Tenant Lease Agreement Guide
Tenant Lease Agreement Guide
1.1 PARTIES AND OCCUPANTS Late fee rule: 10 Percent of Recurring Rent Only
Daily late fee: $0.00
This Rental Agreement is between you, the undersigned tenant/
resident(s): We may, at our option, require at any time that you pay all rent
and other sums in certified funds, or one monthly check rather than
Shaun K. Henriques multiple checks. If you don’t pay on time, you’ll be delinquent,
and all remedies under this Lease Contract will be authorized.
and us, the Landlord/Manager: You will pay a charge of $50.00 for any demand notice for any
non-compliance issue or 3-day demand notice served upon your
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residence. Your promise and covenant to pay rent under the terms
You've agreed to rent the property located at of this lease is independent, absolute, without right to offset, or
deduct by you, for any reason whatsoever including but not limited
to any alleged breach by us, claimed by you. You agree to pay all
3250 E Portland attorney fees incurred for your non-payment of rent and your non-
101 compliance of any lease terms. You agree to pay all Sheriff’s fees
Springfield, MO 65804 if we evict you and incur Sheriff’s fees. You acknowledge that we
may elect not to accept any monthly rent payment or other amounts
for use as a private residence only. The terms "you" and "your" refer due after its due date if all fees and charges do not accompany such
to all residents listed above. The terms "we," "us," and "our" refer to payment owed by you through the date you offer payment.
the landlord/manager listed.
A charge of $50 will apply for every returned check or rejected
The home will be occupied exclusively by the resident(s) listed electronic payment plus the amount of any fees charged to the
above. The Landlord must approve unauthorized occupants living Owner/Agent by any financial institution as a result of the check
in the premises for longer than 7 consecutive days. not being honored, plus any applicable late fee charges. If you don't
pay rent on time, you'll be delinquent and all remedies under this
Lease Contract will be authorized.
1.2 LEASE DURATION
We may change the terms of this lease in accordance with applicable
The terms of this tenancy shall commence on 11/27/2023 and
law, including rent increases and other modifications to the terms of
end at 12:00 noon on 08/31/2024 unless a 60 (sixty) day written
the contract.
notice has been provided. In order for the Tenant to terminate this
rental agreement on aforementioned lease end date, a written notice
at least 60 (sixty) days prior to that date must be provided. If no 1.5 LATE PAYMENTS AND INSUFFICIENT FUNDS
notice is given, this rental agreement shall terminate as dated above.
In order for the Landlord to terminate this rental agreement, a 30 In the event the rent has not been received by the landlord before
(thirty) day notice shall be provided to the tenant. five pm on the 5th (fifth) day of the month, the rent shall be
considered delinquent and there shall be a late fee imposed as
above. The late fees must accompany the rent payments.
1.3 EARLY TERMINATION All payments made by the tenant that do not bring the account
current will be applied to the oldest charges first, whether they
Tenant agrees that after six (6) months of residency, if the rent is
be rent, utility bills, late fees, NSF fees or maintenance fees, with
current and all charges are paid, the Tenant may give a sixty (60)
the current month's rent remaining delinquent until the entire
day notice, given before the first day of the month. As consideration
delinquent amount is paid in full. In the event the tenant's check
for early termination, Tenant agrees they may be charged a security
is returned from the bank for any reason, it shall be treated as
deposit forfeiture and/or pay the Landlord a fee equal to
delinquent rent and the above charges shall be applicable from the
two month's rent, plus, return any move-in incentives/specials they
1st of the month until all late fees and an NSF fee of $50 have been
received. If the tenant has not resided in the property for at least six
paid.
(6) months, the tenant may have to pay a penalty fee in the amount
of rent that it would take to satisfy six (6) months tenancy, and then During the term of one tenancy, 3 (three) late payments or NSF
will have the option of the aforementioned buyout charges. payments received, can constitute as a breach of the terms contained
herein and may result in termination of this agreement.
1.4 RENTS AND CHARGES
The Tenant's online payment capabilities, through their online
You shall pay 755.00 per month for rent. This includes rent of portal, may be deactivated if the tenant has a balance due or has had
$725.00 per month plus a resident benefit fee of $30 per month. multiple NSFs. The tenant may be required to bring or mail a money
The first month’s rent and/or prorated rent in the amount of $96.67 order directly to the Landlord and to pay the balance due in full.
, and the Security Deposit in the amount of $725.00 , and an
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Lessor's option to assist with lockout and may instruct the Lessee to
1.6 SECURITY DEPOSIT
call a locksmith.
The total security deposit at the time of execution of this Lease
Contract for all residents in the apartment is $725.00 , due on or
1.10 OCCUPANCY AND USE
before the date this Lease Contract is signed. We will hold the
security deposit for the term of the tenancy and, upon termination Tenant agrees that occupancy is limited to 2 persons per bedroom
of the tenancy, reserve the right to use the security deposit, or based on the number of bedrooms in the rental unit. This does
portions thereof, to cover any charges related to your, performance not apply to any child born during the rental agreement term. The
of this Lease Contract, including, but not limited to, cleaning, repair Premises, shall be used and occupied solely as a private dwelling
of damages, unpaid rent, late fees, and returned check fees. Security by Shaun K. Henriques and immediate family as listed on
deposit funds are not able to be used to pay for rent. application. It is agreed and understood that immediate family
as set forth in this Rental Agreement shall be limited to spouse
The Tenant agrees to pay a minimum non-refundable floor cleaning and/or children and no additional persons shall occupy or live in
charge of $75 upon vacating the premises and authorized the the premises except with the written permission of the Landlord
Landlord to withhold such amounts from the above mentioned and only after executing this Rental Agreement. After a guest has
cleaning deposit. Only the Landlord or Landlord’s sub-contractors stayed more than 7 consecutive days within a 12 month period
are to do any carpet cleaning. they will be considered an occupant. At this time an application
must be completed by the occupant, approved by management, and
1.7 UTILITIES added to the Rental Agreement. If they are not approved by our
guidelines they will not be permitted on property. The premises
We'll pay for the following utilities: shall be used solely for residential purposes and may not be used for
commercial purposes whatsoever. You agree not to use or permit
Lawn Care the use of the premises for unlawful purposes. You agree to keep
the premises clean, sanitary and in good order, and comply with all
You'll pay for all other utilities, related deposits, and any charges, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and directions of governmental
fees, or services on such utilities. We do not guarantee or warrant authorities. You understand that a limit of two vehicles are allowed
that there will be no interruption of utility service. You shall contact per unit, unless specific written authorization is granted by the
the utility service provider in the event of an interruption of service. Landlord. You shall not cause any nuisance or act in an
If your electricity is ever interrupted, you must use only battery- unreasonable manner either to the Landlord or the other tenants.
operated lighting. No person shall make or permit any improper noise or disturbance
of any kind on Landlord’s property: produce any objectionable
1.8 INSURANCE odors; nor do not permit anything to be done that will interfere with
the rights, comforts, peaceful enjoyment, or convenience of other
We do not maintain insurance to cover your personal belongings residents at the unit. Prohibited
conduct shall include,
or personal injury. We provide personal liability renters insurance
as a part of the Resident Benefit Program. You assume all liability
but not be limited to, physically harming anyone
for personal injury, property damage or loss, and insurable risk. on Landlord’s property or creating reasonable
Failure to carry Renters Insurance will not place the burden on apprehension of such injury or making threats of
the Landlord. Landlord is not responsible for Tenants' or guests'
property or vehicles. Landlord is only responsible for the repair of
injury, and causing damage to or interfering with
the structure and mechanicals and is not responsible for damages the use of another person’s property located in or
or utility bills resulting from broken or defective appliances, at the unit.
mechanicals, plumbing, or structures. Tenants with pets are
required to carry pet insurance and this is not provided by the
Landlord. By initialing below, you acknowledge and agree to the terms in
Section 1.
You shall be liable for the entire cost all of key and lock
replacements. You shall not change the locks or add a deadbolt lock 2
without our written consent.
All keys must be returned to us when you vacate the unit. You will
Policies and Procedures
be charged for the cost of new locks and keys that are not returned.
If Tenant fails to return all keys and or remote garage door openers 2.1 COMMUNITY POLICIES OR RULES
or needs a replacement of the same, Tenant agrees to pay a charge
of $40 to the Landlord for the cost of changing the lock, and $60 for You and all guests and occupants must comply with any written
remote garage door opener. community rules and policies, including instructions for care of
our property. Any rules are considered part of this Lease Contract.
There will be a $75 minimum fee charged for lockouts. It is the
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We may make reasonable changes to written rules, effective of a drug interferes with the health, safety, or right to peaceful
immediately, if distributed and applicable to all units in the enjoyment of the premises by other Tenant(s).
community.
D. Notification of the Landlord by law enforcement officers or
agencies that drugs, drug paraphernalia or drug-related activity
2.2 RESIDENT SAFETY AND PROPERTY LOSS has occurred in on or near the premises by any Tenant, household
member or guest or any such activity engaged in or on the premises
You and all occupants and guests must exercise due care for your by any other person under the Tenant's control.
own and others’ safety and security, especially in the use of smoke
detectors, keyed deadbolt locks, keyless deadbolts, window latches, E. Criminal activity by a Tenant , any member of the household, a
and other security or safety devices. You agree to make every effort guest or another person under the Tenant's control.
to abide by the rules and guidelines in this Lease Contact.
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or weeds if such grounds are a part of the premises and are
2.6 WATER-FILLED FURNITURE
exclusively for the use of the Tenant(s). If grounds are not
No waterbeds or water-filled furniture shall be placed in the maintained, the Landlord will have the grounds maintained and
premises unless written permission is granted and a certificate of the cost will be considered additional rent and will be due by the
insurance covering damages from such furniture is presented to Tenant. ADDITIONAL YARD CARE INFORMATION In all
the manager. If Tenant has any unauthorized water-filled furniture situations where the Lessee is responsible for yard care, the Lessor
on the premises, the Tenant hereby agrees to pay an additional reserves the right to charge up to $50 per hour to address any
$150.00 per month from the commencement of the term of this portion of the yard care that is not being maintained by the Lessee.
Rental Agreement through the period when such unauthorized use This includes but is not limited to, Trees, Bushes, Grass Mowing,
of the premises is terminated. Edging, Trash Pick up, Sticks, Leaves, etc.
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Submitting a service request, in any fashion, (phone, email, text, roaches, fleas, bedbugs, spiders, etc. with the exception of wood
etc.) is considered permission to enter during reasonable business destroying insects after 10 days of taking possession of said
hours. Certain requests are considered high priority and premises and through the end of their tenancy, which shall end
automatically grant permission to enter, such as no heat, no AC, when possession of premises is surrendered back to Landlord, their
gas odor, sparks, smoke, running water. Abusive or threatening agents and/or assigns and the move-out inspection has been
treatment toward service persons, property managers or Landlord completed by Management.
staff, such as foul language or threats will be considered a rental
agreement violation.
3.7 MOVE-OUT
3.4 RIGHT OF ENTRY AND INSPECTIONS You will give us a written notice with your intent to vacate 60 (sixty)
days prior to the date of expiration of the Lease Contract. In such
We have the right to enter the premises at all reasonable hours, notice, you will include your forwarding address.
without notice, for urgent and emergent issues including, but not
limited to water or gas leak, fire, hazardous electrical issues, and You have the right to be present for the move out inspection of
structural integrity compromise. We have the right to enter, with your property. You must notify the Landlord should you choose to
reasonable notice for the purpose of inspection, responding to your attend. Failure to notify of your intent to be present, will waive your
request, making repairs and/or preventative maintenance, pest right to be present, and result in the inspection taking place within
control, showing to prospective residents, buyers, loan officers or a reasonable timeframe by the Landlord. Photographs will be taken
insurance agents, and filter change inspections. Any failure to be of damages charged to the disposition.
present for a scheduled service request made by the Tenant, or
failure to secure a pet/service animal while not present in the home, Surrender, abandonment, and eviction ends your right of
may result in a $50 service charge being placed on the Tenant ledger. possession for all purposes and gives us the immediate right to:
Property Inspections will require access to all rooms and buildings clean up, make repairs in, and relet the apartment; determine any
on the property. Photographs may be taken of lease infractions, security deposit deductions; and remove property left in the
hazards, and property damages. apartment. Surrender, abandonment, and eviction affect your rights
to property left in the apartment. Surrender, abandonment, and
eviction do not affect our mitigation obligations.
3.5 FAILURE TO PAY
Cleaning
Upon Tenant’s failure to pay any installment of rent when due or
if you shall fail to observe and perform any of the other conditions, You must thoroughly clean the unit, including doors, windows,
agreements, provisions or rules set forth in this agreement within furniture, bathrooms, kitchen appliances, patios, balconies, garages,
3 days of written notice thereof, this Rental Agreement may be carports, and storage rooms. If you don’t clean adequately, you’ll be
terminated at the election of Landlord and you will immediately liable for reasonable cleaning charges.
surrender possession of the rented premises to the Landlord. In the
event of said default, you hereby expressly waive your right to one Holdover
month’s notice, in writing, of termination of your tenancy and any
deposit or prepaid rent held by Landlord will be forfeited. In the Keys not turned into the Landlord's office located at 5212 S
event the Tenant skips or abandons the unit without fulfilling their Campbell Ave Springfield, MO 65810, on or before the lease
initial lease term, all deposit amounts will be forfeited. termination date, may result in a hold over charge of $75/day until
the keys are recovered.
In the event any installment of rent shall not have been paid within
three (3) days of its due date and the Tenant shall not have been Other Charges
physically present in the premises during such period of time, it
You will be liable for the following charges, including but not
shall be conclusively deemed (and the Tenant so agrees) that the
limited to: unpaid rent; unpaid utilities; unreimbursed service
apartment has been abandoned regardless of whether or not any of
charges; repairs or other damages, excluding ordinary wear and
Tenant’s possessions remain in the apartment, and in such event,
tear; replacement cost of our property that was in or attached to
the Landlord may take possession without process of law, without
the apartment and is missing; unreturned keys; missing or burned-
in any way being responsible to Tenant for damages, trespass,
out light bulbs; removing or rekeying unauthorized security devices
unlawful entry, or any other matter what ever by reason thereof,
or alarm systems; agreed reletting charges; packing, removing, or
and the Landlord may, at Landlord’s option in the event of such
storing property removed or stored; removing illegally parked
abandonment, declare this Rental Agreement terminated and
vehicles; animal-related charges; government fees or fines against us
dispose of any personal property remaining in the premises. If
for violation (by you, your occupant, or guest) of local ordinances
Tenant’s abandoned possessions have any monetary value Tenant
relating to smoke detectors, false alarms, recycling, or other matters;
agrees that Landlord may sell said items to recover any outstanding
late-payment and returned-check charges, plus attorney’s fees,
balance due. This right on the part of the Landlord shall be in
court costs, and filing fees actually paid; and other sums due under
addition to and not exclusive of all other rights and remedies
this Lease Contract. Your security deposit will be charged a $50
provided by this Rental Agreement and by law.
disposition preparation fee at move out.
In the event of a default of this agreement, including the necessity
Deposit Refund
of any court action, Tenant(s) agrees to pay all reasonable attorney’s
fees, court costs and any other costs incurred in the recovery of We’ll mail to you at your last known address your security-deposit
possession of the property or any rents or other monies still due. refund (less lawful deductions) and an itemized accounting of any
deductions no later than 30 (thirty) days after the Lease Contract
3.6 PESTS termination and delivery of possession to us.
Lessee shall be responsible to keep said premises free from all pests
By initialing below, you acknowledge and agree to the terms in
at Lessee’s expense, including but not limited to: ants, wasps, mice,
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Section 3. the date contained in your move-out notice to vacate (or beyond a
different move-out dated agreed to by the parties in writing). If a
holdover occurs, then we shall be entitled for damages for the hold-
over period plus any expenses incurred due to the breach of this
X KH condition of the Lease Contract. Failure to return keys on or before
Shaun K. Henriques the date of lease termination may result in holdover charges of up
to $75/day.
Other Remedies
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collections attempts. and deposit of such notice by either first class mail or certified
mail, return receipt requested, stating the tenant's intention not to
Breach of Agreement abandon the premises.
In the event any litigation to enforce this Agreement is commenced, Landlord shall not be responsible to Tenant for any damage or
the prevailing party shall recover its costs and reasonable attorney claims arising out of the loss or disposal of any personal property
fees incurred in the action. abandoned on the premises regardless of the claimed value
provided that Landlord has adhered to the procedures set forth
Defamation/Slander herein.
Any Tenant and those a party to, agree that in no event, and at
no time during the Term or at any time thereafter, shall either of 4.6 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS
them disparage, denigrate, slander, libel or otherwise defame the
Landlord, services, properties or assets, or employees, personnel, Tenant agrees to follow all laws mandated by any federal, state,
agents, or representatives of the Landlord. Making, publishing, county or city government. Breaking laws which relate to drugs,
disseminating or circulating, directly or indirectly, or aiding, housing, and safety are grounds for eviction.
abetting or encouraging the making, publishing, disseminating or
circulating of any oral or written statement or
any pamphlet, circular, article or literature that is false,
4.7 NON-DISPARAGEMENT
or maliciously critical of or derogatory to the Landlord, Property Neither party hereto shall take any action or make any comments
Owner, or any person associated with the Landlord, and that which in any way disparages, or which could harm the reputations
is calculated to injure such person will be subject to legal of and/or goodwill of any other party to this Agreement, including,
persecution to the fullest extent possible and result in immediate but not limited to, making (directly or indirectly), or encouraging
termination of the lease agreement. any other(s) to make, any public attack(s) against, or criticism(s) of,
any other party hereto, and/or communicating with any newspaper
4.4 LEAD BASED PAINT, MOLD, OR FUNGUS or other news media in a manner which is derogatory or
disparaging to any other party hereto. Should any party be asked
If this property was built prior to 1978, it may contain lead based about the Litigation or any of the allegations set forth in the
paint. Tenant may have the premises tested at their own expense Litigation, the parties shall simply state the Litigation was resolved
for lead-based paint, and should testing reveal unacceptable levels by mutual agreement of the parties.
of lead based paint, Tenant may submit the test results to Landlord
and rescind this agreement within 10 days of signing without
By initialing below, you acknowledge and agree to the terms in
liability and all deposits will be refunded in full, provided the
Section 4.
premises is in its original condition. Except as set forth on a Lead
Paint Disclosure form, Landlord makes no representations
whatsoever as to whether or not there is lead-based paint or mold
or fungus on the premises. Tenant accepts said premises as is with
regard to any lead-based paint or mold or fungus on the premises, X KH
or any mold or fungus that may appear in the future. Tenant Shaun K. Henriques
assumes all the risk or liability and damages that may occur with
regard to any lead based paint or mold or fungus on the premises
and will hold Landlord harmless from any claim, judgment or
liability by any person or entity making any claim as a result of
any damages, claim of damages or any other action or claim made
because of any lead-based paint or mold or fungus or alleged lead-
based paint or mold or fungus on the premises. Landlord or Owner
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are not responsible for removing any of said lead-based paint or
mold or fungus. Rules of Conduct
4.5 ABANDONMENT AND PERSONAL PROPERTY 5.1 RULES OF CONDUCT
Any property of a Tenant remaining in or at the premises, after the 1. No pets allowed in the apartment or on the grounds for any
Tenant abandons the premises, may be removed or disposed of by amount of time unless previously authorized by the Landlord.
the Landlord without liability to the Tenant for such removal or
disposition. The premises shall be deemed abandoned if: 2. No fee baby-sitting or daycare allowed unless approved by
Management.
(1) The Landlord has a reasonable belief that the Tenant has
vacated the premises and intends not to return; 3. Automobiles should be parked in relationship to Tenant’s
apartment in parking areas only. Second cars and temporary
(2) The rent is due and has been unpaid for thirty days; and visitors are to park away from the main apartment entrances not
using space for tenants. No commercial trucks are allowed except
(3) The Landlord posts written notice on the premises and mails one-half ton pickup. No boat, trailer, 4-wheel off road or ATV’s,
to the last known address of the tenant by both first class mail and no recreation vehicle, or campers. Bicycles should be parked in the
certified mail, return receipt requested, a notice of the Landlord's designated areas, not on balconies, porches or sidewalks. Vehicles
belief of abandonment. shall be maintained in proper running order and be currently
licensed. Any vehicle found inoperable or unlicensed for a period
(4) The Tenant fails to either pay rent or respond in writing to the
of 10 days will be subject to towing at vehicle owner’s/Tenant’s
Landlord's notice within ten days after both the date of the posting
expense without further notice. Any vehicle owned by Tenant
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remaining on the property after termination of rental agreement
may be immediately removed at tenant’s expense.
12. Window screens shall not be removed expect for cleaning, and
must be replaced immediately.
14. Tenant agrees that any damage to the lawn of the premises,
fixtures, trees, and shrubs caused by Tenant and/or their guests
either intentionally or unintentionally shall be charged to Tenant
and shall be paid immediately upon demand by Landlord.
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Shaun K. Henriques
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Hunter Property Management
5212 S Campbell Ave • Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 887-3004
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SITE UNSEEN Addendum
6.1 SIGHT UNSEEN ADDENDUM
The property at
East Grove
Springfield, MO 65804
is being rented as referenced above. All Parties agree that Renters
were given the opportunity to inspect the property prior to signing
the lease. They are taking this property AS IS and were given the
opportunity to view the property and declined. Furthermore,
parties acknowledge that Renters will be fully obligated to all
provisions of the lease agreement should they not take occupancy
of the property.
Renter understands and has been advised that Owner has, to the
furthest extent possible, cleaned and made all necessary repairs in
order to maintain the property in a clean, presentable and habitable
condition. Renters further agree that any maintenance shall be done
as required by the lease agreement and not the preferences of the
residents since tenants agreed to take property sight unseen.
X Shaun Henriques
Lessee IP Address: 50.144.3.195
11/03/2023 12:44pm CDT
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Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
Lead Warning Statement
Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose
health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant
women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or
lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead
poisoning prevention.
Lessor’s Disclosure
(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check (i) or (ii) below):
(i) ______ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing
(explain).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the
housing.
(b) Records and reports available to the lessor (check (i) or (ii) below):
(i) ______ Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to
lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents
below).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based
paint hazards in the housing.
Certification of Accuracy
The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that
the information they have provided is true and accurate.
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Lessor Date Lessor Date
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Lessee Date Lessee Date
__________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
Agent Date Agent Date
Hunter Property Management
5212 S Campbell Ave • Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 887-3004
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lead-paint-disclosure.pdf
X Shaun Henriques
Lessee IP Address: 50.144.3.195
11/03/2023 12:45pm CDT
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Hunter Property Management
5212 S Campbell Ave • Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 887-3004
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Sign and Accept
8.1 ADDENDUM
Any special or different terms or agreements between Landlord
and Tenant shall be set forth in writing on a Rental Agreement
Addendum Form and signed by both parties. Any changes made,
verbal or otherwise, to the agreement after the lease date shall be
binding on Manager only if they are in writing on an addendum
and signed by Landlord and Tenant.
X Shaun Henriques
Lessee IP Address: 50.144.3.195
11/03/2023 12:45pm CDT
X Jessica Reeves
Lessor IP Address: 184.4.66.122
11/03/2023 04:02pm CDT
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