Entered into on_____________20____by______________________________________________ 

between Edgewater Apartments, 1300/1400 Edgewater Dr, Pierre, SD 57501

For Apartment/Garage Number _______________________ Rent:__________ Starting:__________________

Utilities Furnished with rent: Water and garbage pickup

Landlord mailing address: April Smart, 721 East Wells Apt. # 23b Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 280-4686

The LANDLORD agrees to the following: 

1. The property will be shown to the renter prior to the contract date.

2. Replacement or rejuvenation of any major part of the property which is not functioning properly. This is meant to

    include such items as stoves, refrigerators, water heaters, etc. The renter is responsible for minor items (lightbulbs,

    smoke alarm battery, furnace & air cond. filters,etc.)

 The RENTER agrees to the following: 

1. One Month Written Notice before the 1st of the month shall be given prior to vacating the premises after the

    initial ____ month lease . The Landlord has the right to show apt. to new renters starting when moving notice is

    given. Also, the apt. must be kept clean and in a good showable condition from the time notice is given. The

    moving day is to be on or before the last day of the month with no prorating for moving early (you  pay the full

    month�s rent). Example: If you plan to  move on July 31; You must give notice on or before June 30th; If you

    give notice late (say July 10th) that means you are obligated to pay July�s rent and also August's rent.

2. No pets will be kept on the premises.

3. The rental period is from the 1st day to the last day of the month, inclusive. (month to month).

4. Monthly rent shall be paid on or before the 1st of the month: a late charge of $10 will be paid if the rent is not

    paid by the 5th day of the month. A $20 charge is made for returned checks.

5. The property shall be maintained in the same general condition as it was when it was rented.

6. There are no assigned parking spaces, vehicles are to be parked as directed by the manager.

7. Only those people specified between the landlord and the renter shall live on the premises.

8. NO LOUD OR WILD PARTIES, or other disruptive activities! (not to interfere with rights of other tenants)

9. Tenant shall not make any changes to the apartment of a permanent nature without permission of the landlord.

10. Tenant agrees that it is their responsibility to carry Renters Personal Property and Liability Insurance.

11. The Utilities must be transferred by the tenant into their name immediately upon taking possession.

12. If the renter violates any terms of this lease, the landlord shall have all remedies available under South Dakota

     law and the right to take possession and recover damages, reasonable costs, collection fees and attorney's

     fees.

 If the renter fails to abide by the stipulations set forth in this contract, the landlord reserves the right to give the renter a reasonable length of time(3 days or less depending on violation) to vacate the premises and the renter agrees to honor the request. If the landlord finds it necessary to take such action, he may at his discretion refund any unused portion of the rent for that month. It is further agreed that the renter shall pay an initial deposit of $__________ to help cover the damages or cleaning expenses above what is normally incurred during the rental period. Excessive damages or cleaning expenses will be paid by the renter if greater than the $_________ deposit. The landlord agrees to refund the deposit when the renter moves if the property is left clean and in good repair, the carpet has been cleaned (if dirty or odorous), and if the renter has given the required one month written notice! Also, the deposit will not be refunded if the renter signs a lease and then fails to move in.

 This is a legally binding contract. Read carefully before signing.

Renter: ____________________________Date____________ Landlord:________________________

Lead Warning Statement: Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. The Landlord has no knowledge of lead-based paint in the building. Property was built after 1978. _____. If no, did the landlord give you the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. __Yes __ Did not want it.  Renter:________________ Landlord:____________________