110 – 180 POLK ST. 

LOCK OUT:

If you lock yourself out of your apartment during business hours, you can contact our office. If we are available, we will unlock your apartment at no charge. In the event that you are locked out of your apartment after business hours, you will then have to call the emergency number which is 315-484-3474. After hours there is a $95.00 fee due at time of service and you will need to provide ID to be let in.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS:

Lessee will, at his sole expense, keep and maintain the leased premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this lease and any renewal thereof. In particular, Lessee shall keep the fixtures in the house or on or about the leased premises in good order and repair; keep the electric bills in order; keep the walks free from dirt and debris; and, at his sole expense, shall make all required repairs to the pluming, range, heating, apparatus, and electric and gas fixtures whenever damage thereto shall have resulted from Lessee’s misuse, waste, or neglect or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor. Major maintenance and repair of the leased premises, not due to Lessee’s misuse waste or neglect or that of his employee, family, agent, or visitor, shall be the responsibility of Lessor or his assigns. Lessee agrees that no signs shall be placed or painting done on or about the leased premises by Lessee or at his direction without the prior written consent of Lessor.

UTILITIES:

Lessee shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the premises. Except that GARBAGE, SEWER and HOT WATER (Some units include Heat) shall be provided by Lessor.

SMOKE DETECTORS

are in the apartment and in working order when tenant moves in. When in need of new batteries, it is the tenant’s responsibility to replace them immediately. These are to not be removed for any reason and you MUST notify the office if they malfunction.

SMOKING: 

is prohibited in all of the interior common areas. More specifically: the halls, stairwells, and laundry rooms.

TRASH DUMPSTERS:

are for lessee’s use for TRASH ONLY! Trash must not be placed in the hallway. Lessee is not permitted to put any machinery, furniture, or construction material in the provided dumpsters. Fees (listed on the move in / out sheet) will be added to rent for any violations of this policy.

PARKING: 

UNLICENSED / UNREGISTERED / UNUSED/ POOR REPAIR vehicles cannot be stored in the parking lot, any abandoned vehicles will be towed at the owner’s expense. You may not do any repair work on premises without the explicit permission of management! All vehicles MUST be registered with the office, especially overnight guests.  All vehicles must be properly parked in allowed spaces and not block sidewalks or entryways. A handicap tag is required to park in handicap spaces. Cars found in violation will be towed at the owner’s expense.

TERRACES AND BALCONIES:

The Apartment may have a terrace or balcony. The terms of this Lease apply to the terrace or balcony as if part of the Apartment. The Lessor may make special rules for the terrace and balcony. Lessor will notify Lessee of such rules. Lessee must keep the terrace or balcony clean and free from snow, ice, leaves and garbage and keep all screens and drains in good repair. GRILLS AND COOKING ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE TERRACE OR BALCONY AT ANY TIME. Tenant may not install a fence, awning or any addition on the terrace or balcony. If tenant does, Lessor has the right to remove the fence, awning or addition at Lessees expense. THE BALCONY SHALL NOT BE USED FOR STORAGE OF ANY KIND.

BUILDING AMENITIES:

Coin Operated laundry is located in every building. All hallways and stairwells are equipped with motion activated lighting. Maintenance resides on premises for 24 hour EMERGENCY issues.

RENT:

Lessee agrees to pay without demand, to Lessor rent for premises in the sum that was agreed upon at the signing of the lease, per month in advance on the first day of each calendar month effective immediately for the term of the lease at the rental office of Lessor, or at such place as Lessor may designate. In the event that the tenant is paying rent after the 5th of the month a $25.00 LATE FEE will be automatically be assessed to tenant’s account. If tenant has not paid rent by the 10th of the month an additional $50.00 LATE FEE will automatically be assessed to tenant’s account. These late fees are due on the 6th and 11th of the same month respectively. In the event that your personal check is returned to us unpaid a $50.00 non-sufficient funds fee will be charged. Late fees or court fees will become part of your rent to be collected when rent is due. Your account will be considered delinquent until all rent and all late Fees are collected.

110 Polk St. through 180 Polk St. – Rent payments for – (checks or money order only) are to be made out to and mailed to: JJN @ POLK STREET, P.O. Box 171, LIVERPOOL, NY 13088 and have your apartment and building number listed.

QUIET ENJOYMENT:

Lessor covenants that on paying the rent and performing the covenants herein contained, Lessee shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the demised premises for the agreed term. Lessee acknowledges and respects our quiet hours which are from 10PM to 8AM. Tenants and guests should conduct themselves, and require their guests to conduct themselves, in a manner that does not disturb their neighbors’ peaceful enjoyment of the premises. Tenants MUST prevent their guests from smoking and loitering in hallways, common areas, driveway, and sidewalks or in any manner that disturbs their neighbors’ peaceful or safe enjoyment of the premises.

RENTER’S INSURANCE:

Resident acknowledges that he/she will be advised that the rental property owner, managers, and employees are not responsible for damages to Resident’s personal property, including damages from fire, theft, flood, vandalism, etc. Management is not responsible for any damage to the property itself caused by resident or anyone under the resident’s control, including but not limited to, roommates, family members or guests, whether caused willfully, accidentally or through negligence. Therefore, resident realizes it is in his/her best interest to carry renter’s insurance.

RIGHT OF INSPECTION / ENTERY:

Lessor and his agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this lease and any renewal thereof to enter the demised premises for the purpose of inspecting the premises, all building and to make necessary repairs or improvements thereon. 24 hour notice will be given for non-emergencies and routine inspections, all other inspections are at the discretion of the owner & management. You may not change the locks without prior written consent of management!

Bed Bug/ Pest Control Lease Addendum: 

Our goal is to maintain the best quality living environment for our residents. It is important that we work together to prevent the infestation of Pest & bed bugs. While the presence of Pests & bedbugs does not always reflect cleanliness or housekeeping, good housekeeping will absolutely help control the problem. This addendum contains important information for you and sets forth responsibilities for both landlord and tenant.  Indemnification on Lease – Under no circumstances shall the Landlord and/or agents of the Landlord be held responsible for any of the Tenant’s losses, damages, or expenses including special, consequential or punitive arising out of a pest & bedbug infestation, inspection or treatment. Additionally, Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord, its agents and employees from any actions, claims, losses, damages, and expenses, including, but not limited to; attorney’s fees that the Landlord may incur as a result of bedbug infestation, inspection or treatment. Tenant acknowledges and understands that they can and will be financially responsible for treatment should pest or bedbug infestation occur in their apartment. This indemnification shall not apply if such damages, costs, losses or expenses are directly caused by the negligence of the Landlord. Failure to promptly report, failure to comply with treatment instructions, or any violations of any other provisions of this Addendum shall be in violation of the Lease Agreement. Said violations and breach constitutes grounds for eviction and/or termination of occupancy and subjects Tenant to all other damages, costs, legal fees and expenses as stated in the lease and/or this Addendum.

Lease Addendum Permitting Eviction for Drug Related Activities: 

It is the policy of the State of New York and the Landlord of this building that you, as Lessee and other families living in this building should have a safe environment, free from the manufacture and the distribution of drugs (as defined in the signed lease).

ANIMALS/ PETS:

Lessee shall keep no domestic or other animals on or about the leased premises. No visiting pets or pet sitting allowed. There are no pets allowed of any type. This also includes birds, fish, turtles and Lizards.
Failure to comply is reason for immediate eviction.