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CHAD STANDARD RULES & REGULATIONS

In consideration of the execution or renewal of the lease the following provisions are incorporated into and made a part of the COMMUNITY HOUSING ADVOCACY & DEVELOPMENT’s Standard Form Residential Lease.  In the event that any provision of this Addendum/Rider conflicts with the printed form of the Standard Form Residential Lease, then the provisions of this Addendum/Rider shall prevail.

1.  RENT - As stated in the Lease, Rent is due on the first of each month and late charges shall accrue for late payment.  If rent is not paid by the fifth of the month, a 5-day notice will be served and if all rent then due and owing is not paid within 5 days of authorized service of the 5-day notice, legal fees and expenses will be added to the unpaid rent and late fees, pursuant to the terms of the Lease.

2. UTILITIES & APPLIANCES - All appropriate utility services which are the responsibility of Tenant pursuant to the terms of the Lease shall be placed in the resident’s name on day Tenant takes possession of the Premises.  Light bulbs are furnished with the Premises at time of Possession; however, it is the resident’s responsibility to replace bulbs as needed.  Tenant shall not install or operate within the Premises any machinery, refrigeration or heating devices, including but not limited to any clothes washers and dryers and dishwashers, other than a microwave oven and those appliances which may be supplied by the Landlord, without prior written consent from the Landlord.

3. GUESTS - Permanent occupancy of the Premises is restricted to those occupants listed on the Lease.  Guests may occupy the apartment for no more than 14 days without prior written approval of management.  Tenants are entirely responsible for the conduct of their guests in the Premises and in all common areas.  Upon request of Landlord, Tenant shall provide Landlord with proof of residence for any persons found in premises at any time.

4. CHILDREN - Parents will be responsible for the supervision of their children.  Children are not permitted to play in the hallways, stairways, parking areas or anywhere they may endanger themselves.  Children under the age of twelve (12) must have proper adult supervision at all times.

5. LOCKS, KEYS and FEES - Two sets of all necessary keys will be furnished by the Landlord. The Tenant shall not permit any duplicate keys to be made. All keys must be returned to management upon move-out.  If more than two keys for any door lock shall be desired, or required as a result of loss or failure to return all keys to Landlord upon Tenant’s move-out, additional keys shall be furnished at Landlord’s discretion and at a cost to Tenant of Five ($5) Dollars per key.  No additional locks or chains shall be placed upon any doors of the leased Premises. If additional locks or chains are placed on doors of Premises without express written consent of Landlord, Landlord shall have the right to remove the same and charge the cost of said removal to Tenant.  Landlord will further attempt to assist with any lockouts, but shall have no obligation to provide Tenant with assistance in entering the Premises at any given time.  A fee of fifty ($50.00) Dollars shall be charged to Tenant for any assistance provided to Tenant in regard to assisted entry to the Premises as a result of any lockouts.  In addition, upon request of the Tenant and payment of a lock change fee of Seventy-five ($75.00) Dollars, Landlord may agree to change the locks of any leased Premises.  All fees described above shall constitute additional Rent immediately due and payable to Landlord.

6.  SMOKE DETECTORS - A working smoke detector(s) is provided in each unit.  Tenant may not disconnect or disable the smoke detector(s) at any time.  At the time of move-in a new battery (if applicable) will be placed in the detector.  It is the Tenant’s responsibility to replace the battery as necessary and at least every six months.  If any smoke detector(s) is found disconnected or inoperable, the Landlord may fix or replace said smoke detector(s) and charge Tenant for it’s expense (including fees for labor and materials) associated with same, which charge shall constitute additional Rent immediately due and payable to Landlord upon delivery of bill for same to Tenant.  

7. FIRE EXTINGUISHERS - All Fire Extinguishers provided on the Property shall be kept intact and, if used, Tenant must notify Landlord so that Extinguisher may be recharged or replaced.

8. FLOOR COVERINGS - All units are equipped with floor coverings.  Existing carpeting, and/or tile cannot be removed or altered in any manner.  Tenants will be responsible for any damage beyond normal wear and tear.

9. WINDOW COVERINGS - Appropriate window coverings must be placed at all windows.  Appropriate window coverings include drapes, curtains, horizontal or vertical blinds.  Newspaper, bed sheets, flags, etc., are not considered appropriate window coverings.

10. DOORS,WINDOWS AND WALLS - Pasting, gluing, or nailing anything to the door(s), exterior of premises or property, or mailboxes is strictly prohibited.  Any damage to the surface of the said door(s), exterior of premises or property, or mailboxes will be the responsibility of the resident.  No sign, signal, illumination, advertisement, notice, or any other lettering or equipment shall be exhibited, inscribed, painted, affixed, or exposed on or at any window or on any part of the outside or inside of the Premises or Property.

11. GROUNDS AND PUBLIC AREAS - Grounds and public areas are for the use of Tenants and their guests only.  Abuse, alterations, littering, or damage of grounds or public areas is prohibited.  Tenants will be responsible for any damages caused by themselves and/or their guests.  Observance of all posted signs is mandatory.  Passageways, public halls, stairways, elevators and landings shall not be obstructed or be used for children’s play or for any other purpose than for entry and exit from the buildings or apartments.  Children shall not be permitted to congregate or play in or around the common interior areas of the building.  Carriages, bicycles, sleds, and the like shall not be allowed in the lobbies, public halls, passageways, courts, or surrounding common areas of the buildings.  All personal possessions must be kept in the premises or in other storage areas provided by management.  No waste receptacles, supplies, footwear, umbrellas, or other articles shall not be placed in the halls on the staircase landings, nor shall anything be hung or shaken from the windows or placed upon the outside window sills.

12.  DISRUPTION OF THE QUIET ENJOYMENT OF OTHERS - No soliciting or loitering will be permitted.  No smoking shall be allowed in any interior common areas.  Consumption of alcohol in public areas is prohibited.  Profane, obscene, loud or boisterous language, gestures, unseemly behavior OR harassment of neighboring tenants or others in the community is prohibited.

13.  USE OF PREMISES - Tenant shall only cook in the kitchen and shall not barbeque on porches or balconies.  Washrooms, Kitchens, Laundry Rooms and other common facilities provided for the benefit of Tenants shall not be used for any purpose other than that for which they are designed, and Tenant shall not run water from any source in the Premises or Property for an unreasonable length of time.  In addition, no rubbish rags, or injurious items shall be placed in plumbing facilities or receptacles, nor shall Tenant undertake any action or interference, including the failure to inform Landlord of the need to repair or replace any fixtures associated with the Premises or Property, which will in any way harm the use, safety or effectiveness of said fixtures, including but not limited to any interference in any manner with the heating or lighting or other fixtures in the building or running extension cords or electrical appliances in violation of the Building Code.    

14. BALCONIES AND PATIO’S - Balconies and Patios are intended for outdoor enjoyment and for beautification of the property.  Potted plants and flower boxes are encouraged.  Patios and Balconies must be kept neat and free from excessive clutter.  Patios and Balconies are not to be used for storage of household items, tires or wheels, excess furniture, garbage, etc.  In addition, no gas or charcoal grills may be kept or used on the balconies or patios.

15. REFUSE - The use of the garbage receptacles shall be in accordance with local ordinance.  Garbage and refuseMUST be wrapped in tight parcels or plastic bags and must be placed INSIDE the dumpsters.  In accordance with health and safety regulations, children are not to play in or about designated garbage areas.

16. LAUNDRY - All laundry must be done in the appropriately designated area.  Unless provided by the Landlord, washing machines and dryers are not permitted in the unit. Laundry facilities provided with the Premises are for the use of Tenants only and must be used in strict accordance with all posted directions.  Laundry Room hours are7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and the last load should be started no later than8:30 p.m

17. PETS – All prospective tenants that own pets must complete a Pet Application Form, supply a photo of the pet, and pay a $200 pet deposit for each pet, at time of application for rental housing with CHAD. Applicants who have been granted permission by CHAD to keep pet(s) will be required to sign an addendum to the lease that states that the resident understands all stated pet-keeping policies. Residents that currently do not have pets must be approved by CHAD before they intend to acquire and/or adopt a pet.

CHAD allows only traditional pets, such as dogs and cats, in rental homes. CHAD will permit a combination of two (2) animals per household dwelling.  This combination can be one (1) dog (up to 30 lbs at maturity) and one (1) cat.  Some exceptions may apply.  Please refer to CHAD's Pet Policy for more detailed information.

18. WATER-FILLED FURNISHINGS - Waterbeds, water-filled furniture, fish tanks in excess of 55 gallons and any size pools are strictly prohibited in the Premises and Property.

19. PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE - The Property Owner/Manager does not insure your personal belongings.  You may want to consider having a Tenant renter’s Policy to cover loss to your belongings.

20. DISTURBANCES AND NOISE - Tenants are responsible for the conduct of their guests in the apartment and outside in the common areas.  Noise from musical or sound-producing instruments or devices (including but not limited to televisions, radios, stereos, and car alarms) is to be kept at minimum levels so as not to disturb neighbors.

21. MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS/SERVICE REQUESTS - Non-emergency repairs can be requested by phone at the Landlord’s Rental Office during normal business hours, Monday through Fridays from 8:00 - 4:30.  A 24-hour answering service is available for after office hour’s emergency service.  Emergency service shall be defined as:  no water, no heat, an odor of gas, fire, a plumbing leak or sewer stoppage which might damage personal belongings or apartment property or anything that could be hazardous to a resident or the buildings.  No charge is made for repairs or maintenance unless such repairs or maintenance are the result of negligence or mistreatment by a Tenant or guest thereof.

22. CARS - Cars parked on the property must be operable and properly owned, licensed and registered by Tenants or may be subject to tow at vehicle owner’s expense.  Some properties may require parking stickers.  Please ask Landlord for car restrictions or specific parking rules at your building, all of which must be observed by Tenant.  In the absence of any specific restrictions or rules in regard to your building, Tenant(s) shall be allowed to park one (1) car per licensed driver in the buildings designated parking areas.  Tenant understands that the parking facilities will be on a first come basis and there may be no reserved parking spaces at your building.  Tenant may not work-on, wash, repair, or maintain cars on the Property.  Parking of any recreational vehicles, including but not limited to trailers, campers, boats, boat trailers, etc., is prohibited.

23. GRASS CUTTING AND SNOW/ICE REMOVAL - Unless otherwise provided by the terms of Lease, the responsibility for grass cutting and snow and/or ice removal ("Snow Removal") shall be as follows:

1. Single-family homes.  Tenants are responsible for the Maintenance of the lawnand snow removal.
2. Townhouses.  For those townhouses that are part of a large complex, lawnmaintenance and snow removal is provided.  When it is not provided, the Tenant is responsible for same.
3.  Two Flats.  Tenants share responsibility for the maintenance of snow removal.
4.  Four or more units. CHADwill provide for lawn maintenance and snow removal in parking lot.