Agreement for renting

2598 college Ave, Berkeley CA 94704

The First Floor Duplex
Name:
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This Residential Tenancy Agreement is entered into this day of ___________, and is
hereafter referred to as “Agreement.” Gloria Durand(hereinafter referred to as
“Manager or Owner”) agrees to lease to:”Master Tenant name”___________________

1. TERM: This is a First Floor Duplex for Nine Tenants. Included water, garbage and
electricity. This is 1 year lease agreement.
Beginning August 1, 2017 and Ending July 31, 2018

2. RENT: Rent is $6,850 per month. In the event rent is not paid within two (2) days
after the due date, Tenant agrees to pay a late fee of $300.00, plus interest at 1%
per day on the delinquent amount. In addition to any fees charged for late
payment of rent, Tenant further agrees to pay $50.00 for dishonored bank checks
tendered by Tenant. The late fee is not a grace period, and Manager is entitled
to make written demand for any rent unpaid on the second day after the due
date. Tenant understands and agrees that in the event Tenant abandons the
premises prior to the end of the term of this Agreement; Tenant shall not be
entitled to a refund of a pro-rata portion of the amount of rent, or any of the
remainder of the term. In such a case, Tenant shall be entitled only to the
amount of rent actually received from a subsequent Tenant for the remaining
term of this Agreement, and only to the extent that such rent does not exceed the
amount of rent paid by Tenant hereunder on a pro-rata basis for the period of
abandonment, and only to the extent that such amount is not offset by any
damages sustained by Tenant for which Manager is liable.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Tenants agrees to pay $7,000deposit to secure

payment the First Floor Duplex for any damages. Said deposit will be refunded
within 21 days upon termination of this Lease after reduction for any of the
following default in payment of rent, any loss,necessary cleaning or damage to
the First Floor Duplex and for any other reason allowed by law. Manager will
have the First Floor Duplex professionally cleaned prior to occupancy. Tenant
agrees to let Manager have the Premises professionally cleanedat the Tenant’s
sole expense upon vacating the premises. Said service will be deducted from
the Tenant’s security deposit.
4. ENTRY AND INSPECTION. Manager shall have the right to enter the Premises
pursuant to California Civil Code Section 1954. Such entry shall not be frequent
as to seriously disturb Tenant’s peaceful enjoyment of the Premises. Manager
shall give Tenant reasonable notice of its intention to enter the Premises and
shall enter only during normal business hours. Normal business hours shall be
defined as 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Saturday. Tenant may not place
any unreasonable restrictions upon entry. If, however, Manager reasonably
believes that an emergency exists (such as fire or a flood) which requires
immediate entry, such entry may be made without prior notice to Tenant. If the
 Premises or the building in which the Premises are located is required by any
government agency, lender or insurer to undergo repairs, alterations or
inspections, Tenant agrees to cooperate fully with Manager so that all such
repairs, alterations or inspection or inspections are made in as expeditions and
efficient a manner as possible.

5. USE OF THE FIRST FLOOR DUPLEX: The premises are to be used only as a
private residence for tenants.Responsible for taking out the garbage and
recycling containers on Sundays.
6. MAIL SERVICE. Tenant agrees that, prior to vacating the premises, Tenant will 1)
make formal written request with the U.S. Postmaster to have all of Tenant’s mail
forwarded to Tenant’s subsequent address; and 2) will provide Manager
With such forwarding address. Tenant agrees that failure to do so may cause a
forfeiture of Tenant’s entire security deposit. If no other address is provided, all
legal notices will be deemed delivered if mailed to address of the Premises, as
listed in this Agreement.

7. SMOKING, SMOKE DETECTORS, FLAMMABLES AND FIREARMS: Tenants

agrees not to disable smoke detectors. Smoking is prohibited in and around the
house. No allow chemicals or items that are toxic or explosive in nature.
Firearms are not allowed on the apartment. No allow light candles.

8. ANIMALS AND PETS. No pets, dogs, cats. Birds or other animals are allowed
on or about the Premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest, without the
Manager’s prior written consent, excepting guide, service or signal bogs pursuant
to California must be notified immediately of any strays in or around the building.
If a pet has been in the building or Premises, even temporarily, Tenant may be
charged for cleaning, de-fleeing, deodorizing or shampooing any portion of the
building or Premises at the discretion of the Manager .

9. WATERBEDS, AIR CONDITIONERS, PORTABLE HEATERS. Waterbeds

and/or liquid filled furniture are PROHIBITED in accordance with Civil Code
Section 1940.5. Window-mounted air conditioning units are specifically
PROHIBITED. Portable heating units are specifically PROHIBITED, unless
authorized and permitted in writing by Manager. Tenant understands that these
prohibitions are in place for the safety of all tenants, and that violations may
cause fire or fire hazard.

10. LOCKS. Tenant shall NOT change any lock or place additional locking devices
upon any door or window of the Premises without prior written consent of the
Manager. Keys to the Premises are the exclusive property of the Manager.
In the event that any keys to the Premises are lost, Tenant shall be liable for the
entire cost of all key and lock replacement, at the discretion of the Manager when
Tenant vacates, and such return shall designate the actual date and time of
termination of tenancy. Tenant shall be charged for the cost of new locks and
keys if all keys are not returned.

11. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. Tenants shall at all times maintain the
Premises, furnishings and appliances in a clean and good condition and shall
surrender the same upon termination of tenancy in the same condition as
 received (except normal wear and tear). Tenant understands that Tenant is
responsible for the cost of repair of ALL damages in and/or about the Premises,
whether caused by Tenant, or Tenant’s guests or invitees.
Except in an emergency, maintenance and repair requests must be made in
writing and delivered to Manager. Such notice shall be deemed permission to
enter the Premises to perform such maintenance or repairs in accordance with
Civil Code Section 1984, unless otherwise specifically requested, in writing, by
Tenant. Manager believes the Premises are in a safe and habitable condition
until written notice to the contrary is received by Manager.
Tenant acknowledges that the Premises and the building from time to time may
require renovations or repairs to keep them in good condition and repair and that
such work may result in temporary loss of use of portions of the building or
Premises and may inconvenience Tenant. Manager agrees to do any such work
in a manner that is consistent with cost efficiencies, and is the least disruptive or
intrusive to the Tenant, and Tenant agrees that any such work is part of the
condition of the rental of the Premises and is contemplated in the amount of rent
paid therefore.

12. NOISE: The Tenants shall not make any disturbing noise; operate any
mechanical, musical, or electric equipment at such time or such volume, or in a
manner that will interfere with the rights and comfort of other Second Floor
Duplex. Quiet shall be maintained between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am.

13. ALTERATIONS. Tenant shall NOT redecorate, paint, refinish floors, or otherwise
alter the Premises in any way. Tenant shall not apply adhesive paper to any
coverings to the floors, windowsills or wall without prior written consent of
Manager.

14. NOTICES. All notices required to be given to the Manager hereunder, or any
other notices which Tenant desires to deliver to Manager, shall be e mail to
berkeley.rooms@yahoo.com All notices which Manager shall deliver to Tenant
shall be made by mailing or delivering to Tenant at the Premises of this
Agreement, unless Tenant gives written instruction of an alternative address.
Tenant shall give at least thirty (30) days notice of Tenant’s intention to renew for
an additional term or to vacate the Premises prior to the expiration of the term
herein or otherwise seek an alteration or termination of any provision of this
Agreement.

15. TERMINATION:After the expiration of this lease the Manager may terminate this
Lease and all attendant rights of occupancy upon thirty (30) days notice to the
Tenants. The tenants are full responsible for the rent payment agreement. The
Tenants may be subject to a three-day notice to perform covenant or quit or a
three-day notice to quit under any of the following conditions:
A. Failing to pay rent promptly. B. Violating any other terms or conditions
of the lease.
The Manager, in its sole discretion, will determine whether this lease may
be terminated for any of the above reasons.
 16. DAMAGES: The Tenant agrees to pay for any damages resulting from the
negligent, Charges for damages and/or other miscellaneous charges accessed
during occupancy will be billed to the Tenants, are due on the first day of the
month, and considered delinquent after the 15 th day.

17. GENERAL PROVISIONS: The Tenants understands and agrees that the terms
and conditions herein above constitute a contract between the Manager of the
premises and the Tenant. By signing this lease I agree to uphold the terms and
conditions as set forth in this lease. Failure to comply with the terms and
conditions of this Lease may result in forfeiture of right to occupancy of premises.
Appropriate action will be instituted to terminate this Lease, remove from the
premises, and grant the Manager possession and damages for breach of said
terms and conditions.

Master Tenant Name: DATE:

Signature:

Manager or Owner signature