5644 Valley Cedar Dr

Lease terms

Lease Term and Duration Initial Lease Term: The initial term of this Lease Agreement shall be for a minimum duration of one (1) year. This legally binding agreement shall officially commence on [Start Date] ("Commencement Date") and shall fully terminate on [End Date] ("Expiration Date"), unless renewed or terminated earlier in strict accordance with the provisions outlined herein. Landlord's Right of Entry and Access to PremisesA. Routine Annual Inspection: The Landlord retains the legal right to enter the leased premises at least once per calendar year upon providing the Tenant with a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours advance written notice. This entry shall be for the explicit purpose of inspecting the interior and exterior condition of the property, examining structural integrity, and verifying overall lease compliance. Such inspections shall occur strictly during normal business hours (8:00 AM to 6:00 PM) on a mutually agreed-upon date. Maintenance and Non-Emergency Repairs: For any required, requested, or preventative property maintenance and repairs, the Landlord or authorized contractors shall be permitted entry into the premises. Except in the event of an urgent property emergency, the Landlord must provide the Tenant with at least twenty-four (24) hours advance notice of the intent to enter and must obtain the Tenant's explicit permission prior to entering the home. Emergency Access: In the event of an active emergency threatening life, health, or severe property damage (including, but not limited to, active water flooding, fire, or gas leaks), the Landlord or emergency personnel may enter the premises immediately at any time without advance notice and without the Tenant's prior permission. Utilities, Expenses, and Yard MaintenanceA. Responsibility for Utility Bills: The Tenant shall be solely responsible for the setup, maintenance, and timely payment of all utility accounts and associated bills connected to the premises during the entirety of the lease term. This includes, but is not limited to, electricity, natural gas, water, wastewater, trash collection, recycling services, internet, and cable television. All utility accounts must be transferred into the Tenant's name on or before the official lease commencement date. Landscaping and Yard Maintenance: The Tenant is fully responsible for maintaining all landscaping, lawns, shrubbery, trees, and garden beds on the premises in a neat, clean, and well-groomed condition. Tenant duties include regular watering to keep vegetation healthy, routine lawn mowing, weed control, edging, and the immediate removal of any yard debris. The Tenant agrees to strictly abide by all City of El Paso watering restrictions and municipal landscape ordinances. Failure to maintain the landscaping that results in municipal fines or dead vegetation shall be considered a breach of this agreement, and the Tenant shall be financially liable for restoring the property landscaping to its original condition.