12216 SE 251st Pl

Lease terms

Lease Duration & Availability: This lease is for a standard 12-month term. Short-term or month-to-month leases are not available. Utility Policies: Tenant is responsible for setting up and paying Electricity and Gas directly via Puget Sound Energy (PSE), and Garbage/Recycling directly via Republic Services. Water, Sewer, and Drainage will remain in the owner's name but will be mailed directly to the tenant for direct payment to the City of Kent via an Owner Authorization form. Mandatory Monthly Fees: Lawn Care Fee: A mandatory $160/month fee covers professional landscaping and mowing. Pest Control Fee: A mandatory $20/month fee covers regular preventive pest treatments. Smoking Policy: This is a strictly non-smoking property. No smoking or vaping of any kind (including tobacco and marijuana) is permitted inside the house or the garage. Parking & HOA Rules: Parking is limited to the attached 2-car garage; Per Rainier Park HOA regulations, street parking is heavily restricted. Vehicles must fit entirely within the garage. No RVs, boats, or commercial vehicles may be parked on-site. Tenants are responsible for all HOA rule compliance and any resulting fines. Pet Policy: Up to 2 pets allowed (under 50 lbs each) subject to landlord approval and breed restrictions. Requires a $500 Non-Refundable Pet Fee and $75/month Pet Rent per pet. Legally recognized Service Animals and ESAs are exempt with proper documentation. Tenant Maintenance: Tenants are responsible for basic upkeep, including changing HVAC filters every 90 days, replacing smoke detector batteries, and storing trash bins out of sight from the street within 24 hours of pickup. Washington State Screening Disclosure: Landlord does not accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports.