55 Griggs St SW

Lease terms

1. Utilities Renter Responsibilities: * Renter is responsible for payment of all water/sewer charges associated with the rental unit. * Renter is responsible for all natural gas charges associated with the rental unit. * Renter is responsible for maintaining utility accounts in good standing and paying all applicable charges by their respective due dates. * Renter shall not disconnect or intentionally interfere with required utility services during the tenancy. Owner Responsibilities: * Owner will maintain the property's major systems and infrastructure as required by applicable law and the lease, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other permanently installed systems, except where damage is caused by the renter, occupants, guests, or pets. 2. Maintenance and Repairs Renter Responsibilities: * Maintain the premises in a clean, sanitary, and reasonably orderly condition. * Promptly notify the Owner of leaks, plumbing issues, electrical problems, appliance malfunctions, structural concerns, or other conditions requiring repair. * Take reasonable steps to prevent damage to the property. * Renter is responsible for the cost of repairs resulting from negligence, misuse, unauthorized alterations, or intentional damage caused by the renter, occupants, guests, or pets. * Renter shall not make alterations, installations, or improvements to the property without prior written approval from the Owner. Owner Responsibilities: * Maintain the property's structural components and major mechanical systems in reasonably good working condition, subject to applicable law. * Address reported maintenance issues within a reasonable timeframe based on the nature and urgency of the repair. * Maintain the property in compliance with applicable housing and safety requirements. 3. Smoking and Tobacco No smoking is permitted inside the property. * Smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipes, vaping products, or other similar products is prohibited inside the rental unit. * Renter is responsible for ensuring that guests and occupants comply with this rule. * Any damage, odor remediation, cleaning, or other costs resulting from smoking inside the property may be charged to the renter. 4. Pets * A maximum of two (2) pets total are permitted at the property. * All pets must be disclosed to and approved by the Owner before being brought onto the premises. * Renter is responsible for keeping pets under reasonable control and preventing damage or nuisance conditions. * Renter is responsible for cleaning up after pets and maintaining the property in a sanitary condition. * Renter is financially responsible for property damage caused by their pets. * Any additional pet or change in the approved pets requires prior written approval from the Owner. 5. Property Care * Renter shall not intentionally damage, disable, or remove property belonging to the Owner. * Renter shall keep the premises free of excessive trash, debris, or conditions that could attract pests or create health or safety concerns. * Renter is responsible for replacing ordinary consumable items such as light bulbs and batteries, unless otherwise stated in the lease.