LEASE Agreement
THIS LEASE, made this 13th day of March 2022 between
Owner/Property Manager and Tenant who have agreed as follows.
Definitions: Whenever the following capitalized words are used
in this Lease, they shall have the meanings shown below:
Owner: Tenants (Jointly and Severally)
Caleb Beauchamp Raseem Cornley, Cheyenna Phelps
geotmp0@gmail.com rcornley1@gmail.com (904) 655-3441
JEB Little Creek 1 (757) 462-7157
LPO (601) 831-8319
Address of Property: 9400 Willow ct Norfolk VA 23503
Start Date: 01 April 2022 End Date: 01 April 2023
Security Deposit: $2000 Return Check Charge: N/A
Rent per Month: $1700 Late Date: 1 day after it is due
Late Fee: $100 Default Interest Rate: 10%
Renewal Period: Renews at monthly upon Renewal Notice Period: 60 days prior
expiration to lease end date above
Default Pet Rent: $0.00 per month Rooms Renting: All
Maximum Occupancy: 4 Term: Start Date to End Date
Noise Zone: Accident Zone: 0
1. RENT: Rent shall be payable by certified funds, money
order, or cash made payable to Owner in advance of the
first day of each month WITHOUT DEDUCTION OFFSET OR DEMAND
at the address above or as otherwise notified. If any rent
is not received by the Owner by the Late Date, Tenant shall
pay the Late Fee. Furthermore, if any amount is not paid
when due, it shall thereafter bear interest at the Default
Interest Rate. Owner may apply any payments received to any
obligations then owed by Tenant at Owner’s discretion which
includes past due late charges. No personal checks will be
accepted for payments.
2. TERM: The Term shall commence on the Starting Date and
end on the Ending Date. Unless either party gives the
other written notice before the Renewal Notice Period prior
to the end of the Term that the notifying party intends to
terminate. THE TERM OF THIS LEASE SHALL AUTOMATICALLY
RENEW ITSELF for additional periods of the Renewal Period
each until either party gives the other notice of
non-renewal at least the Renewal Notice Period prior to the
expiration of the then current Term.
3. EXTENSIONS: At the end of the Term or during the Renewal
Period, the Owner in writing may offer an extension and/or a
change of the terms to the tenant. This offer of extension
and/or change of terms will become effective no sooner than
30 days from date of offer. Tenants must give written notice
within 15 days of the offer date if the tenant wishes to
negotiate the offered terms. If Tenant fails to give written
notice of intent to negotiate Tenant shall have accepted all
new and changed terms of the extension.
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant has deposited the Security
Deposit with the Owner for the faithful performance of all
terms and conditions of this Lease. Owner shall refund this
deposit or unforfeited portion thereof within fifteen days
after the termination of this Lease to the Tenant’s
forwarding address. The Owner shall return the security
deposit to the Tenant less any amount necessary to pay Owner
to include but not limited to: a. any unpaid rent, b.
cleaning including professional carpet cleaning costs, c. key
replacement costs, d. cost for repair of damages to premises
and/or common areas above ordinary wear and tear, and e. any
other amount legally allowable under the terms of this
agreement f. cleaning of chimneys if they have been in use.
It is agreed that the Owner charges $30.00 per hour for
non-contracted, internal labor. Should external labor become
necessary, Owner will hire external labor and the tenant will
pay for said charges. A written accounting of said charges
shall be presented to Tenant within 15 days of move-out to
the Tenant’s forwarding address. If deposits do not cover
such costs and damages, the Tenant shall immediately pay said
additional costs for damages to Owner. Tenant agrees to
leave the Premises in good clean order when vacating, to
include but not limited to the following: returning all keys,
cleaning all appliances, counter tops, range hood, drawers
and cabinets, as well as floors under the appliances, turning
off refrigerator and leaving doors open. Clean all windows,
floors, and bathrooms, walls, baseboards, doors, frames,
gutters, and railings. Professionally clean carpets and
provide receipt (if applicable). Repairing any large holes
in walls. Removal of all debris, mowing lawn, and trimming
hedges. Tenant agrees to professionally clean all wood
burning chimneys (regardless of use) and (if applicable) or
provide a letter from a professional chimney sweep stating
cleaning is not needed. Tenant to notify the Owner to
schedule a move-out inspection. Any damages will be charged
to Tenant’s account. Tenants have the right to be present
during the inspection. Owner may transfer the Security
Deposit to any subsequent owner or assigns. The Security
Deposit will not be used by the Tenant to pay any portion of
rent or late charges due at any time throughout the term of
the tenancy.
5. QUIET ENJOYMENT: Owner covenants that said Tenant on
payment of all of the aforesaid installments and performing
all the covenants and observing all the rules and regulations
shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy the
Premises for the Term.
6. DEFAULT: Provided that in case any rent shall be due and
unpaid or if default shall be made in any of the covenants
herein contained it shall be lawful for the said Owner, his
agents, attorneys, successors, and assigns to re-enter,
repossess the Premises and to remove and put out Tenant and
each and every occupant, and upon re-entry by the Owner as
herein provided Tenant shall be liable in damages to said
Owner for all loss sustained. Tenant agrees to pay Owner all
collection, warrant and legal costs caused by Tenant’s
failure to comply with covenants and agreements herein.
7. PETS: Tenant shall not permit any animals, wild or
domestic, fish, reptile, fowl, on the Premises without
written consent of the Owner. Consent may be withheld or
conditional at the Owner’s discretion. If Tenant violates
this provision of this Lease, Tenant shall pay the Owner the
Default Pet Rent for each month the violation continues, as
additional rent. In addition, Owner may require Tenant to
remove the animal. Regardless of Owner’s consent, Tenant
shall be liable for any damages caused by the animal,
including but not limited to carpet cleaning, vinyl, wood
flooring (flooring of any kind)/replacement and pest
treatment, even if not discovered up to 30 days after Tenant
vacated the Premises. If Tenant permits an animal on the
Premises, Tenant must have all carpets professionally cleaned
and the Premises professionally exterminated upon vacating,
with receipts provided to the Owner.
Pets Agreed Upon: N/A No pets
8. CONDITION OF PREMISES: The tenant accepts said premises
and appliances therein in their present condition and agrees
to keep said premises and appliances in good clean condition;
to make no alterations or additions to the same; to commit no
waste thereon; to obey all laws, ordinances, rules, and
regulations made necessary by the negligent or careless use
of said premises and termination hereof in like condition as
when taken, reasonable wear and damage by the elements
excepted. It is agreed that all dirt, holes, tears, burns,
and stains of any size or amount in the carpets, drapes,
walls, fixtures, and/or any other part of the premises, do
not constitute reasonable wear and tear. Tenant is not to
overload any Owner provided clothes washer or dryer so as to
cause leakage or damage to the unit or the property. The
Tenant will be responsible for repair costs should it be
determined the Tenant is negligent. No alterations in the
construction of the building or additions or repairs are to
be made without written consent of the Owner. No alterations
will be made to the existing landscaping without written
consent of the Owner. Tenant shall not paint, wallpaper,
alter or redecorate, change or install locks, install antenna
or other equipment, screws, fastening devices, large nails,
or adhesive materials, place signs, displays, or other
exhibits, on or in any portion of the premises without the
written consent of the Owner except as may be provided by
law. Tenant has no authority to incur and debt or make any
charge against the Owner or create any lien upon the said
leases Premises for any work or materials furnished the same.
The Tenant agrees to maintain a temperature in the premises
sufficient to prevent the freezing of any plumbing or heating
equipment and pipes and assumes the responsibility for any
damage thereto, and further agrees to keep the plumbing,
heating, septic tank, sewage disposal, electric wiring and
fixtures in good order, structural defects alone excepted.
Any stoppage of the sewer and plumbing drains to be reopened
at the expense of the Tenant, unless cause is beyond his
control. No combustible materials will be burned in gas
fireplaces. If a home has a gas stove or gas insert within
the fireplace, nothing is to be burned in the fireplace. Any
water, sewage or natural gas leakage or any other damages or
faulty equipment and/or furnishings in/on the property
noticed by the Tenant will be immediately reported to the
Owner. Tenant acknowledges that the Premises are in a fit
and habitable condition, including all required smoke
detectors, except for such items reported by the Tenant to
the Owner in writing within five (5) days of occupancy.
Tenant further acknowledges receipt of property move-in
inspections form. Damage not so noted may be charged to the
Tenant upon termination.
9. PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: Tenant shall deposit all garbage and
waste in a clean and sanitary manner into the proper
receptacles and shall cooperate in keeping the garbage area
neat and clean. Tenants shall be responsible for disposing of
items of such size and nature as are not normally acceptable
by the garbage hauler. Tenants shall be responsible for
keeping the kitchen and bathroom drains free of things that
may tend to cause clogging of the drains. Tenants shall pay
for the cleaning out of any plumbing fixture that may need to
be cleared of stoppage and for the expense or damage caused
by stopping of waste pipes or overflow from bathtubs, wash
basins, or sinks. Tenants shall be responsible for the
control of insect infestations (less termites and wood boring
beetles) to include but not limited to roaches, ants, flies,
mosquitoes, etc. Tenant is responsible for the lawn and
shrubbery and the maintenance therein. No external garbage
outside the garbage cans, furniture that is not considered
lawn furniture, fire pits, proper use and cleaning of
chimneys or excess material items shall be left outside in
the yard front or back. Tenant is responsible for upkeep of
lawn, shrubbery and in ordinance with city code. The tenant
will not have access to the attic nor the locked shed
detached from the home.
10. MILITARY TRANSFER: In the event that Tenant is a member of
the USAF, and received orders permanently transferring Tenant
to another station for duty at least fifty miles from current
station, Tenant may terminate this Lease with written notice
accompanied by a copy of said orders. Liability for rent
shall cease when the premises are vacated. If written notice
is given less than 30 days prior to vacating, the security
deposit will be automatically forfeited. This clause does
not apply to orders issued for on post housing.
11. DELIVERY OF POSSESSION: If the Tenant shall be unable to
enter into and occupy the premises due to not being ready for
occupancy, or by reason of the holding over of any previous
occupant of said premises, or as a result of any cause of
reason beyond the direct control of the Owner, the Owner
shall not be liable in damages to the Tenant therefor, but
during the period the Tenant shall be unable to occupy said
premises as hereinbefore provided the rental therefor shall
be abated. If the Owner is not able to deliver possession to
said Tenant within 20 days of the Start Date, the Tenant may
cancel and terminate this Lease with written notice of the
same.
12. DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: In case of partial destruction or
injury to said premises by fire, the elements or other
casualty, the Owner shall repair the same with reasonable
dispatch after notice to him of such destruction or injury.
In the event said premises are rendered totally untenantable
by fire, the elements, or other casualty, or in the event the
building of which the demised premises are a part (though the
demised premises may not be affected) be so injured or
destroyed that the Owner shall decide within a reasonable
time no to rebuild, the Term hereby granted shall cease and
the rent shall be paid up to the date of such injury or
damages. If the destruction was caused by a deliberate or
negligent act of Tenant, his family, guest of agents, Tenant
shall be responsible for all repairs to the property and will
not have the option to terminate the lease prior to fixing
the damage. Tenants shall be liable for all rent due for the
remaining Term without abatement at the Owner’s discretion.
13. ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLETTING: Tenant will not allow anyone to
share said premises nor keep roomers or boarders. Tenants
will not assign, sublet or transfer Premises, Lease or any
part thereof without the written consent from the Owner.
Owner may assign this Lease at any time without the consent
of Tenant. Guests staying over 15 days without the written
consent of Owner shall be considered a breach of this
agreement. Only the following individuals and no others
shall occupy the Premises for more than 15 days unless the
expressed written consent of Owner is obtained in advance:
14. CONDEMNATION: If the whole or any part of said premises
hereby lease shall be taken by any competent authority for
any public or quasi-public use or purpose, then and in that
event, the term of this Lease shall cease and terminate from
the date when the possession of the part so taken shall be
required for such use or purpose. All damages awarded for
such taking shall belong to and be the property of the Owner.
15. NON-LIABILITY OF OWNER: Tenants must have Renters Insurance
with Liability. Owner shall not be liable for any damages or
injury of the Tenant, the Tenant’s agents or employees or to
any person entering the premises or the building of which the
demised premises are a part or to goods or chattels therein
resulting from any defect in the structure or its equipment
or in the equipment of the structure to which the demised
premises are a part, and further to indemnify and save the
Owner harmless from all claims of every kind and nature.
16. PARTIAL EVICTION: In event of a partial eviction occasioned
by act or neglect of the Owner that does not materially
affect the beneficial use of the Tenant, the obligation to
pay rent shall not abate but possession shall be restored or
the rental reduced proportionately at the option of the
Owner.
17. RIGHT TO MORTGAGE: The Owner may encumber the premises by
mortgage or mortgages, securing such sum or sums and upon
such terms and conditions as the Owner may desire, any such
mortgage or mortgages shall be superior to the rights of the
Tenant herein.
18. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: The terms Tenant and Owner shall
include the executors, administrators, successors, heirs, and
assigns of the parties hereto.
19. UTILITIES: The Tenant shall furnish all utilities
necessary for lighting, gas, household equipment, appliances,
heating, air conditioning, hot water, water, trash removal,
sewer and sanitation.
20. DISCLOSURE: Tenant hereby acknowledges that Owner or any
licensed Broker or salesperson employed by or affiliated with
Owner, and any rental manager employed by Owner, are agents
of the Owner of the Premises. Tenant further acknowledges
that full disclosure of the agency relationship has been made
by the Owner as required by applicable Virginia Law. Tenant
further acknowledges that the Lead-Based Paint disclosure was
made in accordance with applicable laws.
21 RULES AND REGULATIONS: The occupancy of the Premises is
limited to one family unless approved by the Owner. NO use
of firearms, smoking, illegal drugs, excessive noise, illegal
activity, or excessive traffic at any hour. No smoking is
allowed inside the home including the garage and sunroom.
Only lawn furniture is to be stored on balconies and/or
patios. Any modification of the locks must have the consent
of the Owner. A key to any lock added or altered must be
provided immediately to Owner. Tenant is responsible for the
reentry to the Premises if locked out. Tenant is responsible
for all light bulbs, HVAC filters, and smoke/carbon monoxide
detector batteries. Tenants agree to test smoke/carbon
monoxide detectors monthly and promptly report any problems
with the detector to the Owner. All vehicles at Premises
must display current license, inspection, and municipal
decals. All vehicles must be in “ready for road use”
condition at all times. Parking on the lawn or sidewalks is
forbidden. Any vehicle not in compliance with these rules
are subject to towing at the vehicle owner’s expense.
Vehicle maintenance, except for minor maintenance, is not
allowed. Tenants will report any equipment or structural
failure or other items that may adversely affect the Premises
in a timely manner. Payment of any repairs without the
Owner’s knowledge and authorization will be the Tenant’s
responsibility. Tenants are responsible for the conduct of
any visitors to the Premises. Tenant to maintain lawn area
in a neat and well-trimmed manner, to include ensuring
gutters and downspouts clear. ANY VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES
AND REGULATIONS MAY RESULT IN THE IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT.
22. AICUZO: Owner and Tenant acknowledge that, as the date of
this lease, the Premises are located in the aircraft Noise
Zone and/or Accident Zone.
23. RIGHT OF RE-ENTRY: Owner and their duly designated
representatives(s) may enter the Premises in order to do any
one or any of A, B, or C.
A. Upon reasonable notice to Tenant and at reasonable times:
1. Inspect the Premises; Inspections are completed on a
quarterly basis.
2. Make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or
improvements;
3. Supply necessary or agree services;
4. Exhibit the Premises to prospective or actual
mortgagees, tenants, workmen, contractors, appraisers
and/or representatives of any Owner’s Association.
B. After the notice of termination of this Lease by Owner or
Tenant or thirty (30) days preceding the End Date place a
“For Sale” sign upon the premises in addition exhibit the
premises to prospective and/or actual purchasers, at
reasonable times and reasonable hours or:
C. After notice of termination of this Lease by Owner or
Tenant or thirty (30) days preceding the End Date place a
“For Rent” sign upon the premises in addition exhibit the
premises to prospective and/or actual tenants, at
reasonable times during reasonable hours.
D. If Tenant refuses to allow or prevents access to the
Owner or Agent as provided herein, Owner may obtain
injunctive relief to compel access or may terminate this
Lease Agreement. In either case, Owner may recover
actual damages sustained and reasonable attorney’s fees.
E. Tenant shall give the Owner notice of any anticipated
extended absence of Tenant from the Premises in excess
seven (7) days. During such absence of Tenant, the Owner
may enter the Premises at time reasonably necessary to
protect the Premises. In the event that Tenant fails to
give such notice, the Owner may recover from Tenant any
actual damage sustained. If the tenant is absent for more
than 7 days without notification, the tenant shall be
deemed abandoned from said property and the abandonment
process will begin by the owner.
Standard Tenant Damage Costs**
1 Replace any lock $55.00 36 Replace soap dish or toothbrush holder $45.00
2 Replace window pane $65.00 37 Replace toilet seat or tissue holder $45.00
3 Replace window shade/blind $60.00 38 Replace towel bar, shower head, or rod $45.00
4 Replace storm door $200.00 39 Replace boiler pan $40.00
5 Replace patio screen $90.00 40 Replace commode wax seal $60.00
6 Rescreen patio screen $65.00 41 Replace toilet $150.00
7 Rescreen window screen $45.00 42 Replace toilet fluid master $45.00
8 Replace window screen $50.00 43 Replace bathroom faucet $115.00
9 Replace wood entrance door $250.00 44 Replace faucet handle $45.00
10 Replace wood interior door $150.00 45 Replace medicine cabinet mirror $65.00
11 Replace door casing/jamb $80.00 46 Replace standard medicine cabinet $140.00
12 Replace door facing $60.00 47 Replace bath sink bowel (single) $90.00
13 Replace range eye ring $40.00 48 Replace smoke detector $50.00
14 Replace burner pan $40.00 49 Replace smoke detector battery $45.00
15 Replace range, oven or dishwasher knob $55.00 50 Replace weather stripping threshold $70.00
16 Replace dishwasher $450.00 51 Replace door stop $40.00
17 Replace dishwasher pump & motor $200.00 52 Repaint unit (per sq. foot) $1.00
18 Replace garbage disposal unit $125.00 53 Exterminate for insects/rodents $125.00
19 Replace range hood $125.00 54 Replace damaged fence 6 ft. section $125.00
20 Repair kitchen drawer $60.00 55 Replace carpet or linoleum (per sq. yd.) $18.00
21 Replace kitchen drawer $75.00 56 Refinish wood/parquet floors (per sq. ft.) $2.00
22 Replace refrigerator door molding $75.00 57 Trim bushes $75.00
23 Replace refrigerator shelf supports $65.00 58 Cut grass $55.00
24 Replace refrigerator door gasket or panel $160.00 59 Clean light fixtures $30.00
25 Replace refrigerator crisper cover $70.00 60 Clean kitchen cabinet and countertops $75.00
26 Replace butter keeper $50.00 61 Clean carpet (per room) $100.00
27 Replace kitchen faucet $200.00 62 Clean appliance (each) $50.00
28 Replace kitchen sink sprayer $45.00 63 Clean bathroom $50.00
29 Replace refrigerator handle $65.00 64 Clean blinds (each) $25.00
30 Replace cabinet door knobs/handles $40.00 65 Clean wood or vinyl floors (per room) $100.00
31 Replace standard light fixture and globe $60.00 66 Replace cover to outlet or switch $45.00
32 Replace light globe only $45.00 67 Replace outlet or switch $45.00
33 Replace furnace filter $45.00 68 Remove trash and debris $125.00
34 Carbon Monoxide Detector $60.00 69 Fire Extinguisher $30.00
35 Clean gutters $65.00 70 Clean Chimney $100.00
**Note: These standard charges are subject to change depending
upon the nature and extent of damage or actual costs. Tenant
agrees that the above list of charges may be used in the event
of Tenant damages to the Premises or if Tenant does not vacate
the Premises in accordance with this Lease.
24. MEGAN’S LAW DISCLOSURE: Tenant should exercise whatever
due diligence they deem necessary with respect to information
on any sexual offenders registered under Chapter 23
(Paragraph 19.2-387 et.seq.) of Title 19.2 whether the owner
proceeds under subdivision 1 or 2 of subsection A of
Paragraph 55-519. Such information may be obtained by
contacting your local police department or the Department of
State Police, Central Criminal Records Exchange, at
804-674-2000 or www.state.va.us/vsp/vsp.html.
25. INSURANCE: Tenant acknowledges that Owners insurance does
not cover personal property damage caused by fire, theft,
rain, war, acts of God, acts of others, and/or any other
causes, nor shall Owner be held liable for such losses.
26. Mandatory Renter’s Insurance Notification:
A. Resident understands and agrees that Resident is
legally liable for any fire, water, or other damage to
the property and premises caused by negligence,
misuse, carelessness, or neglect of the Resident,
Resident’s family members, and/or Resident’s guests.
B. Resident agrees to purchase and maintain at Residents
sole expense a renter’s insurance policy issued by a
licensed insurance company of Resident’s choice, with
limits of at least $300,000 in personal liability
coverage and enough personal property coverage to
cover the replacement value of Resident’s property.
C. Resident agrees to waive rights of subrogation against
Owner and Residents policy shall include a clause
waiving the same rights of subrogation.
D. Resident agrees to provide proof of insurance with the
Owner listed as a certificate holder, prior to move-in
and upon signing any subsequent lease renewal.
E. Residents agree to maintain the required insurance
throughout the entire lease term.
F. Failure to comply with the terms of this lease clause
is considered a material breach of your lease
agreement and entitles Owner to pursue all rights and
remedies available to it under the law, including
eviction.
27. JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY: The undersigned Tenants are jointly
and severally responsible and liable for all obligations
under this agreement.
28. KEYS AND ADDENDUMS: Tenant acknowledges receipt of the
following, which shall be deemed part of this agreement.
____1 Keys for front and back door, garage.
1 Addendum
____ Other
____ Security System, if installed, will not be activated by
Owner. Should Tenant desire activation it will be sole
responsibility of Tenant to incur all debts related to the
Security System. It is agreed that the current Security
System is in excellent condition and any damage to the
Security System during Term will be Tenant’s responsibility.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner and the Tenant have executed these
present, the day and year first above written and agree to all
terms and conditions of said lease. Each party will be in
receipt of an original copy of this lease.
Hshs
Tenant Signature
Rasmee Cornley
Print Name SSN#
Date 13 March, 2022
Cheyenna Phelps
________________________________________
Tenant Signature Print Name SSN#
Date 13 March, 2022
Caleb Beauchamp
Owner Print Name Date 13 March, 2022
