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This Lease/Rental Agreement outlines the terms between the Lessor and Tenant for a specified property, including the duration of the lease, rent payment details, and responsibilities regarding utilities and maintenance. It includes clauses on security deposits, occupancy rules, and compliance with laws, as well as provisions for pets, inspections, and late fees. The agreement also incorporates house rules and addendums that further clarify tenant obligations and property use regulations.

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Lease v1

This Lease/Rental Agreement outlines the terms between the Lessor and Tenant for a specified property, including the duration of the lease, rent payment details, and responsibilities regarding utilities and maintenance. It includes clauses on security deposits, occupancy rules, and compliance with laws, as well as provisions for pets, inspections, and late fees. The agreement also incorporates house rules and addendums that further clarify tenant obligations and property use regulations.

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LEASE / RENTAL AGREEMENT

This Lease/Rental Agreement dated: ______________ is made and entered into between

_____________________________________ (“ Lessor” ), and

________________________________________________________________________ (" Tenant(s)" )

for the " Property" commonly known as ______________________________________ (Address)

______________________________________________________________ (City, State, Zip, County)

If this Agreement is for more than one (1) year, the legal description of the Property is attached as Exhibit B.

1. TERM OF AGREEMENT (check one)

a. q Lease. This Agreement is for a term of _______________________ commencing on


_______________. This Agreement shall end at midnight on _________________. Tenant must vacate
the Property and surrender possession on the last day of the term. If Tenant holds over without the
prior written Consent of Lessor, Tenant shall be liable for rent and all other damages sustained by
Lessor because of such holdover. If Tenant vacates prior to the expiration of the term, the security
deposit shall be forfeited and Tenant shall be obligated for the rent payments for the remainder of the
term, or until the Property has been re-rented whichever is less. Upon expiration of the Agreement, it
shall continue on a month to month basis unless Lessor or Tenant terminates the Agreement with
written notice at least 20 days prior to the end of the monthly rental period.

b. q Month-To-Month. This Agreement is for a month-to-month tenancy commencing on. Lessor or


Tenant may terminate this Agreement upon written notice at least 20 days prior to the end of each
monthly rental period. If any such notice is not received at least 20 days in advance, then it shall not
be effective until the end of the following monthly rental period.

2. POSSESSION. Tenant's right to possession of the Property begins at the commencement of the term
indicated above. if, through no fault of Lessor or Listing Firm, Lessor cannot deliver possession of the
Property to Tenant on the date indicated above, Lessor shall not be liable to Tenant for damages.

3. RENT. Tenant shall pay rent as follows

a. Amount and Due Date. The rent is $ _________ per month, payable in advance and due on or before
the first day; q____________ day of each month commencing on the first month of the term. Each
monthly rental period shall begin on the day rent is due.

b. Payments. Rent shall be paid to (check one): q Listing Firm at the address below; qLessor at the
address below; or q __________________________________________________________ .
c. First Month's Rent. Lessor acknowledges receipt of $ __________ as the first month or prorated rent.

d. Pro-Rated Rent. Pro-rated rent from _______ to _______ is _________ and payable on __________.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
4. UTILITIES. Tenant shall pay all utilities when due except: qwater; qsewer; qgarbage;
q _____________________________________________________________

5. OCCUPANCY/SUBLETTING. The Property is rented as a private residence for the following named
persons: _________________________________________________________________________.
Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, sublet all or any portion of the Property, nor give accommodation
to any other persons, without the prior written consent of Lessor or Listing Firm.

6. SECURITY DEPOST. Lessor acknowledges receipt from Tenant of the sum of ____________________
which shall be deposited in a trust account in Bank of America, Bellevue Branch, in Bellevue, WA. Lessor
or Listing Firm will give written notice of any change in said depository. This deposit is security for
performance of Tenant's obligations in this Agreement, including but not limited to payment of rent,
utilities, or fees, collection expenses, expenses incurred to address violations of the lease terms and
rules, and for any damages to and cleaning of the Property, for which Tenant is responsible. A written
" Move in Move Out Addendum" describing the condition and cleanliness of and any damage to the
Property and furnishings shall be signed by Lessor or Listing Firm and Tenant upon commencement of
tenancy and a written copy given to Tenant. No security deposit may be collected unless the Move
in/Move Out Addendum is completed. Within fourteen (14) days after termination of tenancy and vacation
of premises (or abandonment of premises), Lessor will give Tenant a full and specific statement of the
basis of retaining any of the deposit and a refund of any portion due Tenant, addressed as Tenant directs
or in the absence thereof, to Tenant's last known address. If the deposit is insufficient to reimburse
Lessor for such damages and cleaning, Tenant shall pay any deficiency within 14 days of Lessor's
demand. Vacating the property prior to the end of lease term will result in forfeiture of the security
deposit.

7. MAINTENANCE. Tenant shall at all times maintain the Property, including any yard and lawn, in a neat and
clean condition and upon termination of this Agreement will leave the Property in as good condition as it
is now, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall not make any alterations or improvements to the
Property without Lessor's prior written approval.

8. INSPECTION / SALE. Lessor may enter the Property to inspect it or make alterations or repairs at
reasonable times and, except in emergencies, shall give Tenant two days' notice. If Lessor wishes to
show the Property to prospective purchasers or tenants, Lessor shall provide Tenant with one day's
notice.

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9. RENT LATE CHARGE/NSF CHECK. If any rent is not paid within four days after the due date (e.g. 5 of
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each month for due date of the 1 ), Tenant shall pay a late fee of 10% of the rent amount. Tenant shall pay
a charge of $ 50.00 for each NSF check given by Tenant to Lessor. Lessor shall have no obligation to
redeposit any check returned NSF. In addition to the foregoing, Lessor may elect to terminate this
Agreement for nonpayment of rent. Lessor shall notify Tenant of late rent and NSF check charges and the
same must be paid within 5 days.

10. NONREFUNDABLE FEE. Tenant shall pay, prior to occupancy, a nonrefundable fee of ___________ for
__________________________. Lessor will not return this nonrefundable fee under any conditions.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
11. PAYMENTS. All payments made by Tenant to Landlord after the tenancy commences, no matter how
designated by Tenant, will be applied as follows: first, to any outstanding amounts due for
damages/repairs, utilities etc.; second, to any outstanding service charges and fees from prior months;
third, to any rent outstanding from prior months; fourth, to any service charges or fees due in the current
month; and lastly to the current month’s rent.

12. PETS. No dogs, cats or other animals will be permitted on the Property without a fully executed Pet
Agreement (NWMLS Form No. 68B).

13. RENTERS INSURANCE. Renter's insurance is available to Tenant for coverage related to liability for
bodily injury, property damage, and for the theft, loss, or damage to Tenant's personal property.

a. q Renter's Insurance. Tenant shall obtain renter's insurance providing coverage for liability, bodily
injury, property damage, and for the theft, loss, or damage to Tenant's personal property stored on
the Property. Tenant shall provide Lessor a copy of the renter’s insurance policy within five days of
mutual acceptance of this Agreement.

14. CARBON MONOXIDE ALARMS. Lessor shall equip the Property with carbon monoxide alarm(s) in
accordance with the state building code as required by RCW 19.27.530. The parties acknowledge that the
Brokers are not responsible for ensuring that Lessor complies with RCW 19.27.530. Lessor and Tenant
shall hold the Brokers and their Firms harmless from any claim resulting from Lessor's failure to install a
carbon monoxide alarm(s) in the Property.

15. SMOKE DETECTOR. Tenant acknowledges and Lessor certifies that the Property is equipped with a
smoke detector(s) as required by RCW 43.44.110 and that the detector(s) has/have been tested and is/are
operable. It is Tenant's responsibility to maintain the smoke detector(s) as specified by the manufacturer,
including replacement of batteries, if required. In addition, if the Property is a multi-family building (more
than one unit), Lessor makes the following disclosures:

a. The smoke detection device is qhard-wired; q battery operated.

b. The Building qdoes; q does not have a fire sprinkler system.

c. The Building qdoes; q does not have a fire alarm system.

d. The building has a smoking policy, as follows: No Smoking

The building has an emergency notification plan for occupants, a copy of which is attached to this
Agreement.

q The building does not have an emergency notification plan for occupants.

e. The building has an emergency relocation plan for occupants, a copy of which is attached to this
Agreement.

q The building does not have an emergency relocation plan for occupants.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
f. The building has an emergency evacuation plan for occupants, a copy of which is attached to this
Agreement.

q The building does not have an emergency evacuation plan for occupants.

Tenant thereby acknowledges receipt of a copy of the building's emergency evacuation routes if applicable.

16. AGENCY DISCLOSURE. If real estate brokers are involved in this transaction, then at the signing of this
Agreement, Listing Broker represents Lessor; both Lessor and Tenant. Tenant's Broker represents
q Lessor; q Tenant; q both Lessor and Tenant; q neither Lessor nor Tenant. Tenant's Firm, Tenant's
Firm's Designated Broker, Tenant's Broker's Branch Manager (if any) and Tenant's Broker's Managing
Broker (if any) represent the same party that Tenant's Broker represents. Listing Firm, Listing Firm's
Designated Broker, Listing Broker's Branch Manager (if any), and Listing Broker's Managing Broker (if
any) represent the same party that the Listing Broker represents. If Tenant's Broker and Listing Broker are
different persons affiliated with the same Firm, then both Lessor and Tenant confirm their consent to
Designated Broker, Branch Manager (if any), and Managing Broker (if any) representing both parties as
dual agents. if Tenant's Broker and Listing Broker are the same person representing both parties then
both Lessor and Tenant confirm their consent to that person and his/her Designated Broker, Branch
Manager (if any), and Managing Broker (if any) representing both parties as dual agents. All parties
acknowledge receipt of the pamphlet entitled " The Law of Real Estate Agency."

17. ATTORNEYS' FEES. If Lessor or Tenant institutes suit against the other concerning this Agreement, the
prevailing party is entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses.

18. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Lessor and Tenant hereby release and waive for the duration of this
Agreement and any extension or renewal thereof their respective rights of recovery against each other for
any loss resulting from perils of fire and/or extended coverage as defined in fire insurance policies issued
to either lessor or Tenant in effect at the time of the loss; provided that such waiver and release shall
apply only in the event such agreement does not prejudice the insurance afforded by Such policies.

19. LOCAL ORDINANCES. Lessor and Tenant acknowledge that there may be local ordinances or regulations
that require Lessor to provide Tenant with certain information including, but not limited to a summary of
" Landlord-Tenant Laws."

20. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, CC&Rs, AND RULES AND REGULATIONS. Tenant shall not use the Property
in any way which violates any law, ordinance, or governmental regulation. In addition, Tenant shall abide
by any applicable covenants, conditions, and restrictions of record (" CC&Rs" ), the Rules attached to this
Agreement, and any other applicable Rules. Tenant acknowledges receipt of any applicable CC&Rs and
the Rules for the Property.

21. LEAD-BASED PAINT. if the Property includes housing that was built before 1978, then the Addendum
entitled " Disclosure of information on Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards" (NWMLS Form
22J or equivalent), must be attached to this Agreement unless this lease/rental transaction is exempt from
applicable federal regulations.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
22. MOLD DISCLOSURE. Tenant acknowledges receipt of the pamphlet entitled " A Brief Guide to 146
Moisture, and Your Home."

23. HOUSE RULES: Tenant shall comply with the house rules listed in the addendum. Lessor may elect to
terminate this Agreement if house rules are broken.

24. WASHER & DRYER: Hookups to washer and dryer are available for tenant use. The acquisition of
machines and maintenance are the tenant’s responsibility.

25. GARAGE: Garage use is not included in this agreement. Garages are to be accessible by landlord at all
times.

Signatures

___________________________________ ________________________________________

Tenant Date Lessor Date

___________________________________ _______________________________________

Tenant Date Lessor Date

___________________________________ _______________________________________

Tenant’s Present Address Lessor’s Address

___________________________________ _______________________________________

City, State, Zip City, State, Zip

___________________________________ _______________________________________

Tenant’s Phone Lessor’s Phone

___________________________________ _______________________________________

Tenant’s Email Lessor’s Email

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
These LEASE ADDENDUMS are incorporated into and made part of the lease executed by the Landlord and
the Tenant referring to and incorporating the Leased Premises.

in consideration of their mutual promise, Owner/Agent and Tenant agree as follows:

Addendum: House Rules


1. Garbage. Tenant shall furnish his/her own garbage can and place it where required for pickup. No garbage
shall be left outside of an approved garbage can.

2. Illegal Use. Tenant shall not use the Property for any illegal purposes.

3. Repairs. Tenant shall promptly repair, at Tenant's expense, any broken glass in doors or windows.

4. Freezing. Tenant shall protect the plumbing from freezing. As a minimum, Tenant shall leave the heat on
low (minimum 55 degrees) during Cold weather.

5. Drains. Tenant shall relieve all stoppages of drains at Tenant's expense.

6. Nails/Painting. Tenant shall not drive any nails or screws into walls, and shall not paint anything, without
the prior written Consent of Lessor.

7. Lawns & Shrubs/Snow. Tenant shall cut and water any lawn and water any shrubs, trees and landscaping
so as to maintain the same in as good a condition as they are presently. In the event of snow, Tenant will
remove the same from any abutting sidewalks.

8. Noise/Nuisance. Tenant shall keep TV, stereo, radio and musical instrument volumes low enough so that
no noise whatsoever shall escape from the Property. Tenant shall not create or permit any other nuisance
on the Property.

9. Guests. Tenant is responsible for the conduct of all guests on the Property and shall insure that guests
comply with these Rules.

10. Pets. If Lessor has given written permission for pets on the Property, no pet noise whatsoever shall
be allowed to escape from the Property. In the case of apartments, pets shall not be allowed in the halls,
Common spaces or surrounding Property except on a leash and accompanied by Tenant. It is Tenant's
responsibility to clean up and dispose of any pet excrement anywhere on the Property and on adjacent
sidewalks, streets, alleys and neighbors' properties.

11. Vehicles. Tenant shall not park or store recreation vehicles, trailers, boats, and inoperable or
unlicensed or unregistered automobiles on the Property, on or in any parking area provided for the
Property, or on any street or alley serving the Property. Tenant shall complete repairs to any vehicles in
these locations within 24 hours of Commencement.

12. Hallways & Common Areas. If there are hallways or other Common areas shared with other tenants,
Tenant shall keep noise to a minimum therein and nothing may be stored, even temporarily, therein.

13. Wood stoves, fire pits, and wood burning are prohibited, indoor or outdoors.

14. Water Beds, Pianos & Heavy Objects. No water beds, aquariums, pianos, organs, libraries or other
unusually heavy objects are permitted in the Property without Lessor's written permission.

15. Screens. Lessor is not obligated to provide window and/or door screens. If there are any presently
installed, Lessor has no obligation to maintain or replace them.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
ADDENDUM: UTILITIES

This LEASE ADDENDUM is incorporated into and made part of the Lease executed by the Landlord and the
Tenant referring to and incorporating the Leased Premises.

There will be a deposit of $500 withheld from the Tenant's Security Deposit until Landlord receives notice
that the closing Water & Sewer bills have been paid in full. Tenants are responsible for all utilities until the
end of their lease or until the property has been re-rented should they terminate early.

As soon as the Landlord receives confirmation from the Water & Sewer Company that this final bill has been
taken care of the Landlord will return this Security Deposit to the tenant.

It is the tenant's responsibility to promptly put all appropriate utilities into their names. Utilities could include
water, sewer, garbage, electricity, fuel, etc. if you need help facilitating the transfer into your name, please let
us know immediately.

If the Owner/Agent finds it is necessary to become involved in " correcting and adjusting" utilities billing
because the utilities were not promptly setup (or closed out) in the tenants names on the effective date of the
lease (or end of lease), there will be a charge to the tenants of FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) for each utility
involved.

if the Tenant violates any part of this Addendum, the Tenant will then be in default of the Lease. In the event
of a default, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to
evictor have the Tenant removed from the leased Premises; as well as seek judgment against the Tenant for
any monies owed to the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's default.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
ADDENDUM: CRIME FREE

This LEASE ADDENDUM is incorporated into and made part of the Lease executed by the Landlord and the
Tenant referring to and incorporating the leased Premises.

1. ILLEGAL DRUGS: Tenant hereby agrees to keep the premises free of illegal drugs during the term of the

Tenant's tenancy. Tenant agrees that illegal drugs will not be used, stored, manufactured, or kept on the
Premises by the Tenant, any family member residing on the Premises, or any guest, or invitees during the
term of the Agreement. Tenant will keep the Premises " drug free" at all times.

2. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: Tenant agrees that Tenant, any family member residing on the Premises, any guest,

or invitees shall not use controlled substances (including alcohol and prescription medications) in a manner
that will either: Disturb the peace and quiet enjoyment of the other Tenants or neighbors to the Premises, or
endanger the health, safety, or well-being of Tenant, any family member residing on the Premises or any
guest or invitees,

3. ILLEGAL GANG ACTIVITY: Tenant agrees that Tenant, any family member residing on the Premises, or any
guest, or invitee shall not be a member of an illegal gang, nor shall Tenant, any family member, or any guest,
or invitee engage in any gang related activity on the Premises during tenancy. For the purposes of this
Addendum, the term " illegal gang" refers to a group, or member of a group, of people involved in organizing
illegal activity or anti-social behaviors.

4. CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: Tenant, any family member residing on the Premises, or any guest or invitee shall

not engage in criminal activity, including prostitution, threats, intimidation, possession of dangerous
weapons, unlawful discharge of firearms, or any breach of the lease agreement that ieopardizes the health,
Safety and welfare of the landlord, his agent or other tenant or involving imminent or actual property
damage.

5. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Tenant agrees that any incident causing physical harm to family members will
result in Termination of Tenancy according to R.C.W.59.10 of the Landlord Tenant Act of Washington State.

Tenant agrees that violation of any of the above terms constitutes a nuisance and is grounds for eviction
and/or other legal action by the Landlord. This addendum is incorporated into the lease executed or renewed
this day between Owner and Tenant.

if the Tenant violates any part of this Addendum, the Tenant will then be in default of the Lease. In the event
of a default, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to
evictor have the Tenant removed from the Leased Premises; as well as seek judgment against the Tenant for
any monies owed to the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's default.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
ADDENDUM: NO SMOKING/MARIJUANAUSE

1. Tenants shall not smoke, nor permit anyone to smoke inside the home. Smoking is only permitted on the
grounds outside of the home.

2. All use and growth of marijuana is prohibited on the property. If the Tenant violates any part of this
Addendum, the Tenant will then be in default of the lease. In the event of a default, the landlord may
initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to evictor have the Tenant
removed from the leased Premises; as well as seek judgment against the Tenant for any monies owed to
the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's default.

ADDENDUM: MOVE OUT RULES

This LEASE ADDENDUM is incorporated into and made part of the lease executed by the Landlord and the
Tenant referring to and incorporating the Leased Premises.

1. Tenants agree to have the home professionally cleaned and provide a receipt as proof of

this. Receipts are to be emailed to the landlord, or management company, or left on the kitchen counter.

2. Tenants agree that if there is any damage done to the walls, such as nail holes, scrapes, etc.,

repairs such as patching, touch up paint, or any painting is to be done by a professional at the expense of
the tenant.

3. If the Tenant violates any part of this Addendum, the Tenant will then be in default of the lease. In the event
of a default, the landlord may initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to
evictor have the Tenant removed from the Leased Premises; as well as seek judgment against the Tenant for
any monies owed to the landlord as a result of the Tenant's default.

ADDENDUM: MOLD GUDE

We, hereby acknowledge that I/We received a copy of the Mold Disclosure and lead Based Paint Pamphlet.
Copy received by email.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date
ADDENDUM: KEYS

This LEASE ADDENDUM is incorporated into and made part of the lease executed by the Landlord and the
Tenant referring to and incorporating the Leased Premises.

Tenant acknowledges by signing below that he/she has received the following keys for home, mailbox and
remotes for garage for property above.

Number of House Keys:

Mailbox Key:

Garage Remotes:

Misc. Keys:

it is understood by Tenant that these same number of keys and remotes will be returned to Owner/Agent
upon move out of the property. Failure to return them will cause replacement costs to be taken out of
Tenants Security Deposit.

Lost/Misplaced Keys - it is Tenant's sole responsibility to regain entry to premises including costs
associated with professional assistance and any damages during the process. No locks shall be changed
without prior Consent of the Landlord. It is suggested that Tenant keep a spare key in an accessible location
in case of an emergency.

1. You can get a spare keys during regular business hours-9am-5pm. Cost is $50., and a valid photo ID will
be required before a key is released to you. If you return the key within 48 hours, the $50 fee will be
refunded to you in full as a courtesy.

2. If Property Manager visits your property and unlocks the door for you, the service fee will be $100 for
properties located in Seattle/Bellevue and $200 for properties outside of these areas.

3. Call a locksmith to unlock your door. Please note that you are not allowed to change the lock under any
circumstances. The locksmith may only open the lock without damaging it and rekey/recreate a new key.
You will be responsible for all service fees for the locksmith.

If the Tenant violates any part of this Addendum, the Tenant will then be in default of the lease. In the event
of a default, the Landlord my initiate legal proceedings in accordance with local and state regulations to
evictor have the Tenant removed from the leased Premises; as well as seek judgment against the Tenant for
any monies owed to the Landlord as a result of the Tenant's default.

Tenant’s Initials Date Tenant’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date Lessor’s Initials Date

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