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  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
  • RH Eden Prairie, LLC vs Dimas Reyes Mejia, John Doe, Jane Doe Eviction (UD) document preview
						
                                

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27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: HOUSING RH Eden Prairie, LLC, Plaintiff, COMPLAINT vs. Dimas Reyes Mejia (dob unknown), John Doe, Jane Doe, Defendant. Parties 1. Plaintiff is RH Eden Prairie, LLC. Plaintiff is a Landlord as that term is defined in Minn. Stat. § 504B.001, Subd. 7. 2. Defendant is Dimas Reyes Mejia. Defendant is a Residential Tenant as that term is defined in Minn. Stat. § 504B.001, Subd. 12. The Lease 3. There is a written lease between the parties and it is attached to the Complaint as Exhibit A. 4. The address of the property in the Lease is 13900 Chestnut Drive #226, in the City of Eden Prairie, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, Zip Code 55344. 5. The tenancy is not affected by a federal or state housing subsidy program through project-based federal assistance payments; the section 8 program; the LIHTC program or any other similar program. 1 27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM Conditions Precedent 6. All necessary conditions precedent have been performed or have occurred. 7. Plaintiff has complied with Minn. Stat. § 504B.181 by: a. disclosing to tenant either in the rental agreement or otherwise in writing prior to the beginning of the tenancy the name and address of: 1) the person authorized to manage premises; and 2) an owner or agent authorized by owner to accept service of process and receive and give receipts for notice and demands, AND b. posting in a conspicuous place on the property a printed or typewritten notice containing the above information in the lease, OR c. the above information is known by or has been disclosed to the tenant not less than 30 days before the filing of this action because of communications from landlord. Count 1: Eviction – Non-payment 8. A detailed, itemized accounting or statement listing the amounts owing is attached to this Complaint as Exhibit B. 9. The written notice required by Minn. Stat. § 504B.321, Subd. 1a was properly delivered. That notice is attached to this Complaint as Exhibit C. 10. In addition to the arrearages identified in the immediately preceding paragraphs, pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 504B.291, prior to redeeming the tenancy and being restored to possession, Defendant(s) may be required to pay to the landlord or bring to court the amount of the rent that is in arrears, with interest, costs of the action, and an attorney’s fee not to exceed $5, and by performing any other covenants of the lease – including amounts that become due during the pendency of this action. 11. The total amount required to redeem the tenancy is $1,409.95 + $377.00 (costs of the action – filing fee and service fee) for a total of $1,786.95, plus any additional amounts, or other covenants of the lease which may become due during the pendency of this action. The amount pled may not include all money owing under the lease. 12. Defendants’ military status is unknown. 2 27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM Request for Relief 1. Plaintiff seeks judgment against Defendant and an Order for possession of the property and the issuance of an immediate Writ of Recovery. 2. Plaintiff seeks all allowable costs and disbursements of the action. I declare under penalty of perjury that everything I have stated in this document is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Minn. Stat. § 358.116. Dated: June 25, 2024 HANBERY & TURNER, P.A. /s/ Douglass E. Turner Douglass E. Turner, #0279948 33 South 6th St. Suite 4160 Minneapolis, MN 55402 Tele: (612) 353-4388 EM: hnc@hnclaw.com Attorney for Plaintiff 3 27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM APARTMENT LEASE CONTRACT mm "organ-mum Date of LeaseContract: February 14. 2023 (when the Lease Contract is filled out) This is a binding document. Read carefully before signirrg. Moving In _—-:Gener2ilvlnformation 1. PARTIES. This Lease Contract [sometimes referred to as the 3. LEASE TERM. The initial term of the Lease Contract begins on the 'lease") is between you, the resident(s] (list all people signing the ZS—U'iday of 132211 and ends at Lease Contract): 11:59 pm the 27th day of M11 Dimes Ram's Mejia This Lease Contract will automatically renew month-to-month unless either party gives at leans—0 days written notice of termination or intent to move-out as required by paragraph 51 (Move-Out Notice]. If the number of days isn't filled in. at least 30 days notice is required. At least 15 days before this lease automatically renews, we will send you notice of automatic renewal as required by statute. 4. RENT AND CHARGES. Unless modified by addenda, you will pay 1222 per month for rent, payable in advance and without demand: a at the on—site manager's office. or a at our online payment site, or a at iii-money order location (name ofapartment community! or title holder}. You've agreed to rent Prorated rent of S 122 00 -22 139 00 - isduefortheremainderofkheck Apartment No. at one}: lst month or Cl 2nd month, on April 28 Cho 3 tout: Drive 2023 _ (street address) in Eden Prairie (city), Otherwise. you must pay your rent on or before the 1st day of each Minnesota, 55344 (zip code) (the 'apartment" or the month (due date) with no grace period. Cash is unacceptable without 'premises') for use as a private residence only. The terms "you" and our prior written permission. You must not withhold or offset "your" refer to all residents listed above. The terms "we," "us," and rent unless authorized by statute. We may, at our option, require at "our" refer to the owner listed above [or any of owner's successors' any time that you pay all rent and other sums in cash. certified or in interest or assigns). Written or electronic notice to or from our cashier's check, money order, or one monthly check rather than managers constitutes notice to or from us. if anyone else has multiple checks. At our discretion, we may convert any and all guaranteed performance of this Lease Contract, a separate Lease checks via the Automated Clearing House MCI-l) system for the Contract Guaranty for each guarantor is attached. purposes ofcollecting payment. Rent is not considered accepted if the payment/ACH is rejected, does not clear, or is stopped for any The person authorized to manage the apartment is: Redwood Residential reason. lfyou don't pay all rent on or before the u—dday the month, you'll pay a late charge. Your late charge will be of Name (checkone): D aflat rate of! 97 .76 or C] 3 %of 1 B Blacker Drive, Suite 1600 your total rent due. The total amount of your late charges shall not exceed eight percent [8%) ofyour monthly rent payment. You'll also pay a charge of$ 30 . 00 foreach returned check or rejected Street Address electronic payment, plus a late charge. if you don't pay rent on time, Chicgo , II. 60 601 you'll be delinquent and all remedies under this Lease Contract will City. State, Zip Code be authorized. We'll also have all other remedies for such violation. The owner or agent authorized to accept service of process and All payment obligations under this Lease Contract shall constitute receive and give receipts for notices is: rent under this Lease Contract. RH Eden Prairie, LLC 5. SBCURITYDEPOSIT. Unless modified byaddenda,thetotalsecurity Name deposit at the time of execution of this Lease Contract for all residents 13905 Chestnut Dr in the apartment is S 1520 - 00 due on or before the date this Lease Contract is signed. Street Address in compliance with Minnesota law, your security deposit will Eden Prairie, MN 55344 bear simple Interest. Interest will be included as part of the City, State, Zip Code security deposit. Within 21 daysafter termination of your residency and receipt of your mailing address or written delivery instructions, Z. OCCUPANTS. The apartment will be occupied only by you and we will return the deposit to you, with interest. or furnish to you a (list all other occupants not signing the Lease Contract): written statement specifying the reasons for the withholding of the deposit or any portion thereof. You may not withhold payment of any portion of any rent on the grounds that the security deposit should serve as payment of the rent. if you fail to pay the rent for the last month of the term after written notice from us, you are liable for damages under Minnesota Statutes Chapter 504B. 6. KEYS. You will be provided _1_apartment key[s),_J,_ mailbox key[s), _1__ FOB(s), and/or .1— other access device(s] for access to the building and amenities at no additional cost at move-in. if the key, FOB, or other access device is lost or becomes damaged during your tenancy or is not returned or is returned damaged when you move out. you will be responsible for the costs for the replacement and/or repair of the same. No one else may occupy the apartment. Persons not listed above must not stay in the apartment for more than 14 consecutive 7. UTILITIES. We'll pay forthe followingitems, ifchecked: days without our prior written consent, and no more than twice I] water D gas CI electricity D masterantenna that many days in any one month. ifthe previous space isn't filled D wastewater C] trash D cable TV in, two days per month is the limit. L'_| other You'll pay for all other utilities. related deposits, and any charges. fees, or services on such utilities. You must not allow utilities to be o Apartment Inc. -9/2ozz. Minnesota Page 1 of8 2/14/2023 "THEM. 2(14/2023 EXHIBIT A 27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM disconnected—Includlng disconnection for not paying your bills— Additionally, you are [check one] D required to purchase personal until the lease term or renewal period ends. Cable channels that are liability insurance m not required to purchase personal liability provided may be changed during the lease term if the change applies insurance. if no box is checked, personal liability insurance is not to all residents. Utilities may be used only for normal household required. If required, failure to maintain personal liability insurance purposes and must not be wasted. If your electricity is ever throughout your tenancy, including any renewal periods and/or interrupted. you must use only battery-operated lighting. if any lease extensions, is an incurable breach ofthis Lease Contractand utilities are submetered for the apartment, or prorated by an may result in the termination of tenancy and eviction and/or any allocation formula. we will attach an addendum to this Lease Contract other remedies as provided by this Lease Contract or state law. in compliance with state agency rules or city ordinance. Pursuant to Minnesota Statute 5043.215 Subd. 2a. upon your request. we 9. LOCKS AND LATCHES. Keyed lock(s) will be rekeyed after the shall providea copy ofthe actual utility bill for the community along prior resident moves out. The rekeying will be done before you move with each apportioned utility blll. into your apartment. You may atany time ask us to change or rekey locks or latches during 8. INSURANCE. We do not maintain insurance to cover your personal the Lease Term. We must comply with those requests. but you must property or personal injury. We are not responsible to any resident, pay for them. unless otherwise provided by law. guest. or occupant for damage or loss of personal property or personal injury from (including but not limited to) fire. smoke. rain, Payment for Rekeying, Repairs, Etc. You must pay for all repairs flood, water and pipe leaks. hail, ice, snow, lightn ing. wind, explosions, or replacements arising from misuse or damage to devices by you earthquake, interruption ofutilities, theft, hurricane, negligence of or your occupants, or guests during your occupancy. You may he other residents, occupants, or invited/uninvited guests or vandalism required to pay in advance if we notify you within a reasonable time unless otherwise required bylaw. after your request that you are more than 30 days delinquent in reimbursing us for repairing or replacinga device which was misused in addition, we urge all residents, and particularly those residing or damaged by you, your guest or an occupant; or if you have in coastal areas, areas near rivers, and areas prone to flooding, to requested that we repair or change or rekey the same device during obtain flood insurance. Renter's insurance may not cover damage the 30 days preceding yourrequest and we have complied with your to your property due to flooding. A flood insurance resource which request. Otherwise, you must pay immediately after the work is may be available includes the National Flood insurance Program completed. managed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA). We D require a do not require you to get your own insurance for losses to your personal property or injuries due to theft, fire, water damage, pipe leaks and the like. if no box is checked, renter's insurance is not required. 'Special'Provisionslandht'what-IF' Clauses 10.5PECIAI. PROVISIONS. The following special provisions and any payment at any time, including advance payment of repairs for which addenda or written rules furnished to you at or before signing will you're liable. Delay in demanding sums you owe is not a waiver. become a pa rt of this Lease Contract and will supersede any conflicting provisions of this printed lease form. 13.PROPER'I'Y LEFT IN APARTMENT. Pursuant to the parameters See Additional Main Provisions of Minnesota law, we may remove and/or store all property remaining in the apartment or in common areas (including any vehicles you or any occupant or guest owns or uses) if you are judicially evicted or if you surrender or abandon the apartment (see definitions in paragraph 56 [Deposit Return,Surrender, and AbandonmentJ). We will store and care for property removed under this section. We See any additional special provisions. may sell or otherwise dispose of the property 28 days after you have abandoned the apartment, and we may apply the proceeds of 11.EARI.Y MOVE-OUT. You'll be liable to us fora relettlng charge of such sale to the removal, care and storage costs and expenses S 1222 . 00 (not to exceed 100% of the huhmt monthIJI rent according to state statute. You will be notified of the sale at least 14 days prior to the sale by personal service or written notice sent duriru the lease term) if you: to your last known address by certified mail. [1) fail to give written move-out notice as required in paragraph 51 (Move-Out Notice); or 14. FAILING T0 PAY FIRST MONTH'S RENT. if you don't pay the first (2) move out without paying rent in full for the entire lease term month's rent when or before the Lease Contract begins, and subject or renewal period; or to our duty to mitigate our damages, all future rent will be [3) move out at our demand because of your default; or automatically accelerated without notice and immediately due. We (4) are judicially evicted. also may end your right ofoccupancy and recover damages, future The reiettirig charge is nota cancellation fee and does not reieaseyou rent, reletting charges, attorney's fees, court costs, and other lawful from your obligations under this Lease Contract. charges. 0 ur rights and remedies under paragraphs 11 (Early Move- Out) and 34 (Default by Resident) apply to acceleration under this Nota Release. The reletting charge is not a lease cancellation fee paragraph. orbuyout fee. It ls an agreed-to liquidated amount covering only part of our damages; that is. our time, effort. and expense in finding and 15. RENT INCREASES AND lEASE CONTRACT CHANGES. No rent processinga replacement. These damages are uncertain and difficult increases or Lease Contract changes are allowed before the initial no ascertain—particularly those relatingto inconvenience, paperwork, Lease Contract term ends, except for changes allowed by any special advertising. showing apartments. utilities for showing, checking provisions in paragraph 10 (Special Provisions), by a written prospects, office overhead, marketing costs, and locator-service fees. addendum or amendment signed by you and us, or by reasonable You agree that the reletting charge is a reasonable estimate of such changes of apartment rules allowed under paragraph 19 (Community damages and that the charge is due whether or not our reletting Policies or Rules]. if, at least 5 days before the advance notice deadline attempts succeed. if no amount ls stipulated. you must pay ouractual referred to in paragraph 3 (Lease Term), we give you written notice reletting costs so far as they can be determinedJ'he reletting charge of rent increases or lease changes effective when the lease term or does not release you from continued liability for: future or past-due renewal period ends, this Lease Contractwiil automatically continue rent: charges for cleaning. repairing. repainting, or unreturned keys; month-to-month with the increased rent or lease changes. The new or other sums due. modified Lease Contract will begin on the date stated in the notice [without necessity of your signature) unless you give us written ILREIMBURSBMT. You must promptly reimburseus forloss. damage. move- out notice under paragraph 51 (Move-Out Notice). government fines, or cost of repairs or service in the apartment community due to a violation of the Lease Contract or rules. improper 16. DELAY OF OCCUPANCY. If occupancy is or will be delayed for use ornegligence by you oryour guessor occupanummm construction, repairs, cleaning, or a previous resident's holding over, we're not responsible for the delay. The Lease Contract will remain in force subject to: (1) abatement of rent on a daily basis during delay; and (2) your right to terminate as set forth below. Termination notice must be in writing. After termination, you are entitled only to refund of deposit(s) and any rent paid. Rentabatement or lease termination does not apply if delay is for cleaning or repairs . I 1'! IHI 1 . p I 'l'. I . W that don't prevent you from occupying the apartment. 0 E 21102023 nal Apartment A n, inc. - 9/2022, Minnesota 2/14/20" Page 2 of8 27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM If there is a delay and we haven't given notice of delay as set forth 17.AD VALOREM TAXES] FEES AND CHARGES - ADDITIONAL RENT. immediately below, you may terminate up to the date when the Unless otherwise prohibited by law, if. during the term of this apartment is ready for occupancy, but not later. Agreement, any locality, city, state. or Federal Government imposes upon Us. any fee. charge, or tax, which is related to or charged by (1) If we give written notice to any of you when or after the initial the number ofoccupants. or by the apartment unit itself. such that term as set forth in Paragraph 3 (Lease Term)—and the notice we are charged a fee, charge, or tax, based upon youruse or occupancy states that occupancy has been delayed because of construction or a previous resident's holding over, and that the apartment of the apartment, we may add this charge as Additional Rent, during will be ready on a specific date—you may terminate your the term ofthe Lease Contract,with thirty (30) days advance written notice to you. After this written notice (the amount or approximate tenancy within 3 days of your recelving the notice. but not later. amount of the charge,will be included], you agree topay,as Additional (2) lf we give written notice to any of you before the initial term Rent. the amount of the charge. tax or fee imposed upon us, as a as set forth in Paragraph 3 (Lease Term) and the notice states result of your occupancy. As examples, these charges can include, that construction delay is expected and that the apartment will but are notlimlted to:any chargeswereceive foranyzoning violation. be ready for you to occupy on a specific date. you may terminate sound. noise or litter charge; any charge under any nuisance or your tenancy within 7 days after any of you receives written chronic nuisance type statute, 911 or other life safety. per person. notice. but not later. The readiness date ls considered the new or per unit charge or tax and any utility bill unpaid by you, which initial term as set forth in Paragraph 3 [Lease Term) for all is then assessed to us for payment. purposes. This new date may not be moved to an earlier date unless we and you agree. 18.DISCLOSURE RIGHTS. If someone requests information on you or your rental history for law-enforcement. governmental, or business purposes. we may provide it. While You're LIV/lug in the Apartment 19. COMMUNITY POLICIES 0R RULES. You and all guests and 22.PARKING. We may regulate the time, manner: and place of parking occupants must comply with any written apartment rules and cars, trucks, motorcycles, bicycles, boats, trailers. and recreational community policies, including instructions for care of our property. vehicles by anyone. We may have unauthorized or illegally parked Our rules are considered part of this Lease Contract. Upon advance vehicles towed underan appropriate smtute. A vehicle is unauthorized notice and compliancewith Minnesota law, we may make reasonable or illegally parked in the apartment community if it: changes to the said written rules. [1) has a flat tire or other condition rendering it inoperable: or 20.I.IMITATIONS 0N CONDUCT. The apartment and other areas (2) is on jacks, blocks or has wheel[s) missing; or reserved for your private use must be kept clean and free of trash, [3) has no current license plate or no current registration and/or garbage, and other debris. Trash must be disposed of at least weekly Inspection sticker; or in appropriate receptacles in accordance with local ordinances. [4) takes up more than one parking space; or Passageways may be used only for entry or exit. You agree to keep (5] belongs to a resident or occupant who has surrendered or all passageways and common areas free of obstructions such as abandoned the apartment: or trash. storage items, and all forms of personal property. No person (6) is parked in a marked handicap space without the legally shall ride or allow bikes, skateboards. or other similar objects in required handicap insignia; or the passageways.Any swimming pools, saunas, spas. tanning beds. (7) is parked in space marked for manager. staff, or guest at the exercise rooms, staterooms. laundry rooms, and similarareas must office; or be used with care in accordance with apartment rules and posted [8) blocks another vehicle from exiting: or signs. Glass containers are prohibited in all common areas. You, [9) is parked in a fire lane or designated "no parking" area; or your occupants, or guests may not anywhere in the apartment [10) is parked ln a space marked for other resident(s] or unitfs); or community: use candles or use kerosene lamps or kerosene heaters (11] is parked on the grass, sidewalk, or patio; or without our prior written approval; cook on balconies or outside; [12) blocks garbage trucks from access to a dumpster; or or solicit business or contributions. Conductingany kind ofbusiness [13) belongs to a residentand is parked in a visitor or retail park Ing (including child care services) in yourapartment or in the apartment space. community is prohibited—except that any lawful business conducted 23.RELEA$B 0F RESIDENT. Unless you're entitled to terminate your "at home" by computer. mail. or telephone is permissible if customers, clients, patients, or other business associates do not come to your tenancy under paragraphs 10 [Special Provisions), 16 (Delay of Occupancy), 32 (Responsibilities of Owner], 44 (Right of Victims of apartment for business purposes. We may regulate: [1) the use of Domestic Abuse to Terminate Tenancy),or 52 (Move-Out Procedures); patios, balconies. and porches; (2) the conduct of furniture movers or unless. upon your death, your personal representative gives and delivery persons; and (3) recreational activities In common areas. You'll be liable to us for damage caused by you or any guests statutory notice pursuant to paragraph 43 (Termination of Lease or occupants. Upon Death of Resident). you or your heirs won't be released from this Lease Contract for any reason including, but not limited to, We may exclude from the apartment community guests or others voluntary or involuntary school withdrawal or transfer, volu nta ry who. in our judgment. have been violating the law, violating this or involuntary job transfer, marriage, separation, divorce, Lease Contract or any apartment rules, or disturbing other residents, reconciliation, loss of co-residents, loss of employment or bad health. neighbors, visitors, or owner representatives. We may also exclude 24.MII.ITARY PERSONNEL CLAUSE. All parties to this Lease Contract from any outside area or common area a person who refuses to show photo identification or refuses to identify himselfor herself agree to comply with any federal law. including, but not limited to the Service Member's Civil Relief Act, or any applicable state law(s), as a resident, occupant, or guest of a specific resident in the if you are seeking to terminate this Lease Contractand/orsubsequcnt community. renewals and /or Lease Contract extensions under the rights granted You agree to notify us ifyou or any occupants are convicted of any by such laws. felony. or misdemeanor involving a controlled substance, violence 25. RESIDENT SA FETY AND PROPERTY LOSS. You and all occupants to another person or destruction of property. You also agree to and guests must exercise due care for your own and others' safety notify us if you or any occupant registers as a sex offender in any and security, especiallyin the use ofsmoke detectors, carbon monoxide state. informing us of criminal convictions or sex offender registry does not waive our right to evict you. detectors, keyed deadbolt locks. keyless bolting devices, window latches. and access control devices. 21.PROI-IIBITED CONDUCT. You, your occupants or guests. or the Smoke Detectors/Carbon Monoxlde Detectors. We'll furnish guests of any occupants. may not engage in the following activities: smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors only if required by behaving in a loud orobnoxious manner; disturbing or threatening the rights, comfort, health. safety, or convenience of others [including statute, and we'll test them and provide working batteries when you first take possession. After that, you must test the smoke detectors our agents and employees) in or near the apartment community; and the carbon monoxide detectors on a regular basis, and pay for disrupting our business operations; manufacturing, delivering, and replace batteries as needed, unless the law provides otherwise. possessing with intentto deliver, orotherwise possessing a controlled We may replace dead or missing batteries at your expense, without substance or drug paraphernalia; engaging in or threatening prior notice to you. You must immediately report smoke-detector violence: possessing a weapon prohibited bystate law; discharging malfunctions to us. Neither you nor others may disable neither the a firearm in the apartment community; displaying or possessing a smoke detectors nor the carbon monoxide detectors. If you damage gun. knife. or other weapon in the common area in a way that may or disable thesmoke detector or carbon monoxide detector, or remove alarm others; storing anything in closets having gas appliances; a battery without replacing it with a working battery, you may be tampering with utilities or telecommunications: bringing hazardous liable to us understate statute forSloo plus one month's rent,actual materials into the apartment community: or injuring our reputation damages, and attorney's fees. if you disable or damage the smoke by making bad faith allegations against us to others. O nal Apartment A n, inc. 9/2022, Minnesota - Page 3 of 8 ZIMIMI 133° 2Il 4/2023 27-CV-HC-24-4213 Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 6/25/2024 1:17 PM detector or carbon monoxide detector, or fail to replace a dead battery conditions that pose a hazard to property health, or safety. We may or report malfunctions to us, you will he liable to us and others for change or install utility lines or equipment serving the apartment any loss, damage, or fines from fire, smoke, or water. if the work is done reasonably without substantially increasing your Casualty Loss. We're not liable to any resident, guest, or occupant utility costs. We may turn off equipment and interrupt utilities as for personal Injury or damage or loss of personal property from any needed to avoid property damage or to perform work. If utilities malfunction or are damaged by fire, water. or similar cause, you cause, including but not limited to: fire, smoke, rain, flood, water and pipeleaks, hail, ice, snow,lightning,wind, explosions, earthquake, must notify our representative immediately. Air conditioning interruption ol' utilities. theft, or vandalism unless otherwise problems are not emergencies. If air conditioning orother equipment malfunctions, you must notify our representative as soon as possible required by law. We have no duty to remove any ice, sleet, orsnow but may remove any amountwith or without notice. During freezing on a business day. We'll act with customary diligence to make repairs and reconnections. Rentwill not abate in whole or in part. weather, you must ensure that the temperature in the apartment is sufficient to make sure that the pipes do not freeze (the appropriate lf we believe that fire or catastrophic damage is substantial, or that temperature will depend upon weather conditions and the size and performance of needed repairs poses a danger to you, we may layout of your unit). If the pipes freeze or any other damage is caused terminate your tenancy within a reasonable time by giving you by your failure to properly maintain the heat in your apartment. written notice. If your tenancy is so terminated, we'll refund prorated you'll be liable for damage to our and other's property. If you ask rent and all deposits, less lawful deductions. our representatives to perform services not contemplated in this Lease Contract. you will indemnify us and hold us harmless from 28.ANIMAI.S. Unless otherwise provided under federal, state. or all liability for these services. local law, no animals (including mammals, reptiles, birds, fish, rodents, and insects) are allowed. even temporarily, anywhere in Crime or Emergency. Dial 911 or immediately call local medical the apartment or apartment Community unless we've so authorized emergency, fire, or pollce personnel in case of accident, fire, smoke, in writing. You must remove an illegal or unauthorized animal within or suspected criminal activity, or other emergency involving 24 hours of notice from us, or you will be considered in default of imminent ha rm. You should then contact our representative. We're this Lease Contract. lfwe allow an animal as a pet, you must execute not obliged to furnish security person nel, security lighting, security aseparate ani