory Tenant stipulates that he or she, prior to or at the time of the beginning of the lease will have examined the premises, including the grounds and all buildings and improvements, and that they are, at the time of this lease, in good order, repair, and a safe, clean, and tenantable condition. Any defect in condition must be noted and submitted to Landlord prior to one week after the commencement of this lease. It is better to note all problems, even small ones, as part of the inspection to avoid being charged at move-out. Once the defect report has been received, authorized repairs will be scheduled as needed. Addendum #2 should be used by the tenant to document any pre-existing damage. The tenant shall not be held liable for any items documented in addendum #2. Utilities Tenant is responsible for payment of the electric, water, and sewer utility service. The HOA fee, which covers trash disposal services, snow removal, landscaping services, etc., is paid by the Landlord. Any damage or loss incurred due to Tenant's negligence to pay utility, abandonment, or to inform Landlord of shut off shall be at Tenant's expense. Tenant further agrees to work directly with the appropriate electric utility company and to hold the Landlord harmless for charges incurred by Tenant. The Landlord is responsible for submitting appropriate documentation to the country to transfer payment of water and sewer utility services to the Tenant. Security System Tenant may activate a security system at their own expense. Landlord is not responsible for maintenance or upkeep of any security system. Maintenance, Repair, Emergencies and Contacting the Landlord Minor maintenance is the responsibility of the Tenant. For example: light bulbs, testing and replacing smoke/carbon monoxide detector batteries, furnace filter, etc. Tenant shall not make repairs, or hire contractors to make repairs without written consent and approval from the Landlord. Tenant shall refrain from disposing of things such as diapers, sanitary napkins, tampons, paper towels, wads of toilet paper, newspaper, children's toys, matches, Q-tips, balls of hair, grease, oil, table scraps, clothing, rags, sand, dirt, or rocks into drains. Tenant agrees to pay for cleaning the drains of any and all stoppages, except incidents created by roots or structural defects. Tenant agrees to maintain front and rear lawns, including mowing grass and keeping free from trash and debris. Landlord can arrange for mowing services to be paid by the tenant, as agreed-to in writing via lease addendum. Landlord must approve all repairs unless it is a genuine emergency. Emergencies are: 1) free flowing water that cannot be turned off, 2) sewer backup into the property, 3) total loss of power after circuit panel has been checked, and 4) Fire. In the event of power loss, contact your local utility company to determine if the power loss is widespread. If a carbon monoxide leak is suspected, contact your local utility company immediately. In the event a maintenance appointment is missed by the Tenant and/or the representative for the Tenant, the fee for the missed appointment shall be paid by the Tenant. Contacting the Landlord The tenant shall inform the landlord of any emergencies (defined above) immediately after calling the appropriate emergency response personnel. This should occur at any time of day. For non-emergencies, the landlord should be contacted via email (any time) or phone (call or text) during normal hours. Normal hours are defined as 8am to 9pm. Alterations Tenant shall not paint, wallpaper, carpet, add or change locks, or make any other alterations to the Premises without Landlord's prior written consent except as provided by law. Tenant shall notify in writing of any repairs or alterations contemplated. No nails, screws, or other fasteners may be nailed, screwed, or otherwise placed in the doors, exterior siding, or woodwork. Tenant agrees not to use tape or adhesives to adhere any object to any surface of the Premises, such as refrigerators, doors, walls, or siding. Small nails, screws, or tacks are permitted for hanging decorations. Tenant shall hold Landlord harmless as to any mechanics' lien recordation or proceedings caused by the Tenant and agrees to indemnify Landlord in the event of any such claim or proceeding. Liability and Insurance Tenant agrees that all personal property kept on the premise shall be at the risk of the Tenant. Tenant also agrees to maintain at Tenant's sole expense a Renter's Insurance policy, or its equivalent, issued by a licensed insurance company of Tenant's selection. Tenant shall list Landlord as Additional Interest on the policy. Proof of insurance is required within 1 month of the date of this agreement or Tenant shall be considered in violation of this Lease. Tenant shall accept responsibility for damage, injury or loss and will not to hold the Landlord liable for any matter for or on account of any loss or damages sustained by action of a third party, fire, electrical failure, water, snow, frost, hail, sleet, tornado, theft/break-in damage, breakage of water lines/sewage lines, gas lines, heating or the elements. It is further agreed that the Landlord shall not be liable for any injury to Tenant, Tenant's family, guests, employees or any other persons visiting the premises, which is not within the Landlord's control. In the event of a break-in or forcible entry the Tenant is responsible for all costs to repair damage to the premises. If for any reason the premises are rendered uninhabitable, the Landlord shall not be held responsible for providing alternative housing (normally covered by most tenant renter policies). Termination End of Lease Landlord shall notify Tenant of their intent to renew or terminate this Lease in writing at least 60 days prior to the expiration of this agreement. Likewise, Tenant shall notify Landlord of their intent to renew or terminate this Lease in writing at least 30 days prior to the expiration of this agreement. Failure will result in the loss of the entire security deposit. Partial rents will not be accepted for vacating early. If the Tenant continues to occupy the premises after the date of termination, the Tenant will be considered as "holding over" and double rents will be charged unless the Tenant and Landlord have agreed to convert the lease to a month-to-month occupancy. Early Termination If the Tenant terminates this Lease prior to the expiration date there shall be a lease-break fee of 2 month's rent due to off-set loss of rent, utilities, and the costs associated with finding a new tenant. All rents, maintenance, utilities, and any other costs prior to vacating the premises remain the responsibility of the Tenant. The Move-Out Procedure defined below still applies. Move-Out Procedure Prior to vacating the premises, Tenant shall: Replace all expired light bulbs Have premises, including carpets, professionally cleaned and provide receipt of such service. If Tenant chooses to perform these tasks without the use of a professional provider the Landlord shall retain the right to hire such services and deduct the cost from the security deposit to ensure the property is returned to its original state, less normal wear and tear. Provide a forwarding address. If no forwarding address is provided, Landlord will send security deposit account and refund (if any) including any notices to the last known address of Tenant. If Tenant's mail is not forwarded and Landlord has no reasonable recourse through which to obtain a new address or phone number for the Tenant, Tenant shall forfeit the security deposit. If deficiencies are noted during the move-out inspection that were not noted in the move-in inspection, Landlord will conduct repairs that Landlord deems necessary to restore the condition of item(s) to pre-move in condition and will deduct those expenses from the Tenant's security deposit. Right of Inspection The Landlord and his agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this lease and any renewal thereof to enter the demised premises for the purpose of inspecting the premises and all building and improvements thereon. Landlord may enter, inspect, and/or repair the premises at any time in case of emergency or suspected abandonment. Landlord shall give 24 hours advance notice when possible and reasonable notice at all times and may enter for the purpose of showing the premises between 9:00AM and 7:00PM to prospective renters, buyers, lenders, for smoke alarm inspections, and/or for normal inspections and repairs. Landlord is permitted to make all alterations, repairs and maintenance that the Landlord judges necessary to perform. Legal Costs It is hereby agreed between the parties that in the event either party incurs court costs and attorney fees by reason of any default or breach by the other party, the prevailing party in any such court action shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and court costs from the other. This includes costs incurred to enforce collection of rents, to serve notice, for filing feet, etc., including the cost of collectors, deputies, marshals, police constables, etc., prior to regaining entry or reinstatement of the status of Tenant. For evictions, if the Tenant ends the eviction process by paying due rent, the Landlord shall be reimbursed for court costs incurred to execute the eviction process. Enforceability In the event that any portion of this Lease Agreement shall be found to be unsupportable under State Statutes the remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and subject to enforcement in the courts without exception. Any exercise or failure to exercise by the Landlord of any right shall not act as a waiver of any other right. This contract represents the total agreement between the parties. Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between Landlord and Tenant. No oral agreements have been entered into, and all modifications or notices shall be in writing to be valid. IN WITNESS THEREOF, the parties have executed this lease on the day and year first written above. (Sign and Date) Landlord _____________________ Tenant #1 ________________________ Tenant #2 ________________________ NOTICE: State law establishes rights and obligations for parties to a rental agreement. This agreement is required to comply with the Truth in Renting Act or applicable Landlord Tenant Statute or code for your state. If you have a question about the interpretation or legality of a provision of this document, you may want to seek assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person. Addendum #1 Potential Fees upon Move-Out Addendum #2 - MOVE IN / MOVE OUT INSPECTION IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Owner and Resident agree that this is the condition of the Premises on ________________ (DATE) and have affixed their signatures as acknowledgement that Resident shall be held responsible for any negative change in condition, damages due to neglect, and misuse or abuse of the Premises directly attributable to their residency. Addendum #3 - Pet Agreement Pet A Description: Sex: Breed: Color: Age: Weight: Spayed/Neutered: Yes/No RESIDENT agrees to pay an additional refundable "PET SECURITY DEPOSIT" in the amount of $500. RESIDENT agrees to pay an additional "PET RENT" in the amount of $50 per month due at the time of rent. General Rules: Pet will not be allowed to create excessive noise or annoy other residents. Resident shall not permit the Pet to urinate or defecate within the house. Pet feces on the property (lawn, sidewalks, driveway, planting strips) must be promptly bagged and removed. Resident agrees that only the pets described above will occupy the premises. No additional or different pet is authorized under this Agreement. I have read and agree to comply with the terms for General Rules. A default under the terms of this Addendum shall be deemed a material default under the terms of the Lease Agreement.
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