Master Lease Addendum

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1. Addendum. This is an addendum between the Residents and Owner

as described in the Lease for the dwelling described below:

Dwelling (Apt. # or type if # is not yet known ____________________ )

at ___________________________________________ (street address)

in ___________________________________________________ (city),

Texas, ____________________________________________ (zip code).

Beginning date of lease term _________________________________

Ending date of lease term ___________________________________

2. Payments. All payments for any amounts due under the Lease must

be made:

 r at the onsite manager’s oce

r through our online portal

r by mail to _ _____________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

_________________________________________________, or

r other: _________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

The following payment methods are accepted:

r electronic payment

r personal check

r cashier’s check

r money order, or

r other: _________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ .

We have the right to reject any payment not made in compliance with

this paragraph.

3. Security Deposit Deductions and Other Charges. You’ll be liable for

the following charges, if applicable: unpaid rent; unpaid utilities; unre-

imbursed service charges; repairs or damages caused by negligence,

carelessness, accident, or abuse, including stickers, scratches, tears,

burns, stains, or unapproved holes; replacement cost of our property

that was in or attached to the dwelling and is missing; replacing dead

or missing alarm or detection-device batteries at any time; utilities for

repairs or cleaning; trips to let in company representatives to remove

your telephone, Internet, television services, or rental items (if you so

request or have moved out); trips to open the dwelling when you or

any guest or occupant is missing a key; unreturned keys; missing or

burned-out light bulbs; replacing air lters; removing or rekeying un-

authorized security devices or alarm systems; packing, removing, or

storing property removed or stored under the Lease; removing ille-

gally parked vehicles; special trips for trash removal caused by parked

vehicles blocking dumpsters; false security-alarm charges unless due

to our negligence; animal-related charges outlined in the Lease; gov-

ernment fees or nes against us for violation (by you, your occupants,

or your guests) of local ordinances relating to alarms and detection

devices, false alarms, recycling, or other matters; late-payment and re-

turned-check charges; and other sums due under this Lease. You’ll be

liable to us for charges for replacing any keys and access devices refer-

enced in the Lease if you don’t return them all on or before your actual

move-out date; and accelerated rent if you’ve violated the Lease. We

may also deduct from your security deposit our reasonable costs in-

curred in rekeying security devices required by law if you vacate the

dwelling in breach of this Lease.

Upon receipt of your move-out date and forwarding address in writ-

ing, the security deposit will be returned (less lawful deductions) with

an itemized accounting of any deductions, no later than 30 days after

surrender or abandonment, unless laws provide otherwise. Any re-

fund may be by one payment jointly payable to all residents and dis-

tributed to any one resident we choose or distributed equally among

all residents.

4. Requests, Consent, Access and Emergency Phone Number. All

written requests to us must be submitted by:

 r online portal

r email to _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

r hand delivery to our management oce, or

r other: _________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________ .

From time to time, we may call or text residents with certain promo-

tional or marketing messages that may be of interest. By signing this

form and providing contact information, you are giving us your ex-

press written consent to contact you at the telephone number you

provided for marketing or promotional purposes, even if the phone

number you provided is on a corporate, state or national Do Not Call

list. To opt out of receiving these messages, please submit a writ-

ten request to us by the method noted above.

You agree to receive these messages from us through an auto-

matic telephone dialing system, prerecorded/articial voice

messages, SMS or text messages, or any other data or voice trans-

mission technology. Your agreement is not required as a condi-

tion for the purchase of any property, goods, or services from us.

Any resident, occupant, or spouse who, according to a remaining resi-

dent’s adavit, has permanently moved out or is under court order

not to enter the dwelling, is (at our option) no longer entitled to oc-

cupancy or access devices, unless authorized by court order.

After-hours phone number __________________________________

_________________________________________________________ .

(Always call 911 for police, re, possible criminal activity or medical

emergencies.)

5. Parking. We may have any unauthorized or illegally parked vehicles

towed or booted according to state law at the owner or operator’s ex-

pense at any time if the vehicle: (a) has a at tire or is otherwise inoper-

able; (b) is on jacks, on blocks, or has a wheel missing; (c) takes up more

than one parking space; (d) belongs to a resident or occupant who has

surrendered or abandoned the dwelling; (e) is in a handicapped space

without the legally required handicapped insignia; (f) is in a space

marked for oce visitors, managers, or sta; (g) blocks another vehicle

from exiting; (h) is in a re lane or designated “no parking” area; (i) is

in a space that requires a permit or is reserved for another resident

or dwelling; (j) is on the grass, sidewalk, or patio; (k) blocks a garbage

truck from access to a dumpster; (l) has no current license or registra-

tion, and we have given you at least 10 days’ notice that the vehicle

will be towed if not removed; or (m) is not moved to allow parking lot

maintenance.

6. HVAC Operation.

If the exterior temperature drops below 32° F

you must keep the heat on and set to a minimum of 50° F. You

must also open all closets, cabinets, and doors under sinks to as-

sist in keeping plumbing xtures and plumbing pipes from freez-

ing, and you must drip all the faucets in your dwelling using both

the hot and cold water. Leave the faucets dripping until the ex-

terior temperature rises above 32° F. You must leave your HVAC

system on, even if you leave for multiple days, and have it set to

auto at all times.

7. Amenities. Your permission for use of all common areas, ameni-

ties, and recreational facilities (collectively “Amenities”) located at

the property is a license granted by us. This permission is expressly

conditioned upon your compliance with the terms of the Lease, the

Community Policies, and any signage posted in or around any of the

Amenities. We have the right to set the days and hours of use for all

Amenities and to change those or close any of the Amenities based

upon our needs. We may make changes to the rules for the use of the

Amenities at any time.

Neither we nor any of our agents, employees, management compa-

ny, its agents, or its employees shall be liable for any damage or in-

jury that results from the use of any Amenities by you, your invitees,

your licensees, your occupants, or your guests. This release applies

to any and all current, past or future claims or liability of any kind

related to your decision to use the Amenities.

8. Package Services. We r do or r do not accept packages on behalf of

residents.

If we DO accept packages, you give us permission to sign and accept

any parcels or letters you receive through UPS, Federal Express, Air-

borne, United States Postal Service or other package delivery services.

You agree that we are not liable or responsible for any lost, damaged

or unordered deliveries and will hold us harmless.

9. Fair Housing Policy. We comply with applicable fair housing laws. In

accordance with fair housing laws, we’ll make reasonable accommo-

dations to our rules, policies, practices or services and allow reason-

able modications to give disabled persons access to and use of the

Master Lease Addendum

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PLEASE NOTE: This Master Lease Addendum addresses multiple topics and community policies, including forms of pay-

ment, emergency contacts, bed bugs, mold, insurance, rearms and more. These provisions become part of the Lease.

Additional or separate addenda may also be provided. Separate addenda control in the event of conicting provisions.

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If small areas of mold have already accumulated on nonporous sur-

faces (such as ceramic tile, formica, vinyl ooring, metal, wood, or plas-

tic), the Environmental Protection Agency recommends that you

rst clean the areas with soap (or detergent) and water and let the

surface dry thoroughly. When the surface is dry—and within 24 hours

of cleaning—apply a premixed spray-on household biocide

Do not clean or apply biocides to visible mold on porous surfaces

such as sheetrock walls or ceilings or to large areas of visible mold on

nonporous surfaces. Instead, notify us in writing and we will take ap-

propriate action to comply with Section 92.051 et seq. of the Texas

Property Code, subject to the special exceptions for natural disasters.

If you fail to comply with this addendum, you can be held responsible

for property damage to the dwelling and any health problems that

may result.

12. Insurance. YOU SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THE REQUIRED INSURANCE

POLICY UNDER THIS ADDENDUM DOES NOT PROTECT YOU AGAINST

LOSS OR DAMAGE TO YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY OR BELONGINGS.

YOU ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO BUY INSURANCE THAT COVERS

YOU AND YOUR PROPERTY.

12.1. Required insurance policy. In accordance with the Lease, you

understand and agree that this addendum requires Resident, at

Resident’s sole expense, to buy and maintain a liability insurance

policy during the entire Lease term and any renewal periods that

provides limits of liability to third parties in amount listed in Sec-

tion N of Lease Details. The liability insurance policy Resident buys

and maintains must cover the actions or inactions of Resident and

your occupants and guests, and be issued or underwritten by a car-

rier of your choice licensed to do business in Texas. The required

insurance policy must identify the Owner identied in the Lease

(or another entity designated by Owner) as an “Interested Party” or

“Party of Interest” that will be notied by the insurer of any cancella-

tion, non-renewal, or material change in your coverage no later than

30 days after such action. You must provide us written proof of com-

pliance with the Lease and this addendum on or prior to the Lease

commencement date; and if you do not you will not be granted pos-

session of the Premises. You must also provide us written proof of

compliance within 7 days of our written request at any other time

we request it.

12.2. Acknowledgement. You acknowledge that Owner does not

acquire or maintain insurance for Resident’s benet or which is

designed to insure you for personal injury, loss or damage to your

personal property or belongings, or your own liability for injury, loss

or damage that you (or your occupants or guests) may cause oth-

ers. Any insurance policy that insures you for personal injury, loss

or damage to your personal property or belongings, or provide you

coverage for your own liability for injury, loss or damage that you (or

your occupants or guests) may cause others must be bought and

maintained solely by you. We do not and are not able to provide you

with information on insurance coverage, rates, or terms and condi-

tions. You should instead seek such information from a licensed

insurance company, licensed insurance agent, other licensed insur-

ance professional, or the Texas Department of Insurance. The Texas

Department of Insurance website at www.tdi.texas.gov may contain

useful consumer information regarding renter’s insurance. You fur-

ther acknowledge that we have made no referrals, guarantees, rep-

resentations or promises whatsoever concerning any insurance or

services provided by any insurance company. At all times you have

been and remain free to contract for the required insurance with the

insurance carrier of your choosing.

12.3. Default. You understand and agree that your failure to comply

with either the requirements specied in the Lease, this addendum,

or both is a material breach by you of the Lease and a default the

Lease for which Owner may sue you for eviction. If you fail to buy

and maintain insurance as required by the Lease and this adden-

dum, we may, in our sole discretion, agree to refrain from ling an

eviction against you for your default for not having the appropriate

insurance in place upon payment by you to Owner a charge listed

in Section K of Lease Details. You agree that any fee charged is not a

liquidated damages amount and which sum shall only apply to each

month (or part thereof) you remain in breach of this insurance ad-

dendum). Owner will agree to forego commencement of an eviction

based upon non-compliance with this addendum for a one-month

period, during which you shall come into compliance with this ad-

dendum. Our choice to accept money from you to forego pursuit

of an eviction for one month does not require us to accept money

from you or forego pursuit of our remedies under this paragraph

for any subsequent months. The foregoing payments are due on

the 1st day of the month following the calendar month (or part

thereof) during which you do not have the required insurance, with

no grace period. PAYMENT OF SAID AMOUNT DOES NOT RELIEVE

YOU OF YOUR OBLIGATION TO BUY AND MAINTAIN INSURANCE AS

SUMMARIZED IN THIS ADDENDUM, DOES NOT CURE THE MATERIAL

dwelling and common areas. We may require you to sign an adden-

dum regarding the implementation of any accommodations or modi-

cations, as well as your restoration obligations, if any. This fair hous-

ing policy does not expand or limit any rights and obligations under

applicable law.

10. Bed Bugs. This section modies the Lease Contract to address any in-

festation of bed bugs (Cimex lectularius) that might be found in the

dwelling or on your personal property. We will rely on representations

that you make to us in this addendum.

10.1. Inspection and Infestations. We are not aware of any cur-

rent evidence of bed bugs or bed-bug infestation in the dwelling.

BY SIGNING THIS ADDENDUM, YOU REPRESENT THAT:

YOU HAVE INSPECTED THE DWELLING BEFORE MOVING IN

OR SIGNING THIS ADDENDUM, AND YOU DID NOT FIND ANY

EVIDENCE OF BED BUGS OR BED-BUG INFESTATIONS, OR

YOU WILL INSPECT THE DWELLING WITHIN 48 HOURS

AFTER MOVING IN OR SIGNING THIS ADDENDUM AND WILL

NOTIFY US OF ANY BED BUGS OR BED-BUG INFESTATION.

10.2. Access for Inspection and Pest Treatment. You must allow us

and our pest-control agents access to the dwelling at reasonable

times to inspect for or treat bed bugs. We can also inspect and treat

adjacent or neighboring dwellings to the infestation, even if those

dwellings are not the source or cause of the known infestation. Si-

multaneously as we treat the dwelling, you must, at your expense,

have your personal property, furniture, clothing, and possessions

treated according to accepted treatment methods by a licensed

pest-control rm that we approve. \You agree not to treat the dwell-

ing for a bed-bug infestation on your own.

10.3. Notication. You must promptly notify us:

• of any known or suspected bed-bug infestation or presence in

the dwelling, or in any of your clothing, furniture, or personal

property;

• of any recurring or unexplained bites, stings, irritations, or sores

on the skin or body that you believe are caused by bed bugs, or

by any condition or pest you believe is in the dwelling; AND

• if you discover any condition or evidence that might indicate the

presence or infestation of bed bugs, or if you receive any conr-

mation of bed-bug presence by a licensed pest-control profes-

sional or other authoritative source.

10.4. Cooperation. If we conrm the presence or infestation of bed

bugs, you must cooperate and coordinate with us and our pest-

control agents to treat and eliminate them. You must follow all di-

rections from us or our agents to clean and treat the dwelling and

building that are infested. If you don’t cooperate with us, you will

be in default and we will have the right to terminate your right of

occupancy and exercise all rights and remedies under the Lease.

10.5. Responsibilities. You may be required to pay all reasonable

costs of cleaning and pest-control treatments incurred by us to treat

your dwelling unit for bed bugs. If we conrm the presence or in-

festation of bed bugs after you move out, you may be responsible

for the cost of cleaning and pest control. If we have to move other

residents in order to treat adjoining or neighboring dwellings to your

dwelling unit, you may have to pay any lost rental income and oth-

er expenses we incur to relocate the neighboring residents and to

clean and perform pest-control treatments to eradicate infestations

in other dwellings. If you don’t pay us for any costs you are liable for,

you will be in default and we will have the right to terminate your

right of occupancy and exercise all rights and remedies under the

Lease, and we may take immediate possession of the dwelling. If you

don’t move out after your right of occupancy has been terminated,

you will be liable for holdover rent under the Lease.

10.6. Transfers. If we allow you to transfer to another dwelling in the

community because of the presence of bed bugs, you must have

your personal property and possessions treated according to ac-

cepted treatment methods or procedures established by a licensed

pest-control professional. You must provide proof of such cleaning

and treatment to our satisfaction.

11. Mold. Mold is found everywhere in our environment, both indoors

and outdoors and in both new and old structures. To avoid mold

growth, it’s important to prevent excess moisture buildup in your

dwelling. Promptly notify us in writing about any air-conditioning or

heating-system problems and any signs of water leaks, water inltra-

tion or mold. We will respond in accordance with state law and the

Lease to repair or remedy the situation.

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BREACH AND DEFAULT DESCRIBED IN THIS PARAGRAPH, IN WHOLE

OR IN PART, AND DOES NOT RELIEVE YOU OF ANY OBLIGATION TO

COMPENSATE US OR ANY OTHER PARTY INJURED OR DAMAGED BY

THE ACTIONS OR INACTIONS OF RESIDENT OR YOUR OCCUPANTS

OR GUESTS. You further understand that we will not buy an insur-

ance policy for you or for your benet, and that nothing in this Lease

shall be considered an agreement by Owner to furnish you with any

insurance coverage.

13. Smart Home Devices. If we allow smart home devices, you are fully

responsible for the acts in relation to the device. We reserve the

right to remove any device at any time, for any reason, in our sole

discretion, and without notice. .

14. Access Control Devices. You and all other occupants must follow

any rules provided regarding access gates and devices. If gates or

devices are damaged by you, your occupants, guests, or invitees

through negligence or misuse, you are liable for the damages under

your lease, and collection of damage amounts will be pursued. We

reserve the right to modify or eliminate security systems other than

those statutorily required and to charge for any replacement or ad-

ditional devices as outlined in Box N of Lease Details.

15. Firearms. Texas law allows qualied people to carry a rearm in

the state. However, we may restrict carrying rearms on our prop-

erty, with the exception of transporting rearms from a vehicle to a

dwelling. Below is our policy restricting the carrying of rearms. If

you do not comply with it, you will be in violation of the Lease and

may be engaging in criminal trespass.

Whether or not you hold a license under the Texas handgun licens-

ing law, by signing this Lease, you understand and agree that:

(A) under Section 30.05, Penal Code (criminal trespass), a person

may not enter this property with a rearm, other than to trans-

port their rearm(s) between their vehicle(s) and their dwelling,

as long as rearms are not in plain view;

(B) under Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by license holder

with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchap-

ter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law),

may not enter this property with a concealed handgun other

than to transport their rearm(s) between their vehicle(s) and

their dwelling(s);

with an openly carried handgun), a person licensed under Sub-

chapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing

law), may not enter this property with a handgun that is carried

openly other than to transport their rearm(s) between their

vehicle(s) and their dwelling(s);

(D) you will inform all of your occupants or guests about our re-

arm policies are and that they are subject to the same policies

as you are;

(E) you will promptly provide written notice to us of any viola-

tions of our rearm or other weapons policies that you observe;

(F) we do not guarantee, cannot and do not warrant or promise

that any part of the community is a weapon or gun-free envi-

ronment and we cannot guarantee anyone’s safety;

(G) our eorts to restrict the carrying of handguns and/or rearms

on our property do not in any way enlarge, restrict or otherwise

change the standard of care that we would have to you or any

other household to render any areas on the property any saf-

er, more secure, or improved as compared to any other rental

property;

(H) we disclaim any express or implied warranties that any part of

the community will have any higher or improved safety or secu-

rity standards than any other rental property; and

(I) our ability to eectively monitor or enforce this addendum de-

pends in large part on your and your occupants’ and guests’

cooperation and compliance.

16. Special Provisions. The following or attached special provisions

and any addenda provided to you are a part of the Lease and super-

sede any conicting provisions in this Addendum:

_______________________________________________________

Owner or Owner‘s Representative (sign below)

_ _____________________________________________________

Date signed

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This Addendum is part of your Lease.

You are legally bound by this document.

Please read it carefully.

You are entitled to receive a copy of this Addendum after it is fully

signed. Keep it in a safe place.

Resident or Residents (all sign below)

______________________________________________________