Form No. 2 (Rev. 10/2004) "Copyright Rental Property Owners Association of Kent County 2004"
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23. Personal Injury/Liability/Indemnification/Damage to Tenant’s Personal Property: Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or
injury occurring on or about the Premises to Tenant, Tenant’s family members, guests or invitees, except in the case of Landlord’s failure
to perform, or negligent performance of, a duty imposed by law. Tenant hereby agrees to protect, indemnify and hold Landlord harmless
from and against any and all losses, costs, expense, damage or liability arising out of any accident or other occurrence on the Premises
or any part thereof, or in any common area, causing injury to any person or property whomsoever or whatsoever, no matter how caused,
except in the case of Landlord’s failure to perform or negligent performance of a duty imposed by law. Landlord is not responsible for
damage to Tenant’s personal property resulting from fire, storm, rain, flood, power outage, appliance failure, theft, vandalism, leaking
fixtures, acts of God, etc. Tenant accepts responsibility for insuring their personal property. Landlord highly recommends the Tenant
obtain renter’s insurance.
24. Pets: No animals or pets shall be brought on the Premises without prior written consent of the Landlord.
The Tenant agrees to pay a non-refundable pet fee of $____________ and acknowledges the receipt and execution of a “Pet
Agreement” that is attached and made part of this Agreement. (Pet fee must be paid prior to move-in date.)
25. Tenant’s Maintenance Responsibilities: Tenant shall keep the Premises, including furniture and all fixtures, in a clean, sanitary and
orderly condition with special attention to the stove and refrigerator, if provided, and leave the unit in the same condition as when taken
except for normal wear and tear. Landlord will not pay for cleaning or any work of this kind contracted by the Tenant, unless expressly
authorized in writing.
26. Renovations and Remodeling: Tenant agrees not to make any repairs or alterations to the Premises, including repainting, remodeling,
driving nails in woodwork or walls, using any adhesive items on walls, without written consent of the Landlord. The Landlord will not pay
for remodeling, decorating, or any work of this kind contracted by the Tenant, unless authorized in writing prior to the beginning of any
renovation or remodeling. The Tenant further agrees not to remove any furnishings, fixtures, or appliances without written consent of the
Landlord.
27. Items Not Allowed: Tenant may not place any of the following in or on the Premises without written authorization from Landlord:
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28. Repairs. With written permission of the Landlord, the Tenant agrees to promptly have repairs made by authorized persons only or
reimburse Landlord for damages to the Premises during the tenancy. The Landlord must be notified immediately of anything broken,
stained, leaking, or inoperable. Tenant shall immediately pay for any costs incurred and/or damages resulting from overflowing, and/or
clogging of waste pipes, garbage disposal, toilets, sinks, or lavatory caused by Tenant or guest. Tenant accepts responsibility to mitigate
damage to property from any and all causes.
29. Landlord’s Rights Concerning Entry. Landlord reserves the right to repair, show unit, or inspect the Premises for cleanliness or
damage upon twenty-four (24) hour notice. In the event of emergencies, the Landlord may enter without notice.
30. Disposal of Garbage, Debris, and Junk. Tenant agrees to regularly dispose of all garbage, debris, or junk during occupancy and upon
vacating the Premises as prescribed by the laws of the State of Michigan and the ordinances of the locality in which the Premises is
located.
31. Use of Premises. Tenant agrees to use the Premises for residential purposes only and not for business, illegal, or hazardous purposes.
Tenant may be evicted upon a seven (7) day Notice to Quit if the Tenant, member of Tenant's household, or other person under the
Tenant's control, has manufactured, delivered, possessed with intent to deliver or possessed a controlled substance as defined by
Michigan Public Act 368 of 1978, on the Premises. Tenant shall not permit a use of the Premises that generates an unusual amount of
traffic.
32. Disturbances and Quiet Enjoyment of Others. Tenant agrees to be responsible for his or her conduct and the conduct of any co-
tenants, guests, or other occupants of the premises. The engagement, by anyone occupying or on the premises, in any activity, including
the playing of instruments, electronic devices, or mechanical devices, that in any manner disturbs or annoys other tenants or neighbors is
a breach of this Agreement. This activity includes assault and aggressive and/or vulgar behavior or conduct. Landlord is not a law
enforcement officer and will not get involved in co-tenant or neighbor disputes. Landlord has the sole discretion to terminate
tenancy
based on this clause in his or her best judgment.
33. Smoke Detector Disclosure. Tenant agrees that apartment is equipped with a working smoke detector. Tenant shall maintain smoke
detector in working order at all times. Tenant also hereby acknowledges the receipt and execution of a “Smoke Detector
Acknowledgement Form” which is attached and made part of this Agreement. Tenants will be charged for missing or damaged smoke
detectors.
34. Rules & Regulations. Any rules and regulations published by Landlord become part of this Agreement. Tenant agrees to abide by all
rules and regulations that may be published by Landlord.