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Beautiful soft contemporary 3 level split home perfect for a small family located in a peaceful and quite neighborhood yet it is close to many shops and restaurants. All 3 bedrooms are on the same upper levels. School district ISD 196 is ranked #10. Schools that are close to the house are West view Elementary, Cedar Park Elementary, Valley Middle STEM, Scott Highlands Middle and Falcon Ridge Middle. Some of the biggest employers are Upon North America, Wings Financials, Target, and many more. Note: Photos that are uploaded are prior to renovation, currently house is going through renovation with new paint and carpeting is expected to be completed by 1st or 2nd week of October, 2023. First Month Rent will be paid at the time of move in. TENANT shall pay directly to the service provider for all utilities provided to the Premises, including (check all that apply) Natural Gas Water & Sewer Electricity Garbage Collection Cable Communication Tenants also agreed to use salt to melt snow in winter to prevent any slip and fall injuries. Tenants agreed to maintain safe living conditions as at the time of move in house is provided in safe and clean condition. Tenants to maintain snow and lawn care on their own expense, rent reflects $200 discount each month to reflect compensation for snow and lawn care. 1. Occupancy and Use: Only the TENANT listed above may occupy the Premises and its curtilage, except as allowed by law ("Curtilage" means the grounds surrounding the building in which the Premises is located). The Premises, utilities and all services there to shall be used only for common resident uses. TENANT shall comply with all the laws, regulations and ordinances applicable to the premises. TENANT may not use the Premises or its curtilage for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession or trade. 2. Rent: TENANT shall pay rent in advance on or before the first (1st) day of every month. TENANT shall pay the rent at Electronic Payment, Regular Mail or another reasonable place requested by LANDLORD. Must be reachable to Landlord by the 1st of the month to avoid late fee of $140. 3. Late Fee and Returned Check Fee: If LANDLORD does not receive the rent by the 1st day of the month, TENANT must pay late fee of $135 Rent is "paid" when LANDLORD receives it, not when mailed or sent by TENANT. TENANT shall also pay $35 for each unpaid check returned by TENANT'S bank. LANDLORD may require the payment of all further rents under this Lease to be in the form of certified funds following the issuance by TENANT of any dishonored check or draft. If Rent not paid by the 15th, Landlord can start eviction process. This agreement will be considered AS Notice to Proceed Eviction Process whenever Rent is 15 days Behind. 4. Lost Key/Lockout Charge: If during the tenancy TENANT misplaces any key to the Premises supplied to and/or possessed by TENANT, a $55 Lost Key Charge shall be paid to LANDLORD along with TENANT'S monthly rent payment, or sooner if demanded in writing by LANDLORD. If during the tenancy TENANT is locked out, Tenants will have to hire locksmith to get new keys or open the door on their own expense. 5. Security Deposit: If TENANT fails to perform ANY term of this Lease, LANDLORD may use the security deposit for payment of money that LANDLORD may spend or damages that LANDLORD suffers because of TENANT'S failure. By way of clarification, and not limitation, the LANDLORD may use the security deposit to pay for any damage to the Premises caused by the TENANT or the TENANT'S guest(s), to pay rent that TENANT owes to LANDLORD at the end of the Lease, including any late fees accrued and unpaid, or any other damages LANDLORD may suffer because TENANT failed to perform ANY term of this Lease. The LANDLORD will pay the TENANT interest on the security deposit at the rate of one percent (1%) per year, or such other amount as may be required by Minnesota Statutes Section 504B. 178. LANDLORD shall, within three weeks after (1) the end of the Lease Term, and (2) receipt of TENANT'S mailing address or delivery instructions, return the deposit to the TENANT, together with the interest due on the deposit. If the LANDLORD does not return the deposit within the three weeks, LANDLORD must give TENANT a written statement showing the specific reason for the withholding of part or all of the deposit. LANDLORD may keep all or a part of the security deposit (1) for rent or other money owed to LANDLORD, and (2) damage to the Premises beyond ordinary wear and tear. TENANT understands that if there are damages beyond reasonable Wear and tear, liability is not limited to the amount of the Security Deposit. A properly signed Move-in/Move-out Checklist mentioned in this Lease shall be conclusive evidence of the condition of the Premises as related to the items described in said Checklist, and may be the basis upon which all or a portion of the security deposit is withheld. Minnesota Statute 504B178 Subd. 8 specifically prohibits withholding payment of all or any portion of rent for the last payment period on the grounds that the deposit should serve as payment for that period, except in the event of a cancellation of a contract for deed or a mortgage foreclosure, in which case the deposit may be withheld as payment for the last month of the redemption period or contract for deed cancellation pursuant to Minn. Stats. Chapters 580, 581,582 and Minn. Stat. 559.21. In the event TENANT attempts to use the security deposit as the last month's rent when not specifically allowed by statute, LANDLORD will pursue all penalties and damages available by law. 6. Possession: LANDLORD shall not be liable to TENANT if LANDLORD cannot give possession of the Premises to TENANT on the Start Date of this Lease. If LANDLORD cannot provide possession to TENANT on the Start Date, this Lease shall still be valid. Tenant shall not have to pay rent for any period which LANDLORD could not give possession of the premises to TENANT. 7. Responsibility for Rent: Each TENANT listed is responsible for all full payment of rent. 8. Damage to Premises: TENANT shall pay for all loss, cost, or damage (Including plumbing trouble) caused by the willful and/or irresponsible conduct of TENANT, TENANT'S guests, or a person under TENANT'S direction or control or money due to LANDLORD under this Lease, not just a proportionate share. 9. LANDLORD'S Non-Waiver: Payments other than rent are due when LANDLORD demands them from TENANT. LANDLORD'S failure or delay in demanding payments is not a waiver. LANDLORD may demand payments before or after TENANT vacates the Premises. One or more waivers of any provision of this Lease Agreement by LANDLORD shall not be considered to be a waiver of subsequent breaches of the same provision and LANDLORD'S consent or approval shall not be deemed to be a waiver or render unnecessary LANDLORD'S consent to or approval of any subsequent similar act by TENANT. 10. Attorney's Fees: The court may award reasonable attorney's fees and costs to the party who prevails in a lawsuit about the tenancy. 11. Move-in / Move-out Checklist: LANDLORD shall furnish to TENANT a "Move in/ Move-out Checklist", and said Checklist will be attached to and made a part of this Lease. 12. LANDLORD'S Promises: a. The Premises and all common areas are fit for the use intended by LANDLORD and TENANT. b. LANDLORD shall make necessary repairs. LANDLORD need not repair damage caused by the willful or irresponsible conduct of TENANT, TENANT'S guests, or a person under TENANT'S direction or control. c. LANDLORD shall keep the Premises up to code unless a violation of the codes has been caused by the willful or irresponsible conduct of TENANT, TENANT'S guests, or a person under TENANT'S direction or control. 13. TENANT'S Promises: a. TENANT shall not allow damage to the Premises or its curtilage b. TENANTS shall not allow waste of Utilities or Services provided by LANDLORD. c. TENANT must obtain LANDLORD'S written consent prior to making any alterations to the Premises or its curtilage, including but not limited to painting, wallpapering, changing the locks and installation of paneling, flooring or partitions. All permitted alterations, additions, and fixtures to Premises shall remain as part of the Premises unless LANDLORD otherwise notifies TENANT in writing. TENANT must not tamper with the heating, electrical, plumbing, ventilation or air conditioning without the prior written consent of LANDLORD. d. TENANTS shall remove no fixtures. e. TENANT shall keep the Premises and its curtilage clean and tidy. TENANT shall comply with all of the sanitation laws affecting the cleanliness, Occupancy and preservation of the Premises, except where the LANDLORD is required by law to comply with the sanitation laws f. TENANT shall not interfere with the management of the property and shall not allow TENANT'S guests to do so. g. TENANT shall not use the Premises in any way that is unlawful, illegal, or dangerous. h. TENANT shall not use the Premises in any way that would cause a cancellation, restriction or increase in premium in LANDLORD'S insurance. i. TENANT shall not use or store in or near the Premises any flammable or explosive substances in an unsafe manner. j. TENANT shall notify LANDLORD in writing of any repairs to be made. k. TENANT shall recycle or dispose of trash in the outside containers provided for those purposes. Furniture and mattresses should never be discarded on or around the Premise or its curtilage. 14. Quiet Enjoyment: If TENANT pays the rent and complies with all other terms of this Lease, TENANT may use the Premises for the term of this Lease. TENANT shall not unreasonably disturb the peace and quiet of others. Therefore, TENANT agrees to be very conscientious of TENANT'S activities so as to not disturb any other occupants of the Premises or the neighborhoods in and around the Premises. In the event occupant or neighbor that lives in or around the Premises report(s) a noise infraction by TENANT to the local Police Department on 2 (two) or more occasions and the Police do indeed charge TENANT with said infractions, TENANT will be deemed to be in breach of the terms of this Lease, and LANDLORD may exercise any of the remedies described in this Lease. 15. TENANT'S Telephone: TENANT shall give LANDLORD the TENANT'S home phone number within two (2) days after service is started or the phone number is changed. 16. Waterbeds: TENANT shall not have water beds or other water-filled furniture on the Premises. 17. Drapery: TENANT shall not change anything on the windows as coverings and must keep shads as they are. The use of sheets, blankets or similar products on the windows is prohibited. 18. Storage: TENANT shall not store personal property in common areas, porches, balconies, on or near the furnace or water heaters or any other area not specifically designed for storage. 19. Smoking: TENANT and TENANT'S guests may not smoke on the Premises or its curtilage. Smoking should be outside only. 20. Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxide Alarms. TENANT shall not disconnect or dismantle the smoke detectors or carbon monoxide alarms. TENANT shall immediately notify LANDLORD of any smoke detector or carbon monoxide alarm that is not functioning properly. LANDLORD shall provide smoke detectors as required by the State Fire Code and carbon monoxide detectors within ten feet of each room lawfully used for sleeping. Tenants will be required to have batteries for smoke detectors replaced each year. Also, all bulbs and filter for furnace or refrigerator will be tenant responsibility to replace during the lease. 21. Satellite Dishes/AntennalAwnings/ Window Air Conditioners: TENANT shall not install, exhibit or affix a satellite dish, antenna, awning, window air conditioner or any other exterior projections without the prior written consent of LANDLORD and Association. 22. Animals: No Pet at the time of lease In case tenants decide to bring any pets, they will be required to pay $75 per pet each month as rent increase due to pets. Landlord will charge above pet fees starting from 1st day of tenancy till end of lease If landlord not notified and tenants bring pets to house. NOTE: If any time association do not allow pet, Tenants will be required to get rid of pet. All parties agree to this clause. 23. Garage/Parking/Vehicles: TENANT shall be the sole occupant of the garage space(s). No other persons shall be authorized to park vehicles or store personal property in the garage without the prior written consent of the LANDLORD. TENANT shall have no motor home, camper, trailer, boat, recreational vehicle, unlicensed vehicle, inoperable vehicle, vehicle on blocks, or commercial truck on the Premises or on the common area or curtilage of the Premises, except in the garage. A commercial truck is any truck in commercial service or larger than a pickup truck. One (1) written warning will be issued by the LANDLORD in the event TENANT and/or TENANT'S guest(s) have an offending vehicle on the Premises. Subsequent to the one written warning, all violators will be towed at their own expense 24. Right of Entry: LANDLORD and/or LANDLORD'S agents must make a good faith effort to give notice to TENANT prior to entering the Premises for reasonable business purposes except for emergency reasons, such as TENANT'S safety, injury or to stop unlawful activity. TENANT cannot waive this requirement of notice and LANDLORD cannot use the waiver of this notice as a condition of entering or maintaining a lease. If LANDLORD and/or LANDLORD'S agent enters without TENANT'S presence and without giving notice, LANDLORD and/or LANDLORD'S agent must place written disclosure in a conspicuous place inside the Premises. "Reasonable Business Purpose" includes, but is not limited to, making necessary repairs and inspections and to show the Premises to prospective TENANTS or purchasers at reasonable hours during the last 60 days of the Lease term. 25. Renter's Insurance: TENANT shall maintain continuous insurance coverage on all personal property located at the Premises, by way of a Renter's Insurance Policy. TENANT understands that LANDLORD does not provide insurance coverage for TENANT'S personal property. Prior to moving into the Premises, TENANT shall provide to LANDLORD a pre-paid Renter's Insurance binder identifying TENANT as insured, with a coverage period not less than the Lease term. From time to time LANDLORD may request written verification of TENANT'S continued insurance coverage, and TENANT shall cooperate thereto. 26. Damage or Injury to TENANT or TENANT'S Property: LANDLORD is NOT responsible for any injury or damage that was not caused by a willful or negligent act or failure to act of LANDLORD, including but not limited to damages caused by insects, pests, fire, theft water, deluge, overflow, sewer back-up, or from malfunction or breakdown of appliances. TENANT shall be solely responsible for the security of TENANT'S possessions regardless of whether any type of security system is present on the Premises. 27. Notice of Dangerous Conditions: TENANT shall promptly notify LANDLORD of any conditions that might cause damage to the Premises or waste of utilities or services provided by LANDLORD. The notice may be oral or in writing. 28. General Maintenance by TENANT: TENANT promises, at TENANT'S expense, to make all repairs and eliminate any violation of health and safety laws that result from the negligent, willful, malicious or irresponsible conduct of the TENANT or the TENANT'S family, agent or guest. TENANT agrees to pay for all service calls or repair charges which result from TENANT'S request for repairs or services that could have been prevented by a prudent person using normal care to investigate the cause of the problem or malfunction. TENANT shall replace the batteries in all smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms as needed. TENANT agrees to perform the following repairs and maintenance described below: Tenant is responsible for changing of furnace filter every other month. Tenant is responsible for refill water softener pebbles running anytime it shows low. If Water Softener at the premises. Tenant is responsible for meeting any repair/contractor at the home for repairs except in an emergency situation. All this in consideration of the rental price of $2300/month Rent. If TENANT fails to perform any act required of TENANT under this Lease after receiving written notice from LANDLORD to so perform, LANDLORD may, in addition to any other remedy provided herein, perform or satisfy the obligation of TENANT which is in default and the reasonable costs thereof shall be immediately due from TENANT to LANDLORD. Any additional sums which TENANT shall be obligated to pay LANDLORD will be deemed additional rent with respect to the occupancy of the Premises. 29. Assignment and Subletting: TENANT may not assign this Lease, lease the Premises to anyone else ("sublet"), sell this Lease, or permit any other person to use the Premises without the prior written consent of LANDLORD. If TENANT does, LANDLORD may terminate this Lease. Any assignment or sublease made without LANDLORD'S written consent will not be effective. TENANT must get LANDLORD'S permission each time TENANT wants to assign or sublet. LANDLORD'S permission is effective only for that specific assignment or sublease. 30. Moving Out: TENANT must move out not later than 8 pm on the Ending Date, unless other conditions outlined below apply. If TENANT occupies the Premises after the Ending Date with LANDLORD'S permission and this Lease has not been renewed nor a new LEASE made, this Lease becomes a month-to-month lease under its original terms. 31. Notice if Lease Becomes Month-to-Month. If this Lease becomes month to- month, sixty (60) days written notice is required by LANDLORD or TENANT to end the Lease. The notice must end the lease on the last day of a month and RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT must be received before the first day of that month. For example, to end a month-to-month lease on June 30th, notice must be received by April 30th. 32. Early Termination by TENANT: LANDLORD grants to TENANT the privilege of early termination of this Lease as of the last day of any month (except Oct till February), provided both the following conditions are met: 1. TENANT shall give LANDLORD sixty (60) days written notice before the requested early termination date. 2-TENANT shall pay to LANDLORD an amount equal to (3) months' rent ($6900 ) under this lease, which amount shall accompany TENANT'S request for early termination, and shall be liquidated damages to LANDLORD for the breach of the lease. This amount is over and above the rent due for the final sixty (60) days of occupancy. Tenant is responsible for the full term of this lease. In such case, Security Deposit will be forfeited and Landlord will be under no obligation to return the deposit. 33. Early Termination by LANDLORD: TENANT understands and agrees that if the LANDLORD (or legal owner of the Premises, if they are not one in same) wishes to reoccupy the Premises as the LANDLORD'S or legal owner's residence, sell such property, or otherwise take possession of such property, this Lease may be terminated by the LANDLORD or legal owner, upon giving TENANT 60 days prior written notice before the next rental due date. TENANT agrees to vacate within 60 days as provided in the Notice and agrees that the LANDLORD, legal owner, or their designated agents shall have no liability for any liquidated or unliquidated damages as a result of the termination of the Lease." 34. Vacating: When moving out, TENANT must: Professionally Get whole house cleaned including Carpet, Floors, tiles, bathrooms, ceiling, lawn area, Kitchen, appliances and all windows. Paid Receipt and proof must be provided to landlord at the time of move out. a. Leave the Premises in the same condition as at the start of the Lease, except for ordinary wear and tear and fire or casualty loss. b. Completely vacate the Premises, including storage units, garage and parking stalls. C. Give LANDLORD a forwarding address. d. Give LANDLORD all keys and personal property issued to TENANT for TENANT'S use such as garage door openers and tools. If TENANT does not return all keys within 24 hours of vacating, LANDLORD may change the locks and charge $450 costs to TENANT. 35. Premises Destroyed, Uninhabitable or Unfit for Occupancy: If the Premises is destroyed or becomes totally uninhabitable or completely unfit for occupancy through no fault or neglect of TENANT or a person under TENANT'S direction or control, either LANDLORD or TENANT may end this Lease. To end the lease, TENANT or LANDLORD shall give prompt written notice to the other. Rent shall be prorated as of the date the Premises became unfit for occupancy. If the Premises is destroyed or becomes totally uninhabitable or completely unfit for occupancy through the fault or neglect of TENANT or a person under TENANT'S direction or control, LANDLORD may end this Lease. LANDLORD shall give prompt written notice to TENANT. 36. Abandonment: If TENANT moves out of the Premises before the end of this Lease, LANDLORD may bring a legal action to recover possession of the Premises. The LANDLORD may rent the Premises to someone else. Any rent received by LANDLORD for the re-renting shall be used first to pay LANDLORD'S expenses for re-renting the Premises, and second to pay any amount TENANT owes under this Lease. TENANT shall be responsible for paying the difference between the amount of rent owed by TENANT under this Lease and the amount of rent received by LANDLORD from the new TENANT together with any court costs and attorney's fees. If TENANT abandons the rented Premises and the LANDLORD recovers possession, the LANDLORD may take possession of the TENANT'S personal property remaining on the Premises in the manner allowed by Minnesota Statutes Section 504B.271. 37. Breach of Lease (Re-Entry Clause): If TENANT materially breaches this Lease, LANDLORD may do these things: a. Demand in writing that TENANT immediately give up possession of the Premises. If TENANT does not give up possession, LANDLORD may bring an eviction action (unlawful detainer). b. Demand in writing that TENANT give up possession of the Premises to LANDLORD at a certain date in the future. IF TENANT does not give up possession on that date, LANDLORD may bring an eviction action (unlawful detainer action). LANDLORD may accept rent for the period up to the date possession is to be transferred without giving up LANDLORD'S right to evict. c. Bring an eviction action immediately (unlawful detainer action). 38. Duty to Pay Rent after Eviction or Surrender: Rent is due under this Lease even if TENANT surrenders the Premises or is evicted by LANDLORD. LANDLORD shall make good faith efforts to mitigate damages. 39. Subordination: This Lease is subordinate to any mortgage against the Premises. No new owner or lender shall disturb TENANT'S occupancy, but shall have LANDLORD'S remedies if TENANT defaults. TENANT shall sign documents reasonably requested by LANDLORD. 40. Foreclosure: In the event the Premises becomes subject to foreclosure proceedings, TENANT shall receive two-months' written notice to vacate the Premises at end of the redemption period before any eviction proceedings can be initiated, pursuant to Minn. Stat. 504B.285. 41. Exercise of Rights and Remedies: Either party may use any or all of its rights and remedies. The use or one or more rights or remedies is not an election of remedies. 42. Subrogation: TENANT and LANDLORD give up all rights of subrogation against the other for loss or damage covered by insurance. 43. Display of Signs: During the last sixty (60) days of this Lease, LANDLORD or LANDLORD'S agent shall have the privilege of displaying "For Sale", "For Rent", "Vacancy" or similar signs on the Premises (in accordance with local sign ordinances). 44. Showings for Purpose of Re-Renting Premises: In Last 60 days, When LANDLORD is showing the Premises for purposes of leasing it to new renters, TENANT shall ensure that Premises is in turn key condition for the showing appointments. If LANDLORD determines that the Premises is not in turn-key condition for the showings, LANDLORD reserves the right to hire a cleaning service to clean the Premises, and the cost for the cleaning service shall be paid to LANDLORD along with TENANT'S monthly rent payment, or sooner if demanded in writing by LANDLORD. Landlord will give 48 hours' notice for all showings.
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