RENTAL PROPERTY RULES OF CONDUCT

In addition to the leasing agreement signed between tenants and this property, below additional rules and regulations are also to be observed in order to help secure the comfort and safety of residents and their neighbors. 

Tenant shall not make any alterations to the premises, including but not limited to installing aerials, lighting fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers or other items without first obtaining written permission from Landlord: provided, however, that notwithstanding such consent, all alterations including items affixed to the premises shall become the property of the Lessor upon termination of the lease. Tenant shall not change or install locks, paint, or wallpaper said premises without Landlord's prior written consent, Tenant shall not place placards, signs, or other exhibits in a window or any other place where they can be viewed by other residents or by the general public. 

The following checked items are furnished by Management as a courtesy to Tenant and are not to be construed in any manner as a part of the rental paid by the Tenant: Refrigerator, Stove/oven, Dish Washer, Washer, Dryer, Window Blinds. 

 A $300 cleaning charge may be deducted if the rental property is not returned clean, including appliances, floor and wall. Other necessary repair, painting or damage charges may be deducted from deposit. If the property owner must perform painting, floor cleaning, or other cleaning within the initial one-year lease term, the tenant will be responsible for any costs incurred  

Neither the tenant nor any of the tenant's agents, employees, licensees or visitors shall at any time bring into or keep upon the demised premises any flammable, combustible or explosive fluid, material, chemical or substance .

Profane, obscene, loud or boisterous language, or unseemly behavior and conduct are absolutely prohibited. The tenant agrees to not permit to be done, anything that will annoy, harass, embarrass, or inconvenience any other tenants, neighbors or occupants in adjoining premises.  

At all times during the lease term, residents shall conduct themselves, and require other persons on the Premises with their consent to conduct themselves, in a manner that does not unreasonably disturb his neighbors or constitute a breach of the peace. Tenants shall not make or permit any disturbing noises in the building by a tenant or tenant's family, employees, agents, visitors or licensees, nor do or permit anything by such persons that will interfere with the rights, comforts or convenience of other residents. Residents shall not play or allow to be played, any musical instrument or operate audio-visual equipment in the demised premises, or on the exterior of said premises, if disturbs or annoys other occupants of the building.  

Drug-related activity will not be tolerated on or near the property, whether on the part of the tenant, any member of the household, any guest or any other person. Acts of violence or threats of violence, including but not limited to, brandishing weapons or the unlawful discharge of firearms, on or near the property will not be tolerated. The parties agree that violation of any or all of these provisions shall be a material violation of the lease and will be cause for immediate termination of the lease. 

Nothing shall be placed or kept on the outer sill or on the outside of any window, and nothing shall be thrown out of any window, door or from any porch into any attached court, yard, sidewalk or alley. No awnings or other projections shall be attached to the outside walls of the building, and no blinds, shades or screens shall be attached to or hung in, or used in connection with any window or door of the demised premises, without prior written consent of the property owner. Garbage cans, supplies, or other articles shall not be placed in the halls or on the staircase landings, nor shall anything be hung from the windows or placed upon the windowsills. No linens, clothing, curtains, rugs or mops shall be shaken or hung from any of the windows or doors.  

No garbage or other refuse shall be stored or allowed to accumulate on the premises for extended periods of time. No garbage shall he thrown out of windows, doors or from any other part of the property. All garbage and refuse shall be disposed of in a timely manner in places and dumpsters provided by the landlord or municipality.  

If the landlord observes any activity of a suspicious nature on the part of the tenant, employees, guests or family members of the tenant in the leased premises, or any areas adjoining the premises, the landlord shall inform the police and the activity may be cause for immediate termination of the lease. Illegal activities on the premises will not be tolerated. Any arrest of a tenant, or guests of the tenant or suspicion of any illegal activity, regardless of whether it results in a conviction, may be cause for termination of tenancy.  

Pets in general are not be permitted in, upon or about the premises without the express prior written consent of the property owner. However, they could be considered in special situations. Consent, if given, shall be revocable by the property owner at any time. Property owner reserves the right to require a $500.00 pet deposit. Tenant agrees to allow property owner to deduct the full cost of floor cleaning, pest extermination and air freshener from the deposit. Tenant agrees to return apartment and yard without damages and in original condition. Property owner reserves the right to periodically inspect tenant's apartment and if any damage has occurred, tenant agrees to immediately vacate premises and the lease shall be terminated. 

Nonetheless, dogs of over 50 LBS is not allowed in any situation.

Keys shall be provided upon payment of the first month's rent and security deposits, and shall be deemed a part of this Agreement. The tenant shall not change, reproduce or add any keys and/or locks without the express prior permission of the property owner. The tenant shall provide the property owner with copies of every key for the premises. If the tenant shall lose the keys to the apartment, then he shall be responsible for a fee of $10.00 in addition to cost of replacement keys or locksmith charges. 

Before occupancy of the rental property, all light bulbs will be installed and in good working order. Thereafter, tenants are required to provide and change all bulbs within or switch controlled from their premises, no matter where located, at their own expense. 

In the event that the tenant locks themselves out of their premises, they may obtain a key from the property owner at a time convenient to the owner. The tenant must pay for any damage to the property as a result of a lockout  

No person shall congregate, lounge, play, sit, or unnecessarily obstruct any of the common areas. The sidewalks, entrances, passages, courts, vestibules, stairways, corridors and halls must not be obstructed or encumbered or used for a purpose other than ingress and egress to and from the demised premises. No baby carriages, vehicles, bicycles or portable barbecues shall be allowed to stand in the halls, passageways, porches or courts of the building. Children shall not play in any common areas not designated as play areas.  

Only occupants listed on the application for tenancy and lease shall occupy the rental property. Any deviation from this requirement will automatically terminate the lease/rental agreement. Under this agreement, an occupant is defined as anyone who spends more than five nights in the property during any one-month period.  

All tenant property and equipment shall be brought into and taken from the premises through the rear entrance when possible, and nothing shall be permitted to remain in any public areas.  

The toilets, washbasins, sink; disposal and other plumbing fixtures shall not be used for any purpose other than those for which they were constructed. No sweeping, rubbish, rags or other substances shall be thrown therein. The cost to repair damages or clean drain lines resulting from the misuse of fixtures in the demised premises shall be borne by the resident. The tenant shall keep the sink, lavatory drains and commode lines in good operating condition.  

Tenant agrees to notify property owner immediately and follow up in writing of any necessary repairs or unsafe condition of any kind within the rental property or common areas.  

A "guest" is defined as a person invited into the Leased Premises by the Tenant(s) of Occupant(s)

A guest may not stay overnight for more than three consecutive nights and no more than fifteen nights during a six-month period without written permission of the landlord. All guests must obey all terms and conditions in the Lease.

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Tenant of each apartment is authorized to park one passenger vehicle only. In the case a second such vehicle is parked onsite, a seventy-five ($75.00) monthly parking fees applies. In no situation a tenant can park more than two vehicles on the property. 

No commercial or construction vehicles are allowed to park at the property except for business related thereto. Further, no suck vehicles can park at the property for overnight at anytime for any purpose. 

Water beds or fish tanks or other liquid containers over 10 gallons in capacity shall not be allowed in the apartment without the express prior written consent of the property owner. If consent is provided, tenant shall be fully responsible for any water damage that may occur to the premises.  

In the event of a violation/default of this Rental Property Rules of Conduct, the Landlord may initiate legal proceedings in accordance with New Jersey and local regulations to evict or have the Tenant removed from the leased premises as well as seek judgement against the Tenant for any monies owed to the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's default 

Property owner reserves the right to amend or revoke rules or regulations, in whole or part, or to adopt new ones, at any time or from time to time, and all such amendments, revocations, or new rules shall become a part of this lease/rental agreement as of their effective date. Violation of the rules and regulations, or any part of them, will be just cause to invoke the remedies provided for in the lease/rental agreement.