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RENTAL LEASE - CONTRACT - ROYAL D & H APARTMENTS
Entered into on_____________20____by________________________________
betweenApril Smart - Royal D & H Apartments at 803 or 819 E. Broadway, Pierre, SD. 57501.
(605) 280-4686For Apartment # _________Garage #______ Rent:________ Starting:_____________
Utilities Furnished with rent: Heat, water, hot water, & Garbage pickup
Landlord mailing address: c/o April Smart 721 East Wells Apt. # 23b Pierre, SD 57501
Cell # 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
(lightbulbs, smoke alarm battery, furnace & air cond. filters, etc.)
The RENTER agrees to the following:
THIS IS A NO SMOKING BUILDING.1. One Month Written Notice before the 1st of the month shall be given prior to vacating the premises after
the
initial 12 month lease . The Landlord has the right to show apt. to new renters starting when moving notice isgiven. 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 is one 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 (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. 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:__________________