Residential Lease (plain language lease)

THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL LEASE, WRITTEN IN PLAIN LANGUAGE, THAT IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TENANT
AND THE LANDLORD. READ THIS LEASE CAREFULLY BECAUSE TENANT GIVES UP CONSUMER RIGHTS. IF TENANT DOES
NOT UNDERSTAND ANY PARTS OF THIS AGREEMENT, SEEK THE HELP OF AN ATTORNEY BEFORE SIGNING. THIS
DOCUMENT CONSISTS OF SEVEN (7) PAGES PLEASE READ ALL PAGES COMPLETELY BEFORE SIGNING IT.

1. NAMES OF LANDLORD AND TENANT(S)

a) Name of Landlord or Agent for Landlord: _Judy Huang_
b) Address to send rent payment: Thru Zelle online transfer service to email
[email protected]
c) Name of Tenant(s):
d) Mobile number of Tenant
e) Email Address ________________________________________________________________________

2. LEASED PROPERTY
a) The lease property is the location Landlord agrees to rent to Tenant.
It is a X Single home, Townhouse, Apartment, __Other Room Sharing_.
The word “lease property” refers to the type of residence above.
b) The exact address is 4251 Bryn Mawr Rd, Pittsburgh PA 15219 _
c) The following items are part of the leased property: _Bedroom furniture_

3. STARTING/ENDING DATES OF LEASE

This lease begins on July/01/ 2024 and ends on June/30/2025.

4. RENEWING AND CHANGING TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE

a) To end or change this lease Landlord or Tenant must give sixty (60) days notice before the ending date or any
renewal period. This lease will automatically renew for the same terms and conditions as the original lease if not
ended or changed by either party.
b) Tenant has fifteen (15) days from the date of receiving the notice to decide in writing to accept or not accept the
changes. If Tenant does not give Landlord the required written notice within the fifteen (15) day period, the lease
renews under the new terms and conditions.
c) If Tenant is on a month-to-month lease, Tenant or Landlord must give each other sixty (60) days written notice. If
notice is received after the first of the month, notice does not begin until the first day of the next month.

5. MONEY OWED AT MOVE IN

DUE PAID BALANCE DUE

First Month rent $1800.00 $ $

Security deposit $1800.00 $ $
Last Month Rent $1800.00 $ $

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Total balance due before possession $ 5400.00

6. RENT
a) The rental amount each month is $1850.00 (basic rent plus $50) and is due by the first (1st) day
of each month.
b) Rent payment received by Landlord in full by the fifth (5th) of each month is given a discount of
$50 (fifty dollars). This discount means the rent is reduced for the month to $1800.00
c) Rent is considered late if received after the fifth (5th) day of each month
d) A court action to remove Tenant may begin on the 16th day. All court costs are paid by Tenant.
e) Order in Which Rent Payment is Applied. Rent received is first applied to money due from the
past in the following order: 1. Discount charges 2. Tenant owed utility bills 3. Legal and court
costs 4. Other fees not paid 5. Past due rent 6. Current rent 7. Damages
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7. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT OF RENT

This discount does not apply unless all rent for previous months and other charges are paid in full.

8. DEPOSIT
a) Tenant cannot use the security deposit as payment for any month’s rent including the last
month’s rent without Landlord’s permission.
b) Landlord can use money from the security deposit at any time to pay for Tenants costs. These
costs include unpaid rent and damages caused by Tenant or Tenant’s guest, utility bill
adjustments, legal cost, or any other costs due.
c) If Landlord uses Tenant’s security deposit to pay for rent or any other cost, Tenant must repay
this amount to his account within thirty (30) days.

9. RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT

The return of Tenant’s security deposit is subject to the following conditions:
a) The full term of the lease has ended;
b) Landlord has received a written forwarding address from Tenant before moving;
c) All rent is paid in full. Using the security deposit to cover the last month’s rent, or any month’s rent, is not allowed
unless Landlord first gives his approval;
d) All keys and other items Landlord provided are returned;
e) No damage to the property has occurred beyond normal wear and tear;
f) All personal property has been removed;
g) The entire leased property has been thoroughly cleaned including all appliances;
h) Light fixtures cleaned and bulbs replaced where needed;
i) Holes in wall, scratches in woodwork, holes or damage to flooring whether carpeting, tile or wood have been
professionally repaired
j) There are no unpaid late charges or rent remaining due;

10. NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS

a) The most people allowed to live in the leased property are one person is each room.
b) Names of all occupants not signing this lease _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
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11. UTILITY SERVICES

Landlord or Tenant(s) agree to pay for the utilities and services listed below. If a utility is not marked, it
is the Tenant’s responsibility to pay for it

Landlord Pays Tenant Pays

Internet X
Electricity X
Gas X
Heat X
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Homeowner assoc. fee N/A
Lawn and Shrubbery care X
Maintenance contract X
Parking fee X
Snow and Ice removal ---------------------------------------- Tenants share the responsibility
Trash collection ---------------------------------------- Tenants share the responsibility
Water & Sewer X (up to $200 monthly)

12. APPLIANCES
a) Landlord provides Tenant with all appliances including but not limited to those so noted below. All appliances are
provided for the convenience of the Tenant.
b) Tenant must advise Landlord, in writing, of any problems with these appliances within the first fifteen (15) days of
Tenant’s lease. After this initial fifteen (15) day period, all appliances will be considered in good working order.
c) Tenant shall return all appliances to landlord in good working order at the end of the lease term. Landlord has
supplied Tenant with the following appliances:
Range x Washer x Dishwasher
Refrigerator x
Dryer x

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 Microwave x Heater _central_ Air conditioner _central_ Others

13. CHANGES TO THE LEASED PROPERTY

a) Tenant agrees not to change or redecorate the leased property without the Landlord’s written permission.
b) Landlord approved changes made to the leased property belong to the Landlord, unless otherwise agreed to in
writing.

14. INSURANCE
a) Landlord agrees to carry fire and liability insurance on the building.
b) Landlord requires that Tenant carry fire and liability insurance to protect Tenant, Tenant’s personal property, and
his guests. Tenant’s personal property is not insured under Landlord’s insurance policy.
c) If there is any loss of property by fire, theft, burglary or any other means, Tenant agrees to relieve Landlord from all
responsibility. Tenant agrees to directly pay for this loss or any claims filed.
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15. LANDLORD NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR TENANT’S PROPERTY AND TENANT’S GUESTS INJURY
a) Landlord is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to property of Tenant or Tenant’s guests.
b) All belongings left by Tenant become Landlord’s property to remove or keep as abandoned property. The cost of
disposal is charged to Tenant.
c) Landlord is not responsible for any liability or injury to any person including Tenants and Tenant’s guests while at
the leased property.

16. DAMAGE TO LEASE PROPERTY

a) If a fire or other mishap not caused by Tenant or Tenant’s guest damages the leased property, Tenant may continue
to occupy the livable part. This must be permitted by local codes and law. If Tenant remains, the rent is paid
according to the percentage of the amount of area that is livable until the damage is repaired.
b) If Tenant decides not to stay or occupancy is not permitted, this lease will end immediately. Landlord will collect
money due by Tenant, and then return security deposit plus rent paid in advance for the period after the fire or
mishap. Once the lease has ended, Landlord is not responsible for finding replacement housing for Tenant.
c) Tenant agrees to allow Landlord or Landlord’s representative to enter the leased property whenever necessary to
repair damage caused by fire or other mishap.

17. REPORTING OF PAST RENT OWED

Tenant is aware that Landlord may report any past rent, damages, utilities or other costs owed by Tenant to a credit reporting
agency. Tenant understands this reporting could affect Tenant’s ability to obtain credit or future housing.

18. ADDITIONAL SIGNERS/CO-SIGNERS TO THE LEASE

All signers of this lease are responsible for all financial obligations. This includes but is not limited to rent, late fee, damages
and other costs.
Name of Cosigner: Signature of Cosigner:

19. CARE AND USE OF THE LEASED PROPERTY

a) Primary Residence: Tenant agrees to use this leased property as a private residence only and for Tenant and
authorized occupants only.
b) Use of Leased Property: Tenant agrees not to use the leased property for any unlawful or hazardous purposes.
Tenant needs written permission from Landlord before using the leased property for any business or profession.
c) Obey all laws: Tenant agrees to obey government housing regulations, local and state laws, condominium and
home owner association rules as they apply to Tenants.
d) Keep safe and clean: Tenant agrees to keep the leased property safe against fire, and water damage. Tenant agrees to
remove trash, garbage, and other waste in a safe and prompt manner.
e) Heating sources: Tenant agrees not to use any other heating source than the one provided in the leased property.
Tenant will keep temperature at sixty (60) degrees or above at all times.

20. TENANT’S RESPONSIBLITIES

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 a) No Noise: Tenant is responsible for the behavior and conduct of all people, either living with or visiting the Tenant.
It is Tenant’s responsibility to make sure theses individuals behave in a manner that will not disturb neighbors.
b) Pests: Tenant agrees that the leased property is free of insects, rodents, and pests within fifteen (15) days of moving
in. Tenant agrees to pay for a pest control service if needed after these first fifteen (15) days.
c) Locks: Tenant agrees not to change locks or put additional locks on doors. Landlord may remove any locks put on
by Tenant without Landlord’s permission. Tenant will pay the cost of the new locks if permitted or the removal of
these locks if not permitted.
d) Phone Numbers: Tenant agrees to provide Landlord with current home and work phone numbers and will tell
Landlord of any change in these numbers.
e) Snow Removal:
1. Tenant is responsible for snow removal. Snow removal means: a) shoveling snow from steps, sidewalks and
driveway. b) removal and salting of ice and snow.
2. If Tenant does not maintain these areas in a satisfactory condition, Landlord may complete the work. This
expense becomes additional rent to Tenant plus the legal responsibility still remains with the Tenant.

21. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

At Landlord’s option, this lease will automatically end if Tenant or Tenant’s guests are found by anyone storing, using,
selling, manufacturing, or distributing illegal drugs. This also applies to any other illegal activity under State and Federal law.

22. LANDLORD’S RESPONSIBILITIES

a) Government Regulations: Landlord agrees to keep the leased property and common areas as required by law or
government regulation
b) Good Repair: Landlord agrees to keep in working order the main electrical, main plumbing, roof, heating and air
conditioning systems. Tenant will advise Landlord in writing if any of these or any other items are not in working
order. Landlord is not responsible for damage caused by Tenant’s negligence or intentional acts.

23. LANDLORD’S RIGHT TO ENTER LEASED PROPERTY

a) Tenant agrees to permit Landlord to place a sign for sale, rent or information on or near the Property.
b) Landlord or a person chosen by Landlord has the right to inspect, make repairs or show the leased property to others
for lease or sale. Landlord agrees to give Tenant reasonable notice of the visit. Landlord may also put a Lock Box
on the property for the purpose of lease or sale.
c) Tenant gives Landlord permission to use his own key to enter the property if Tenant is unavailable or uncooperative
and reasonable notice was given.
d) Landlord or person chosen by Landlord has the right to enter the leased property without notice for an emergency. If
Tenant is not present, Landlord agrees to tell Tenant promptly to explain the visit.
e) Any fire or other mishap caused by Tenant, or their guests, is Tenant’s full responsibility. This includes the payment
of rent and all other terms and conditions of this lease. A fire, to the leased property caused by Tenant is not just
cause to end this lease.
f) Tenant is responsible for damage caused by windows being left open. Any windows and screen broken or doors
damaged by anyone is Tenant’s responsibility.
g) Tenant agrees not to hold Landlord responsible for any damage or injury caused by water, snow, or ice that comes
on the Property.

24. REPAIRS
a) Tenant agrees to immediately tell Landlord in writing of any dangerous or defective condition on or in the leased
property. If Tenant fails to do so, Tenant is responsible for all injury or mishap caused by dangerous or defective
conditions.
b) Tenant agrees to pay the total cost of any repair that is above normal wear and tear and caused by Tenant or Tenant’s
guests. Landlord is not responsible to repair damage caused by Tenant or Tenant’s guests. Tenant agrees to pay for
these damages.
c) If these repairs are not completed by Tenant within a reasonable time. Landlord may pay to have the repair
completed. Tenant will pay for this repair with the following month’s rent payment.
d) Tenant agrees to pay to open all clogged drains, toilets, sinks, and traps caused by Tenant’s actions.
e) If this lease is for a single-family home, townhouse or condominium. Tenant agrees to change filters on the furnace
every three (3) months. If damage is caused because the filters were not changed, Tenant agrees to pay for all
expenses to repair furnace including the service call charge.
f) Landlord is not responsible for any inconvenience or loss that any needed repair might cause.

25. LOST KEYS

If Tenant loses his keys or is locked out of his unit, his keys must be replaced, it is recommended that Tenant contact a
locksmith directly. Tenant must pay locksmith directly and provide Landlord with one (1) new key.

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26. SMOKE DETECTORS
a) If Landlord has supplied smoke detector(s) in the leased property, Tenant is responsible for smoke detector operation.
Tenant agrees to replace batteries “as needed”.
b) Tenant agrees to tell Landlord immediately if any smoke detector(s) fails to work for any reason other than the
battery.
c) Tenant agrees not to disconnect a smoke detector, remove the batteries or allow anyone else to disconnect it. Tenant
is responsible for any injuries, damages, or loss suffered because of someone other than Landlord disconnecting a
smoke detector for any reason.

27. VEHICLES
a) Tenant agrees to park cars, trucks, or motorcycles in the parking area only. Tenant agrees to have current
registration, license plates and inspection stickers on all vehicles. Any Tenant’s vehicle found without these
requirements causes five (5) days written notice sent by Landlord asking Tenant to comply. After five (5) days, the
vehicle will be removed and Tenant agrees to pay all towing and other expenses.
b) Tenant agrees not to park or store a motor home, camper, trailer, boat, boat trailer, or other recreational vehicle
without the written permission of Landlord.
c) Repainting, repairing, or servicing of any vehicle is not permitted anywhere on the property.

28. PETS NOT ALLOWED

a) Tenant agrees not to have any pets or animals on the leased property without the written permission of Landlord. If
Landlord discovers Tenant has an animal on the leased property, without Landlord’s permission, Landlord can:
1. end the lease by giving thirty (30) days’ notice to leave; or
2. start a new lease with increases in the security deposit and rent beginning immediately; or
3. remove any animal found on the leased property that is not approved by Landlord to an animal shelter or other
suck location at Tenant’s expense;
b) Tenant agrees to pay Landlord for damages caused by the animal.

29. TOGETHER AND INDIVIDUAL LIABILITY

If more than one Tenant signs this lease, each is responsible individually or together for making all rent, utility, damage and
other payments. This means that if one Tenant moves out, Landlord can make both Tenants or just one Tenant, responsible to
pay the full rent. It also means that Landlord can sue any one Tenant or all Tenants for breaking the lease.

30. TENANT MAY NOT TRANSFER OR SUBLEASE

A sublease is a separate lease between Tenant and another person who agrees to lease all or part of the leased property.
Tenant agrees not to transfer, sublease, or allow anyone else to occupy the leased property without Landlord’s written
permission. Any new tenant must first meet Landlord’s approval before being accepted as a new tenant.

31. NO JURY TRIAL

Landlord and Tenant agree to give up their right to a trial by jury. This is for any civil action or any other action brought by
either Landlord or Tenant against the other.

32. SALE OF PROPERTY

a) If Landlord sells the Property, all security deposits and any interest due are transferred to the new Landlord.
Landlord agrees to notify Tenant about the sale and to provide the name and address of the new Landlord.
b) The new Landlord is responsible to Tenant for return of the security deposit and any interest due after the sale of the
property.
c) Tenant understands that the present Landlord will not have any more responsibilities in this lease after the property
is sold to the new owner.

33. TRUTHFUL APPLICATION

If Landlord learns that Tenant is not truthful on the rental application, Landlord may end this lease immediately.

34. NOTICES
a) Landlord agrees to send all notices to Tenant in writing by email, regular mail, certified mail, or deliver in person. If
tenant is not home, Landlord or Landlord’s representative will place the notice on the lease property in an easy to see
location.
b) Tenant agrees to send all notices to Landlord in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested. This is the only
form of notice permitted in a court hearing as evidence of notice given.

35. LANDLORD DOES NOT GIVE UP RIGHTS

If Landlord fails to enforce any clauses in this lease, Landlord may enforce these clauses at a later time without penalty.
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36. SURVIVAL
If clauses in this lease are considered against the law, all other clauses that are legal are not affected.

37. TENANT TRANSFERS BEFORE END OF LEASE

If Tenant is transferred by his current company before the end of the lease, Tenant must do the following:
a) Tenant must move a minimum distance of fifty (50) miles from his current place of business
b) Tenant’s employer must give Landlord a sixty (60) day advance written notice prior to the transfer and on company
letterhead. This sixty (60) day notice will begin on the first day of the next month following receipt of notice by the
Landlord.
c) Tenant will pay a one (1) month releasing fee at time of notification.
d) Tenant will pay all rent, advertising and other expenses incurred during this sixty (60) day period.

38. TENANT MOVES BEFORE END OF LEASE

If Tenant wants to end this lease and move out of the leased property before the ending date, Tenant must do the following:
a) Tenant must give Landlord a sixty (60) day written notice. This notice will begin on the first day of the month
following the date Landlord receives notice. Tenant will pay all rent, advertising, damages, cleaning and any other
charges until new tenant moves into the property or the original lease expires.
b) Tenant will also pay Landlord a fee equal to one months rent as a leasing fee. This fee will be paid when Tenant
initially gives Landlord the sixty (60) day advanced written notice.

39. TENANT BREAKS LEASE

Tenant loses the protection provided in this lease if:
a) rent or other charges are not paid when due;
b) the leased property is emptied or abandoned before the end of the lease without written notice to the Landlord. If
any of Tenant’s possessions or furniture is abandoned in the unit, Landlord will send letter to Tenant’s last known
address. This letter will state that Tenant has ten (10) days to remove the items. If Tenant does not respond and
remove all items within the ten (10) day period, Landlord will dispose of all items at Tenant’s expense. Landlord
will not be held financially responsible to Tenant for disposing of any of Tenant’s possessions or furniture;
c) all the terms and conditions of this lease are not followed;
d) Tenant does not leave at the end of the lease period. Tenant will pay Landlord a fee of fifty ($50) dollars per day if
Tenant does not leave the leased property at the end of the lease.

40. WHAT TENANT OWES LANDLORD IF TENANT BREAKS LEASE

If lease is broken by Tenant, the Tenant owes to Landlord;
a) all rent and other charges allowed by this lease until the property is leased again;
b) all legal fees, court costs, collection agency fees, sheriff’s or constable’s fees, moving and storing cost, and other
expenses that Landlord has to pay;
c) the cost of repairing and replacing any damage to the leased property caused by the Tenant;
d) any other costs that Landlord suffers as a result of Tenant breaking the lease.

41. LANDLORD’S RIGHTS IF TENANT BREAKS LEASE

a) If Tenant breaks this lease agreement, Landlord has the right to:
1. end this lease agreement;
2. go to court to get back (recover possession of) the leased property;
3. hire an attorney to start a court eviction action. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord all attorney’s fees and court cost.
4. start eviction action without an attorney. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord the sum of one hundred dollars ($100)
as collection costs if Landlord takes Tenant to court.
5. go to court to recover rent, and other charges due until the end of this lease even if this lease has not ended.
b) If Landlord wins in court, Landlord can use the court process to garnish wages and to take Tenant’s personal goods,
motor vehicles, and money in banks. Landlord can charge a 25% surcharge against the outstanding balance for any
collection proceedings.

42. NOTICE TO LEAVE THE LEASED PROPERTY (NOTICE TO QUIT)

Tenant agrees to give up certain legal rights as provided by the LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT OF 1951.
No notice will be required to be given by Landlord to Tenant to leave and give up the leased property.
Tenant will be asked to leave the leased property without notice under any of the following conditions.
1. Tenant does not leave the property at the end of the lease term.
2. Tenant breaks any of the terms and conditions of the lease.
3. Tenant fails, upon demand, to make all rent and other payments when due.
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43. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANT

The utility is NOT included in the rent except water & sewer, the landlord will cover up to
$200/month of water & sewer. Tenants will be responsible to share and pay for the difference in
excess of the $200/month.

TENANT AGREES LANDLORD GAVE TENANT TIME TO REVIEW THIS LEASE. IF LEASE TERMS
ARE NOT UNDERSTOOD TENANT IS ENCOURAGED TO SEEK THE ADVICE OF AN ATTORNEY
BEFORE SIGNING. BY SIGNING THIS LEASE, EACH TENANT AGREES HE OR SHE HAS READ AND
UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.

IN THE OPINION OF THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, THIS PRE-APPROVED CONSUMER
CONTRACT MEETS THE TEST OF READABILITY UNDER 73 P.S. SECTION 2205 OF THE PLAIN
LANGUAGE CONSUMER CONTRACT ACT.

THIS LEASE WITH ANY ADDED CLAUSES, OR HOUSE RULES, IS THE FINAL AND COMPLETE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN LANDLORD AND TENANT. ANY ORAL OR WRITTEN AGREEMENTS
MADE BEOFRE SIGNING THIS LEASE WHICH ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE LEASE ARE NOT PART
OF THIS LEASE.

44. Emergency Contact

Nearest Relative Relationship Address City / State / Zip Telephone #
1.
2.

PRINT Tenant’s name Signature Date

Judy Huang
Landlord or Agent for Landlord Signature Date

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