Bright 2nd floor studio apartment for rent within walking distance from all major transportation, hospital, pharmacies, restaurants. ABSOLUTELY NO PETS AND NO SMOKING!!! Utilities are separate. Security is first and last months rent; rent is due the 1st of the month in cash. Credit check is required. Lease is 1 year term.
Lease Terms
Clause 1- Identification of landlord and tenant
This Agreement is entered between ____________________________________________ (“Tenant #1”), ________________________________________________ (“Tenant #2) and Brielle Vodovoz and Yevgeny Lyudin (“Landlord”). Tenant understands the contractual obligation with the lease is for renting the apartment for minimum (1) year. Tenant understands they are severely liable for the payment of rent and performance of all terms of this agreement.
Clause 2- Identification of Premises
Subject to terms and conditions in this Agreement, Landlord rents to Tenant, and Tenant rents from Landlord, for residential purposes only, the premises located at 324 Liberty Ave, Staten Island NY, 10305 (“the premises”), together with the following furnishings and appliances: refrigerator, stove, oven.
Clause 3- Apartment Guidelines
Tenant is responsible for following all rules and regulations set forth by the landlord. Tenant will be responsible for all violation charges incurred during their residency at 324 Liberty Ave. Below are the guidelines to live by at 324 Liberty Ave.
- No personal items shall be left in front of the premises or in common areas.
- No littering of any kind anywhere on or around the property.
- No outdoor BBQ grills allowed of any kind anywhere on the property.
- No alterations of the premises/building are permitted.
- Tenant is responsible for recycling.
- See landlord for garbage and recycling schedule.
- No garbage shall be discarded without the proper receptacle.
- If garbage and/or recycling isn’t properly disposed and landlord is issued a summons; the tenant is responsible to pay for the damages.
Clause 4- Limits on Use and Occupancy
The premises is to be used only as a private residence for tenant listed in clause 1 of this agreement
Occupancy by guests for more than 21 days is prohibited without landlord’s written consent and will be considered a material breach of this agreement.
Name of Resident: ___________________________________________________Age: _____________
Clause 5- Payment of Rent
Regular Monthly Rent
Tenant will pay Landlord a monthly rent of $900.00, payable in advance on the first day of each month. Rent will be paid in the following manner unless Landlord designates otherwise:
Form of Payment:
Cash ONLY
Clause 6- Late Charges (Additional Rent)
Late charges shall be also referred to as “Additional Rent”. If tenant fail(s) to pay the rent before the end of the 4th day after it’s due (ex: rent is due on the 1st of each month and can be paid up to the 5th day of every month), Tenant will pay Landlord a late fee (additional rent) of $100 plus $50 for each additional day that rent remains unpaid. The total in late charge (additional rent) for any month will not exceed $500. Landlord does not waive the right to insist on payment of rent in full on the date that it is due.
Clause 7- Returned Check and Other Bank Charges
No payments via check form will be allowed and/or accepted by landlord; unless it is a bank issued check.
Clause 8- Security Deposit
On signing this Agreement, Tenant will pay landlord the sum of $1,800.00 that will be placed in an escrow account.
Tenant may not, without landlord’s prior written consent apply this security deposit to the last month’s rent or any other sum under this agreement (_________, _________). Within 30 days after Tenant has/have vacated the premises, returned keys, and provided landlord with a forwarding address, Landlord will return the deposit in full or give Tenant and itemized written statement of the reasons for, and the dollar amount of, any of the security deposit retained by Landlord, along with a check for any deposit balance.
Clause 9- Utilities
Tenant is responsible for the payment of their own utilities.
Clause 10- Assignment and Subletting
Tenant will not sublet any part of the premises or assign this Agreement without prior written consent of Landlord.
Clause 11- Tenant’s Maintenance Responsibilities
Tenant will:
a. Keep the premises clean, sanitary, and in good condition and, upon termination of the tenancy, return the premises to Landlord in a condition identical to that which existed when Tenant took occupancy, except for ordinary wear and tear and any additions or alterations authorized by Landlord.
b. Immediately notify Landlord of any defects or dangerous conditions in and about the premises of which Tenant becomes aware.
c. Reimburse Landlord, on demand by Landlord, for the cost of any repairs to the premises made by Tenant or Tenant’s guests or business invitees through misuse, accident, or neglect.
d. Keep the premises free of garbage and debris. Trash and recycling must be taken out on a regular basis.
e. Tenant will have Landlord examine the premises, including appliances, fixtures, carpets, and paint, and has found them to be in good, safe, and clean condition.
Clause 12- Repairs and Alterations by Tenant
a. Except as provided by law or as authorized by the prior written consent of Landlord, Tenant will not make any alterations to the premises, including nailing holes in the walls or painting rental unit (_________, _________)
b. Unless authorized by law, Tenant will not, without Landlord’s prior written consent, alter, rekey premises or install or alter any burglar alarm system. (_________,__________)
Clause 13- Violation Laws and Causing Disturbances
Tenant and guests or invitees will not use the premises or adjacent areas in such a way as to:
a. Violate any law or ordinance, including laws prohibiting the use, possession or sale of illegal drugs.
b. Commit waste (severe property damage)
c. Create a nuisance by annoying, disturbing, inconveniencing or interfering with the quiet enjoyment and peace of any other tenant or nearby resident.
Clause 14- Pets
NO pets of any kind are allowed.
Clause 15- Smoking
This is a no smoking/incense burning in the apartment; any smoking must be done outside of the apartment. Tenant agrees to keep premises free of cigarette butts. (________, ________)
Clause 16- Landlord’s Right to Access
Landlord or Landlord’s agents may enter the premises in the event of an emergency, to make repairs, or improvements or to show the premises to prospective buyers or tenants. Landlord may also enter the premises to conduct annual inspection or check safety or maintenance problems as needed. Except in cases of emergency, Tenant’s abandonment of the premises, court order, or where it is impractical to do so, Landlord shall give Tenant 48 hour notice before entering.
Clause 17- Extended Absences by Tenant
Tenant will notify Landlord in advance if Tenant will be away from premises for fifteen (15) or more consecutive days. During such absence, Landlord may enter the premises at times reasonably necessary to maintain the property and inspect for needed repairs.
Clause 18- Possession of Premises
a. Tenant’s failure to take possession
If after signing this Agreement, Tenant fails to take possession of the premises, Tenant will still be responsible for paying rent and complying with all other terms of this Agreement.
b. Landlord’s failure to deliver possession
If Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Tenant for any reason not within Landlord’s control, including but not limited to partial or complete destruction of the premises, Tenant will have the right to terminate this Agreement upon proper notice required by law. In such event, Landlord’s liability to Tenant will be limited to the return of all sums previously paid by Tenant and Landlord.
Clause 19- Tenant Rules and Regulations
Tenant acknowledges receipt of, and as a read copy of, tenant rules and regulations, which are attached to and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference.
Clause 20- Payment of Court Costs and Attorney Fee in Lawsuit
In any action or legal proceeding to enforce any part of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entoleted to recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
Clause 21- Disclosures
Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has made the following disclosures regarding the premises:
▪ Disclosure of information on lead-based paint and/or lead based paint hazards
Clause 22- Authority to Receive Legal Papers
The Landlord, any person managing the premises and anyone designated by the Landlord are authorized to accept service of process and receive other notices and demands, which may be delivered to:
▪ 324 Liberty Ave, 2nd Floor, Staten Island NY, 10305
Signatures:
Tenant #1 Signature: ________________________________________________________________
Print: _____________________________________________________________________________
Driver’s License Number: _____________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________________________
Landlord Signature: _________________________________________________________________
Print: _____________________________________________________________________________
Date: _____________________________________________________________________________