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RENTAL LEASE - CONTRACT

Entered into on____________20____by____________________________________________________ between__________________________ Apartments, _________________________________________ _______________SD.  For Apartment # _______Garage #_______ Rent :_______ Starting:___________

Utilities Furnished with rent: __________________________________________________________________________

Landlord mailing address (Office):            721 E. Wells #23B, Pierre, SD 57501              April Smart, Manager  (605) 280-4686

                                                                                                                                 Hank Schmidt  (605) 280-7550

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

    (light bulbs, 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 and $20 if not paid by the 10th.  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 is _________ assigned parking spaces, other 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 and 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 and if the renter has given the required one month written notice, allowed showing and kept the apartment in showable condition! 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_________. No If no, did the landlord give you the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. __Yes __Did not want it. Renter: ____________________Landlord:________________________

 

       THIS IS A NON SMOKING BUILDING   YES   OR   NO