3813 Yuma St NW

Lease terms

MAINTENANCE 9. Tenant must generally maintain the rental dwelling and the garage if inclluded, shed and other appurtenances, if any, in a clean, sanitary and safe condition. Such maintenance includes the caulking of bathtubs and sinks; replacement of HVAC filters, fuses, batteries and light bulbs, resetting of circuit breakers; clearing of gutters and downspouts, window wells and drainage areas; cleaning of carpets, chimneys, fireplaces and pools (as applicable); and cleaning of appliances including, but not limited to, stoves and microwave ovens, refrigerators and freezers, garbage disposals, trash compactors, dishwashers, washing machines, clothes dryers, window air conditioning units, humidifiers and de-humidifiers. Tenant is responsible for general control and elimination of household pests including, but not limited to, fleas, ticks, roaches, silverfish, ants, crickets and rodents. Tenant shall be responsible for replacement of broken glass and screens. Tenant shall be responsible for cutting and watering the grass as necessary. Tenant is responsible for keeping plumbing fixtures clean, sanitary and maintaining commode, drains and air gaps free of blockages, and operate all electrical and plumbing fixtures properly. Tenant must change the air filter to the air conditioning system, supplied by Landlord, monthly. Tenant must not refinish or shellac the wood floors and shall keep them waxed. Tenant must keep at least 80% of the floor area covered with rugs or carpeting. Tenant must keep grass trimmed and maintained; must remove leaves and debris; must promptly remove ice and snow from all walks, steps and drives; and must maintain grounds in good condition. Tenant must keep the premises heated and turn off water to exterior spigots in cold weather, keep the kitchen cabinet containing the sinl, to avoid freezing pipes. Tenant must keep the home heated in cold weather. Landlord/Agent is responsible for replacement of or repairs to structural elements of the building, major appliances (including washers and dryers) and electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems. Structural elements include, but are not limited to, the roof, floor and ceiling systems; bearing walls and partitions; columns, lintels, girders and load-bearing beams; foundation systems and footings; all interior stair-carriage systems; all necessary materials required for the joining, support, fastening or attachment of the foregoing items; all components of the exterior designed to prevent infiltration of water (i.e., paint, shingles, siding and trims); and hand railings, steps, sidewalks and driveways. In the event of a bona fide emergency, and if notification to the Landlord/Agent is impractical or impossible, the Tenant may request reasonable and necessary repairs to alleviate the emergency condition at Landlord's expense; Tenant must immediately notify the Landlord in writing of such repairs. Tenant must promptly report to Landlord any problems requiring repairs or replacement beyond general maintenance. Tenant must not order repairs or replacements without prior written approval from the Landlord/Agent. It is further agreed and understood that in the event the items described as Tenant's responsibilities in this lease are not properly maintained in accordance with the terms hereof, after ten (10) days' written notice from the Landlord/Agent to Tenant of the need for maintenance if the maintenance is not performed, the Landlord/Agent has the right to complete the necessary maintenance and charge $50 per occurrence for maintenance that is the responsibility of the tenant, up to $250 per year. The Landlord may consider the failure of the Tenant to maintain the property in accordance with Tenant's responsibilities as a breach of this Lease and may elect to terminate the tenancy. Tenant is responsible for any costs incurred for repairs or replacements made necessary due to abuse or negligent acts of commission or omission (including a failure to report a problem to Landlord/Agent in a timely manner) by the Tenant, his family, guests, employees, invitees or pets. UTILITIES 10. Tenant must pay when and as due without delay, all utility bills that are individually metered or charged to the premises as and when the same shall become; due, and make all required deposits, therefore. Tenant is responsible for the following utilities: gas; electricity; water and sewer; telephone; cable; and other utilities. Additionally, Tenant is responsible for trash removal charges, and if a private hauler provides that service, Tenant must bear the cost. Trash is picked up in containers in the alley, and bulk trash will not be placed in the alley. The District of Columbia will haul away bulk trash upon request but may not be placed in the alley. Tenant agrees to furnish a receipted water bill gas bill and electric bill for the above premises to Landlord/Agent at termination of the Lease, extension or renewals thereof. Landlord will retain return of the deposit until there is proof that all utilities have been paid Landlord is not required to install cable, phone lines, jacks, cable wiring or multiple phone line access. No internet or other cables can be installed without Landlord's consent.