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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.
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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.
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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
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APARTMENT LEASE CONTRACT
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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 ZSU'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 leans0 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 onsite 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
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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 udday
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
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disconnectedIncludlng 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 ascertainparticularly 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
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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 dateyou 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 prohibitedexcept 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.
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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