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This Standard Lease Agreement is between Landlord Cesar Martinez and Tenants Cruz Alicia Santiago and Betzaida Rentas Santiago for a residential property located at 2112 Fraternity Court, Orlando, Florida, starting from March 5th, 2025, to March 5th, 2026. The monthly rent is set at $1,200, with specific terms regarding security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and restrictions on subletting and pets. The agreement outlines the rights and obligations of both parties, including provisions for termination, access, and compliance with laws.

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This Standard Lease Agreement is between Landlord Cesar Martinez and Tenants Cruz Alicia Santiago and Betzaida Rentas Santiago for a residential property located at 2112 Fraternity Court, Orlando, Florida, starting from March 5th, 2025, to March 5th, 2026. The monthly rent is set at $1,200, with specific terms regarding security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and restrictions on subletting and pets. The agreement outlines the rights and obligations of both parties, including provisions for termination, access, and compliance with laws.

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STANDARD LEASE AGREEMENT

This Agreement, dated March 5th, 2025, by and between an individual known as
Cesar Martinez, hereinafter known as the "Landlord",
AND
individuals known as Cruz Alicia Santiago and Betzaida Rentas Santiago, hereinafter
known as the "Tenant(s)", agree to the following:
OCCUPANT(S): The Premises is to be occupied strictly as a residential dwelling with only
the Tenant(s) mentioned above as the Occupant(s).
OFFER TO RENT: The Landlord hereby rents to the Tenant(s), subject to the following
terms and conditions of this Agreement, a single-family home with the address of 2112
Fraternity Court Orlando, Florida 32826 consisting of 1 bathroom(s), 1 bedroom(s),
Kitchen full furniture, hereinafter known as the "Premises". The Landlord may also use the
address for notices sent to the Tenant(s).
PURPOSE: The Tenant(s) and any Occupant(s) may only use the Premises as a
residential dwelling. It may not be used for storage, manufacturing of any type of
food or product, professional service(s), or for any commercial use unless otherwise
stated in this Agreement.
FURNISHINGS: The Premises is furnished
APPLIANCES: The Landlord shall provide the following appliances:
Air Conditioner(s), Hot Water, Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, and all other appliances to
be provided by the Tenant(s). Any damage to the Landlord's appliances shall be the liability
of the Tenant(s), reasonable wear-and-tear excepted, to be billed directly or less the Security
Deposit.
LEASE TERM: This Agreement shall be a fixed-period arrangement beginning on
March 5th 2025 and ending on March 5th 2026 with the Tenant(s) having the option
to continue to occupy the Premises under the same terms and conditions of this
Agreement under a Month-to-Month arrangement (Tenancy at Will) with either the
Landlord or Tenant having the option to cancel the tenancy with at least thirty (30)
days' notice or the minimum time-period set by the State, whichever is shorter. For
the Tenant to continue under Month-to-Month tenancy at the expiration of the Lease
Term, the Landlord must be notified within sixty (60) days before the end of the
Lease Term. Hereinafter known as the "Lease Term".
RENT: Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord in equal monthly installments of $1,200.00 (US
Dollars) hereinafter known as the 'Rent". The Rent will be due on the twenty-five(25th) of
every month and be paid via the following instructions:
Zelle, cash app, check or making a deposit at the bank.
NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS (NSF CHECKS): If the Tenant(s) attempts to pay the rent
with a check that is not honored or an electronic transaction (ACH) due to insufficient funds
(NSF) there shall be a fee of $35.00 (US Dollars).
LATE FEE: If rent is not paid on the due date, there shall be a late fee assessed by
the Landlord in the amount of:
$75.00 (US Dollars) per occurrence for each month payment that is late after the 5th
Day rent is due.
FIRST (1ST) MONTH'S RENT: First (1st) month's rent shall be due by the Tenant(s) upon
the execution of this Agreement.
PRE-PAYMENT: The Landlord shall not require any pre-payment of rent by the
Tenant(s).
PRORATION PERIOD: The Tenant(s) will not move into the Premises before the start of
the Lease Term.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: A Security Deposit in the amount of $1,200.00 (US Dollars)
shall be required by the Tenant(s) at the execution of this Agreement to the Landlord
for the faithful performance of all the terms and conditions. The Security Deposit is
to be returned to the Tenant(s) within 15 days after this Agreement has terminated if
there are no deductions. If there are deductions to the Security Deposit the amount
shall be returned within 30 days from termination of this Agreement. This Security
Deposit shall not be credited towards rent unless the Landlord gives their written
consent.
POSSESSION: Tenant(s) has examined the condition of the Premises and by taking
possession acknowledges that they have accepted the Premises in good order and in its
current condition except as herein otherwise stated. Failure of the Landlord to deliver
possession of the Premises at the start of the Lease Term to the Tenant(s) shall terminate
this Agreement at the option of the Tenant(s). Furthermore, under such failure to deliver
possession by the Landlord, and if the Tenant(s) cancels this Agreement, the Security
Deposit (if any) shall be returned to the Tenant(s) along with any other pre-paid rent, fees,
including if the Tenant(s) paid a fee during the application process before the execution of
this Agreement.
ACCESS: Upon the beginning of the Proration Period or the start of the Lease Term,
whichever is earlier, the Landlord agrees to give access to the Tenant(s) in the form
of keys, fobs, cards, or any type of keyless security entry as needed to enter the
common areas and the Premises. Duplicate copies of the access provided may only
be authorized under the consent of the Landlord and, if any replacements are needed,
the Landlord may provide them for a fee. At the end of this Agreement all access
provided to the Tenant(s) shall be returned to the Landlord or a fee will be charged
to the Tenant(s) or the fee will be subtracted from the Security Deposit.
MOVE-IN INSPECTION: Before, at the time of the Tenant(s) accepting possession,
or shortly thereafter, the Landlord and Tenant(s) shall perform an inspection
documenting the present condition of all appliances, fixtures, furniture, and any
existing damage within the Premises.
SUBLETTING: The Tenant(s) shall not have the right to sub-let the Premises or any
part thereof without the prior written consent of the Landlord. If consent is granted
by the Landlord, the Tenant(s) will be responsible for all actions and liabilities of the
Sublessee including but not limited to: damage to the Premises, non-payment of rent,
and any eviction process (In the event of an eviction the Tenant(s) shall be responsible
for all court filing fee(s), representation, and any other fee(s) associated with
removing the Sublessee). The consent by the Landlord to one sub-let shall not be
deemed to be consent to any subsequent subletting.
ABANDONMENT: If the Tenant(s) vacates or abandons the property for a time-
period that is the minimum set by State law or fifteen (15) days, whichever is less,
the Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and
remove all belongings including any personal property off of the Premises. If the
Tenant(s) vacates or abandons the property, the Landlord shall immediately have the
right to terminate this Agreement.
ASSIGNMENT: Tenant(s) shall not assign this Lease without the prior written
consent of the Landlord. The consent by the Landlord to one assignment shall not be
deemed to be consent to any subsequent assignment.
RIGHT OF ENTRY: The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during
normal working hours by providing notice in accordance with the minimum State
requirement for inspection, make necessary repairs, alterations or improvements, to
supply services as agreed or for any reasonable purpose. The Landlord may exhibit
the Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, or lessees upon reasonable
notice.
UTILITIES: The landlord will be responsible for all the include but not limited Water, Hot
Water, Electricity, Lawn Care, Internet, Trash Removal Etc., the Landlord shall provide
exterminator services once every other.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS: The Tenant(s) shall, at their own
expense and at all times, maintain premises in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall
surrender the same at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal
wear and tear excepted. The Tenant(s) may not make any alterations to the leased
premises without the consent in writing of the Landlord. The Landlord shall be
responsible for repairs to the interior and exterior of the building. If the Premises
includes, dehumidifier unit and/or air conditioning unit, the Landlord makes no
warranty as to the repair or replacement of units if one or all shall fail to operate. The
Landlord will place fresh batteries in all battery-operated smoke detectors when the
Tenant(s) moves into the premises. After the initial placement of the fresh batteries it
is the responsibility of the Tenant(s) to replace batteries when needed.
EARLY TERMINATION: The Tenant(s) may not be able to cancel this Agreement unless
the Tenant is a victim of Domestic Violence, in such case, the Tenant may be able to cancel
in accordance with any local, state, or federal laws.
PETS: The Tenant(s) shall not be allowed to have pets on the Premises or common
areas except those that are necessary for individuals with disabilities.
NOISE/WASTE: The Tenant(s) agrees not to commit waste on the premises, maintain, or
permit to be maintained, a nuisance thereon, or use, or permit the premises to be used, in
an unlawful manner. The Tenant(s) further agrees to abide by any and all local, county, and
State noise ordinances.
GUESTS: There shall be no other persons living on the Premises other than the
Tenant(s) and any Occupant(s). Guests of the Tenant(s) are allowed for periods not
lasting for more than Twenty-One calendar days unless otherwise approved by the
Landlord.
SMOKING POLICY: Smoking on the Premises is prohibited on the entire property,
including individual units, common areas, every building and adjoining properties.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: The Tenant(s) agrees that during the term of the
Agreement, to promptly comply with any present and future laws, ordinances, orders,
rules, regulations, and requirements of the Federal, State, County, City, and
Municipal government or any of their departments, bureaus, boards, commissions
and officials thereof with respect to the premises, or the use or occupancy thereof,
whether said compliance shall be ordered or directed to or against the Tenant(s), the
Landlord, or both.
DEFAULT: If the Tenant(s) fails to comply with any of the financial or material provisions
of this Agreement, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter
prescribed by the Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on the
Tenant(s) by statute or State laws, within the time period after delivery of written notice by
the Landlord specifying the non- compliance and indicating the intention of the
Landlord to terminate the Agreement by reason thereof, the Landlord may terminate
this Agreement. If the Tenant(s) fails to pay rent when due and the default continues
for the time-period specified in the written notice thereafter, the Landlord may, at
their option, declare the entire balance (compiling all months applicable to this
Agreement) of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may
exercise any and all rights and remedies available to the Landlord at law or in equity
and may immediately terminate this Agreement.
The Tenant(s) will be in default if: (a) Tenant(s) does not pay rent or other amounts that are
owed in accordance with respective State laws; (b) Tenant(s), their guests, or the
Occupant(s) violate this Agreement, rules, or fire, safety, health, or criminal laws, regardless
of whether arrest or conviction occurs; (c) Tenant(s) abandons the Premises; (d) Tenant(s)
gives incorrect or false information in the rental application; (e) Tenant(s), or any
Occupant(s) is arrested, convicted, or given deferred adjudication for a criminal offense
involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or involving possession,
manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia under
state statute; (f) any illegal drugs or paraphernalia are found in the Premises or on the person
of the Tenant(s), guests, or Occupant(s) while on the Premises and/ or; (g) as otherwise
allowed by law.
MULTIPLE TENANT(S) OR OCCUPANT(S): Each individual that is considered a
Tenant(s) is jointly and individually liable for all of this Agreement's obligations, including
but not limited to rent monies. If any Tenant(s), guest, or Occupant(s) violates this
Agreement, the Tenant(s) is considered to have violated this Agreement. Landlord's requests
and notices to the Tenant(s) or any of the Occupant(s) of legal age constitutes notice to the
Tenant(s). Notices and requests from the Tenant(s) or any one of the Occupant(s) (including
repair requests and entry permissions) constitutes notice from the Tenant(s). In eviction
suits, the Tenant(s) is considered the agent of the Premise for the service of process.
DISPUTES: If a dispute arises during or after the term of this Agreement between
the Landlord and Tenant(s), they shall agree to hold negotiations amongst
themselves, in "good faith", before any litigation.

SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for
any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this
Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances
shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by
law.
SURRENDER OF PREMISES: The Tenant(s) has surrendered the Premises when (a) the
move- out date has passed and no one is living in the Premise within the Landlord's
reasonable judgment; or (b) Access to the Premise have been turned in to Landlord
whichever comes first. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, the Tenant(s) shall surrender
the Premise in better or equal condition as it were at the commencement of this Agreement,
reasonable use, wear and tear thereof, and damages by the elements excepted.
RETALIATION: The Landlord is prohibited from making any type of retaliatory acts
against the Tenant(s) including but not limited to restricting access to the Premises,
decreasing or cancelling services or utilities, failure to repair appliances or fixtures, or any
other type of act that could be considered unjustified.
WAIVER: A Waiver by the Landlord for a breach of any covenant or duty by the Tenant(s),
under this Agreement is not a waiver for a breach of any other covenant or duty by the
Tenant(s), or of any subsequent breach of the same covenant or duty. No provision of this
Agreement shall be considered waived unless such a waiver shall be expressed in writing
as a formal amendment to this Agreement and executed by the Tenant(s) and Landlord.
EQUAL HOUSING: If the Tenant(s) possess(es) any mental or physical impairment,
the Landlord shall provide reasonable modifications to the Premises unless the
modifications would be too difficult or expensive for the Landlord to provide. Any
impairment of the Tenant(s) is/ are encouraged to be provided and presented to the
Landlord in writing in order to seek the most appropriate route for providing the
modifications to the Premises.
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS: The Tenant(s) agrees to not possess any type of personal
property that could be considered a fire hazard such as a substance having flammable or
explosive characteristics on the Premises. Items that are prohibited to be brought into the
Premises, other than for everyday cooking or the need of an appliance, includes but is not
limited to gas (compressed), gasoline, fuel, propane, kerosene, motor oil, fireworks, or any
other related content in the form of a liquid, solid, or gas.
WATERBEDS: The Tenant(s) is not permitted to furnish the Premises with
waterbeds.

INDEMNIFICATION: The Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to
the Tenant(s), or any other person, or to any property, occurring on the Premises, or
any part thereof, or in common areas thereof, and the Tenant(s) agrees to hold the
Landlord harmless from any claims or damages unless caused solely by the
Landlord's negligence. It is recommended that renter's insurance be purchased at the
Tenant(s)'s expense.
COVENANTS: The covenants and conditions herein contained shall apply to and
bind the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto, and all
covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Agreement.
NOTICES: Any notice to be sent by the Landlord or the Tenant(s) to each other shall use
the following mailing addresses: Landlord's/ Agent's Mailing Address
Cesar Martinez, 2112 Fraternity court, Orlando, Florida, 32826
Tenant(s)'s Mailing Address
Cruz Alicia Santiago, 2112 Fraternity court, Orlando, Florida 32826
Betzaida Rentas Santiago, 2112 Fraternity court, Orlando, Florida 32826
AGENT/MANAGER: The Landlord does not have an Agent or Manager and all
contact regarding any repair, maintenance, or complaint must go through the
Landlord through the following contact information:
Landlord's Phone Number: (407) 375-4898 Email: cesar_1015@hotmail.com.

PREMISES DEEMED UNINHABITABLE: If the Property is deemed uninhabitable


due to damage beyond reasonable repair the Tenant(s) will be able to terminate this
Agreement by written notice to the Landlord. If said damage was due to the
negligence of the Tenant(s), the Tenant(s) shall be liable to the Landlord for all repairs
and for the loss of income due to restoring the Premises back to a livable condition
in addition to any other losses that can be proved by the Landlord.
ACCESS BY LANDLORD: The Landlord must provide at least twelve (12) hours notice
to the Tenant(s) before entering the Premises for any non-emergency reason.
RADON GAS: Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has
accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons
who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state
guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding
radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.
SECURITY DEPOSIT DISCLOSURE: YOUR LEASE REQUIRES PAYMENT OF CERTAIN
DEPOSITS. THE LANDLORD MAY TRANSFER ADVANCE RENTS TO THE LANDLORD'S
ACCOUNT AS THEY ARE DUE AND WITHOUT NOTICE. WHEN YOU MOVE OUT, YOU
MUST GIVE THE LANDLORD YOUR NEW ADDRESS SO THAT THE LANDLORD CAN
SEND
YOU NOTICES REGARDING YOUR DEPOSIT. THE LANDLORD MUST MAIL YOU
NOTICE, WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER YOU MOVE OUT, OF THE LANDLORD'S INTENT TO
IMPOSE A CLAIM AGAINST THE DEPOSIT.

IF YOU DO NOT REPLY TO THE LANDLORD STATING YOUR OBJECTION TO THE


CLAIM WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF THE LANDLORD'S NOTICE, THE
LANDLORD WILL COLLECT THE CLAIM AND MUST MAIL YOU THE REMAINING
DEPOSIT, IF ANY.
IF THE LANDLORD FAILS TO TIMELY MAIL YOU NOTICE, THE LANDLORD MUST
RETURN THE DEPOSIT BUT MAY LATER FILE A LAWSUIT AGAINST YOU FOR
DAMAGES. IF YOU FAIL TO TIMELY OBJECT TO A CLAIM, THE LANDLORD MAY
COLLECT FROM THE DEPOSIT, BUT YOU MAY LATER FILE A LAWSUIT CLAIMING A
REFUND.

YOU SHOULD ATTEMPT TO INFORMALLY RESOLVE ANY DISPUTE BEFORE FILING A


LAWSUIT. GENERALLY, THE PARTY IN WHOSE FAVOR A JUDGMENT IS RENDERED WILL BE
AWARDED COSTS AND ATTORNEY FEES PAYABLE BY THE LOSING PARTY. THIS DISCLOSURE
IS BASIC. PLEASE REFER TO PART 11 OF CHAPTER 83, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO DETERMINE
YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS.

SERVICE MEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT: In the event the Tenant(s) is or


hereafter becomes, a member of the United States Armed Forces on extended active
duty and hereafter the Tenant(s) receives permanent change of station (PCS) orders
to depart from the area where the Premises are located, or is relieved from active
duty, retires or separates from the military, is ordered into military housing, or
receives deployment orders, then in any of these events, the Tenant may terminate
this lease upon giving thirty (30) days written notice to the Landlord. The Tenant
shall also provide to the Landlord a copy of the official orders, or a letter signed by
the Tenant's commanding officer, reflecting the change which warrants termination
under this clause. The Tenant will pay prorated rent for any days which he/she
occupies the dwelling past the beginning of the rental period.
The damage/ security deposit will be promptly returned to Tenant, provided there are
no damages to the Premises.
LEAD PAINT: The Premises was constructed before 1978 and therefore the Lead-
Based Paint Disclosure that is attached to this Agreement must be authorized.
GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement is to be governed under the laws located in the State
of Florida.
ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: There are no further terms or
conditions that will be added to this Agreement other than any attachments or
addendums attached.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by the
parties relating to its subject matter including any attachments or addendums. This
Agreement replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and oral agreements.
The Landlord and Tenant(s) agree to the terms and conditions and shall be bound
until the end of the Lease Term.
The parties have agreed and executed this agreement on
March 5th, 2025
LANDLORD(S) SIGNATURE

TENANT(S) SIGNATURE
______________________________ ______________________________
Cruz Alicia Santiago Betzaida Renta Santiago

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