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This lease (the “lease”) made and entered into this ***Sign Day*** day of ***Sign Month***, ***Sign Year***, by and between Gregory and Matoula Halkiopoulos of 155 Westview Lane, Ithaca New York 14850, hereinafter referred to as “LANDLORD” and ***All Tenants***

1)    OCCUPANCY REQUIREMENTS

1. The effectiveness of this lease is contingent upon a determination by the Landlord whether or not a parental guarantee in necessary. The Landlord on an individual basis makes this determination. If a parental guarantee is needed and Landlord's approval form, signed and notarized, is not received by the Landlord by ______ the premises will not be let to Tenant and any understanding or agreement, whether oral or written, will be declared void, by Landlord.
2. Subject to the satisfaction of the above contingency Landlord does hereby lease to Tenant an apartment having the street address of ***Address***, located in Ithaca, Tompkins County, New York (the "Premises"), to be used by Tenant as a private dwelling for the term of 12 months, subject to the limitation set out herein, commencing not before 1:00 p.m. on the first day of ***Start Date***, and ending at 9:00 a.m. on the last day of ***End Date*** or two days after Cornell University Graduation day, whichever occurs first. Move in day is ***Move In Date***.
3. A liquated damage of $250.00 will be charged if the apartment is not vacated at 9:00 a.m. on the expiration date. In addition, double rent will be charged for each day the Premises is not vacated after the Lease expiration date and under said circumstances it is understood and agreed that the Tenant is a holdover Tenant and not a month to month Tenant.
4. The Premises are to be used only as a private dwelling for the exclusive use of the Tenant only, and in such a manner as not to disturb other oc cupants of the premises. Only those persons Named and signatory to the Lease shall be permitted to occupy the Premises as residents at any time. Landlord will not allow entry or issue keys to anyone not a Tenant. It is agreed that any guest staying in the apartment as little length a time as one night must have permission from all Tenants on Lease. If a written complaint from a Tenant is given to Landlord that there is someone other than those who are on the Lease staying in the apartment, the Tenant will immediately remove such guest from the premises. In addition, the Tenant with the guest staying in the apartment will be subject to a charge, additional rent, for each day of such guest occupancy in an amount equal to double the current monthly rental payment and said Tenant shall be deemed in breach of the terms of this lease.
5. Each individual Tenant is responsible and agrees to pay the full amount of rent, additional rent and any other charges and to perform all obligations of the lease, even if some of all of the other Tenants make partial payments or fail to make payments or perform lease obligations.
6. In the event Tenant changes his occupancy status (single to double etc.), said Tenant shall be subject to a charge in the sum equal to twice the monthly rental payment for each day of such occupancy, for each one of the guest(s), charged to the Tenant with the guest(s) staying in the apartment. It is agreed that any guest staying in the apartment as little of length as one night must have permission form all Tenants on Lease. If there is someone other than those who are on the Lease staying in the apartment, there will be a charge in the sum of twice the current monthly rental payment for each day of such occupancy and charged to the Tenant with the guest staying in the apartment.
7. The lease term of premises shall not be assigned, transferred or sublet or used by anyone other than the paying Tenants on this agreement without written consent of the landlord.
8. If Tenant(s) terminates lease, with Landlord's approval, before the lease begins, Tenant forfeits an amount equal to three (3) months rental payment.

2)     RENT & DEPOSIT

1. The rent for the said premises is $***Rent Per Year*** per year, which can be paid in monthly installments of: $***Monthly Rent*** per month, payable via electronic check clearinghouse (ACH) on or before the first of each month of this Lease. If a Tenant chooses not to pay by ACH, rent will be increased twenty five dollars per month per Tenant not using ACH unless rent is prepaid in 6-month increments, the first of which must be paid 30 days before the move in date and the second must be paid 60 days after the move in date. All ACH changes must be made by the 15th of the month to go into effect the following month. If ACH is to be terminated during term of the Lease, Tenant must notify Landlord in person and in writing 30 days prior to the date of termination. If paying by check or cash, rent shall be hand delivered to Landlord or its designated agent; or by regular United States mail addressed to Landlord's residence, 155 Westview Lane, Ithaca N.Y. 14850. Such installments of rent received after the third (3rd) day of each month, will be charged a late payment fee equivalent to 10% of each months rent and $10.00 per day for each and every day after the first day of that month, until the full payment is received by the Landlord.
2. As a courtesy to the Tenant we allow for individual payments, but all Tenants are still jointly responsible for the terms of the Lease including rent, additional rent and, charges and discounts. It is agreed between the parties that the late charges fees are not a penalty but are liquidated damages for the expenses and inconvenience caused to Landlord for late payment or non-payment of rent, actual damages being difficult if not impossible to ascertain. There will be a $50.00 charge assessed against Tenant for each instance a check, or automated payment is returned. Rent will be deemed to be delinquent until all of the charges hereunder are paid in full. Partial payment of any of the charges hereunder or delinquent rent, the partial payment shall be credited first to any return check charges, then to any late charges, and finally to delinquent rent. Late charges will be applied to any outstanding balance and will be due immediately. If Landlord chooses, any outstanding balance will be deemed rent at the end of the Lease, and removed from security deposit.
3. The following deposits are required and paid upon signing of this Lease:
   
   1. The last two months (April and May ***Last Year of Lease***) rent of $***Twice Monthly Rent***
   2. Security and cleaning deposit of $***Monthly Rent*** (equivalent to one months rent.) It is understood and agreed by Tenant that this security deposit is not deemed to be a payment of any months rent and that the payment of this deposit in no way relieves Tenant of the obligation to make payment of any months rent. The security deposit shall be applied to offset any damage to the premises, unpaid rent, or to the expenses of clean up necessitated by Tenant leaving the premises in an unclean condition upon the expiration of this Lease term.
4. Tenant shall make all rental payments in full. Payment or receipt of a rental payment of less than the amount stated in the Lease shall be deemed to be nothing more than a partial payment on that account. Under no circumstances shall Landlord's acceptance of a partial payment constitute accord and satisfaction, nor will Landlord's acceptance of partial payment forfeit Landlord's right to collect the balance due on the account, or to pursue any other remedy available to it under the law, despite any conditional endorsement, stipulation, or other statement on any check. No conditional endorsement, stipulation or other statement on any check shall constitute a modification or alteration to this lease.
5. The Landlord returns the unused portion of Deposits by mail, thirty days after the lease end date or as soon thereafter as all cleaning and/or repairing of the premises required as a result of the Tenant's breach of any term of this Lease is complete.
6. Any fees or charges incurred by or assessed to the Tenant under the term of this Lease shall be paid by the Tenant to the Landlord as additional rent. If the Tenant fails to pay or timely pay for any service provided by a third party or incurs fines or penalty for failure to comply with all applicable codes, rules, and regulations the Landlord shall have the option of paying any such fine, penalty, or indebtedness and Tenant shall reimburse Landlord as additional rent the expense incurred by Landlord in discharging the indebtedness, in including interest charges and reasonable attorney’s fees. 

Schedule of Payments

3)     EXPENSES

• Expenses shall be paid as follows:
• Paid by Landlord: Basic building maintenance, property taxes and snow removal from parking lots and driveways, not used for parking, leading to parking lots
• Paid by Tenant: Rent, electricity & gas (to be kept in Tenant’s name the full term of the Lease), water & sewer, telephone, TV cable, Internet, snow removal in driveways utilized for parking and around car area snow removal.

4)     MAINTENANCE and FACILITIES

1. Landlord shall provide a clean and well-maintained apartment at the start of the originating Lease. Tenant, unless otherwise noted in writing delivered to the Landlord, acknowledges taking occupancy of the premises in said clean and well-maintained condition. Renewals and extensions accepted.
2. Tenant agrees not to block of cover heating or other ducts.
3. Landlord shall provide necessary maintenance during the term of the Lease. If at commencement of this Lease there remain minor repairs or painting, the Landlord may give the Tenant possession and will complete such items when convenient to the Landlord. There will be no abatement or reduction of rent in such case.
4. Tenant agrees to report and necessary repairs or maintenance requests to the Landlord. The Tenant will be held responsible for the cost of damages caused by failure to report needed repairs.
5. Do not flush large wads of toilet paper. Grease, oils, coffee grounds, fibrous materials, Q-tips, sanitary napkins, tampons, and condoms should be put into the garbage, not in the toilet or down drains. Tenant is responsible for providing plungers and plunging toilets if they become clogged. Caustic substances (Drano, Liquid-Plumber, etc.) must not be flushed down toilets or drains. Notify Maintenance if plunging does not correct the problem. Never re-flush a clogged toilet. Water may spill onto the floor and leak into lower floors. Tenant will be held responsible for costs to repair damage caused by this action.
6. If a part or parts or furnishings of the apartment unit cannot be satisfactorily cleaned or repaired, Tenant must pay Landlord to replace them completely with comparable new parts and furnishings.
7. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Landlord is not responsible for conditions, damages, or injuries that result from Tenant’s failure to maintain the premises in accordance with these previsions.

5)     MOLD and MILDEW

1. Tenant acknowledges the absence of mold and mildew from the premises and that it is Tenant's responsibility to assist the Landlord to prevent excessive moisture buildup and resulting mold growth.
2. Excessive moisture can collect from a wide variety of sources such as leaks, shower, sink or bathtub overflows.
3. Tenant shall maintain appropriate climate control, keep apartment/unit clean, use provided bathroom exhaust fans when showering and take necessary measures to retard and prevent mold from accumulating in the premises by keeping all areas of the premises clean and free from water accumulation, removing visible moisture accumulation on windows, walls, ceilings, and other surfaces, maintaining proper ventilation of the premises and preventing conditions that are conductive to mold growth including controlling humidity and moisture levels in the premises through proper operation or the air conditioning, heating systems and plumbing fixtures.
4. Tenant agrees to report immediately in writing to Landlord:

(i) any evidence of a water leak or excessive moisture in the premises;
(ii) any evidence of mold that cannot be removed with a common household cleaner;
(iii) any failure or malfunction in heating, ventilation or air conditioning;
(iv) any inoperable doors or windows;
(v) moldy, musty odors in the premises;
(vi) discoloration or staining in the sheetrock or any wood of the premises.

6)     HOUSEKEEPING & DECORATIONS

1. Tenant shall keep the premises in a clean and sanitary condition. No abrasive cleaners or scouring pads shall be used on fixtures. Use soft sponges and foaming or spray cleaners. Do not permit offensive odors to originate from the premises at any time.
2. Tenant shall thoroughly clean the premises at the Tenant's expense before departure and return of keys.
3. All apartments shall remain painted in the Landlord's choice of color. No additional painting is permitted. Landlord reserves the right to determine when the dwelling will be painted.
4. No pianos, waterbeds or other heavy furniture are permitted.
5. Decorations may only be hung with pushpins/tacks or very small nails. Use of adhesives is prohibited on walls or carpet. Tenant shall be charged for adhesive damage. No flags, signs or advertisements are to be displayed in any apartment window.
6. Tenants must remove all garbage and refuse regularly (weekly) and put in provided cans. In the apartment, garbage must be stored in a covered container. PURCHASE OF GARBAGE TAGS IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TENANT. Garbage tags used by the Landlord for Tenant(s) garbage will be deducted from Tenant(s) security deposit.
7. ANY FINES FOR GARBAGE COLLECTION AND FOR FAILURE TO RECYCLE WILL BE PASSED ON AND WILL BE PAID BY THE TENANTS. In the case the landlord has to place Tenants garbage on the sidewalk for collection when Tenants fail to do so because of vacations or any other reason, there will be a $45.00 charge for each garbage can and this charge is due immediately. Tenant should supply own garbage cans for the apartment. If garbage is allowed to accumulate inside or outside the apartment, there will be a $45.00 charge to the Tenant for each bag/item the Landlord removes. To remove trash, use strong plastic bags, tied tightly, removed promptly and taken to the appropriate trash area. Put trash bags in garbage bins securely replacing all lids, recyclable items in recycle bins
8. Tenant shall comply with recycling and tagging laws and be responsible for any fines incurred for failure to comply.
9. Tenants shall not erect structures, close off, store-in, or otherwise interfere with halls. No other items are to be left in the halls.
10. Grease, oils, sanitary napkins, and coffee grounds must not be poured down drains or in toilets. It is advisable to put grease in a can or jar in the refrigerator until it is solidified before putting it in the garbage. If toilets, drains or sewer lines become clogged up because excessive grease or Tenants carelessness cleaning/unclogging will be charged to the Tenant.
11. No service (cleaning/maid service, etc.) is permitted without Landlord's written approval.

7)     FIRE SAFETY AND BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS

1. Do not tamper with smoke detectors. They are for your safety and are required by law. It is agreed that the premises is furnished with smoke detector(s) for the benefit of Tenants. Tenants will be solely responsible for maintaining said smoke detectors including providing the same with batteries and periodically testing the same to make sure that the same is in good working order. Upon notice of the non-functioning of said smoke detectors, for reasons other than the need for new batteries, Landlord will provide new smoke detectors or repair the existing ones. It is understood and acknowledged by each Tenant that Landlord will have no liability to Tenants or Tenants agents, invitees or guests for any personal injury or property damage sustained by Tenants or individuals due to the malfunctioning of said smoke detectors. It is recommended that Tenant use a carbon monoxide detector in apartments, which have gas furnaces or water heaters.
2. No smoking, as understood in all its meanings, is allowed on or in the premises by Tenant or their guests.
3. The Tenant shall not make any changes in or connection to the heating, electrical, telephone, or television cable system. Wiring of any coaxial, telephone or telecommunications between rooms is not permitted. No extension cords to expand electrical outlets or sockets are permitted. Do not overload surge-protector units. Turn off lights when not in use. No radio or TV wires, satellite dishes or aerials shall be installed on the roof or exterior walls of the building.
4. Microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee pots, crock-pots, hot plates, etc. must be used only in the kitchen areas provided. They are not allowed in bedrooms or sleeping areas. Tenant may have one small dorm-size refrigerator in his/her room.
5. For protection and/or safety reasons, the following rules will be in force:

No space heaters of any kind.
No Candles.
No halogen light fixtures of any kind.
All curtains must be hung so that the bottom edge of any curtain is no less then 36 inches above the top of the heating elements (radiators, baseboards, etc.)
As required by the City of Ithaca Fire Code: do not leave bicycles, boxes, shoes or other obstructions in halls, stairs, elevators, kitchens, bathrooms, porches or fire places. Halls, stairs, and elevators are intended for ingress/egress only.
Installation of (additional) air conditioners is not permitted.
The Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant(s) or to any other person for damage or injury resulting from the temporary failure of the electric or gas service or of the heat or refrigeration equipment in said apartment building.
Outdoor cooking and/or barbeque grills will not be used on the porch(s) or near the building/apartment- they must be paced outdoors at least 50 feet away from said building/apartment.

8)     CONSTRUCTION

1. In the event of any construction during the term of this Lease that causes noise, vibration, dust, or inconvenience to the Tenant, the Tenant shall not hold the Landlord responsible for any such inconvenience, irritation and/or other damages, however caused. There will be no abatement or reduction of rent in such case.

9)     SERVICES NOT INCLUDED

1. The following services are not included in the base rent: parking, window cleaning, additional or exchange of furniture, mini-blinds, curtains, shades, additional keys, personal articles or storm windows. Parking may be rented as a separate Lease as available on a first-come, first-served basis. No guest or visitor parking is provided. Vehicles improperly parked shall be towed at the vehicle owner’s expense.

10)   NOTICES

1. All notices required to be served by either party to this Lease upon the other shall be deemed valid and effective when said notice is sent by United States mail or E-mail at the address provided by the receiving party. Notice to any one such Tenant shall be deemed and accepted as notice to all such joint and several Tenants.

11)   THE TENANT COVENANTS AND AGREES TO THE FOLLOWING:

1. The Tenant will be held responsible for the cost of damages caused by failure to report needed repairs. Normal wear and tear accepted.
2. Tenant shall pay immediately for damages caused by Tenant or visitors.
3. Tenants are fully responsible and liable for the entire amount of the cleaning expenses incurred by Landlord to remove mold from the premises as well as all damages to the premises caused by mold. Landlord (not Tenant) will arrange for these services. Tenant further agrees that the Tenant shall be responsible for damage to the premises and personal property as well as any injury to him/her and all occupants of the premises resulting from Tenant's failure to comply with these terms.
4. Tenant shall remove all personal property at the end of the Lease term as stated herein.
5. Landlord shall have the right to take possession of any personal property left or abandoned in the premises by Tenant after Tenant has vacated the Premises whether during or at the termination of the Lease term.  It is agreed that Landlord will not be responsible to Tenant or the owner of such property left in the premises. Said property shall be deemed abandoned and become the property of the Landlord 10 days after termination of the Lease term. Cost of disposal of any such property will be charged to Tenant. Only property with great value, as determined in the sole discretion of the Landlord, shall be stored for thirty (30) days after Landlord has taken possession of the same and said property shall be deemed abandoned if not claimed within said 30 days period. In addition, Tenants shall be responsible for reasonable storage charges incurred by Landlord in connection with said property. Landlord is not responsible for any items Landlord stores for Tenants.
6. Landlord and Tenant agree that if the Tenant is absent from the premises for more than thirty (30) days and is delinquent and/or in arrears in any rent, additional rent or charges the Tenant will be deemed to have abandoned the premises and the Landlord has the right to take any action necessary or proper to mitigate Landlords damages as the result of Tenants said breach. 
7. In the event the Tenant shall be in breach this Lease for any failure in the payment of rent, or due to violation of any term of this Lease and/or in the event Tenant vacates the Premises prior to the conclusion of the Lease term, the Landlord can terminate this Lease on 10 days notice to such Tenant at the Tenant's last known address or E-mail address. Tenant agrees to make payment of all costs incurred by Landlord to terminate this Lease, collect rentals and/or re-lease the Premises, including all attorney fees, litigation expenses, court costs, all collection fees, all advertising costs, all applicable utility expenses, all-re-entering fees, and any other direct costs. Tenant consents that any proceedings to enforce this Lease or related rights may be brought in any court in the county in which the Premises are located and does hereby wave the right to a jury trial.
8. Upon departure or failure to comply with this agreement of one or more of the Tenants, in a two or more Tenant lease, the remaining Tenant(s) accepts full financial obligation of the Lease.
9. EACH TENANT IS JOINTLY AND SERVERALLY LIABLE FOR EVERY TERM OF THIS LEASE AGREEMENT.
10. There will be an $80 dollar charge for each key not returned at the end of the lease period, for new lock.
11. A $45 service fee will be charged for any service calls, which are not emergencies and this fee is due immediately.
12. There will be a one-time replacement of any burned out light bulbs upon the first day of the lease period.
13. To supply Parent Lease Agreement Guarantee for each resident who is a student, regardless of age.
14. To pay Rent and Additional Rent on a timely basis. This obligation shall survive the expiration of the Lease or any extensions.
15. Tenant must notify Landlord 48 hours BEFORE moving in.
16. Any legal disputes will be handled in Tompkins County courts only.
17. No washing machines or air conditioners are permitted on said premises unless supplied by Landlord.
18. Apartments and laundry areas must be maintained VERY clean by Tenants, AT ALL TIMES.
19. The Landlord must first approve - in writing - any improvements of the premises by the Tenant(s) and if so, improvements remain with the Landlord.
20. The owner's insurance does not cover Tenant's possessions or Tenant's negligence. Tenant is required to obtain personal insurance protection (Renter's Insurance) to cover damage, or loss of his/her own possessions.
21. To keep electric service on in the Tenant's name during the full term of this Lease (including sublets, if allowed by Landlord), and timely pay all bills incurred.
22. To use space only for legal residential purposes: not to use space as a business or commercial endeavor or as a "fraternity or sorority house" as defined by the City of Ithaca Building Department.
23. To keep the apartment door and building entrance doors shut and locked at all times. Do not prop doors open.
24. Not to let any unknown persons into the building.
25. Tenants shall not change locks or install additional ones without Landlords approval. Landlord will be provided keys to all such locks installed.
26. Leaving keys with caretaker, manager, Landlord, during the lease period, does not constitute a surrender of lease.
27. Cleaning and security deposit will be refunded ONLY if premises are turned over to Landlord with windows cleaned, furnishings cleaned and in good order, appliances cleaned and in good order, rugs and carpets washed and in good order, floors cleaned and in good order and in a condition allowing a new Tenant to move in, with no extra cleaning on the part of the Landlord. Premises must be left clean by the Tenant on departure, to the satisfaction of the Landlord. If these conditions are not met, the Landlord will clean and all costs will be deducted from the Tenant's security deposit.
28. Balance due to Tenant from cleaning and security deposit will be mailed in self-addressed stamped envelope supplied by the Tenant, one month (30 days) after termination of said lease, or as soon thereafter as cleaning or the repairing of the premises, required as a result of Tenants breach of any term(s) of this Lease, is complete.
29. There is also a $50.00 penalty charged for each bounced check and is due immediately.
30. The Landlord agrees to supply each bedroom with one (1) desk or desk area with chair, one (1) chest of drawers or drawer area and one (1) bed.
31. All checks are to be made out and mailed to: Greg and Matoula Halkiopoulos at 155 Westview Lane, Ithaca, New York 14850.
32. The Landlord shall not be liable to the Tenant or to any the person for damage or injury resulting from temporary failure of the electric or gas service or of the heat or refrigeration equipment in said apartment or building.
33. If the Landlord decided to repair and/or clean the apartment because of the condition the pervious Tenants left the apartment, Tenant will allow this to take place without any deductions in rent.
34. The Landlord will not be liable for failure to deliver possession of said premises at the time stipulated herein. In the event of delay on the part of the Landlord in delivering said premises to Tenant, the rent herein stipulated to be paid by the Tenant shall be abated for the period from the date of the commencement specified to date possession is tendered to Tenant. Tenant shall be entitled to no other or further relief in such circumstance.
35. Landlord reserves the right to refuse to speak, deal, negotiate and/or discuss this Lease agreement with anybody but the person(s) signed to this Lease agreement. In the case somebody contacts the Landlord on the behalf of any or all the person(s) signed to this Lease agreement and if the Landlord agrees to do so, the Landlord reserves the right to charge the person(s) signed to this Lease agreement $300.00 per hour as a consulting fee, for the time spent speaking, dealing, negotiating and/or discussing this Lease agreement. This amount is due immediately.
36. If there is a coin-operated washer & dyer, in the apartment/house, Tenant pays for Electric, Gas and Water & Sewer required for the operation of these appliances. To help cover for the maintenance and costs for these appliances and because Tenants pay for these utilities, Landlord will keep the cost to operate these appliances, low.
37. The Tenant agrees that this Lease as written is the entire agreement between parties. The Tenant agrees that s/he has examined the premises, is satisfied with the physical condition thereof, and his/her taking possession is conclusive evidence of receipt of them in good order and repair. The Tenant agrees that no verbal or other representation as to the condition or repair has been made, and that no promise to decorate, alter, repair or improve the premises has been made except as written in the Lease. The Tenant agrees that no representation has been made concerning the fitness for intended use and that it is solely the Tenant's obligation to confine Tenant's use of the premises to residential use, legal use, legal purposes, and to do so in a legal fashion, and that the Tenant’s misuse of the premises shall not be grounds for rent abatement. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of this Lease shall in no way effect the validity or enforceability of this entire Lease or any other provision.
38. Only the Landlord, and not the caretaker, manager or any other representative has the authority to make commitments other than those written in this Lease.
39. The Landlord will not be liable for entry of bats in the house, under any circumstances.

12)   PETS

1. No pets allowed without Landlord’s written permission. In case there is one or more pets in Tenants apartment, with or without the Landlord’s permission, for a short or long time, regardless if the Tenant is the owner of that pet or not, that Tenant is responsible and liable for that pet’s actions, against anybody and/or anything. If an unreported pet is found on the premises, Tenant shall be subject to a charge in the sum of twice the monthly rent for the day the animal is found, continuing at said rate each day until the animal is removed from the premises. This amount is due immediately.
2. Tenant authorizes Landlord to arrange with the SPCA or similar agencies for the removal of any such pet, if the Tenant fails to remove such pet within a reasonable period after discovery by the Landlord.
3. "Pets" includes, but is not limited to, both warm-and cold-blooded animals, such as dogs, cats, hamsters, rats, birds, snakes, lizards and insects. Fish are permitted in containers no larger than 5 gallons in size. If this is breached, the Landlord may charge the Tenant for any extermination services, carpet or furniture cleaning, replacement or other costs associated to the existence of such animal.
4. The Landlord may contact any local Humane Society for removal of such animal if not removed immediately by the Tenant at the Landlord’s request.

13.   GUARANTY

GUARANTOR MUST PROVIDE A VALID SOCIAL SECURITY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER AND A COPY OF VALID GOVERNMENT PICTURE ID

1. You (guarantor) agree that your obligation will continue through this Lease contract and any renewals and will not be affected by amendments, changes and assignments or subleases of this contract.
2. If we, as Landlords, delay or fail to exercise lease rights, pursue remedies, give notices or make demands to the Tenant or to you, as guarantor, these will not act as a waiver of our rights as Landlords, or alter the obligation(s) of Tenant or guarantor.
3. All of our remedies against the Tenant apply to you, as well. The Tenant and you are jointly and severally liable.
4. It is not necessary for us to sue or exhaust remedies against the Tenant in order for you to be liable.
5. You represent that all information submitted by you on this Guaranty is true and complete and that you have read the entire lease contract and addendum. You authorize us to request and obtain credit reports on you.
6. A facsimile signature by you on this Guaranty will be just as binding as an original signature.
7. It is not necessary for you, as guarantor, to sign this Lease contract itself or to be named in this Lease contract. If we seek to enforce this guaranty, you agree that it can be in the county where this apartment is located (Tompkins County), no matter where you live.
8. Guarantor Last Name: ***Guarantor Last Name***
9. Guarantor First Name: ***Guarantor First Name*** M.I.: ***Guarantor Middle Initial***
10. Guarantor Social Security Number ***Guarantor SSN***
11. Guarantor Address: ***Guarantor Street Address***
12. City: ***Guarantor City*** State: ***Guarantor State*** Zip Code: ***Guarantor Zip***
13. Guarantor Telephone: ***Guarantor Phone***
14. Guarantor E-mail Address: ***Guarantor Email***
15. Signature of Guarantor:

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO MAIL A COPY OF VALID GOVERNMANT PICTURE ID ALONG WITH THIS FORM.

2010-11 FLAT RATE DAMAGES

   for the lease of ***Address*** Ithaca, NY 14850

The rates listed are used to calculate any repair/replacement cost, only if required. Any portion up to the full amount stated per item may be charged based on Landlord’s evaluation.

Signature of Landlord:

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