Babysitting - Agreement Part 1
I didn't have an attitude until single mom wrote her note calling me a jackass !! All I wanted was adivce as to what to do.... Here is part 1 of my agreement - I will send part 2 in another post as it won't fit on this one....
RESIDENTIAL TENANT-AT-WILL AGREEMENT
THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT is made and entered into this __________day of _______________ , 20____, by and _______________ between hereinafter referred to as “Landlord” and ____________________________ hereinafter referred to as “Tenant.
Premises:
Landlord rents to Tenant, upon the terms and conditions contained herein, the dwelling at ____________________for the period commencing on the ________ day of __________________, 20____. This rental agreement shall automatically renew each month unless terminated in writing. The Tenant is required to give the Landlord in a notice in writing at least 45 days in advance of his/her moving. Notice must be given on the first day of a month. If notice is given after the first day of the month, the rent will be due for the following month.
Rent:
Tenant shall pay as rent the sum of $_____________per month, due and payable monthly, in advance, no later than 5:00 pm by the fourth day of every month. Tenant further agrees to pay a late charge of $15.00 for each day rent is not received after the fourth of the month to the Landlord regardless of the cause, including dishonored checks, time being of the essence. An additional Service Charge of $15.00 will be paid to Landlord for all dishonored checks. Rent may be mailed through the U.S. Postal Service at Tenant’s risk. Any rents lost in the mail will be treated as if unpaid until received by Landlord. Payment of rent may be made by check until the first check is returned unpaid. Regardless of the cause, no additional payments may afterwards be made by check. Rent must then be made by cashier’s check, money order or certified check.
Security Deposit:
Tenant agrees to pay a Security Deposit of $_______________to bind Tenant’s pledge of full compliance with the terms of this agreement. Security Deposit may not be used to pay rent. Any damages not previously reported as required in this agreement, will be repaired at Tenant’s expense. The security deposit shall be released subject to the following provisions: (A) The full term of the agreement has been completed. (B) No damage to the premises, buildings, grounds is evident. (C ) The entire dwelling, appliances, closets and cupboards are clean and free from insects. The refrigerator, range and windows shall be clean. All debris and rubbish have been removed from the property and carpets have been cleaned and left odorless. (D) All unpaid charges have been paid including late charges, pet charges, delinquent rents, etc. (E) All keys have been returned. (F) A forwarding address for Tenant has been left with the Landlord. Within thirty (30) days after termination of the occupancy, the Landlord will mail the balance of the deposit to the address provided by Tenant in the names of all signatories hereto.
Tenant Responsibilities:
Tenant agrees to use said dwelling as living quarters only for _______adults and _______children, namely: ________________________________________________________.
Tenant shall be conservative with the heat and electricity as this is included in the rent. Lights and air conditioning should be shut off while not at home. The thermostat shall be left at 65 degrees if apartment is not occupied during the day/night. Utility statements shall be monitored to insure compliance.
Tenant shall be responsible for the proper curbside disposal of garbage each week. Garbage should be contained in tied plastic bags and held in containers provided. (Wed. unless a Mon. Holiday - then Thurs.)
Tenant shall park only two vehicles and driveway is not to be blocked at any time. Tenant further agrees not to park or store a motor home, recreational vehicle or trailer of any type on the premises.
Tenant shall not change oil or do other major work on vehicles while in the driveway. All vehicles must be maintained. If oil/other fluids are leaking, vehicle cannot be parked in driveway. Any damage to driveway due to Tenant’s negligence shall be repaired at the Tenant’s expense.
Tenant shall be responsible for shoveling/clearing their own walkway and stairs. Landlord shall provide plowing and vehicles shall be temporarily removed to accommodate plowing.
Tenant shall not smoke inside the premises. If smoking outside, the Tenant shall dispose of cigarettes appropriately and safely.
Tenant agrees to no pets without prior written permission from the Landlord.
Tenant is encouraged to report any repairs needed.
Tenant agrees to maintain a telephone, and to furnish the Landlord the telephone number.
Tenant is responsible for obtaining insurance on their own personal belongings. Landlord shall not be liable for any loss of Tenant’s property by fire, theft, breakage, burglary, or otherwise, nor for any accidental damage to persons or property in or about the rented premises resulting from electrical failure, water, rain, windstorm, etc., which may cause issue or flow into or from any part of said premises or improvements, including pipes, gas lines, sprinklers, or electrical connections, whether caused by the negligence of Landlord, Landlord’s employees, contractors, agents, or by any other cause whatsoever.
Tenant agrees that the dwelling is to be used for residential purposes only and is not to be used for sales and/or commercial use or any illegal activity.
Tenant agrees not to assign this agreement, nor sublet any portion of the property, nor to allow any other person to live therein other than as named above. Further, it is agreed that covenants contained in this agreement, once breached, cannot afterward be performed, and that unlawful detainer proceedings may be commenced at once, without notice to Tenant.
Tenant agrees to accept the property in its current condition and to return it in “move-in clean” condition, or will be liable to pay a special cleaning charge of $75.00 upon vacating the premises.
Other Provisions:
Should any provision of this agreement be found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the agreement shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision herein shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
All rights given to Landlord by this agreement shall be cumulative to any other laws which might exist or come into being. Any exercise or failure to exercise by Landlord of any right shall not act as a waiver of any other rights. No statement or promise of Landlord or his agent as to tenancy, repairs, alterations, or other terms and conditions shall be binding unless reduced to writing and signed by Landlord.
No improvements shall be made by the Tenant without prior written consent from the Landlord. Any improvements to the property made by tenant inside or outside must not be removed without written permission from the Landlord. This includes landscaping, shrubs, flowers, walkways, out buildings such as storage sheds and playhouses, etc. Any interior improvements the tenant may have made to the property must also remain. Improvements such as but not limited to the following are installation of ceiling fans, book shelves, shelving, light fixtures, etc. No additional locks will be installed on any door without written permission from the Landlord.
Any removal of Landlord’s property without express written permission from the Landlord shall constitute abandonment and surrender of the premises and termination of the resident of this agreement. Landlord may take immediate possession, exclude Tenant from property and store all Tenant’s possessions at Tenant’s expense pending reimbursement in full for Landlord’s loss and damages.
Landlord has the right of emergency access to the premises at any time and access during reasonable hours to inspect the property or to show property to a prospective tenant or buyer. In the event that the property is sold, the rental agreement between Landlord and Tenant is cancelled on the date the new owner takes possession of the property. Tenant has 45 days to vacate the property or sign a new agreement with new owner at new owner’s option.
If Tenant leaves said premises unoccupied for 15 days while rent is due and unpaid, Landlord is granted the right hereunder to take immediate possession thereof and to exclude Tenant therefrom; removing all Tenant’s property contained therein and placing it into storage at Tenant’s expense.
