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".

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:

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

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 REACHED AND WHERE YOU WILL RECEIVE

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

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Employer

Phone Salary

Address

Emergency Contacts:

Name & Relation Address Phone

Name & Relation Address Phone

Name & Relation Address Phone

1 Tenant 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

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

child’s friend; etc.

4 Tenants 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.

5 Landlord 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.

6 No 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.

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

clean and livable condition.

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

without Landlord's permission.

12 Radon 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.

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

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

15 Each 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.

ABOVE.

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

Roger W. Buchholtz

Apt. Rental Agreement 1/1/05 Tenant Phone

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