LEASE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, dated 1/1/1, by and between an individual known as Insert Name here, hereinafter known as the "Landlord",

AND

An individual or individuals known as Names Here, hereinafter known as the "Tenant(s)", agree to the following:

OCCUPANT(S): The Premises is to be occupied strictly as a residential dwelling with only the Tenant(s) mentioned above as the Occupant(s).

OFFER TO RENT: The Landlord hereby rents to the Tenant(s), subject to the following terms and conditions of this Agreement, an apartment with the address of Address Here consisting of - bathroom(s) and - bedroom(s) hereinafter known as the "Premises". The Landlord may also use the address for notices sent to the Tenant(s).

PURPOSE: The Tenant(s) and any Occupant(s) may only use the Premises as a residential dwelling. It may not be used for storage, manufacturing of any type of food or product, professional service(s), or for any commercial use unless otherwise stated in this Agreement.

FURNISHINGS: The Premises is not furnished.

APPLIANCES: The Landlord shall provide the following appliances:

HVAC, Refrigerator, Stove. All other appliances to be provided by the Tenant(s). Any damage to the Landlord's appliances shall be the liability of the Tenant(s), reasonable wear-and-tear excepted, to be billed directly or less the Security Deposit.

LEASE TERM: This Agreement shall be a fixed-period arrangement beginning on Term Start and ending on Term End, with the Tenant(s) being required to move-out at the end of the Lease Term if a new Lease Agreement is not authorized. Hereinafter known as the "Lease Term".

RENT: Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord in equal monthly installments of $Rent (US Dollars) hereinafter known as the "Rent". The Rent will be due on the First (1st) of every month and be paid via direct deposit or check.

NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS (NSF CHECKS): If the Tenant(s) attempts to pay the rent with a check that is not honored or an electronic transaction (ACH) due to insufficient funds (NSF) there shall be a fee of $35 (US Dollars).

LATE FEE: If rent is not paid on the due date, there shall be a $50 per day fee assessed after the 3rd business day. A notice to pay or quit shall be submitted to the Tenant(s) for the requested payment.

FIRST (1ST) MONTH'S RENT: First (1st) month's rent shall be due by the Tenant(s) upon the execution of this Agreement.

PRE-PAYMENT: The Landlord shall not require any pre-payment of rent by the Tenant(s).

PRORATION PERIOD: The Tenant(s) will not move into the Premises before the start of the Lease Term unless noted below.

SECURITY DEPOSIT: A Security Deposit in the amount of $One Month Rent (US Dollars), or one full month rent, shall be required by the Tenant(s) at the initial execution of this Agreement to the Landlord for the faithful performance of all the terms and conditions. This Security Deposit shall not be credited towards rent unless the Landlord gives their written consent. The Security Deposit is to be returned to the Tenant(s) within 30 days after this Agreement has terminated less repairs for damages exceeding normal wear and tear.

The Tenant(s) must supply a forwarding address to receive security deposit refund.

POSSESSION: Tenant(s) has examined the condition of the Premises and by taking possession acknowledges that they have accepted the Premises in good order and in its current condition except as herein otherwise stated. Failure of the Landlord to deliver possession of the Premises at the start of the Lease Term to the Tenant(s) shall terminate this Agreement at the option of the Tenant(s). Furthermore, under such failure to deliver possession by the Landlord, and if the Tenant(s) cancels this Agreement, the Security Deposit (if any) shall be returned to the Tenant(s) along with any other pre-paid rent, fees, including if the Tenant(s) paid a fee during the application process before the execution of this Agreement.

ACCESS: Upon the beginning of the Proration Period or the start of the Lease Term, whichever is earlier, the Landlord agrees to give access to the Tenant(s) in the form of keys, fobs, cards, or any type of keyless security entry as needed to enter the common areas and the Premises. Duplicate copies of the access 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. At the end of this Agreement all access provided to the Tenant(s) shall be returned to the Landlord or a fee will be charged to the Tenant(s) or the fee will be subtracted from the Security Deposit.

MOVE-IN INSPECTION: Before, at the time of the Tenant(s) accepting possession, or shortly thereafter, the Landlord and Tenant(s) shall perform an inspection documenting the present condition of all appliances, fixtures, furniture, and any existing damage within the Premises.

SUBLETTING: The Tenant(s) shall not have the right to sub-let the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the Landlord. If consent is granted by the Landlord, the Tenant(s) will be responsible for all actions and liabilities of the Sublessee including but not limited to: damage to the Premises, non-payment of rent, and any eviction process (In the event of an eviction the Tenant(s) shall be responsible for all court filing fee(s), representation, and any other fee(s) associated with removing the Sublessee). The consent by the Landlord to one sub-let shall not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent subletting.

ABANDONMENT: If the Tenant(s) vacates or abandons the property for a time-period that is the minimum set by State law or fifteen (15) days, whichever is less, the Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and remove all belongings including any personal property off of the Premises. If the Tenant(s) vacates or abandons the property, the Landlord shall immediately have the right to terminate this Agreement.

ASSIGNMENT: Tenant(s) shall not assign this Lease without the prior written consent of the Landlord. The consent by the Landlord to one assignment shall not be deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment.

PARKING: The Landlord shall provide the Tenant(s) 3 parking spaces. No permanent street parking is allowed.

The Landlord shall not charge a fee for the 3 parking spaces. The Parking Space(s) can be described as: Enclosed garage, parking space next to garage.

RIGHT OF ENTRY: The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during normal working hours by providing notice in accordance with the minimum State requirement in order for inspection, make necessary repairs, alterations or improvements, to supply services as agreed or for any reasonable purpose. The Landlord may exhibit the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, or lessees upon reasonable notice.

SALE OF PROPERTY: If the Premises is sold, the Tenant(s) is to be notified of the new Owner, and if there is a new Manager, their contact details for repairs and maintenance shall be forwarded. If the Premises is conveyed to another party, the new owner shall have the right to terminate this Agreement. New terms and conditions will need to be agreed upon by the new Landlord and Tenant(s).

RENT APPRECIATION/DEPRECIATION: If the Premises are contracted to the Tenant(s) in a 1 year lease, the monthly rent will remain the same for the entirety of the agreement period save exceptions in this agreement. If the Tenant(s) choose a month to month rental agreement, rents are free to change based on market value of the unit. The Landlord must provide thirty (30) days notice of rent changes. A 3% rent appreciation should be expected by the Tenant(s) on each lease renewal.

UTILITIES: The Landlord shall not pay for any of the utilities and services and will be the responsibility of the Tenant(s) except the homeowners association fee.

MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS: The Tenant(s) shall, at their own expense and at all times, maintain premises in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall surrender the same at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. The Tenant(s) may not make any alterations to the leased premises without the consent in writing from the Landlord. The Landlord shall be responsible for repairs to the interior and exterior of the building. The Landlord will place fresh batteries in all battery-operated smoke detectors when the Tenant(s) moves into the premises. After the initial placement of the fresh batteries it is the responsibility of the Tenant(s) to replace batteries when needed. A monthly "cursory" inspection may be required for all fire extinguishers to make sure they are fully charged.

EARLY TERMINATION: The Tenant(s) may be able to cancel this Agreement if the Tenant(s) is a victim of Domestic Violence, in such case, the Tenant(s) may be able to cancel in accordance with any local, state, or federal laws.

An early lease termination fee (1 months rent or US Dollars) and 60 days notice must be given to the Landlord in case of early termination in cases other than stated above. If the Tenant(s) gives 30 days or less notice, a fee equalling 2 months rent ( US Dollars) will be assessed. This will be enforced by a Landlords Lien on credit or eviction court.

Security deposit will be returned to the Tenant(s) following all local laws and guidelines. See “Security Deposit” clause.

PETS: The Tenant(s) shall be allowed to have:

One (1) pet on the Premises consisting of Cats, Dogs, with no other types of Pet(s) being allowed on the Premises or common areas, hereinafter known as the "Pet(s)". The Tenant(s) shall be required to pay a pet fee in the amount of $300 which is refundable at the end of the Lease Term only if there is no damage to the Premises that is caused by the Pet(s). A fee of $30 will be charged monthly per per pet. The Tenant(s) is responsible for all damage that any pet causes, regardless of ownership, and agrees to restore the property to its original condition at their expense. There shall be no limit on the weight of the pet. pounds (Lb.).

NOISE/WASTE: The Tenant(s) agrees not to commit waste on the premises, maintain, or permit to be maintained, a nuisance thereon, or use, or permit the premises to be used, in an unlawful manner. The Tenant(s) further agrees to abide by any and all local, county, and State noise ordinances.

LANDSCAPING: The Tenant(s) agrees to keep front and rear mulched areas free of weeds according to local ordinance. The lawn is mowed weekly in the summer by management.

GUESTS: There shall be no other persons living on the Premises other than the Tenant(s) and any Occupant(s). Guests of the Tenant(s) are allowed for periods not lasting for more than forty-eight hours unless otherwise approved by the Landlord.

SMOKING POLICY: Smoking on the Premises is prohibited on the entire property, including individual units, common areas, every building and adjoining properties including garage.

COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: The Tenant(s) agrees that during the term of the Agreement, to promptly comply with any present and future laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the Federal, State, County, City, and Municipal government or any of their departments, bureaus, boards, commissions and officials thereof with respect to the premises, or the use or occupancy thereof, whether said compliance shall be ordered or directed to or against the Tenant(s), the Landlord, or both.

Tenant(s) will live in the neighborhood with respect for the local traffic laws, and neighborhood regulations. If complaints not resolved in a timely manner, fines may be levied at Tenant(s) expense.

DEFAULT: If the Tenant(s) 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(s) by statute or 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(s) fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for the time-period specified in the written notice thereafter, the Landlord may, at their option, declare the entire balance (compiling all months applicable to this Agreement) of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and 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(s) will be in default if: (a) Tenant(s) does not pay rent or other amounts that are owed in accordance with respective State laws; (b) Tenant(s), their guests, or the Occupant(s) violate this Agreement, rules, or fire, safety, health, or criminal laws, regardless of whether arrest or conviction occurs; (c) Tenant(s) abandons the Premises; (d) Tenant(s) gives incorrect or false information in the rental application; (e) Tenant(s), or any Occupant(s) is 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, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia under state statute; (f) any illegal drugs or paraphernalia are found in the Premises or on the person of the Tenant(s), guests, or Occupant(s) while on the Premises and/or; (g) as otherwise allowed by law.

MULTIPLE TENANT(S) OR OCCUPANT(S): Each individual that is considered a Tenant(s) is jointly and individually liable for all of this Agreement's obligations, including but not limited to rent monies. If any Tenant(s), guest, or Occupant(s) violates this Agreement, the Tenant(s) is considered to have violated this Agreement. Landlord’s requests and notices to the Tenant(s) or any of the Occupant(s) of legal age constitutes notice to the Tenant(s). Notices and requests from the Tenant(s) or any one of the Occupant(s) (including repair requests and entry permissions) constitutes notice from the Tenant(s). In eviction suits, the Tenant(s) is considered the agent of the Premise for the service of process.

DISPUTES: If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Agreement between the Landlord and Tenant(s), they shall agree to hold negotiations amongst themselves, in "good faith", before litigation.

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.

SURRENDER OF PREMISES: The Tenant(s) has surrendered the Premises when (a) the move-out date has passed and no one is living in the Premise within the Landlord’s reasonable judgment; or (b) Access to the Premise have been turned in to Landlord – whichever comes first. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, the Tenant(s) shall surrender the Premise in better or equal condition as it were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use, wear and tear thereof, and damages by the elements excepted.

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

WAIVER: A Waiver by the Landlord for a breach of any covenant or duty by the Tenant(s), under this Agreement is not a waiver for a breach of any other covenant or duty by the Tenant(s), or of any subsequent breach of the same covenant or duty. No provision of this Agreement shall be considered waived unless such a waiver shall be expressed in writing as a formal amendment to this Agreement and executed by the Tenant(s) and Landlord.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Tenant(s) 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.

WATERBEDS: The Tenant(s) are not permitted to furnish the Premises with waterbeds.

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

COVENANTS: The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and bind the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto, and all covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Agreement.

NOTICES: Any notice to be sent by the Landlord or the Tenant(s) to each other shall use the following mailing addresses:

Landlord's/Agent's Mailing Address

Mailing Address

Tenant(s)'s Mailing Address

Mailing Address

AGENT/MANAGER: The Landlord does not have an Agent or Manager and all contact in regards to any repair, maintenance, or complaint must go through the Landlord through the following contact information:

Landlord's Phone Number:

Email:

PREMISES DEEMED UNINHABITABLE: If the Property is deemed uninhabitable due to damage beyond reasonable repair the Tenant(s) will be able to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the Landlord. If said damage was due to the negligence of the Tenant(s), the Tenant(s) shall be liable to the Landlord for all repairs and for the loss of income due to restoring the Premises back to a livable condition in addition to any other losses that can be proved by the Landlord.

SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT: In the event the Tenant(s) is or hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active duty and hereafter the Tenant(s) receives permanent change of station (PCS) orders to depart from the area where the Premises are located, or is relieved from active duty, retires or separates from the military, is ordered into military housing, or receives deployment orders, then in any of these events, the Tenant(s) may terminate this lease upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant(s) shall also provide to the Landlord a copy of the official orders or a letter signed by the Tenant’s commanding officer, reflecting the change which warrants termination under this clause. The Tenant(s) will pay prorated rent for any days which he/she occupies the dwelling past the beginning of the rental period.

The damage/security deposit will be promptly returned to Tenant(s), provided there are no

damages to the Premises.

LEAD PAINT: The Premises were not constructed before 1978 therefore the Lead-Based Paint Disclosure is not applicable.

GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement is to be governed under the laws located in the State of Ohio.

ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: In addition to the above stated terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Landlord and Tenant(s) agree to the following: Tenant(s) may choose to pay by-monthly for added financial ease to the Tenant. This is only available with direct deposit.

General Provisions

1. All monetary amounts stated or referred to in this Lease are based in the United States dollar.

2. Any waiver by the Landlord of any failure by the Tenant(s) to perform or observe the provisions of this Lease will not operate as a waiver of the Landlord's rights under this Lease in respect of any subsequent defaults, breaches or non-performance and will not defeat or affect in any way the Landlord's rights in respect of any subsequent default or breach.

3. This Lease will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be, of each Party. All covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Lease.

4. Where there is more than one Tenant(s) executing this Lease, all Tenants are jointly and severally liable for each other's acts, omissions and liabilities pursuant to this Lease.

5. Locks may not be added or changed without the prior written agreement of both

Parties, or unless the changes are made in compliance with the Act.

6. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be

considered when interpreting this Lease. Words in the singular mean and include the plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice versa.

7. This Lease may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are considered to be original signatures.

8. During the last 60 days of this Lease, the Landlord or the Landlord's agents will have the privilege of displaying the usual 'For Sale' or 'For Rent' or 'Vacancy' signs on the Property.

9. Proof of utility transfer (water, electricity, gas) into Tenant(s) name must be provided within the first week of the lease.

ADDENDUM(S):

1.) The Tenants have the option to use direct deposit for rent payments. If they opt in and are on time consistently, the regular 3% rent increase will be paused for 2 full lease terms and the current rate will be extended.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by the parties relating to its subject matter including any attachments or addendums. This Agreement replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and oral agreements. The Landlord and Tenant(s) agree to the terms and conditions and shall be bound until the end of the Lease Term.

The parties have agreed and executed this agreement on

LANDLORD(S) SIGNATURE

Landlord's Signature

TENANT(S) SIGNATURE

Tenant's Signature

AMOUNT ($) DUE AT SIGNING

Security Deposit:

Pet Deposit:

First (1st) Month's Rent (with applicable pet fees):

Total due at signing: