The Point on lane Lease

- 9. Liability: Management is not responsible for loss, expenses, or damage to any person or property. Management is not liable to Tenant for permitting or refusing entry to anyone into the Premises. Tenant must pay for damages suffered and reasonable expenses of Management relating to a claim arising from any act or neglect of Tenant. If an action is brought against Management arising from Tenant’s act or neglect, Tenant shall defend Management at Tenant’s expense with an attorney of Management’s choice. Tenant is responsible for all acts or neglect of Tenant’s family, employees, guests or invitees.
- 10. Personal Property; Lessor's Liability:
- a. All personal property located or stored in the Premises shall be maintained at Tenant's sole risk and Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless Lessor from any liability, except in the case of Lessor's sole negligence or willful misconduct, for any injury, damage or loss resulting from any accident or occurrence in or upon Premises sustained by Tenant or any person claiming through Tenant.
- b. Lessor shall be liable for damages sustained by Tenant or anyone claiming through Tenant resulting from the action or inaction of the managing agent or any of their agents or employees, if negligent, or for the failure of any of them to provide heat, electricity, water, sewer or other services.
- c. If the property occupied by the Tenant is broken into, a police report is required to be filed by the Tenant. A copy of the report must be submitted within 30 days of the incident to Hometeam Properties Management, LLC.
- 11. Insurance: Tenant will do nothing and permit nothing to be done on the Premises that will contravene any fire or other insurance policy covering the same. If Tenant's use or occupancy of the Premises increases the premium of any fire or other insurance policy, Tenant shall pay such increase. In the event of fire, or other casualty which is caused by any negligence of Tenant or the Tenant’s guest, co-tenants, invitees, agents or servants, Tenant shall be fully liable to Lessor for all damages, costs, losses and expenses resulting from such fire or other casualty and not reimbursed by Lessor’s insurance. Further, the Lessor’s insurance company may subrogate against Tenant, co-tenants, guarantors, agents or servants. And further, in such event Lessor may, at its option, retain Tenant’s security deposit, without interest or other penalty, pending the final determination of the cause of such fire, or other casualty, and Tenant’s liability therefore, unless otherwise required by ORC 5321.16. Lessor's insurance does not protect the possessions of the Tenant. It is the Tenant's responsibility to insure the property of the Tenant. By agreeing to the terms set forth in this lease, Tenant acknowledges that Lessor will not provide any type of renters insurance and it is the sole responsibility of Tenant to obtain such insurance. By signing this rental agreement, Tenant agrees to acquire renters insurance at least one (1) week prior to Tenant’s move-in date and carry said insurance throughout the duration of Tenant’s rental, regardless of when this lease and/or any extension of this lease expires. In addition, Tenant agrees to provide Lessor with proof of said renters insurance upon request of Lessor.
- 12. Inspection, Repair and Rehabilitation: Lessor, its agents or employees and mechanics authorized by Lessor or the managing agent, if applicable, shall and may from time to time, with reasonable notice to Tenant, enter in and upon the premises to render services and make adjustments in connection therewith, customary or necessary in the construction, remodeling, or in the maintenance of the premises and for all other proper purposes. Lessor shall have the right, upon reasonable notice to Tenant, to show the Premises to prospective purchasers and/or tenants and during the last ten days of the Lease Term shall have free access to the Premises in order to make repairs, remodeling, decoration or maintenance for the incoming Tenant, should Lessor deem this action necessary. Lessor shall have the right to enter without notice if emergency repairs are required. Twenty-four (24) hour notices shall be considered to be reasonable notice in non-emergency situations.
- a. All glass, screens, doors, door locks, mailbox locks and their parts, and all window glass and window parts are the responsibility of Tenant for repair and replacement if caused by the tenant(s) and/or guest’s neglect or damage. They are to be repaired by Tenant within three (3) days of any malfunction or breakage. Lessor is to be notified if damage has occurred and when repairs are finished so Lessor can inspect and approve the work. It is the Tenant’s option to have the Management Company complete said repairs at the Tenant’s expense understanding Tenant will accept all charges stemming from repair, labor, administrative time etc. All such happenings, repairs, and inspections shall be ordered and kept in the Lease file. If not repaired promptly, management may make necessary repairs for safety, security and well being of property. All labor and materials are chargeable to the Tenant and will be paid for within 30 days of repair.
- b. Tenant understands that the City of Columbus may inspect leased property at any time and Tenant further agrees to pay for any damages caused by improper living conditions in accordance with City Code, i.e. cords along floors, cable wires improperly run across floors, extension cords improperly used, laundry/debris on floors and in hallways, flammable objects near the furnace and hot water tank, etc. Tenant understands that they may be fined in accordance with the City Code and hereby indemnifies Lessor from any/all charges due to improper living conditions.
- c. In addition, Tenant acknowledges that Lessor may desire to perform improvements to said property during the terms of this lease. Tenant agrees fully and unconditionally to allow Lessor to perform rehabilitation work as desired by Lessor, including but not limited to, remodeling or construction of rooms, common areas, porches, decks, and basements. Tenant indemnifies Lessor from any damage or loss of personal property of Tenant during time of said rehabilitation unless said damage was the direct result of the negligence of the Lessor. Tenant agrees to allow Lessor, its agents, employees and/or sub-contracted personnel, unconditional access to the property during said time of rehabilitation and waives right to 24 hour notice during this time. Tenant at no time shall be allowed to change any locks including front door, back door, side door, any and all bedroom doors, et al. Should Tenant change locks without the permission of Lessor, Tenant will be charged labor and materials for Lessor to reinstall locks provided by Lessor. Tenant is NOT permitted to install any interior locks of any kind.
- 13. Maintenance: EACH TENANT IS ENCOURAGED TO READ THIS SECTION VERY CAREFULLY.
- a. Cleanliness: Tenant shall keep the premises neat, clean, sanitary, dispose of all garbage and other organic or flammable waste in a clean, safe and sanitary manner. Where Tenant is to provide trash containers in single family units, Tenant shall put trash out for collection on the designated day and store all containers appropriately (e.g., no overflow garbage outside proper containers). If needed, Tenant shall call the City of Columbus (614) 645-3111 (or other applicable phone number) and arrange for another pickup time to avoid overflow of garbage.
- Tenant is responsible for extermination costs unless the Tenant has notified the Lessor within one week of move-in date of any extermination issues.
- Tenant acknowledges that he/she will use their best efforts and care to avoid any conditions which would introduce, cause or promote the presence of bugs, vermin and/or insects in the premises or community property. Resident acknowledges receiving a copy of, and agrees to comply with, lessor’s Integrated Pest Management.
- Tenant is responsible for removal of trash from the unit. Where trash receptacles are provided, Tenant shall use appropriately.

No trash or garbage accumulation is allowed in or around the Apartment. Discarded trash, garbage, and household personal items(s) are not allowed in hallways, common areas, or anywhere in the Community. These items must be placed in the trash containers provided in the Community. It is your responsibility to properly dispose of these items. If we must remove any discarded items or personal property

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