Lease Agreement
Date:___________________________
THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL LEASE. IT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT
BETWEEN THE LANDLORD AND EACH TENANT. EACH TENANT SHOULD
READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY.
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This is a joint and Several Lease, which means each tenant individually is
responsible for the entire rent and damages to the property.
THIS RESIDENTIAL LEASE CONTAINS WAIVERS OF YOUR RIGHTS AS A
TENANT. EACH TENANT SHOULD NOT SIGN THIS LEASE UNTIL EACH
TENANT UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE AGREEMENTS IN THIS LEASE.
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NAMES OF LANDLORD AND TENANT:
Landlord:
Matt McKelvy
858 Fleming Rd
Indiana PA 15701
724-801-0970
Tenant(s) _______________________ Ph #-______________________
Name
Email - __________________________
_______________________ Ph #-______________________
Name
Email - __________________________
2.
PROPERTY TO BE LEASED: 138 S. 10th St. Indiana, PA 15701
3.
STARTING AND ENDING DATE OF LEASE AGREEMENT:
This lease starts on:
This lease ends on:
4.
August 25, 2023
May 15, 2024
THE AMOUNT OF RENT IS
$ 5,300.00 FALL SEMESTER
$ 5,300.00 SPRING SEMESTER
TOTAL AMOUNT OF RENT $ 10,600.00.
Rent is due on SEE ADDENDUM. A late fee of $25 will be assessed if
rent is not paid on time. There will be a charge of $5.00 per day every day
if payment is not made on the date that it is due.
Checks are made payable to: Matt McKelvy
A $30.00 Fee will be assessed for any NSF checks.
A security deposit of $ 350.00 will be received from each tenant.
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5.
LANDLORD’S DUTIES:
Landlord agrees to give Tenant possession of the leased property on the
starting date of the lease.
Landlord agrees to have insurance on the building where the leases
property is located. Tenant’s own property is not insured by Landlord’s
insurance.
6.
OCCUPANTS:
The leased premises shall only be occupied by the person(s) named as
Tenant in this lease. Any overnight guests are limited to a two-day visit
within any given week.
7.
ALTERATION:
Tenant must obtain Landlord’s prior written consent to paint or wallpaper
the leased premises. Any alterations to the leased premises shall not be
done without prior written consent of the Landlord. Cost for restoration
needed for unauthorized alteration or mishap shall be borne by Tenant and
could be deducted from the security deposit if not paid prior to move-out.
_____ _____ Tenant initials
8.
MAINTENANCE OF LEASED PREMISES:
Tenant shall notify Landlord of maintenance issues as soon as they are
discovered or risk financial responsibility of subsequent damages. Tenant
shall maintain the premises in a clean and sanitary condition at all times.
At the end of the term of lease, Tenant will leave the leased premises clean
and in good condition subject to ordinary wear and tear. Tenant shall
remove all Tenants’ belongings or forfeit it.
______ _____ Tenant initials
9.
ASSIGNMENT/SUBLETTING RESTRICTIONS:
Tenant may not assign this agreement of sublet the leased premises
without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
10.
UTILITIES/SERVICE:
SERVICE
Gas
Electric
Water
Sewage
Phone/Internet
Cable
Trash
PAID BY
TENANT
TENANT
TENANT
OWNER
TENANT
TENANT
OWNER
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11.
LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO ENTER:
Landlord may, at reasonable times, enter the leased premises to inspect,
make repairs or alteration, and to show it to potential buyers, lenders or
other tenants. All efforts will be made to coordinate such visits with the
Tenant.
12.
PETS:
Tenants may not bring or keep pets in the leased premises without prior
written consent of the Landlord.
13.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS:
Tenant must, at Tenant’s expense, comply with all laws, regulation,
ordinances and requirements of all municipal, state and federal authorities
that are effective during the term of the lease agreement, pertaining to the
use of the premises. Tenant must not do anything that increases the
Landlord’s insurance premium.
14.
DEFAULT/ABANDOMENT:
When either Landlord or Tenant does not do something that they have
agreed to do, it is a violation of this lease.
TENANT VIOLATES THIS LEASE IF TENANT:
Fails to pay rent or other charges to Landlord on time, or leaves the leased
premises without the Landlord’s permission before the end of the lease, or
does not leave the leased premises at the end of the lease, or does not do
all of the things that the Tenant agreed to in this lease.
If Tenant violates the lease, each Tenant agrees to waive notice to quit.
This means that the Landlord may file a complaint in court asking for an
order evicting each Tenant from the leased premises without giving each
Tenant notice to quit first.
15.
LEGAL FEES:
The successful party in a legal action or proceeding between Landlord and
Tenant relating to the nonpayment or rent or recovery of possession of the
leased premises may, if legally available, recover reasonable legal fees and
costs from the unsuccessful party.
16.
KEYS/LOCKOUT:
If Tenant needs replacement keys or needs to be let into the leased
premises by the Landlord, a $40 charge will be applied to security deposit.
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18.
APPLIANCES:
Provide By:
Maintained By:
Refrigerator
Range
Air Conditioning
Laundry
Dish Washer
Owner
Owner
N/A
N/A (hookups available)
Owner
Owner
Owner
N/A
N/A
Owner
EXPECTATIONS REGARDING SECURITY DEPOSIT:
Security deposit is to be used to ensure that the apartment is left in the
same condition as received (disregarding normal wear and tear). Tenant
may not initiate use of security deposit towards payment of rent. Landlord
may apply security deposit towards any unpaid rent. Regular cleaning and
normal upkeep will help to guarantee the maximum amount of security
deposit returned. Security deposit will be returned within 30 days after
tenant has vacated the unit. Keys and a forwarding address should be left.
Neglect to leave all keys distributed may result in a reduction from
security deposit.
_____ _____ Tenant initials
19.
NOTICE TO VACATE PROPERTY:
Tenant must give Landlord 30-days notice when planning to vacate the
property, even at conclusion of lease. If Tenant does not give 30-days
notice, Landlord assumes that a month-to-month tenancy will continue. If
Tenant moves out without 30-days notice, Tenant is responsible for 30
days rent payment, until 30 days is fulfilled or Landlord re-rents apartment
(whichever is less).
_____ _____ Tenant initials
ADDENDUMS:
Tenants have read and understand attached addendums #1 and #2.
Initial here:
______ ______
ADDENDUM #1
LANDLORD:
______ ______
ADDENDUM #2
TENANTS:
__________________________________
______________________________
______________________________
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Addendum #1 to Semester Lease Agreement – Payment Arrangements
Date: ___________________________
Property: 138 S. 10th St. Indiana, PA 15701
Tenant(s):
Signature indicates agreement of addendum
to attached lease:
_________________________________
_________________________________
Provisions:
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Each tenant will owe a total of $ 2,650.00 per semester.
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Payments toward each semester’s rent will be due as follows:
FALL SEMESTER:
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AUGUST 1, 2023 -- $ 350.00 per tenant to be paid to Matt McKelvy.
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AUGUST 28, 2023 -- $ 2,300.00 per tenant to be paid to Matt McKelvy.
SPRING SEMESTER:
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DECEMBER 1, 2023 -- $ 350.00 per tenant to be paid to Matt McKelvy.
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JANUARY 22, 2024 -- $ 2,300.00 per tenant to be paid to Matt McKelvy.
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If students desire to pay with financial aid, documented proof of financial aid must
be provided by August 25, 2023. If using financial aid to pay, the $ 2,300.00
balance for the fall semester would be due no later than September 26, 2023, and the
$ 2,300.00 balance for the spring semester would be due no later than February 16,
2024. If disbursement does not follow this schedule, documentation from the
bursar’s office will be required each subsequent week.
Tenants with this intent should initial here:
_______
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Addendum #2 to Semester Lease Agreement – Landlord Expectations
Date: ___________________________
Property: 138 S. 10th St. Indiana, PA 15701
Tenant(s):
Signature indicates agreement of addendum
to attached lease:
_________________________________
_________________________________
Landlord Expectations of Tenants:
o No signs may be affixed to the building in any way without previous
permission from landlord.
o Open parties are prohibited. The only persons permitted in the house are the
tenants listed above and their invited guests. If you choose to invite guests
into your home, you assume legal and financial responsibility for the
activities they participate in on the property and for any property damage they
may cause.
o If landlord receives any reports from neighbors and/or the public concerning
large gatherings, disturbances, etc., the landlord and/or his representative will
make arrangements for an inspection of the premises at their earliest
convenience.
o Any damages to the property should be reported to the landlord immediately.
If deemed necessary, we will also involve the police so that a police report
may be filed. Any damages deemed to be caused by tenants and/or their
guests will be billed to the tenants in an ongoing fashion.
o Housekeeping must be maintained to a sufficient level. Floors, walls, and
other surfaces should be sanitary, and the house should be odor free.
o The outside of the premises (including porches and yard) must be kept up to
the standard of Indiana Borough ordinances. This includes proper
management & disposal of all trash, debris, etc. Additionally, no furniture
intended to be used inside the home (sofas, mattresses, other upholstered
furniture, etc.) may be used on the porch or outside of the house.
o Smoking Policy: While this house is not a strictly non-smoking property,
there should never be evidence of smoking remaining in the house (burns,
ashes, cigarette butts, and smoke smell included).
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