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Apartment Lease Contract
EXHIBIGA oF tHe
GALVESTON
D. Blake Apffel
PEACE PCT 2
COUNTY, TX
Ey a A a a This is a binding contract. Read carefully before signing.
This Lease Contract (“Lease”) is between you, the resident(s) as listed below and us. The terms “you” and “your” refer to alll residents.
The terms “we,” “us," and “our” refer to the owner listed below.
PARTIES
Residents Rekesha Maxey, Treasure Maxey Owner Mainland Crossing Townhomes, LP
Occupants Dedzick Cooper Jr
LEASE DETAILS
A. Apartment ( 2
Street Address: 7500 Emmett F. Lowry Expy
Apartment No. 3001 iy: Texas City State: TX Zip: 77594.
B.tnitial Lease Term. Begins: 12/01/2023 Ends at 11:59 pm. on: 11/30/2024
C. Monthly Base Rent (Par. 3) E. Security Deposit (Par. 5) F. Notice of Termination or Intentto Move Out (Par. 4)
§ 1017.00 § 350.00 Aminimum of days’ written notice of
‘termination orintent to move out required at end ofinitial Lease
term or during renewal perlod
Note that this amount
does not
D,Prorated Rent include
any Animal Deposit, which If the number of days isn’t filled in, notice
of at least 30 days
wouldbe reflectedinan Animal isrequired.
§ Addendum.
1 due for the remainder
of 1st
month or
for 2nd month
G. Late Fees (Par. 3.3)
Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee
a 10 __%of one month’s monthly base rent or a 9 oF one month's monthly base rent for daysor
os as for days
Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m.on the Sth ‘Grd or greater) day ofthe month
H. Returned Check or Rejected 4. Optional Early Termination Fee (Par. 7.2) K. Animal Violation Charge (Par. 12.2)
Payment Fee (Par. 3.4) Initial chargeof § 100 . per animal {not
$ toexceed $100 per animal) and
$75.00 Notice of, days isrequired.
Youare not eligible for earlyterminationif Adaily charge of$ 10.00 per animal
1, Reletting Charge (Par. 7.1) youarein defaul {not to-exceed $10 per day per animal)
Areletting charge of § 885.70 Fee must be paid no later than
days after you give us notice
(not to exceed 85% of the highest If vaiuesare blank or “0,"then this section does
monthly Rent during the Lease term) notapply.
may be charged
in certain default
situations
L. Additional Rent -Monthly Recurring Fixed Charges. You will pay separately for these items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda,
Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease.
Animalrent $25 00. Cablo/atellite $ Feash sanvica ‘
Internet 8 Package service $ Pest control $
Storage $ Stormwaterdrainage § Washer/Dryer $
Other: 5
Other: $
Other: E
Other: &
‘M. Utilities and Other Variable Charges. You will pay separately for gas, water, wastewater, electricity, rash/recycling, utility billing fees
and other
items.as outlined in separate addenda, Special Provisions
or an amendment to this Lease.
Utility Connection Charge
or Transfer Fee: $ 50.00 (not to exceed $50) to be paid within 5 days of written notice (Par. 3.5)
‘Special Provisions. See Par. 32 or additional addenda attached.The Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed by you and us.
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4. Automatic Lease: anewsfond Notice
of Termination. This Lease
Defini ns. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease: will automatically renew month-to-month unless either party gives
1. “Residents” are those listed in “Residents” above who sign ‘written notice of termination or intent
to move out as required by Par,
the Lease and are authorizedto livein the apartment. 25 and specified on page 1. If the number of days isn’t filled in, no-
4.2.
tice of atleast30 days s required.
“Occupants” are those listed in this Lease who are also autho- ‘Security Deposit. The total security deposit forall residents is due
rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign the Lease. on or before the date this Leases signed. Any animal depositwill be
12 “Owner” may be identified by an assumed name andis the ignated in an animal addendum, Security deposits may not be ap-
‘owner only and not property managers or anyone else. Plied to Rent without our prior written consent.
1a “Including” in this Lease means “including but not limited to.” 5A, Refunds and Deductions. ‘You must give us your advance,
15. “Community Policies” are the written apartment rules and notice of move out as pr.
policies, idludiny property signage and fstructions for ‘address in writing to receivea written descriptic onand
care of i propertyand amenities, with which you, your itemized list of charges or refund.In accordance with our
occupants, and your guests must comply. Commuumity Policies and as allowed by law, we may deduct
1.6. “Rent” is monthly base rent plus additional monthly from your security deposit any amounts due under the
recurring fixed charges. Lease. Ifyou.
2 Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use as 2 3s. Upon receipt of
private residence only. ‘your move-out date and forwarding address in writing, the
2A. Access. in accordance with our Community Policies, you'll Security deposit will be returned (less lawful deductions)
recelve access informationor devices for your apartment with an itemized accounting of any deductions, no later than
and mailbox, and other access devices including: — 30 days after surrender or abandonment, unless laws pravide
otherwise. Any refund may be by one payment jointly payable
wall residents and ulsiributed to eny one residentwe choose,
2.2. Measurements. Any dimensions and sizes provided to you or distributed equally among all residents.
relating to the apartmentare only approximations or 6. Insurance. Our insurance doesn’t cover the loss of or damage to
estimates; actual dimensions and sizes may vary your personal property. You will be required to have lability insur-
23. Representations.You agree that designations or accredi- ance as specified In our Community Policies or Lease addenda un-
tations associeted with tie proper Ly are subject Wo change, lass otherwise prohibited by lave. f you have insurance covering the
Rent. You mustpay your Rent on or before the Ist day of each apartmentor your personal belongings at the timeyou or we suffer
‘month (due date) without demand. There are no exceptions orallege2 loss, you agreeto require your insurance carrier
to waive
regarding the payment of Rent, and you agree not paying Renton any insurance subrogetion rights. Even if not required, we urge you
or before the Ist of each month is a material breach of this Lease. to obtain your own insurancefor losses due to theft, fire, flood, water,
pipe leaks and similar occurrences. Most renter’s insurance policies
34. Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner don't cover losses due toa flood.
and place we specify in accordance with our Community Reletting and Early Lease Termination. This Lease may not be ter-
Policies. Cash is not acceptable without our prior written minated early except as provided in this Lease,
permission. You cannot withhold or offset Rent unless 7A, Reletting Charge. You'llbe liable fora reletting chargeas.
‘authorized by law. We ray, at our option, require at any
time that you pay Rent and other sums dus in one single listed in Lease Details, (notto exceed 85% of the highest
payment by any method we specify. ‘monthly Rent during the Lease term) ifyou:(A) fal to move in,
32, Application of Payments. Payment of each sum dueisan orfailto give written move-out notice as requited in Par. 25;
independent covenant, which means payments are due {B) move out without paying Rent in ful for the entire Lease
regardless
of our performance. When we receive money, term or renewal period; {C) move out at our demand because
other than water and wastewater payments subjectto cof your default; or () are judicially evicted. The reletting
government regulation, we may apply it at our option and chargeis not a termination, cancellation or buyout fee and
‘without natice first to any ofyour unpaid obligations, then does not release you trom your obligations under this Lease,
to accrued rent. We maydo so regardless of notations on including liabilityfor future or past-due Rent, charges for
1ages or other sums due.
checks or money orders and regardless of when the ‘The reletting charge isa liquidated amount covering only
obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are part of our damages—for our time, effort, and expense in
due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have finding and procassing a replacement rasident. These
toaccept any payments. damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain—particularly
33. Late Fees. ifwe don't receive your monthly base rent in full those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising,
when it's due, you must pay late feesas outined in Lease Details. showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros-
BAL Returned Payment Fee. You'll pay the fee listed in Lease pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator-service fees.
Details for each returned check or rejected electronic Youagree that the reletting charge is reasonable estimate
payment, plus initial and daily late fees if applicable, until of our dameyes and thet the cheiye fs due whethet or not our
we receive
full payment in an acceptable method. reletting attempts succeed.
3.5. Utilities and Services, You'll pay for all utilities and services, 72. Early Lease Termination Procedures. In addition to your
related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due termination rights referred
to in 73 oF 8. below, if this provision
and.as outlined in this Lease. Television channels
that are applies under Lease Details, you may terminate the Lease
provided may be changed during the Lease term ifthe prior to the end of the Lease term ifall of the following
change eppliesto allresidents. ‘occur: (a) as outlined in Lease Details, you give us written
if your electricity is interrupted,
you must use only battery notice of early termination, pay the early termination fee and
‘operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any specify the date by which you'll move out; (b} you are not in
Utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut offor defauttat any time and do not hold over; and (¢) you repay all
switched for any reason— including disconnection for not rent concessions, credits or discounts you received during the
paying your bills—until the Lease term or renewal period Lease term. Ifyou are in default, the Lease remedies apply.
ends. fa utility is individually metered, it must be connected 73. Special Termination Rights. You may have the right under
inyour name and you must notify the provider of your move- Texas law to terminate the Lease early in certain situations
out date. you delay getting service turned on in your name involving military deployment or transfer, family violence,
by the Lease's start date or cause it to be transferred back into certain sexual offenses,
stalking or death ofa sole resident.
‘our name before you surrender or abancion the apartment, a Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for anv delay of your
you'llbe liabie for the charge listed above (not to exceed S50 occupancy caused by construction, r irs, cleaning, or previous
per billing period), plus the actual
or estimated cost
of the resident’s holding over. This Lease will remain in force subject to
Utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you. (@ abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and 2) your ight
If your apartments individually metered and you change to terminate the Lease in writing as set forth below. Rent abatement
‘yout retail electric provider, you must give us written notice, and Lease ten tion do not apply iFthe delay is for cleaning or re-
‘You must pay all applicable provider fees, inchiding any fees pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment.
to change service back into our name after you move out. 8.1. Termination. If we give written noticeto you ofa delay in
3.6. Lease Changes. Lease changes are only allowed during the occupancy when or after the Lease begins, you may termi-
Lease term or renewal period if governed by Par. 10, specified nate the Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice,
in Special Provisions in Par. 32, orby a written addendum or If we give you written notice before the date the Lease begins
amendmentsigned by you and us. Atorafterthe end of the and the notice states thata construction or other delayis
initial Lease termn, Rent increases will become effective with at
least 5 days plus the number of days’ advance notice contained, expected and that the apartment will be ready for you to
inBox on page | in writing from us to you. Your new Lease, ‘occupy on a specific date, you may terminate the Lease within
which may include increased Rentor Lease changes, will begin 7 days after recelving written notice.
on the date stated in any advance notice we provide (without ‘After proper termination, you are entitled onlyto refund of
needling your signature} unless you give us written move-out any deposit(s) and any Rent you paid.
notice under Par.25, which applies only to the end of the current
Lease term or renewal period.
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» Care of unit and Damages. You must promptly pay or reimburse {©} disturbing or threatening the rights, comtort, health saety,
us forioss, damage, consequential damages, government ines or Cor convenience of others, including us, ouragents, or our
charges, or cost of repairsof service in the apartment community representatives,
because of a Lease or Community Policies violation; improper use, (@) disrupting
our business operations;
negligence, or other conduct by you, your invitees, your occupants,
or your quests; o, as allowed by law, any other cause not due to our (6) storing anything in closets containing water heaters or
negligence or fault, except for damagesby acts of God to the extent gas appliances;
‘they couldn'tbe mitigated by your action or inaction. © tampering with utilities oF telecommunication
Unless damage or wastewater stoppage is due to our negligence, equipment;
we're not liable for—and you must pay for—repairs and replace- @ bringing hazardous materials into the apartment
‘ments occurring during the Lease term or renewal period, includ- community;
ng: (A) damage from wastewater stoppages caused by improper
objects
in lines exclusively serving your apartment;
(8) damage to th) using windows for entryor exit;
doors, windows,
or screens;and (C) damage from windows
or doors 0 heating the apartment with gas-operated appliances;
Ieftopen. making bad faith or false allegations against us or our
@
agents toothers;
10. Community Policies. Community Policies become part of the th smoking of any kind, that is notin accordance with our
Lease and must be followed.We may make changes, inclu 1gaddi- Community Policies or Lease addenda;
tions, to our written Community Policies, and those changes can be-
come effective immediately ifthe Community Policies are distributed oO using glass conteiners in or near pools;or
and applicable toll unitsin the apartment community and do not {er} conducting any kind of business (including child-care
change the dollar amount in Lease Details, services) In your apar unerit or in the aparuient
10.1. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any community—except for any lawful business
photograph, likeness, Image or video taken of you while conducted“at home” by computer, mail, or telephone if
you are using property common areas or participating in customers, clients, patients, employees or other
any event sponsored by us, business associates do not come to yourapartment
10.2. Disclosure of information. At oursole option, we may, for business purposes.
but are not obligated to, share and use information related 12, Animals. No living creatures of any kind are allowed, even tempo-
to this Lease for law-enforcement, governmental, or business y anywhere in the apartment or apartment community un-
‘purposes. Af our request,you authorize any utility provider to Jess we've given written permission. If we allow an animal, you must
give us information about pending or actual connections oF signa separate Animal Addendum and, except as set forth in the ad-
disconnections
of utility service to your apartment. dendum, pay an animal deposit and applicable fees and additional
monthly rent, as applicable. An animal deposit is considered a gener-
10.3, Guests, We may exclude from the apartment community al security deposit. You represent that any requests, statements and
any guests or others who, in our sole judgment, have been representations you make, including those foran assistance or sup-
violating the law, violating this Lease or our Community port animal, are true, accurate and made in good faith. Feeding stray,
Policies, or disturbing other residents, neighbors, visitors, feral or wild animals is @ breach of this Lease.
or owner representatives, We may also exclude from any
outside area or common area anyone who refuses to show 121. Removalcf Unauthorized Animal.We may remove an
photo identification or refuses to identify himselfor unauthorized animal by (1) leaving, in @ conspicuous
herselfas a resident, an authorized occupant, or a guest of place in the apartment, a written notice of our intentto
a specific resident in the community. remove the animal within 24 hours; and (2) following the
procedures of Par. 14, We may: keep of kennel the animal;
Anyone not listed in this Lease cannot stay in the ‘tum the animal over to a humane society, local authority
apartment for more than 3 days in one week ‘or fescue organization; or return the animalto you if
without our prior written consent and no more than twice ‘we consentio your request to keep the animal and you
that many days in any one month. ifthe previous space have completed and signed an Animal Addendum and
isn‘tfilled in, 2 days total per week will be the mit. paid all fees. When keeping or kenneling an animal, we
10.4. Notice of Convictions and Registration. You must won't be liable for loss, harm, sickness, or death of the
notify us within 15 days Ifyou er any of your occupants: animal unless due te cur negligence. You must pay for
(late convicted of any felony, (8) are convicted of any the animal's reasonable care and kenneling charges.
misdemeanor involving a controlled substance, violence to 12.2, Violations of Animal Policies and Charges. Ifyou or
another person, or destruction of property, or {C)register asa “any guest or occupant violates the animal restrictionsof
sex offender. Informing us of a criminal conviction or this Lease or our Community Policies, you'll be subjectto
sex-offender registration doesn’t waive any rights we may charges, damaaes, eviction, and other remedies
have against you. provided in this Lease, Including animal violation charges
105. Odors and N 7, You agree that odors, smoke and listed in Lease Details from the date the animat was
smells including those relatedto cooking and everyday brought into your apartment until itis removed. fan
noises or sounds are all a normal partof a multifamily animal has been in the apartment at any time during
living environment and that itis impractical for us to your term of occupancy (with or without our consent),
prevent them from penetrating your apartment. welll charge you for all cleaning and rapaircnsts,
W. Conduct. You agree to communicate and conduct yourself in a law including defleaing, deodori ing, and shampooing. Initial
ful, courteous and reasonable manner at all times when interacting and daily animal-violation charges and animal-rernoval
‘with us, our representatives and other residents or occupants. Any chargesare liquidated damagesfor our time,
inconvenience, and overhead in enforcing animal
acts of unlawful, discourteous or unreasonable communication or restrictions and Community Policies.
conduct by you, your occupants or quests is a breach ofthis Lease.
You must use customary diligence in mai aining the apartment,
13. Parking.You may not be guaranteed parking. We may regulate the
time, manner, and placeof parking of all motorized vehicles and
keeping it ina sanitary condition and not damaging or littering the other modes of transportation, including bicycles and scooters, in
‘common areas. Trash must be disposed of at least weekly. You will ‘our Community Policies. In addition to other rights we have to tow or
use your apartmentand all other areas, induding any batconies, with boot vehicles under state law, we also have the right to remove, at the
reasonable care. We may requlate the use of passageways, patios, exponéa of the vehicle owneror operator, any vehicle thatis notin
balconies, porches, and activities in common areas. compliance with our Commut Policies.
LA. Prohibited Conduct. You, your occupants, and your guests 4. When We May Enter. Ifyou or any other resident, guest or occupant
will not engage in certain prohibited conduct, indudingthe is present, then repair orservice persons, contractors, law officers,
following activities: government representatives, lenders, appraisers, prospective resi-
{al_ criminal conduct: manufacturing, delivering,or dents or buyers, insurance agents, persons authorized to enter under
possessing a controlled substanceor drug parapher- your rental application, or our representatives may peacefully enter
nalia; engaging in or threatening violence; possessing the apartment at reasonable times for reasonable business purposes.
‘a weapon prohibited by state law; discharging a firearm fnobody isin the apartment, then any such person may enter peace-
inthe apartment community; or, except when fully and at reasonable times (by breaking a window or other means
allowed by law, displaying or possessing a gun, knife, when necessary) for reasonable business purposes if written notice of
brother weaponin Une conusion aree, or ina wey that the entry's el ‘a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately
may alarm others; after the entry. We are under no obligation to enter only when you
{b) behaving in a loud, obnoxious or dangerous manner; are present, and we may, but are not obligated to, give prior notice or
make appointments.
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15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctions. Texas Proporty Code sees, 92,151, 92,152, and 92.154 require,
with
15.1. Written Requests Required. if you or any occupant needs some exceptions, that we provide
at no cost to you when occupancy
tosenda request—for example, for repaits, begins: (A) awindow latch on each window; (B) a doorviewer{peep-
services, ownership disclosure, or security-related matters— hole or window) on each exterior door: (C)a pin lackon each sliding
itmust be written and deliveredto ourdesignated door; (D) either a door-handle latch ora security bar on each sliding
vepresentativein accordance with our Community Policies door; (£) a keyless bolting device (deadbolt) on each exterior door;
{except
for fair housing accommodation or modification and (F} either a keyed doorknob lock or a keyed deadbolt lock on
requests of situations involving imminent danger or threats to one entry door, Keyed lacks will be rekeyed after the prior resident
health or safety, such as fire, smoke, gas, explosion, or crime in moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move in or
progress). Ourwiritten notes regarding your oral request do within 7 days after you move in, as required by law. If we fail toin-
net constitutea written request from you. Our complying stall or rekey security devices as required by law, you have the right
a ‘or responding to any oral request doesn't waive the strict todoso and deduct the reasonable cost from your next Rent pay-
‘erent
for written notices under this Lease. A request ment under Texas Property Code sec. 92.165(1). We may deactivate
formaintenance or repair by anyone residing in your or not install keyless bolting devices on your doorsif(A) you or an
apartment constitutes a request from all residents. The time, ‘occupant in the dwelling is over 55 or disabled, and (B) the require-
‘manner, method and means of performing maintenance ments of Texas Property Code sec. 92.153(e) or (f)are satisfied.
and repatrs, including whether or which vendors
to use, 181, ‘Smoke Alarms and Detection Devices, We'llfurnish
are within our sole discretion. smoke alarms or other detection devices required by law
152. Your Requirement to Notify. You must promptly notify usin or city ordinance. We may install additional detectors
ing of air conditioning or heating problems, water leaks or notso required, We'll test them and pr working
moisture, mold, electrical problems, malfunctioning lights, batteries when you first take possession of your
broken or missing locks oF latches, or any other condition that apartment. Upon request, well provide, as required by
poses 2 hezard or threat to property, health, or safety. Unless faw. a smoke afarm capable of alerting a person with a
reinstruct otherwise, you are required to keep the hearing impairment.
apartment cooled or heated according to our Community ‘You must pay
for and replace batteries as needed,
Policies. Air conditioning problems are normally not unless the law provides otherwise, We may replace dead
emergencies. ‘or missing batteriesat your expense, without prior notice
15.3. Utilities. We may change or install utility ines or fo you. Neither you nor your quests or occupants may
equipment serving the apartmentifthe work is done disable alarms or detectors. if you damageor disable the
reasonably without substantially increasing your smoke alarm or removea battery without replacing it
utility costs. We may turn off equipment and interrupt with a working battery,you may be liable to us under
utilities as needed fo perform workor to avoid Texas Property Code sec. 92.261 for $100 plus one
property damage or other emergencies. utilities ‘months Rent, actual damages, and attorney's fees.
malfunction orare damaged by fire, water, or ilar 18.2. Dutyto Report. You must immediately reportto us any
cause, you must notifyour representative immediately. missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices,
15.4. Your Remedies. Wellact with customary diligenceto smoke alarms or detectors. You'll be liable if you fail to
make repairs and reconnections within a reasonable report malfunctions, or fal to report any loss, damage, or
time, taking into consideration when casualty-insurance fines resulting from fire, srnoke, or water.
proceeds are received. Unless required by statute after 19. Resident Safety and Loss. Unless otherwise required by law, none
a casualty loss, or during equipment repair, your Rent of us, our employees, agents, or management companies are lable
will not abate in wholeor in part. ‘Reasonable time" toyou, your guests oroccupants for any damage, personal injury,
accounts for the severity and nature of the problem and Jossto personal property, orloss of business or personallincome,
the reasonable avellability of materials, labor, and fromany cause, including but not limited to: negligent or intention-
utilities, Ifwe fail to timely repair a condition that alacts of residents, occupants, or guests; theft,b assault,
materi ‘af ects the physical health or safety of an vandalism or other crimes; fre, flood, water leaks,
rain, hail, ice,
ordinary resident as required by the Texas Property
Code, snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, interruption of utilities,
you may be entitled to exercise remedies under§ 92.056 pipe leaks or other occurrences unless such damage, injury or lossis
‘and § 92.0561 of the Texas Property Code. Ifyou follow caused exclusively by our negligence.
the procedures under those sections, the following We do not warrant security of any kind. You agree that you will not
remedies, among others, may be available fo you: rely upon any securlly measures LakenLy us for persunial security,
1} termination of the Lease and an appropriate refund and thatyouwill call 911 and local law enforcement authorities fany
under 92.056(f}; (2) have the condition repairedor security needs arise.
2 according to § 92.0561; (3) deduct fromthe Rent
the cost of the repair or remedy according to $ 92.0561; You acknowledge that we are not equipped or trainedte provide
and4) judicial remedies according to § 92.0563. personal security services to you, your guests or occupants. You rec:
16, Our Right to Terminate for Apartment Community Damage or ognize that we are not requiredto provide any private security cer-
Closure. ifn oursofe judgment, damages to the unit or building are vices and that no security devices or measures on the property are
significant or performance of needed repairs poses a dangerto you, feil-safe. You further acknowledge that, even ifan alarm or gate ame-
‘we may terminate this Lease and your righto possession by giving nities are provided, they are mechanical devices that can maffunc-
you at least 7 days’ written notice. If termination occurs, you agree tion. Any charges resulting from the use of an intrusion alarm will be
‘we'll -afund only prorated rent and all dapasits, minus lawfail dorke~ charged to you, including, but not limited to, any false alarms with
tions. We may remove your personal property if.in our sole judg- police/tirevambulance response or other required city charges.
ment, it causesa health or safety hazard or impedes our ability to 20. Condition of the Premises and Alterations.
make repairs. 20.1. Ass. We disclaim all implied warranties. You accept the
16.1. Property Closure, We also have the right to terminate apartment, fixtures, and furniture as's, except for
this Lease and your rightto posses by giving youat conditions materially affecting the health or safety of
least 30 days’ written notice of termination if we are ordinary persons. You'll be given an Inventory and
demolishing your apartment or dosing itand it will no Condition Form at or before move: You agree that
longerbe used for residential purposes for at least 6 after completion of the form or within 48 hours after
‘months, orifany part of the property becomes subject to ‘move-in, whichever comes first, you must note on the
an eminent domain proceeding, formal defects or damage, sign the form, return Itto
uw Assignments
and subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub- us. and the form accurately reflects the condition of the
letyour apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offer to rent or premises for purposes of determining any refund due to
license all or any part of your apartment to anyone else unless other- you when you move out. Otherwise, everything will be
wise agreed to in advance by usin writing. You agree that you won't considered to be in a clean, safe, and good working
accept anything of value from anyone else for the use of any part of, condition. You must still send a separate request for any
your apartment, You 2aree notto list any part of your apartment on. repairs needed as provided by Par. 15.1
any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or ser- 20.2. Standards and Improvements. Unless authorized by
vice that advertises dwellings for rent. law or by us in writing, you must not perform any repairs,
painting, walloapering, carpeting, electrical changes, or
18, Security and Safety Devices. We'll pay for missing security de- otherwise alter our property. No hotes or stickers are
law. You'll allowed insideor outside the apartment. Unless our
you request (unless
: we failed to rekey after the previous resi-
ments becal Community Policies state athenwise, we'll permit a
dent: reasonable number of small naif holes for hanging
gmage by yo pictures on sheetrock walls and in grooves of wood-
‘guests. You must pay immediately after the work is done unless state paneled walls. No water furniture, washing machines,
law authorizes advance payment. You must also pay in advance for dryers, extra phone or television outlets, alarm systems,
any additional or changed secutity devices you request.
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FILED 1/9/2024 10:53 AM raLdwas “TEXAS APARTMENT ASSOCIATION «sLeaseis valid only if filled out before January 1, 20. Apartment Lease Contract EXHIBIGA oF tHe GALVESTON D. Blake Apffel PEACE PCT 2 COUNTY, TX Ey a A a a This is a binding contract. Read carefully before signing. This Lease Contract (“Lease”) is between you, the resident(s) as listed below and us. The terms “you” and “your” refer to alll residents. The terms “we,” “us," and “our” refer to the owner listed below. PARTIES Residents Rekesha Maxey, Treasure Maxey Owner Mainland Crossing Townhomes, LP Occupants Dedzick Cooper Jr LEASE DETAILS A. Apartment ( 2 Street Address: 7500 Emmett F. Lowry Expy Apartment No. 3001 iy: Texas City State: TX Zip: 77594. B.tnitial Lease Term. Begins: 12/01/2023 Ends at 11:59 pm. on: 11/30/2024 C. Monthly Base Rent (Par. 3) E. Security Deposit (Par. 5) F. Notice of Termination or Intentto Move Out (Par. 4) § 1017.00 § 350.00 Aminimum of days’ written notice of ‘termination orintent to move out required at end ofinitial Lease term or during renewal perlod Note that this amount does not D,Prorated Rent include any Animal Deposit, which If the number of days isn’t filled in, notice of at least 30 days wouldbe reflectedinan Animal isrequired. § Addendum. 1 due for the remainder of 1st month or for 2nd month G. Late Fees (Par. 3.3) Initial Late Fee Daily Late Fee a 10 __%of one month’s monthly base rent or a 9 oF one month's monthly base rent for daysor os as for days Due if rent unpaid by 11:59 p.m.on the Sth ‘Grd or greater) day ofthe month H. Returned Check or Rejected 4. Optional Early Termination Fee (Par. 7.2) K. Animal Violation Charge (Par. 12.2) Payment Fee (Par. 3.4) Initial chargeof § 100 . per animal {not $ toexceed $100 per animal) and $75.00 Notice of, days isrequired. Youare not eligible for earlyterminationif Adaily charge of$ 10.00 per animal 1, Reletting Charge (Par. 7.1) youarein defaul {not to-exceed $10 per day per animal) Areletting charge of § 885.70 Fee must be paid no later than days after you give us notice (not to exceed 85% of the highest If vaiuesare blank or “0,"then this section does monthly Rent during the Lease term) notapply. may be charged in certain default situations L. Additional Rent -Monthly Recurring Fixed Charges. You will pay separately for these items as outlined below and/or in separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease. Animalrent $25 00. Cablo/atellite $ Feash sanvica ‘ Internet 8 Package service $ Pest control $ Storage $ Stormwaterdrainage § Washer/Dryer $ Other: 5 Other: $ Other: E Other: & ‘M. Utilities and Other Variable Charges. You will pay separately for gas, water, wastewater, electricity, rash/recycling, utility billing fees and other items.as outlined in separate addenda, Special Provisions or an amendment to this Lease. Utility Connection Charge or Transfer Fee: $ 50.00 (not to exceed $50) to be paid within 5 days of written notice (Par. 3.5) ‘Special Provisions. See Par. 32 or additional addenda attached.The Lease cannot be changed unless in writing and signed by you and us. |Apartonent Lense Contract #2022, Texas Apartment Assoctati, Inc. Page | of6 oe 4. Automatic Lease: anewsfond Notice of Termination. This Lease Defini ns. The following terms are commonly used in this Lease: will automatically renew month-to-month unless either party gives 1. “Residents” are those listed in “Residents” above who sign ‘written notice of termination or intent to move out as required by Par, the Lease and are authorizedto livein the apartment. 25 and specified on page 1. If the number of days isn’t filled in, no- 4.2. tice of atleast30 days s required. “Occupants” are those listed in this Lease who are also autho- ‘Security Deposit. The total security deposit forall residents is due rized to live in the apartment, but who do not sign the Lease. on or before the date this Leases signed. Any animal depositwill be 12 “Owner” may be identified by an assumed name andis the ignated in an animal addendum, Security deposits may not be ap- ‘owner only and not property managers or anyone else. Plied to Rent without our prior written consent. 1a “Including” in this Lease means “including but not limited to.” 5A, Refunds and Deductions. ‘You must give us your advance, 15. “Community Policies” are the written apartment rules and notice of move out as pr. policies, idludiny property signage and fstructions for ‘address in writing to receivea written descriptic onand care of i propertyand amenities, with which you, your itemized list of charges or refund.In accordance with our occupants, and your guests must comply. Commuumity Policies and as allowed by law, we may deduct 1.6. “Rent” is monthly base rent plus additional monthly from your security deposit any amounts due under the recurring fixed charges. Lease. Ifyou. 2 Apartment. You are leasing the apartment listed above for use as 2 3s. Upon receipt of private residence only. ‘your move-out date and forwarding address in writing, the 2A. Access. in accordance with our Community Policies, you'll Security deposit will be returned (less lawful deductions) recelve access informationor devices for your apartment with an itemized accounting of any deductions, no later than and mailbox, and other access devices including: — 30 days after surrender or abandonment, unless laws pravide otherwise. Any refund may be by one payment jointly payable wall residents and ulsiributed to eny one residentwe choose, 2.2. Measurements. Any dimensions and sizes provided to you or distributed equally among all residents. relating to the apartmentare only approximations or 6. Insurance. Our insurance doesn’t cover the loss of or damage to estimates; actual dimensions and sizes may vary your personal property. You will be required to have lability insur- 23. Representations.You agree that designations or accredi- ance as specified In our Community Policies or Lease addenda un- tations associeted with tie proper Ly are subject Wo change, lass otherwise prohibited by lave. f you have insurance covering the Rent. You mustpay your Rent on or before the Ist day of each apartmentor your personal belongings at the timeyou or we suffer ‘month (due date) without demand. There are no exceptions orallege2 loss, you agreeto require your insurance carrier to waive regarding the payment of Rent, and you agree not paying Renton any insurance subrogetion rights. Even if not required, we urge you or before the Ist of each month is a material breach of this Lease. to obtain your own insurancefor losses due to theft, fire, flood, water, pipe leaks and similar occurrences. Most renter’s insurance policies 34. Payments. You will pay your Rent by any method, manner don't cover losses due toa flood. and place we specify in accordance with our Community Reletting and Early Lease Termination. This Lease may not be ter- Policies. Cash is not acceptable without our prior written minated early except as provided in this Lease, permission. You cannot withhold or offset Rent unless 7A, Reletting Charge. You'llbe liable fora reletting chargeas. ‘authorized by law. We ray, at our option, require at any time that you pay Rent and other sums dus in one single listed in Lease Details, (notto exceed 85% of the highest payment by any method we specify. ‘monthly Rent during the Lease term) ifyou:(A) fal to move in, 32, Application of Payments. Payment of each sum dueisan orfailto give written move-out notice as requited in Par. 25; independent covenant, which means payments are due {B) move out without paying Rent in ful for the entire Lease regardless of our performance. When we receive money, term or renewal period; {C) move out at our demand because other than water and wastewater payments subjectto cof your default; or () are judicially evicted. The reletting government regulation, we may apply it at our option and chargeis not a termination, cancellation or buyout fee and ‘without natice first to any ofyour unpaid obligations, then does not release you trom your obligations under this Lease, to accrued rent. We maydo so regardless of notations on including liabilityfor future or past-due Rent, charges for 1ages or other sums due. checks or money orders and regardless of when the ‘The reletting charge isa liquidated amount covering only obligations arose. All sums other than Rent and late fees are part of our damages—for our time, effort, and expense in due upon our demand. After the due date, we do not have finding and procassing a replacement rasident. These toaccept any payments. damages are uncertain and hard to ascertain—particularly 33. Late Fees. ifwe don't receive your monthly base rent in full those relating to inconvenience, paperwork, advertising, when it's due, you must pay late feesas outined in Lease Details. showing apartments, utilities for showing, checking pros- BAL Returned Payment Fee. You'll pay the fee listed in Lease pects, overhead, marketing costs, and locator-service fees. Details for each returned check or rejected electronic Youagree that the reletting charge is reasonable estimate payment, plus initial and daily late fees if applicable, until of our dameyes and thet the cheiye fs due whethet or not our we receive full payment in an acceptable method. reletting attempts succeed. 3.5. Utilities and Services, You'll pay for all utilities and services, 72. Early Lease Termination Procedures. In addition to your related deposits, and any charges or fees when they are due termination rights referred to in 73 oF 8. below, if this provision and.as outlined in this Lease. Television channels that are applies under Lease Details, you may terminate the Lease provided may be changed during the Lease term ifthe prior to the end of the Lease term ifall of the following change eppliesto allresidents. ‘occur: (a) as outlined in Lease Details, you give us written if your electricity is interrupted, you must use only battery notice of early termination, pay the early termination fee and ‘operated lighting (no flames). You must not allow any specify the date by which you'll move out; (b} you are not in Utilities (other than cable or Internet) to be cut offor defauttat any time and do not hold over; and (¢) you repay all switched for any reason— including disconnection for not rent concessions, credits or discounts you received during the paying your bills—until the Lease term or renewal period Lease term. Ifyou are in default, the Lease remedies apply. ends. fa utility is individually metered, it must be connected 73. Special Termination Rights. You may have the right under inyour name and you must notify the provider of your move- Texas law to terminate the Lease early in certain situations out date. you delay getting service turned on in your name involving military deployment or transfer, family violence, by the Lease's start date or cause it to be transferred back into certain sexual offenses, stalking or death ofa sole resident. ‘our name before you surrender or abancion the apartment, a Delay of Occupancy. We are not responsible for anv delay of your you'llbe liabie for the charge listed above (not to exceed S50 occupancy caused by construction, r irs, cleaning, or previous per billing period), plus the actual or estimated cost of the resident’s holding over. This Lease will remain in force subject to Utilities used while the utility should have been billed to you. (@ abatement of Rent on a daily basis during delay, and 2) your ight If your apartments individually metered and you change to terminate the Lease in writing as set forth below. Rent abatement ‘yout retail electric provider, you must give us written notice, and Lease ten tion do not apply iFthe delay is for cleaning or re- ‘You must pay all applicable provider fees, inchiding any fees pairs that don't prevent you from moving into the apartment. to change service back into our name after you move out. 8.1. Termination. If we give written noticeto you ofa delay in 3.6. Lease Changes. Lease changes are only allowed during the occupancy when or after the Lease begins, you may termi- Lease term or renewal period if governed by Par. 10, specified nate the Lease within 3 days after you receive written notice, in Special Provisions in Par. 32, orby a written addendum or If we give you written notice before the date the Lease begins amendmentsigned by you and us. Atorafterthe end of the and the notice states thata construction or other delayis initial Lease termn, Rent increases will become effective with at least 5 days plus the number of days’ advance notice contained, expected and that the apartment will be ready for you to inBox on page | in writing from us to you. Your new Lease, ‘occupy on a specific date, you may terminate the Lease within which may include increased Rentor Lease changes, will begin 7 days after recelving written notice. on the date stated in any advance notice we provide (without ‘After proper termination, you are entitled onlyto refund of needling your signature} unless you give us written move-out any deposit(s) and any Rent you paid. notice under Par.25, which applies only to the end of the current Lease term or renewal period. Apartment Lease Contract 82022, Texas Apartment Association, Ine Page2of6 » Care of unit and Damages. You must promptly pay or reimburse {©} disturbing or threatening the rights, comtort, health saety, us forioss, damage, consequential damages, government ines or Cor convenience of others, including us, ouragents, or our charges, or cost of repairsof service in the apartment community representatives, because of a Lease or Community Policies violation; improper use, (@) disrupting our business operations; negligence, or other conduct by you, your invitees, your occupants, or your quests; o, as allowed by law, any other cause not due to our (6) storing anything in closets containing water heaters or negligence or fault, except for damagesby acts of God to the extent gas appliances; ‘they couldn'tbe mitigated by your action or inaction. © tampering with utilities oF telecommunication Unless damage or wastewater stoppage is due to our negligence, equipment; we're not liable for—and you must pay for—repairs and replace- @ bringing hazardous materials into the apartment ‘ments occurring during the Lease term or renewal period, includ- community; ng: (A) damage from wastewater stoppages caused by improper objects in lines exclusively serving your apartment; (8) damage to th) using windows for entryor exit; doors, windows, or screens;and (C) damage from windows or doors 0 heating the apartment with gas-operated appliances; Ieftopen. making bad faith or false allegations against us or our @ agents toothers; 10. Community Policies. Community Policies become part of the th smoking of any kind, that is notin accordance with our Lease and must be followed.We may make changes, inclu 1gaddi- Community Policies or Lease addenda; tions, to our written Community Policies, and those changes can be- come effective immediately ifthe Community Policies are distributed oO using glass conteiners in or near pools;or and applicable toll unitsin the apartment community and do not {er} conducting any kind of business (including child-care change the dollar amount in Lease Details, services) In your apar unerit or in the aparuient 10.1. Photo/Video Release. You give us permission to use any community—except for any lawful business photograph, likeness, Image or video taken of you while conducted“at home” by computer, mail, or telephone if you are using property common areas or participating in customers, clients, patients, employees or other any event sponsored by us, business associates do not come to yourapartment 10.2. Disclosure of information. At oursole option, we may, for business purposes. but are not obligated to, share and use information related 12, Animals. No living creatures of any kind are allowed, even tempo- to this Lease for law-enforcement, governmental, or business y anywhere in the apartment or apartment community un- ‘purposes. Af our request,you authorize any utility provider to Jess we've given written permission. If we allow an animal, you must give us information about pending or actual connections oF signa separate Animal Addendum and, except as set forth in the ad- disconnections of utility service to your apartment. dendum, pay an animal deposit and applicable fees and additional monthly rent, as applicable. An animal deposit is considered a gener- 10.3, Guests, We may exclude from the apartment community al security deposit. You represent that any requests, statements and any guests or others who, in our sole judgment, have been representations you make, including those foran assistance or sup- violating the law, violating this Lease or our Community port animal, are true, accurate and made in good faith. Feeding stray, Policies, or disturbing other residents, neighbors, visitors, feral or wild animals is @ breach of this Lease. or owner representatives, We may also exclude from any outside area or common area anyone who refuses to show 121. Removalcf Unauthorized Animal.We may remove an photo identification or refuses to identify himselfor unauthorized animal by (1) leaving, in @ conspicuous herselfas a resident, an authorized occupant, or a guest of place in the apartment, a written notice of our intentto a specific resident in the community. remove the animal within 24 hours; and (2) following the procedures of Par. 14, We may: keep of kennel the animal; Anyone not listed in this Lease cannot stay in the ‘tum the animal over to a humane society, local authority apartment for more than 3 days in one week ‘or fescue organization; or return the animalto you if without our prior written consent and no more than twice ‘we consentio your request to keep the animal and you that many days in any one month. ifthe previous space have completed and signed an Animal Addendum and isn‘tfilled in, 2 days total per week will be the mit. paid all fees. When keeping or kenneling an animal, we 10.4. Notice of Convictions and Registration. You must won't be liable for loss, harm, sickness, or death of the notify us within 15 days Ifyou er any of your occupants: animal unless due te cur negligence. You must pay for (late convicted of any felony, (8) are convicted of any the animal's reasonable care and kenneling charges. misdemeanor involving a controlled substance, violence to 12.2, Violations of Animal Policies and Charges. Ifyou or another person, or destruction of property, or {C)register asa “any guest or occupant violates the animal restrictionsof sex offender. Informing us of a criminal conviction or this Lease or our Community Policies, you'll be subjectto sex-offender registration doesn’t waive any rights we may charges, damaaes, eviction, and other remedies have against you. provided in this Lease, Including animal violation charges 105. Odors and N 7, You agree that odors, smoke and listed in Lease Details from the date the animat was smells including those relatedto cooking and everyday brought into your apartment until itis removed. fan noises or sounds are all a normal partof a multifamily animal has been in the apartment at any time during living environment and that itis impractical for us to your term of occupancy (with or without our consent), prevent them from penetrating your apartment. welll charge you for all cleaning and rapaircnsts, W. Conduct. You agree to communicate and conduct yourself in a law including defleaing, deodori ing, and shampooing. Initial ful, courteous and reasonable manner at all times when interacting and daily animal-violation charges and animal-rernoval ‘with us, our representatives and other residents or occupants. Any chargesare liquidated damagesfor our time, inconvenience, and overhead in enforcing animal acts of unlawful, discourteous or unreasonable communication or restrictions and Community Policies. conduct by you, your occupants or quests is a breach ofthis Lease. You must use customary diligence in mai aining the apartment, 13. Parking.You may not be guaranteed parking. We may regulate the time, manner, and placeof parking of all motorized vehicles and keeping it ina sanitary condition and not damaging or littering the other modes of transportation, including bicycles and scooters, in ‘common areas. Trash must be disposed of at least weekly. You will ‘our Community Policies. In addition to other rights we have to tow or use your apartmentand all other areas, induding any batconies, with boot vehicles under state law, we also have the right to remove, at the reasonable care. We may requlate the use of passageways, patios, exponéa of the vehicle owneror operator, any vehicle thatis notin balconies, porches, and activities in common areas. compliance with our Commut Policies. LA. Prohibited Conduct. You, your occupants, and your guests 4. When We May Enter. Ifyou or any other resident, guest or occupant will not engage in certain prohibited conduct, indudingthe is present, then repair orservice persons, contractors, law officers, following activities: government representatives, lenders, appraisers, prospective resi- {al_ criminal conduct: manufacturing, delivering,or dents or buyers, insurance agents, persons authorized to enter under possessing a controlled substanceor drug parapher- your rental application, or our representatives may peacefully enter nalia; engaging in or threatening violence; possessing the apartment at reasonable times for reasonable business purposes. ‘a weapon prohibited by state law; discharging a firearm fnobody isin the apartment, then any such person may enter peace- inthe apartment community; or, except when fully and at reasonable times (by breaking a window or other means allowed by law, displaying or possessing a gun, knife, when necessary) for reasonable business purposes if written notice of brother weaponin Une conusion aree, or ina wey that the entry's el ‘a conspicuous place in the apartment immediately may alarm others; after the entry. We are under no obligation to enter only when you {b) behaving in a loud, obnoxious or dangerous manner; are present, and we may, but are not obligated to, give prior notice or make appointments. ‘Apartment Lease Contract ©2022, Texas Apertment Association, nc Page dof6 ee . 15. Requests, Repairs and Malfunctions. Texas Proporty Code sees, 92,151, 92,152, and 92.154 require, with 15.1. Written Requests Required. if you or any occupant needs some exceptions, that we provide at no cost to you when occupancy tosenda request—for example, for repaits, begins: (A) awindow latch on each window; (B) a doorviewer{peep- services, ownership disclosure, or security-related matters— hole or window) on each exterior door: (C)a pin lackon each sliding itmust be written and deliveredto ourdesignated door; (D) either a door-handle latch ora security bar on each sliding vepresentativein accordance with our Community Policies door; (£) a keyless bolting device (deadbolt) on each exterior door; {except for fair housing accommodation or modification and (F} either a keyed doorknob lock or a keyed deadbolt lock on requests of situations involving imminent danger or threats to one entry door, Keyed lacks will be rekeyed after the prior resident health or safety, such as fire, smoke, gas, explosion, or crime in moves out. The rekeying will be done either before you move in or progress). Ourwiritten notes regarding your oral request do within 7 days after you move in, as required by law. If we fail toin- net constitutea written request from you. Our complying stall or rekey security devices as required by law, you have the right a ‘or responding to any oral request doesn't waive the strict todoso and deduct the reasonable cost from your next Rent pay- ‘erent for written notices under this Lease. A request ment under Texas Property Code sec. 92.165(1). We may deactivate formaintenance or repair by anyone residing in your or not install keyless bolting devices on your doorsif(A) you or an apartment constitutes a request from all residents. The time, ‘occupant in the dwelling is over 55 or disabled, and (B) the require- ‘manner, method and means of performing maintenance ments of Texas Property Code sec. 92.153(e) or (f)are satisfied. and repatrs, including whether or which vendors to use, 181, ‘Smoke Alarms and Detection Devices, We'llfurnish are within our sole discretion. smoke alarms or other detection devices required by law 152. Your Requirement to Notify. You must promptly notify usin or city ordinance. We may install additional detectors ing of air conditioning or heating problems, water leaks or notso required, We'll test them and pr working moisture, mold, electrical problems, malfunctioning lights, batteries when you first take possession of your broken or missing locks oF latches, or any other condition that apartment. Upon request, well provide, as required by poses 2 hezard or threat to property, health, or safety. Unless faw. a smoke afarm capable of alerting a person with a reinstruct otherwise, you are required to keep the hearing impairment. apartment cooled or heated according to our Community ‘You must pay for and replace batteries as needed, Policies. Air conditioning problems are normally not unless the law provides otherwise, We may replace dead emergencies. ‘or missing batteriesat your expense, without prior notice 15.3. Utilities. We may change or install utility ines or fo you. Neither you nor your quests or occupants may equipment serving the apartmentifthe work is done disable alarms or detectors. if you damageor disable the reasonably without substantially increasing your smoke alarm or removea battery without replacing it utility costs. We may turn off equipment and interrupt with a working battery,you may be liable to us under utilities as needed fo perform workor to avoid Texas Property Code sec. 92.261 for $100 plus one property damage or other emergencies. utilities ‘months Rent, actual damages, and attorney's fees. malfunction orare damaged by fire, water, or ilar 18.2. Dutyto Report. You must immediately reportto us any cause, you must notifyour representative immediately. missing, malfunctioning or defective security devices, 15.4. Your Remedies. Wellact with customary diligenceto smoke alarms or detectors. You'll be liable if you fail to make repairs and reconnections within a reasonable report malfunctions, or fal to report any loss, damage, or time, taking into consideration when casualty-insurance fines resulting from fire, srnoke, or water. proceeds are received. Unless required by statute after 19. Resident Safety and Loss. Unless otherwise required by law, none a casualty loss, or during equipment repair, your Rent of us, our employees, agents, or management companies are lable will not abate in wholeor in part. ‘Reasonable time" toyou, your guests oroccupants for any damage, personal injury, accounts for the severity and nature of the problem and Jossto personal property, orloss of business or personallincome, the reasonable avellability of materials, labor, and fromany cause, including but not limited to: negligent or intention- utilities, Ifwe fail to timely repair a condition that alacts of residents, occupants, or guests; theft,b assault, materi ‘af ects the physical health or safety of an vandalism or other crimes; fre, flood, water leaks, rain, hail, ice, ordinary resident as required by the Texas Property Code, snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, interruption of utilities, you may be entitled to exercise remedies under§ 92.056 pipe leaks or other occurrences unless such damage, injury or lossis ‘and § 92.0561 of the Texas Property Code. Ifyou follow caused exclusively by our negligence. the procedures under those sections, the following We do not warrant security of any kind. You agree that you will not remedies, among others, may be available fo you: rely upon any securlly measures LakenLy us for persunial security, 1} termination of the Lease and an appropriate refund and thatyouwill call 911 and local law enforcement authorities fany under 92.056(f}; (2) have the condition repairedor security needs arise. 2 according to § 92.0561; (3) deduct fromthe Rent the cost of the repair or remedy according to $ 92.0561; You acknowledge that we are not equipped or trainedte provide and4) judicial remedies according to § 92.0563. personal security services to you, your guests or occupants. You rec: 16, Our Right to Terminate for Apartment Community Damage or ognize that we are not requiredto provide any private security cer- Closure. ifn oursofe judgment, damages to the unit or building are vices and that no security devices or measures on the property are significant or performance of needed repairs poses a dangerto you, feil-safe. You further acknowledge that, even ifan alarm or gate ame- ‘we may terminate this Lease and your righto possession by giving nities are provided, they are mechanical devices that can maffunc- you at least 7 days’ written notice. If termination occurs, you agree tion. Any charges resulting from the use of an intrusion alarm will be ‘we'll -afund only prorated rent and all dapasits, minus lawfail dorke~ charged to you, including, but not limited to, any false alarms with tions. We may remove your personal property if.in our sole judg- police/tirevambulance response or other required city charges. ment, it causesa health or safety hazard or impedes our ability to 20. Condition of the Premises and Alterations. make repairs. 20.1. Ass. We disclaim all implied warranties. You accept the 16.1. Property Closure, We also have the right to terminate apartment, fixtures, and furniture as's, except for this Lease and your rightto posses by giving youat conditions materially affecting the health or safety of least 30 days’ written notice of termination if we are ordinary persons. You'll be given an Inventory and demolishing your apartment or dosing itand it will no Condition Form at or before move: You agree that longerbe used for residential purposes for at least 6 after completion of the form or within 48 hours after ‘months, orifany part of the property becomes subject to ‘move-in, whichever comes first, you must note on the an eminent domain proceeding, formal defects or damage, sign the form, return Itto uw Assignments and subletting. You may not assign this Lease or sub- us. and the form accurately reflects the condition of the letyour apartment. You agree that you won't rent, offer to rent or premises for purposes of determining any refund due to license all or any part of your apartment to anyone else unless other- you when you move out. Otherwise, everything will be wise agreed to in advance by usin writing. You agree that you won't considered to be in a clean, safe, and good working accept anything of value from anyone else for the use of any part of, condition. You must still send a separate request for any your apartment, You 2aree notto list any part of your apartment on. repairs needed as provided by Par. 15.1 any lodging or short-term rental website or with any person or ser- 20.2. Standards and Improvements. Unless authorized by vice that advertises dwellings for rent. law or by us in writing, you must not perform any repairs, painting, walloapering, carpeting, electrical changes, or 18, Security and Safety Devices. We'll pay for missing security de- otherwise alter our property. No hotes or stickers are law. You'll allowed insideor outside the apartment. Unless our you request (unless : we failed to rekey after the previous resi- ments becal Community Policies state athenwise, we'll permit a dent: reasonable number of small naif holes for hanging gmage by yo pictures on sheetrock walls and in grooves of wood- ‘guests. You must pay immediately after the work is done unless state paneled walls. No water furniture, washing machines, law authorizes advance payment. You must also pay in advance for dryers, extra phone or television outlets, alarm systems, any additional or changed secutity devices you request. i ‘Apartment Lease Contract ©2022, Texas Apartment Assocation, nc Pageaof6 a comeras, video or other deorbells, or lock changes, Ifyou don't pay the first mounts Rent when or before Ure Leese: additions, or rekeying is permitted unless required by law begins, all future Rent forthe Lease term willbe automatically or we've consented in writing. You may install a satellite accelerated without notice and become immediately due. We dish or antenna, but only ifyou sign our satellite-dish or also may end your right of occupancy and recover dam: antenna lease addendum, which complies