RESIDENTIAL AGREEMENT FOR CARETAKER
(This lease is for caretakers required to live on site and the property is tax exempt under WAC 458-16-190 & RCW 84.36.020)
«PARISH», «CITY», Lessor, acting in behalf of the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle, leases to
______________________________________________________, known as Caretaker in this Agreement, the house or
premises located at ________________________________________________, City of «CITY», County of «COUNTY»,
State of Washington.
ON THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
1.
TERM: Term of residency or occupancy is to coincide with the term of fulfilling caretaker position. If position is
terminated, the residence is demolished, or caretaker quits/retires, caretaker shall have 30 days from the date of
termination or notice of retiring/quitting/demolition to vacate the premises. The parish, at any time, has the right to
provide a 30-day written notice to the caretaker to vacate the premises.
2.
RENT: No rent is paid by the caretaker.
3.
OCCUPANCY: The property, address of ___________________________________________, will be used for
occupancy by ____ adult(s) and ___ child(ren). Caretaker/Occupant(s) will not make or suffer any unlawful, improper or
offensive use of the premises, nor any use which shall be injurious to any person or property; nor shall there be any use or
occupancy of the premises that is contrary to the moral and ethical teachings of the Catholic Church; nor shall there be any
use or occupancy of the premises contrary to any rule, regulation, statute or ordinance of the United States, the State of
Washington, «COUNTY» County or City of «CITY».
4.
ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING: Caretaker shall not assign or sublet the property or any portion thereof.
5.
UTILITIES: Caretaker shall pay all utilities without delinquency.
6.
MAINTENANCE: Lessor will maintain the property in good repair. Caretaker agrees to maintain the interior of the
property as well as any yard and/or lawn in good condition during the term of the occupancy. Caretaker agrees that at the
expiration or termination of occupancy, they will surrender the property in the same condition and repair or better as
when received, or as renovated during the term of the occupancy, reasonable wear and damage by fire or Act of God
excepted. Caretaker agrees to keep sidewalks adjoining premises free and clear of all obstructions, including ice and
snow.
7.
SMOKE ALARM: It is Lessor’s obligation to furnish and install the smoke alarm(s). It is the responsibility of the
Caretaker to maintain all smoke detection devices, including replacement of batteries. Caretaker shall not tamper with,
remove batteries, or otherwise disable any smoke alarms. RCW 48.40.140/WAC 212.10.050. Caretakers’s initials at the
end of this paragraph indicates that all smoke detection devices are in proper working order as of the date of this
agreement is signed. Caretaker’s Initials:
8.
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS. State law RCW 19.27.530 requires CO alarms to be installed in apartments,
condominiums, and single family residences. It is Lessor’s obligation to furnish and install CO alarms outside of each
separate sleeping area, in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom, and on each level of the residence. The maintenance of
the CO alarms, including the replacement of batteries, is the responsibility of the tenant, who shall maintain the alarm as
specified by the manufacturer. Lessee’s initials at the end of this paragraph indicates that CO alarms have been properly
placed and are in working order as of the date of this agreement is signed. Lessee’s Initials. _________
9.
INSPECTION/SALE: Lessor shall have the right to enter and inspect the property at all reasonable times. Except in the
case of emergency, suspected or actual abandonment by Caretaker, and where otherwise impractical, Lessor or its agent
shall give at least two (2) days written notice of intent to enter and inspect. Lessor retains the right to show the property
to prospective purchaser during the last thirty (30) days of Caretaker’s occupancy.
10. INSURANCE & HOLD HARMLESS: Caretaker shall maintain Comprehensive Personal Liability Coverage, including
Fire Legal Liability Coverage, in the amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for the
duration in which Caretaker rents or uses the Parish property. It is further agreed that Caretaker agrees to protect,
indemnify, defend and hold harmless Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle and the Parish against and from
any claim or cause of action arising out of or from any negligence or other actionable fault caused by Caretaker or its
family, invitees, employees, agents, members or officers.
11. ADDITIONAL INSURED: Caretaker will name the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle (CCAS) and
_____ __________________________________Parish, city of ______________________ as an additional insured on
its public liability insurance policy for the duration of Caretaker’s occupancy for claims arising out of Caretaker’s
operations or made by Caretaker’s employees, agents, students, guests, customers or invitees. Caretaker must verify that
its insurance policy is primary in the event of a covered claim or cause of action against the Parish. Caretaker will
provide proof to the Parish that the insurance requirements have been met as outlined in this contract. It is agreed that
Caretaker agrees to protect, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle and
the Parish against and from any claim or cause of action rising out of or from any negligence or other actionable fault
caused by Caretaker or its family, guests, agents, or invitees. If Caretaker fails to fulfill the insurance requirements
contained herein, the Caretaker agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify CCAS and the Parish against and from
any claim or cause of action arising out of Caretaker’s operations or any claim or cause of action which is brought against
CCAS and the Parish by Caretaker, its family, guests, agents, or invitees which is alleged against the CCAS and the
Parish, even if such claim or cause of action arose from the negligence of CCAS and the Parish, its employees or
volunteers, or the negligence of any other individual or organizations.
12. RENTER’S INSURANCE: Caretaker understands that insurance coverage for Caretaker’s personal property is
Caretaker’s sole responsibility.
13. PETS & ANIMALS: Except for service animals as defined in law, Caretaker shall not have pets or animals, including
mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, rodent, insects, upon the property, nor allow visitors or guests to do so. If permission for
pets is given, no pet noise shall be allowed to disturb neighbors and it is the Caretaker’s responsibility to cleanup and
dispose of their pet excrement on the property, sidewalks, street, alley, and neighboring properties.
14. FIREARMS: No handguns or rifles are allowed on the property at any time.
15. WATER HEATER: Pursuant to RCW 19.27A.060, Washington State requires upon occupancy, that the Lessor set the
temperature control in an accessible domestic hot-water heater within a rental dwelling not higher than 120 degrees
Fahrenheit or at the lowest setting on any water heater that cannot be set as low as 120 degrees F. Caretaker
acknowledges that, if accessible, Caretaker has inspected the hot-water heater and to the best of Caretaker’s knowledge
does not believe it to be set higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Caretaker’s Initials:
16. LEAD WARNING STATEMENT: Dwellings built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead-based paint, paint
chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children
and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 dwellings, Lessors/Owners must disclose the presence of known leadbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Disclosure is provided as Attachment B. Caretaker must
receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Caretaker acknowledges receipt of the lead
disclosure form & pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Caretaker’s Initials:
17. CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY: Mutual understanding of the property’s condition—Attachment C.
18. ADDITIONAL RULES AND OBLIGATIONS OF THE CARETAKER: Attachment D
19. Failure to comply with any of the above terms of this lease constitutes a breach of the agreement.
20. REQUIRED ATTACHMENT: Caretaker’s Job Description
DATE: ___________________________________
DATE: ____________________________________
PARISH: __________________________________
CARETAKER: _____________________________
BY: ______________________________________
DATE: ____________________________________
OCCUPANT: ______________________________
FOR CORPORATION OF THE CATHOLIC
ARCHBISHOP OF SEATTLE
BY: ______________________________________
Edward J. Foster, Property & Construction Services Director
STATE OF WASHINGTON
COUNTY OF KING
DATE: ___________________________________
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On this _______ day of _____________________, __________, before me personally appeared, Edward J. Foster, to me
known to be the Director of Property and Construction Services for the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle,
the corporation that executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged said instrument to be the free and voluntary act
and deed of said corporation, for the uses and purposes therein mentioned.
WITNESS my hand and official seal hereto affixed the day and year above written.
NOTARY PUBLIC in and for the State of Washington
Residing at:
My commission expires:
ATTACHMENT A
(ATTACH CARETAKER’S CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE PER #S 8 & 9 IN LEASE AGREEMENT)
ATTACHMENT B
(PER # 14 IN LEASE AGREEMENT)
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT AND/OR LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS
Lessor’s Disclosure
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Check appropriate box below:
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If a residence was built prior to 1978, it is assumed that lead-based paint and/or lead-based
paint hazards are present.
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Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the dwelling (explain):
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Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling.
Records and reports available to the Lessor (check box below)
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Lessor has provided the Caretaker with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based
paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. List documents:
Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in
the dwelling.
CERTIFICATION
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that
the information provided by the Lessor and received by the Caretaker is true and accurate.
Lessor on behalf of Parish/City
Signature of Parish Authorized Signer
Date
Caretaker:
Signature
Date
Lessor/Owner on behalf of the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle
Edward J. Foster
Property & Construction Services Director
Date
ATTACHMENT C
(PER # 15 IN LEASE AGREEMENT)
CONDITION OF THE HOUSE/PROPERTY
Exterior: house exterior including windows, doors, deck, porch, etc.
Yard (front, back)
Interior: bedroom(s), kitchen, bathroom(s), appliances, living room, dining room, den, basement, etc.)
CERTIFICATION
The following parties have reviewed the listed conditions above or photos of the house and certify, to the best of their
knowledge, that the information is true and accurate.
Lessor on behalf of Parish/City:
Signature of Parish Authorized Signer
Date
Caretaker:
Signature
Date
Lessor/Owner on behalf of the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle
Edward J. Foster
Property & Construction Services Director
Date
ATTACHMENT D
(PER #____________ IN LEASE AGREEMENT)
ADDITIONAL RULES AND OBLIGATIONS OF CARETAKER
Caretaker agrees to submit to Lessor, upon demand, proof that utilities have been paid. Caretaker shall provide and maintain
receptacles for garbage and trash, and to contract for collection of the same.
Caretaker agrees to maintain the temperature of the dwelling at such a level to prevent breakage of pipes or other damage to premises.
Caretaker agrees not to install a water bed without prior approval of the Lessor.
Caretaker shall properly dispose of all rubbish, garbage, and other waste at reasonable and regular intervals and to follow all recycling
procedures. Caretaker shall assume all costs of extermination and fumigation for infestation caused by Caretaker.
Caretaker agrees not to store any hazardous material, including but not limited to asbestos, petroleum and petroleum byproducts, old
batteries, or paint within the dwelling or upon the property.
Caretaker agrees to properly use and operate any/all appliances. Caretaker shall not disconnect or relocate within the dwelling any
Lessor-supplied appliance without Lessor’s written consent.
Caretaker understands that tenancy terminates at _________________ on the last day of occupancy. Caretaker shall have removed all
personal possessions and have thoroughly cleaned the premises by that hour.
Caretaker agrees that TV, stereo, radio and musical instrument volumes shall be kept low enough so as to not disturb neighboring
properties.
Caretaker shall notify the Lessor immediately in writing of any necessary repairs or damage to the premises, such as leaking pipes,
toilets, faucets, broken windows, etc.
Caretaker agrees to comply with all laws and ordinances and shall not use the dwelling for prostitution, drug
manufacturing/use/possession/sale, any felony or misdemeanor, or any other illegal use/activity. Caretaker shall not engage in gangrelated activity within the dwelling or upon the property.
Caretaker shall not display any signs or placards on or about the property.
ATTACHMENT E
(PER # 18 IN LEASE AGREEMENT)
ATTACH COPY OF CARETAKER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES