This Lease Agreement (the “Agreement”) made on _____________________________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) 

 

is between: Landlord Name: ________________________________________________ (the “Landlord”) AND 

 

Tenant Name(s): ______________________________________________________________ (the “Tenant”). 

The Landlord and Tenant are collectively referred to in this Agreement as the “Parties.”    HEREINAFTER, the Tenant agrees to lease the Premises from the Landlord under the following terms and conditions:

Rental Information

 

1. PROPERTY. Landlord hereby leases the property below to the Tenant (the “Premises”). 

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2. LEASE TYPE. This lease shall be considered a: (check one)
☐- Year Lease. The Tenant shall be allowed to occupy the Premises starting on
__________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) and ending on __________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) (the “Lease Term”). At the end of the Lease Term, the Tenant: (check one)
☐- Can continue to lease the Premises on a month-to-month basis.
☐- Must renew the year lease.
☐- Month-to-Month Lease. The Tenant shall be permitted to occupy the Premises on a month-to-month basis starting on ____________________ (mm/dd/yyyy) and ending upon a notice of 30 days from either party, in accordance with State law (the “Lease Term”).

 

3. MOVE-IN INSPECTION. Within 1 week of move-in, the Landlord and Tenant: (check one)
☐- Agree to inspect the Premises and write any present damages or needed repairs on a 

 

move-in checklist. This needs to be done by 5pm on _____________________________________________
☐- Shall NOT inspect the Premises or complete a move-in checklist.

 

4. FURNISHINGS. The Premises is: (check one)
☐- Furnished (or will be furnished) with the following items: ________________________________________________________________________________________
☐- NOT furnished.

Tenant Information

 

5. OCCUPANTS. The Premises is to be occupied strictly as a residential dwelling by the Tenant and the following individual(s): (check one, and list all other tenants, if applicable.)

  

☐- _____________________________________________________________________________________

 

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________________________________________________________________________ (the “Occupant(s)”). 

☐- There are NO other Occupant(s) in addition to the Tenant.

 

6. JOINT AND SEPARATE. If the Tenant is comprised of more than one person, each person shall be jointly and separately liable under this Agreement.

 

7. GUESTS. There shall be no persons living on the Premises other than the Tenant and any Occupant(s) listed above. Guests of the Tenant can stay on the Premises for periods not lasting for more than forty-eight (48) hours, without prior written approval by the Landlord.

 

8. RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during normal working hours by providing at least twenty-four (24) hours’ notice to inspect and make necessary repairs, alterations or improvements for any reasonable purpose. The Landlord may exhibit the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, or lessees upon reasonable notice.

9. INSPECTION. The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premise once per month, at a date and time agreed upon by both Parties, in order to conduct routine inspections of the property’s condition and address any issues or concerns. 

 

Rent, Utilities, Fines and Fees

 

10. RENT. The rent to be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord throughout the Lease Term is to be made in monthly installment of $_______________ (the “Rent”). he Rent shall be due on the first day of each month (the “Due Date”). The Rent shall be paid via check, money order or cashier’s check. NO CASH PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

 

11. PRORATION PERIOD. The Tenant: (check one)
☐- Shall take possession of the Premises before the start of the Lease Term on _______________ (mm/dd/yyyy) and agrees to pay a total of $_____________ for the proration period. The Proration rent shall be paid by the Tenant upon the execution of this Agreement.
☐- Does not apply.

12 SECURITY DEPOSIT. As part of this Agreement: (check one)
☐- The Landlord requires a payment of $_______________ (the “Security Deposit”) for the faithful performance of the Tenant under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Security Deposit is required by the Tenant upon the execution of this Agreement. The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant within ________ days after the end of the Lease Term, less any itemized deductions. This Security Deposit shall not be credited towards any Rent unless the Landlord gives their written consent.
☐- The Landlord does NOT require the Tenant to pay a Security Deposit.

 

13. LATE FEE. If Rent is not paid by the Due Date:
☐- The Tenant will be charged a fee of $30 if rent has not been paid by 5pm on the 10th of the month.
☐- If no payments have been received for 60 days, a $5 per day surcharge will be added in addition to all other late fees. This surcharge will take effect on the 61st day that any outstanding balance is owed.

14. RETURNED CHECKS. If the Tenant pays the Rent with a check that bounces due to insufficient funds, the Tenant will be required to pay a fee of $30 per incident.  After two (2) returned checks, Tenant will be required to pay rent via Money Order or Cashier’s Check. No additional personal checks will be accepted on Tenant’s behalf.

 

15. UTILITIES. All utilities are the responsibility of the Tenant, and billed by the following:

☐ Water, Sewer, Garbage and Power are billed by North Acres and sent along with your monthly rent invoice.

☐ Water, Sewer, Garbage is billed by North Acres and sent along with your monthly rent invoice. Power is billed separately by Pacific Power.

Please report leaks or interruptions to water and park-billed electricity services to management immediately.  Tampering with any park utility or service is forbidden and grounds for eviction.

 

16. MAILBOX KEY. Upon the beginning of the Lease, the Landlord will give the Tenant one mailbox key. Duplicate copies of keys provided may only be authorized under the consent of the Landlord and, if any replacements are needed, the Landlord may provide them for a fee of $20 each. At the end of this Agreement all keys provided to the Tenant shall be returned to the Landlord or a fee of $20 each will be charged to the Tenant or subtracted from the Security Deposit.

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17. ATTORNEYS' FEES. Should it become necessary for the Landlord to hire an attorney to enforce any of the conditions hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, the Tenant agrees to pay all expenses including a reasonable attorneys' fee.

 

18. FINES. The current Fines and Fees Addendum was updated on _________________.  

You will be provided with a copy of any future updates.

Outdoor Areas

 

19. PARKING. The Tenant is allotted 2 parking space(s).  North Acres has limited parking available, therefore, any vehicle parked in an unauthorized area or not registered with the office will be towed at the tenant's expense.  All vehicles must be operational with current registration and a North Acres Parking Pass clearly visible. Repairs, maintenance and servicing of vehicles is strictly prohibited within the park. This includes, but is not limited to, oil changes and parts replacements. The only exception allowed is the changing of flat tires, which must be completed the same day the tire change is started. Cars left sitting with flat tires are subject to being towed at the tenant's expense.  Please make sure to park in your designated parking area only. Tenants will be fined and cars may be towed without notice for failure to comply with the parking rules. These include, but are not limited to:  parking against fence lines (unless it is used as your parking space, and you were specifically told to do so by management), parking in another unit's parking spot without their consent, expired tabs,  missing or flat tires, missing or broken windshields or any other damage which renders the car inoperable, parking in front of your unit if it is not designated as parking.  Please see the Fines and Fees Addendum for current parking fines. 

 

20. STORAGE. Nothing may be stored underneath the mobile home.  Please limit outside items to lawn furniture, bar-b-ques, trash/recycle bins or cans, bicycles, and other items intended for outdoor use. No pools of any kind or size are allowed in the mobile home park. No sofas, beds, dining tables or other furnishings intended for indoor use may be stored or used outside. No fire pits, fire tables, chimineas, wood stoves, campfires or other open flames are allowed on the property.  Bar-b-ques are to be used for the cooking of food only, and must not be left unattended.

21. INDOOR PETS. The Tenant is: (check one)
☐ Permitted to have _____ indoor pet(s) on the Premises, consisting of ONLY:
☐ Cat(s)  ☐Dog(s)  ☐*Rabbit(s)  ☐*Birds(s)  ☐*Rodent(s)   ☐*Reptile(s)   ☐*Insects(s)
    *all pets marked with (*) above MUST be kept in appropriate cages/terrariums at all times.
☐ Fish, turtle, frog or other aquariums weighing 25 gallons (aprox. 208lbs) or less.
If pet(s) are permitted, the Landlord shall charge a pet deposit of $__________ to cover potential damage to the Premises caused by the Tenant’s pet(s).
☐- NOT permitted to have pets of any nature on the Premises. 

 

22. OUTDOOR PETS.  All pets that will be kept primarily outside MUST be approved by management.  Outdoor cats MUST be spayed or neutered and wearing a collar at all times.  Outdoor dogs MUST  be kept in a fenced yard and MUST NOT be aggressive towards other residents walking near the yard where they are kept. Excessive barking or whining may result in fines or require the removal of the animal from the park. 

Absolutely NO livestock is allowed in the park, including but not limited to, chickens, roosters, goats, pigs, cows, and sheep. Breeding of animals, for sale or otherwise, is strictly prohibited on the Premises. 

23. SMOKING/VAPING POLICY. Smoking/vaping on the Premises is:
☐- Permitted outside ONLY.
☐- Permitted inside and outside.
NO smoking or vaping of any kind is permitted in any indoor common areas including Laundry Room and Shower/Bath Rooms.
 

24. MAINTENANCE, REPAIR, & ALTERATIONS. The Tenant will, at the Tenant’s sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises in a good, clean, and sanitary condition and repair during the Lease Term and any renewal thereof. The Tenant shall be responsible to make all repairs to the Premises, fixtures, appliances, and equipment therein that may have been damaged by the Tenant’s misuse, waste, or neglect, or that of the Tenant’s family, agents, or visitors. The Tenant agrees that no painting or alterations will be performed on or about the Premises without the prior written consent of the Landlord. The Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of any damage, defect, or destruction of the Premises. The Landlord will use its best efforts to repair or replace any such damaged or defective areas. Landscaping in and around each lot is encouraged, however the cost and upkeep are the sole responsibility of the tenant. This includes pre-existing trees and bushes. If the space you are renting becomes overgrown with weeds or otherwise neglected, management reserves the right to perform the necessary tasks to bring the space back into compliance. The tenant will be billed a fee of $50 per hour for maintenance to provide service. This fee will be due immediately upon completion of service and must be paid separately from regular rent payments.

 

25. NOISE. The Tenant agrees not to cause or allow any noise or activity on the Premises which might disturb the peace and quiet of another Tenant and/or neighbor. Said noise and/or activity shall be a breach of this Agreement and will incur a fine of $25 per incident, payable in cash within 10 days of notice.

 

26. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. The Tenant agrees to not possess any type of personal property that could be considered a fire hazard such as a substance having flammable or explosive characteristics on the Premises. Items that are prohibited to be brought into the Premises other than for everyday cooking or the need of an appliance includes, but is not limited to, gas (compressed), gasoline, fuel, propane, kerosene, motor oil, fireworks, or any other related content in the form of a liquid, solid, or gas.

 

Legalities

 

27. SALE OF ENTIRE MOBILE HOME PARK PROPERTY.. If the Premises is sold during the Lease Term, the Tenant is to be notified of the contact details of the new Owner, and if there is a new Manager, their contact details for repairs and maintenance shall also be forwarded to the Tenant. If the Premises is conveyed to another party, the new owner: (check one)
☐- Has the right to terminate this Agreement by providing 30 days’ notice to the Tenant.
☐- Will provide all contact info for new Owners to Tenant with 10 days of final sale.

 

28. SALE OF INDIVIDUAL MOBILE HOME. If you choose to sell your mobile home, any prospective buyer(s) MUST be pre-approved by management PRIOR to the sale of your home. Applications are available at the office.

29. ABANDONMENT. Abandonment shall have occurred if, without notifying the Landlord, the Tenant is absent from the Premises for the Washington-mandated minimum time period, or seven (7) days, whichever length of time is less. In the event of Abandonment, the Landlord will have the right to immediately terminate the Agreement and remove the Tenant’s personal possessions.

 

30. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. The Tenant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet any portion of the Premises without prior written consent of the Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld.

 

31. WAIVER. No delay or failure of the Landlord to enforce any part of this Agreement shall be deemed as a waiver thereof, nor shall any acceptance of any partial payment of Rent or any other amount due be deemed a waiver of the Landlord’s right to the entire amount due.
 

32. DEFAULT. If the Tenant fails to comply with any of the financial or material provisions of this Agreement, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by the Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on the Tenant by State laws, within the time period after delivery of written notice by the Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of the Landlord to terminate the Agreement by reason thereof, the Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If the Tenant fails to pay the Rent by the Due Date and the default continues for the time-period specified in the written notice thereafter, the Landlord may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to the Landlord at law or in equity and may immediately terminate this Agreement.
The Tenant will be in default if:
a. The Tenant does not pay the Rent or any other amounts as they are owed;
b. The Tenant, their guests, or the Occupant(s) violate this Agreement, or fire, safety, health, and/or criminal laws, regardless of whether arrest or conviction occurs;
c. The Tenant abandons the Premises;
d. The Tenant gives incorrect or false information in the rental application;
e. The Tenant, or any Occupant(s), are arrested, convicted, or given deferred adjudication for a criminal offense involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or involving possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia under Washington statute;
f. Any illegal drugs or paraphernalia are found in the Premises or on the person of the Tenant, guests, or Occupant(s) while on the Premises; and/or
g. As otherwise allowed by law

 

33. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities, or circumstances shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.

 

34. RETALIATION. The Landlord is prohibited from making any type of retaliatory acts against the Tenant including, but not limited to, restricting access to the Premises, decreasing or canceling services or utilities, failing to repair appliances or fixtures, or any other type of act that could be considered unjustified.

 

35. INDEMNIFICATION. The Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the Tenant, or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the Premises, or any part thereof, or in common areas thereof, and the Tenant agrees to hold the Landlord harmless from any
claims or damages unless caused solely by the Landlord’s negligence. It is recommended that renters insurance be purchased at the Tenant’s expense.

 

36. GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of Washington.

37. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by the Parties and may be modified or amended only by written agreement signed by the Landlord and Tenant. This Agreement replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and oral agreements. The Parties agree to the terms and conditions and shall be bound until the end of the Lease Term.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the day and year as written below.