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Apartment Rental Agreement

1/1/05

NOTICE: MICHIGAN LAW ESTABLISHED RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR PARTIES TO RENTAL

AGREEMENTS. THIS AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE TRUTH IN RENTING ACT.

IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THE INTERPRETION OR LEGALITY OF A PROVISION OF THE

AGREEMENT, YOU MAY WISH TO SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM A LAWYER OR OTHER QUALIFIED

PERSON.

1.The parties: The parties to this agreement are Roger and Jane Buchholtz, herein called

"Landlord", and , herein called "Tenant".

2.Property: The property rented is located at: Unit No. ,

in the city of , Wayne County, Michigan.

3.Term: The term of the agreement shall be on a month-to-month basis, beginning / / .

4.Utilities: Tenant shall arrange and pay for all utility service on the premises, except that

shall be provided by

Landlord.

5.Rent: During the term of this agreement, Tenant shall pay $ rent on THE

FIRST DAY OF EACH MONTH commencing with the beginning of this agreement. CASH WILL

NOT BE ACCEPTED. MONEY ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS SHALL BE PAYABLE TO:

“A Piece of America” and sent to:A Piece of America

P.O. Box 141

Kalamazoo, MI 49004

6.Late Rent Payment: If rent is received AFTER THE FIFTH DAY OF THE MONTH, Tenant

agrees to pay a late payment fee, which shall be deemed additional rent, in the amount of $50.

7.Occupation of Property: Occupants shall be Tenant(s) and ONLY the following individuals:

Name: Age: Relationship:

Any additional occupant requires prior written consent by Landlord and shall increase the monthly

rent in the amount of $100.00.

8.Subleasing: Tenant shall not assign this lease or sublet the property without written consent of

Landlord. Such consent shall not be withheld without good reason relating to the prospective

Tenant's ability to comply with the provisions of this lease.

9.Move out Notice: Tenant shall provide a minimum of thirty (30) day written move out notice of

their intention to vacate the property. In the event Tenant vacates on a date other than month

end, Tenant shall remain responsible for the balance of that month's rent.

10.Abandonment: If at any time during the term of this Agreement Tenant abandons the demised

premises or any part thereof, Landlord may, at his option, enter the demised premises by any

means without being liable for any prosecution therefore, and without becoming liable for

damages or for any payment of any kind whatsoever, and may at his discretion, relet the demised

premises. Landlord may consider any personal property of Tenant and left on the premises to

also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all such personal property in

any manner Landlord may deem proper and is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

11.Security Deposit: Tenant shall pay Landlord upon execution of this Agreement, a security

deposit of $________. The security deposit remains the property of the Tenant and may not be

used by Landlord except for reimbursement for actual damages to the property that are the direct

result of conduct not reasonably expected in the normal course of habitation of the property, or for

unpaid rent or utilities as provided in Public Act 348 of 1972. Seventy-five dollars ($75.00) will be

deducted from the security deposit if all keys are not returned to Landlord when this Rental

Agreement is terminated for any reason. The security deposit shall not be used by the tenant as

the last month's rent. Tenant's Security Deposit will be held at National City Bank of MI/IL.

"YOU MUST NOTIFY YOUR LANDLORD IN WRITING WITHIN FOUR (4) DAYS AFTER YOU MOVE

OF A FORWARDING ADDRESS WHERE YOU CAN BE REACHEDAND WHERE YOU WILL RECEIVE

MAIL; OTHERWISE, YOUR LANDLORD SHALL BE RELIEVED OF SENDING YOU AN ITEMIZED

LIST OF DAMAGESAND THE PENALTIES ADHERENT TO THAT FAILURE."

Personal Information

Tenant

Driver's License #

Soc. Sec. #

Employer

Phone Salary

Address

Co-Tenant

Driver's License #

Soc. Sec. #

Employer

Phone Salary

Address

Emergency Contacts:

Name & Relation Address Phone

Conditions, Rules and Notices

1Tenant is responsible to keep clean his unit, stairs and halls, the outside premises including sidewalks and all

adjoining public property including space between the premise, alley and curb space in front of premises. This

includes removing all litter, debris and garbage from the premises.

2Tenant shall not place any signs, antennas, air conditioners, washers or dryers, clotheslines, etc. on or about the

premises or apply any paint, floor tile, etc., or make any other alteration or replacement without Landlord’s prior

written consent. If granted and removal will damage the premises, the alteration or replacement shall be the

property of the Landlord. Also, if granted, an additional charge may apply.

3Tenant will be responsible for all damage repairs and expense caused by his misuse, waste, or neglect or that of

his employee, family, agent, or visitor. Examples are drains plugged by grease, hair or toy; window broken by

child’s friend; etc.

4Tenants will be responsible for water and sewage expense and building damage incurred due to their failure to

promptly notify Landlord of leaking or running faucets, toilets, water lines, etc.

5Landlord and his agents shall have the right at all reasonable times to enter the demised premises for the

purpose of inspection and/or making repairs.

6No part of the landlord’s personal property (refrigerator, stove, etc.) may be removed from the premises or

apartment under any circumstances by the tenant without prior written consent of the Landlord.

7Tenant has inspected demised premises and acknowledges that the unit is in good order, repair, and a safe,

clean and livable condition.

8The demised premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant only as a private single family residence and shall

comply with all sanitary laws, ordinances, rules, and orders of appropriate government authorities.

9Tenant will not permit any obnoxious odors to be generated in such quantities that may permeate to other

apartments in the building and cause annoyances to other tenants.

10Tenant is responsible for obtaining renters' insurance to protect his property. Landlord is not responsible for any

loss of Tenant property.

11For Tenant security, Tenant shall not give entry to persons claiming to be inspectors, utility employees, etc.

without Landlord's permission.

12Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building, may present

health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Information regarding radon and radon testing is

available at the county health department.

13Place all trash directly in outside trash container,NOT in hallways, stairways, porches, or in the building.

14No pets, hazardous materials, or supplemental heaters of any kind are allowed in or around the building.

15Each key will have a $10.00 replacement charge payable upon receipt of key. Each time Landlord or his non-

resident agent has to let a resident back into his unit, a fee of $35 will be assessed. Tenant must obtain

Landlord's permission to change or add locks; and if granted, must provide Landlord with two sets of keys.

16Tenants will be quiet after 10:00 pm for other tenants, and also be considerate at other times.

17Immediate eviction and loss of security deposit will result from criminal activity on or about the premises such as

illicit drug use or sale, theft, destruction of property, prostitution, illegal usage of public utilities, etc. Immediate

eviction will also result from false information on Rental Application or Rental Agreement, violence/fighting,

frequent visitors, and bad behavior such as unruly children, loud music, uncleanness, etc.

I UNDERSTAND ALL THAT I HAVE READ ANDAGREE TO ALL TERMS SPECIFIED IN ALL OF THE

ABOVE.

Executed and agreed to the above Rental Agreement on this _____ day of ____________, 200___.

Roger W. Buchholtz

Tenant Phone

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