Rules & Regulations.
Read this list carefully you will be held
to the principles within should you rent with Poteete Rentals.
1. LEASE: Your lease is a legal contract designed to describe the terms of your occupancy and to protect your rights. This book of rules and regulations is a part of your lease.
2. INDEMNIFICATION: This lease is made on the express condition that the lessor is free from all liability or loss caused by Lessee’s or Lessees’ invitees’ improper, negligent or intentional acts or omissions, including but not limited to liability or loss arising out of injury to person or property, while in or on or in any way connected with the premises or buildings, grounds or facilities elsewhere in the apartment community, or with the improvements or personal property therein or thereon, including any liability for injury to the person or property of the lessee or lessee’s invitees’. The lessee hereby covenants and agrees to and shall, indemnify the lessor and save the lessor harmless arising out of, any such improper, negligent or intentional acts or omission however occurring.
3. MOVE IN: Prior to moving into your apartment, contact the utility companies approximately two weeks in advance to assure that all utilities have been reinstalled or transferred into your name. Payment of these utilities are the responsibility of the residents, in accordance with your lease. Phone numbers and license plate numbers are to be turned in to the office immediately. Each apartment or house has been cleaned and inspected prior to your moving in. For your protection, examine your apartment and complete the move in inspection form that has been provided. This inspection form must be turned in within 7 days of your moving in. If you find something that needs to be taken care of immediately, please notify the office in writing. These items will be taken care of on a need basis (emergencies first).
4. MOVE OUT: Prior to moving out of your house or apartment contact the utility companies approximately two weeks in advance to assure all utilities have been paid for and assigned a disconnection or transfer date. Said utilities are to be paid in full upon termination of your lease. The lessor will inspect each apartment and house after all lessees have evacuated the premises. READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY: Lessees agree to pay the following charges after move out if the leased premises have not been cleaned to the satisfaction of the lessor:
| Carpets cleaned by a professional of lessor's choice | $65.00 per room |
| Oven, stove, broiler pan | $65.00 per room |
| Refrigerator to be defrosted, cleaned, all water to be removed | $35.00 |
| Carpet to be vacuumed | $15.00 per room |
| Tile floors cleaned, scuff marks to be removed | $15.00 |
| Clean walls - if they have to be painted | $70.00 per room |
| Windows, sliding glass doors to be washed and bottom track cleaned | $7.00 each |
| Cabinets and closet shelves to be cleaned and cleared | $7.00 each |
| Light fixtures cleaned | $7.00 each |
| All furniture dusted | $9.00 each |
| Air Conditioner and heat registers to be dusted and cleaned | $7.00 each |
| Mirrors to be cleaned | $10.00 each |
| Tub must be cleaned w/ Soft Scrub (or pick up cleaner at office) | $35.00 |
| Clean areas around door way and windows | $25.00 |
| Dishwasher (fee based on condition) | $5.00 - $10.00 |
| Mattresses - Stained, both sides | cost of mattress |
| Drapes, if needed | cost of cleaning |
| Shades | cost of repair |
| Heat vents to be cleared of debris and vacuumed | $7.00 per vent |
| Couch, chairs, mattress, drapes and shades will be billed per invoice. | |
Additional charges may be applied for any property damage that is found. This will be determined at the end of the lease period, during inspection of property.
5. KEYS AND LOCKS: Each lessee is issued one door key. A duplicate key is retained in the office in case yours is lost or you lock yourself out. This duplicate must be back in the office immediately, otherwise your lock shall be changed and a charge of $65.00 will be assessed for new keys and locks. Occasionally, everyone forgets their keys and needs to borrow the duplicate from the office. However, if this happens on weekends, holidays or between the hours of 5 p.m. - 9 a.m. Monday through Friday, you will be charged $15.00 for each occurrence. DO NOT break into your apartment or house! If I can’t be reached, you should either find somewhere else to stay or call a locksmith. Either of these would be far better than fixing the damage you would have made if you had broke in. No additional locks or similar devices shall be attached to any door or window without the lessor's written consent. All our locks have a special mastering system and should never be changed by anyone except management! No keys for any door shall be made or used other than those provided by management. If you lose your key, management will charge to re-key lock. Charges will be $65.00. If your keys are stolen and you would like to have a deadbolt installed, the charge is $65.00 per deadbolt and will be installed within 48 hours after management receipt of the money.
6. LATE CHARGES: Late payments of rent or payment by a dishonored check will result in a delinquency charge in the sum of $20.00 and an additional $5.00 per day for every day rent is past due until such time as said rent is on a current basis. Also, in the event of a dishonored check, there shall be a $20.00 charge PLUS any charges incurred by the Lessor and late fees will be charged accordingly. Charges described above shall apply to each payment made by the lessee. I do not make any exceptions or accept any excuses. If one person is late paying rent the whole house is delinquent. The total amount due for the entire house MUST be in my office on or before the due date!
7. MAINTENANCE: (The number for maintenance is 345-5088): Direct all requests for maintenance to the management office at 345-5088. There is an answering machine if I am not available. All requests must be in writing, delivered in person or by message on the machine. Please DO NOT tell me something in the parking lot or at the grocery store, I will not remember! Write it down and drop it in the rent drop box or call it in. REMEMBER: Use the emergency number only in an emergency after 5pm. Emergencies are broken water pipes, fire, etc. PLEASE DO NOT CALL ME AT HOME! I have a home life and my family does not appreciate being disturbed for minor incidents after hours. I will respond to your message the following work day. Maintenance is provided to handle problems arising from normal wear and tear. However, failure to report a condition causing damage to an apartment or house shall be considered negligence. Any damage due to negligence or willful destruction shall be charged to the tenant.
8. TRASH AND LITTER: Littering is not only unsightly, it is an ecological nightmare. For instance, did you know it takes 10 years for a cigarette butt to decompose? All Lessees are responsible for trash and litter left in the common areas and on the grounds. This charge shall be on a pro rata basis unless the person or apartment can be determined, in which they will be responsible for the charge. If I find a bag of trash in the hallway, I will assess a fee of $10.00 per bag, per occurrence charge. The next time you drop a wrapper, garbage or anything on the ground or floors, remember you and your neighbors) will have to pay for it. This includes all your invitees and roommate’s invitees.
9. OCCUPANCY LIMITS: The person(s) permitted to occupy your apartment are set forth in your lease. The resident manager must approve any changes in occupancy from that stated in your lease in writing. Any unauthorized changes may terminate the lease or result in a forfeit of your deposit. Absolutely nobody is allowed to stay at your apartment beyond three nights at one time unless they are on the lease. Mail also will not be delivered to anyone not on the lease.
10. NOISE & PARTIES: Respect the needs of your neighbors regarding the loudness of your stereo, motorcycles, talking outside, etc. No selling of alcohol or cups on the premises. No drinking of alcohol in the halls or on the grounds. No narcotics or illegal drugs are to be used or sold on the premises. These premises are no to be used for any immoral or illegal purposes or in a manner as to become a public party. Please notify your neighbors and keep your guests from being too loud. Respectful mannerisms (with regard to residents) are expected at all times in the building or on the grounds. Profane, obscene, loud or boisterous language is absolutely prohibited. Residents are responsible for their guests' behavior whether you know them or not. Residents shall turn the volume down on the television, stereo receiver or other musical instruments between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. The use of electrical devices that cause interference with radio or televisions are strictly prohibited.
Three complaints will result in lease termination. No resident or guest misbehavior will be tolerated; this, too, is another cause for eviction. My suggestion is if you plan on having a lot of parties or are loud people, live somewhere else. If you already live here, wait until you move to another place to have parties. Parties and damage caused from parties are very expensive. If damage has occurred to the building, common areas, apartments or houses resulting from you or a guest at your party, all residents are responsible and shall pay for all damages assessed within 3 days of notice. Take note: there are to be NO BEER KEGS; if one is found in your possession you will be charged $200.00 per keg, per occurrence; NO WATERBEDS; you will be required to remove the bed; NO DARTBOARDS, you will be required to remove it. NO POOLS OR BARS, as defined by the lessor, are allowed on the premises. Any of the prohibited items will result in a $200.00 fine and/or a loss of your security deposit. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THESE RULES!
11. PETS: READ THIS CAREFULLY!: Absolutely no pets or birds shall be kept in our about the premises. If a pet is found on the grounds or in the apartment (whether belonging to you or whose owner is known or unknown) you will be charged a fine of $200.00 per day, per pet, per occurrence plus any damages assessed payable within three days of notice and any animal shall be removed immediately. In the event of failure, the management reserves the right to enter the apartment or house and remove such animal and destroy or dispose of the same and you waive any claim for damages by reason of such entry and disposal of such pet or animal. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THIS RULE!
12. INSURANCE: The apartment or house is covered by insurance to protect the owners for loss due to fire, vandalism, wind etc. However, this does not protect the personal belongings of the tenants. We highly recommend that you contact a reputable insurance company to insure your personal effects. We are not responsible and will not be held liable to said resident or residents agents, guest or employees for any damage caused to them or their property, by water, rain, snow, ice, sleet, fire, frost, storm and accidents or by breakage, stoppage or leakage of water, gas, heating and sewer pipes, or plumbing upon, about or adjacent to premises.
13. TOILETS & SINKS: DO NOT dispose of any non-dissolving items in the sinks or toilets, which may cause blockage of the pipes. Tampons, feminine napkins and large amounts of toilet paper are the obvious ones, but hair, grease, pasta, etc. are equally as damaging. If it becomes necessary to call a plumber to clear a pipe due to tenant carelessness or misuse, the Lessees will be held responsible for the billing. If the tenant responsible can not be determined, service calls will be charged to all residents on a pro rata basis.
19. GENERAL INFORMATION: Emergency number for Police, Fire Department or Ambulance is 911. For the hospital, dial 348-2525. Utility numbers: CIPS: Electric and gas: 1-888-789-2477; Cable: TCI 345-7071; Phone: 234-9981; Water: 345-7088; Trash: 345-7101.