25770 Baptist Church Rd

One story home on farm located in northern St. Mary's County. With quiet surroundings, the private yard is backed by woods and in front of the house is farm land. Location is central to local schools and businesses, 35 minutes to Patuxent Naval Air Station. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bathrooms, fuel oil heat, central air conditioning, ceiling fans in every room, outdoor storage building, and dishwasher. The house has been freshly painted and carpeting is new. There is a washer and dryer hook up. No pets allowed, $2,000. monthly rental fee. INTERNET IS INCLUDED! Needs to be seen to be appreciated. Square Footage: 1,200.Large outdoor shed for storage. Lot Size in Acres: 1, # of Bedrooms: 3, # of Bathrooms: 1.5, Heating Fuel Type: Oil, Cooking Fuel Type: Electric, Water Provider: Private Well on Property, Sewer Provider: Septic System on Property,Tenant responsible for fuel oil, electric and trash removal. Yard maintenance (lawn mowing) is also a tenant responsibility. Lease for one year, after that 30 days notice by either the landlord or tenant is required. Lot Size in Acres: 1 # of Bedrooms: 3 # of Bathrooms: 1.5 Heating Fuel Type: Oil Cooking Fuel Type: Electric Water Provider: Private Well on Property Sewer Provider: Septic System on Property LEASE AGREEMENT This lease is made and entered into on the ____ day of _______ between James and/or Patricia Herriman, referred to as Lessor, and__________, referred to as Lessee, for the lease of the premises known as _______ Baptist Church Road Mechanicsville, Maryland, for a term of one (1) year, to commence on ________ and to end on ________. SECTION ONE RENT Lessee agrees to pay, without demand, to Lessor as rent for the demised premises the sum of ______hundred dollars; ($ ) per month in advance on the first day of each calendar month beginning_____. If the rent is not paid by the 5th day of the month in which it is due, Lessee shall pay a late fee in the amount of $50.00. If the rent is not paid by the 10th day of the month, Lessee shall pay a late fee in the amount of $100.00 SECTION TWO SECURITY DEPOSIT Lessee agrees to deposit the sum of Two thousand dollars, ($2,000.00 Dollars), receipt of which is acknowledged, to be returned to said Lessee at the end of Lessee's occupancy, provided the Lessee is not in default under any provision of this agreement and subject to any deductions necessary to replace or repair missing or damaged furniture or equipment or to repair damage to the property caused by the Lessee, family, guests, trades people, servants or pets, or by any negligence of the Lessee, except ordinary wear, or adjustment pro rata of any outstanding bills for gas, electricity, sewer, water, trash collection or fuel used by the Lessee and/or any cleaning or trash removal which may be required when Lessee vacates, or replacement of keys not returned. Lessee's liability for damages, however, will not be limited to the amount of the security deposit. Lessor shall upon request promptly provide the Lessee with a written list of all existing damages. The request must be made within fifteen (15) days of the Lessee's occupancy. If Lessee notifies Lessor by certified mail of his intention to move, date of moving and new address, Lessee has the right to be present at the time of inspection to determine if any damages were done. The notice shall be mailed at least fifteen (15) days prior to the date of moving. Upon receipt of notice Lessor shall notify Lessee by certified mail of time and date when premises are to be inspected. The inspection shall occur five (5) days prior to or five (5) days after moving. SECTION THREE QUIET ENJOYMENT Lessor covenants that on paying the rent and performing the covenants contained in this Lease agreement, Lessee shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the demised premises for the agreed term. SECTION FOUR USE OF PREMISES The demised premises shall be used and occupied by Lessee exclusively as a private single-family residence. Neither the premises not any part of the premises shall be used at any time during the term of this lease by Lessee for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private single-family residence. The premises shall be occupied only by the following person(s): A Name: __________________________________________ Birth Date: ________________________ Name and address of employment (if applicable) ______________________________________________ Home phone number Cell phone number Work phone number B. Name: ______________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________ Name and address of employment (if applicable) Home phone number Cell phone number Work phone number C. Name: ______________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________ D. Name: ______________________________________ Birth Date: __________________________ SECTION FIVE CONDITION OF PREMISES Lessee stipulates that they have examined the demised premises, including the grounds and all buildings and improvements, and that they are, at the time of this lease, in good order, good repair, safe, clean, and tenantable condition. SECTION SIX ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING Without the prior, express, and written consent of Lessor, Lessee shall not assign this lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to use the premises or any part of the premises. SECTION SEVEN WATERBEDS No waterbeds or liquid-filled furniture shall be kept or allowed in or about the premises. SECTION EIGHT DAMAGE TO THE PREMISES If the demised premises, or any part of the demised premises, shall be partially damaged by fire or other casualty not due to Lessee's negligence or willful act or that of the Lessee's employee, family, agent, or visitor, the premises shall be promptly repaired by Lessor, and there shall be an abatement of rent corresponding with the time during which, and the extent to which, the leased premises may have been untenanable. However, if the Leased premises should be damaged other than by Lessee's negligence or willful act or that of Lessee's employee, family, agent or visitor to the extent that the Lessor shall decide not to rebuild or repair, the term of this lease shall end, and the rent shall be prorated up to the time of the damage. SECTION NINE DANGEROUS MATERIALS Lessee shall not keep or have on the leased premises any article or thing of a dangerous, inflammable, or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire on the leased premises or that might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company. SECTION TEN - UTILITIES Lessee shall be responsible for arranging and paying for all utility services required on the premises. SECTION ELEVEN MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR Lessee shall use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and other fixtures, facilities and appliances in the premises, and Lessee shall be responsible to repair them at Lessee's expense for any damage caused by Lessee's failure to comply with this requirement. Lessee shall keep up and preserve In good condition any lawn, trees, vines, shrubbery and gardens and keep any fences and walk in good repair, natural wear and tear excepted, remove leaves, sticks and other debris that accumulates on the property; promptly remove ice and snow as necessary and/or required by local ordinance; keep gutters, down spouts and exterior drains clear of leaves, needles and other debris; furnish her own light bulbs, furnace filters and fuses; replace all faucet washers as necessary; replace or repair all broken or damaged glass, screens, flooring wood, plaster, drywall and locks occurring during his tenancy; keep in a state of good and substantial repair and cleanliness all parts of the property, including equipment and appliances furnished therein, and keep property free from objectionable features, nuisances and hazards. Any repairs or replacements of property, equipment or appliances necessary due to the negligence by acts of commission or omission of the Lessee, Lessee's family, guests or employees, shall be paid by the Lessee. Lessee shall be responsible for snow and ice removal on all sidewalks, porches / decks. Lessee shall not hold Lessor responsible for any and all accidents occurring from weather conditions. SECTION TWELVE ALTERATIONS Lessee will not remodel or make any structural changes, alterations or additions to the premises, will not paper, paint or decorate; will not install, attach, remove or exchange appliances or equipment, such as, but not limited to air conditioning, heating, refrigerating or cooking units, radio or television antennas; will not drive nails, screws, toggle bolts, or other devices into the walls or woodwork (a reasonable number of small picture hangers excepted); will not change the existing locks, or refinish or shellac the wood floors of the premises, without the prior written permission of the Lessor. It is understood that if said permission is granted, all costs to install or change shall be at the Lessee's expense, unless otherwise agreed, and that such changes, alterations or additions become the property of the Lessor. SECTION THIRTEEN ANIMALS Lessee shall keep no domestic or other animals, birds, snakes or reptiles on or about the leased premises without the prior, express, and written consent of Lessor. SECTION FOURTEEN RIGHT OF INSPECTION Lessor and Lessor's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this lease to enter the demised premises for the purpose of inspecting the premises and all buildings and improvements on the premises. Lessor may also enter the premises; a) in case of emergency, or b) when Lessee has abandoned or surrendered the premises, or to make necessary or agreed repairs, decorations, alternations, or improvements to supply necessary or agreed services, or to exhibit the dwelling unit to prospective or actual purchasers, lenders, lessees, workmen or contractors, provided Lessee is given reasonable notice of Lessor's intent to enter, with entrance during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, except holidays). Twenty-four hours shall be presumed to be reasonable notice, in absence of evidence to the contrary. Lessee may be present; however, entry is not conditional upon such presence and Lessee agrees to hold Lessor harmless for such entry. SECTION FIFTEEN SMOKE DETECTORS The premises are equipped with a working smoke detection device(s) at the time of occupancy, and Lessee shall be responsible for reporting any problems, maintenance or repairs to Lessee. Lessee is responsible for monthly operating checks of the device and the replacement of batteries if necessary. If the device itself is malfunctioning, Lessee must report this immediately to the Lessor. Lessor shall have a right to enter the premises to check and maintain the smoke detection device. SECTION SIXTEEN SMOKING LITTERING Smoking is not permitted inside the rental house. Smoking on the grounds must be immediately extinguished after use and properly disposed of. Litter of any type is unacceptable. SECTION SEVENTEEN MAINTENANCE OF GROUNDS It is the Lessee's responsibility to maintain the grounds around the rental house. The lawn must be mowed frequently enough so that the length of the grass does not exceed 6 inches in length. Should this length be exceeded, the Lessor will cut the lawn at a price of $100.00 per incident. No items can be placed on the grounds such as pools, sand boxes, fire pits, etc. that will inhibit the growth of the lawn without prior written approval from the Lessor. Should approval be granted, the lawn must be properly and adequately groomed and reseeded. prior condition a minimum of 30 days before termination of tenancy. The outdoor faucet shall not be left or continued to be connected to a hose after use during the months of November 1st through April 15th. SECTION EIGHTEEN - HOLDOVER BY LESSEE Should Lessee remain in possession of the demised premises with the consent of the Lessor after the aforesaid expiration of this lease, a new tenancy from month to month shall be created between Lessor and Lessee, which shall be subject to all the terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement but shall be terminable on thirty (30) days written notice served by either Lessor or Lessee on the other party. Any holding over thereafter shall result in additional rent at the rate of $67.00 per day. SECTION NINETEEN SURRENDER OF PREMISES At the expiration of the lease term, Lessee shall surrender the demised premises in as good state and condition as they were at the commencement of this lease, reasonable use and wear damages by the elements excepted. The premises shall be cleaned to the same level/condition it was at the time of rental. This includes the removal of marking of walls, ceilings, etc. to the former paint. SECTION TWENTY DEFAULT If any default is made in the payment of rent, or any part of the rent, at the time specified in this lease, or if any default is made in the performance of or compliance with any other term or condition of this lease, the lease, at the option of the Lessor, shall terminate and be forfeited, and Lessor may re-enter the premises and remove all persons from the premises. Lessee shall be given written notice of any default or breach. Termination and forfeiture of the lease shall not result if, within ten (10) days of receipt of such notice, Lessee has corrected the default or breach or has taken action reasonably likely to affect such correction within a reasonable time. SECTION TWENTY-ONE TENANT EVICTION FOR FAILURE TO PAY RENT The parties agree that if installment of rent shall not be paid when the same shall become due and payable, as herein before provided, or if Lessee shall in any other respect violate any of the conditions or covenants contained in this Agreement, then and in any of such events, this Lease Agreement, and all things herein contained shall cease and terminate, and Lessor may commence eviction proceedings immediately. SECTION TWENTY-TWO ABANDONMENT A, If at any time during the term of this lease Lessee abandons the demised premises or any part of the demised premises, Lessor may enter the demised premises by any means without being liable for any prosecution for such entering, and without becoming liable to Lessee for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever, and may, at Lessor's discretion, as agent for Lessee, relet the demised premises, or any part of the demised premises, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and, at Lessor's option, hold Lessee liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this lease during the balance of the unexpired term, if this lease had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by Lessor by means of such reletting. B. If Lessor's right of re-entry is exercised following abandonment of the premises by Lessee, then Lessor may consider any personal property belonging to Lessee and left on the premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Lessor may dispose of all such personal property in any manner Lessor shall deem proper and is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so. SECTION TWENTY-THREE BINDING EFFECT The covenants and conditions in this Lease Agreement shall apply to and bind the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties, and all covenants are to be construed as conditions of this lease. SECTION TWENTY-FOUR GOVERNING LAW It is agreed that this Lease Agreement shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Maryland. SECTION TWENTY-FIVE TIME OF THE ESSENCE It is specifically declared and agreed that time is of the essence of this Lease Agreement. SECTION TWENTY-SIX ATTORNEY FEES If any action is filed in relation to this Lease Agreement, the unsuccessful party in the action shall pay to the successful party, in addition to all sums that either party may be called upon to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful party's attorney fees. SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Lease Agreement shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. Any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Lease Agreement shall not be binding upon either party except to the extent incorporated in this Lease Agreement. SECTION TWENTY-EIGHT: MODIFICATION AGREEMENT Any modification of this Lease Agreement or additional obligation assumed by either party in connection with this Lease Agreement shall be binding only if evidenced in signed by each party or an authorized representative of each party. TWENTY-NINE: RENEWAL PROVISION At the conclusion of the lease period herein specified, this lease shall convert to and continue as a month-to-month lease, unless either party provides thirty (30) day written notice to the other of intention to terminate. SECTION THIRTY VEHICLES There shall be no vehicles kept on the grounds/premises over a three-month period that are not lawfully tagged by the Maryland Department of Motor Vehicles. There shall be no boats kept on the grounds/premises that are not lawfully tagged by the Department of Natural Resources. SECTION THIRTY-ONE "YARD SALES" Yard sales or any other type of sales/items (Ex: furniture, electronics, washers, dryers, boats.) are prohibited on the premises or grounds without written permission of the landlord. SECTION THIRTY-TWO - PARKING The outbuildings, with the exclusion of one storage shed located in the rear yard area of the house, are not included in this lease. Parking as to prohibit the entry or egress of vehicles of any type from any of the outbuildings is strictly prohibited. SECTION THIRTY-THREE - "PURSUIT OF WILD GAME" The lessor has sole rights to use of the outbuildings for the purpose of hunting, this includes use of the outbuildings and parking area for the lessor and invited guests. SECTION THIRTY-FOUR -"FIREPLACES" The fireplaces shall NOT be used for the purpose of heating the house. Fireplaces must be attended by the leasee while in use (burning must be completely extinguished!) and restricted for occasional use only. SECTION THIRTY FIVE: OUTDOOR BURNING There will be no outdoor burning of any type except for propane or charcoal grills. SECTION THIRTY-SIX: INTERNET The tenants agree to allow such interactions as to maintain the function of the internet and devices associated with said internet capabilities. Devices must be maintained in the designated locations and not be intentionally disturbed from location designated by the landlord or their representative. SECTIONS THIRTY SEVEN: GROUNDS/STRUCTURES In the case of rental of 25762 Baptist Church Road the two long structures/shops/garages located to the right of the front of the house are NOT included in the rental! These structures are to be used by, and only by, the property owner/ lessor! The smaller shed located to the left of the two shops is included in the rental. The grass/yard to the very right of the driveway (once again from the position of looking at the front of the house) will be maintained by the property owner. Maintenance of all the other grounds is the responsibility of the lease. SECTION THIRTY-EIGHT: USE OF STRUCTURES AS NOTED IN SECTIONS THIRTY-SEVEN The afore mentioned long structures/shops/garages in SECTION THIRTY-SEVEN will be used by the lease on a regular if not daily basis. At times guests of the lessor will be at the "garages/shop" and parking to the right of the circular driveway. Access of the circular driveway will not be blocked. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party to this Lease Agreement has caused it to be executed on the date indicated below ______________________________ Signature _________________________, Lessor (Print) _________________________, Date ______________________________ Signature _________________________, Lessor (Print) _________________________, Date __________________________, Lessees __________________________, Date __________________________, Lessees __________________________, Date James& Patricia Herriman