ROOMS FOR  RENT

                                                   RESIDENT’S RENTAL AGREEMENT

STOP! This is a legal binding agreement (contract).  Be sure that you have read it thoroughly, including any attached riders and understand what it says before you accept and sign it.  You should consult an attorney for legal advice if you do not understand or accept the terms of this agreement. .  Revised March 2022 

1. Furnished room:  all rooms are furnished.  Tenants may not remove furniture belonging to the room or bring in their own furniture unless written consent has been granted.  All furniture including the bedding is inspected prior to occupancy.  Any damaged item beyond ordinary wear and tear will be immediately due as additional rent.   

2. Air conditioners:  If an air conditioner is included as part of the written agreement, then there will be no charge for usage from June 15 to August 31.  If it is not included as part of the written agreement or usage falls outside the dates specified, then a usage surcharge of $12.00 per room per week for rooms less than 125 sq.ft. Or $15 per room per week for rooms larger than 125 sq.ft.  All A.C. surcharges are immediately due as additional rent prior to the usage.  The following charges also apply to those who supply their own air conditioners.    

3. NO SMOKING, NO CANDLES, NO INCENSE:  No Smoking of any kind is permitted anywhere in the house, on the fire escape, or within 20 feet of the building.  The presence of cigarette/cigar/pipe ashes, or smoke or the smell of burning substances in a room will be construed as evidence of smoking in the room, even if no smoking is found to be taking place at the time of inspection.  Smoking is only allowed outdoors.  Candles and incense pose the same risk of fire as smoking and are also prohibited and may not be kept on the premises.  

4. NO COOKING:  No cooking in rooming units. No use of hot-plates, electric frying pans, toasters, coffee-makers, grills or any other cooking or heating equipment other than a microwave is allowed.  Cooking in the premises puts all residents at risk of fire, and will be treated as a fire code violation.  This is required by NJ State Fire Code.  

5. LOITERING:  No resident or guest, may loiter at the entrance or front porch of this property.  No resident may block the street, make unsolicited comments or gestures, leer, or otherwise prevent others from passing peacefully in front of this building.  

6. NO GUESTS:  Any person who is not a tenant and is found on the property is considered Trespassing.  

7. MINIMUM CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS:  Residents must be considerate to their neighbors at all times.  Residents must be properly covered in all common areas on the property.  Residents may not dress “topless” or “bottomless”, or wear anything that exposes their private parts (intentionally or not).

8. NOISE:  No loud music, yelling, foul language, door slamming, or any other noise that disturbs other residents is permitted at anytime. Any sound that travels through floors or the length of a hallway is too loud.  Residents will respect their neighbors and observe “Quiet Hours” from 9:00 pm to 9:00 am.  No parties or excessive drinking is permitted in the units and will be grounds for eviction.

9. MAINTENANCE OF ROOMS:  No accumulation of newspapers, food, garbage, flammable materials, bodily waste, or other debris in the rooms.  If a resident fails to correct an unclean or dangerous condition after written notice, the licensed owner and/or landlord may (1) remove any accumulation from the room that attracts vermin or poses a health or fire hazard and demand reimbursement from the resident (at a minimum rate of $55.00 per hour; charged in half-hour increments) for the cost of removal which shall be immediately due as additional rent and/or (2) contract for professional remediation of the condition and demand reimbursement from the resident for the cost of such remediation which shall be immediately due as additional rent.  Tenants must notify the landlord of any sight of pests such as mice, roaches, bedbugs, etc in their unit.  If a tenant is responsible for bringing the pests to the property, an extermination fee of $150-$450 may be charged and immediately due as additional rent.

10. VIOLATIONS AND FINES:  All rooms are delivered to tenants clean and free of any violations.  If any room or common area is cited by any government agency for a fire, building, or health code violation, and the cause of that violation is an act (or failure to act) on that part of a resident, then it shall be the sole responsibility of the resident to immediately correct the violation and/or pay the fine in full as additional rent.  If fines are imposed or a court appearance is required, the landlord may also require the resident to testify by subpoena.  In order to hold the resident responsible, the resident must first be notified in writing of the violation, provided instructions on how to correct the violation, and the date by which the situation must be corrected.  If the violation requires the work of professional contractors, then the licensed owner and/or landlord may contract for such professionals and the actual cost shall be due from the residents as additional rent.  The licensed owner and/or landlord may also provide his/her own labor at a rate of $55.00 per hour; charged in half-hour increments and demand payment from the resident for the cost of such remediation which shall be immediately due as additional rent.

11. HYGIENE AND BATHROOM USAGE:  Residents must be considerate of their neighbors when using the shared bathrooms.  You must clean up after yourself after each bathroom use and remove all personal property.  Residents should restrict themselves to 15 minutes during high usage periods.  Residents must wear proper footwear at all times for their own protection as well as preventing the spread of infections (do not walk the hallways barefooted).  Do not leave hair, toothpaste, or other personal residue.  Inspect the bathroom for accidental spills before you leave.  If paper towels are used for clean-up, they MUST be placed in the wastebasket, not flushed down the toilet.  Residents are specifically prohibited from washing their laundry in the bathroom sink, tub, or anywhere on the premises.  When residents clean their cooking and eating utensils, they must wipe all leftover food into the trash can in their room before they bring the utensils to the sink to wash them.  Any personal property left in any bathroom or any common area on the property for more than 24 hours will be disposed of.  If the bathroom or common area is misused,  or left in a dirty or unsanitary condition, then the landlord has the right to charge a fee due as additional rent to do the cleaning necessary to bring the area to its prior condition.    

12. PETS:  No pets of any kind are allowed on the premises.

13. WASTE OF UTILITIES AND/OR SERVICES:  Metered utilities, heating oil, or other services must not be wasted, misused, or otherwise abused; (for example, but not limited to) running an air conditioner while not occupying a room, tampering with thermostats, or leaving devices running while not in room.  If, after written notice, a resident continues to waste utilities such as electricity, heat or water, then the licensed owner and/or landlord may immediately assess charges which reasonable reimburse for the waste and any consequential damages, which shall be due as additional rent.

14. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND DRUG ABUSE:  No illegal drug or paraphernalia possession, use, or sale on these premises.  Possession of prescription drugs without a prescription is a crime and indicative of drug abuse.  Police will be notified immediately.  Alcoholic beverages may not be consumed anywhere outside of the units.  If a tenant is found Drinking or in position of open containers outside of their unit, it will be treated as disorderly conduct.  parties or excessive drinking in the units will be grounds for eviction.    

15. PUBLIC SALES, ADVERTISING, AND BUSINESSES:  No resident may place signs offering merchandise or services for sale in their windows.  Residents are prohibited from offering merchandise for sale or conduct any business or enterprise on the property or the sidewalk in front of the building.  Residents may not invite clients, customers, vendors, or any other business contacts to the building.  No resident may conduct a “garage sale”, “yard sale”, or any other event that invites the general public onto the premises.

16. BORROWING AND SOLICITING:  Do not lend or borrow anything to other residents.  The licensed owner and/or landlord will not assist any resident in gaining the return of anything lent to or borrowed from another resident for any reason.  It is a violation of house rules to go door-to-door trying to sell anything or borrow money from other residents.

17. KEYS AND LOCK-OUTS:  If a resident loses their keys, they may get a replacement copy from the owner and/or landlord for a fee of $10.00 per key.  Residents may not loan out room keys, or make duplicate keys, for use by anyone other than the resident.  Residents may not change the locks or install additional locks anywhere on the premises.  If a resident installs locks without permission, the licensed owner and/or landlord will have the locks removed or replaced and the entire cost of such removal and/or repair (at a minimum rate of $55.00 per hour; charged in half-hour increments) will be immediately due as additional rent.  The resident manager will provide access to a resident’s room, free of charge, when the tenant is accidentally locked out by the self-closing mechanism.  

18. TRASH AND RECYCLING:  Residents are prohibited from placing their trash in the hallways or the bathroom wastebaskets.  A fee of $20 per occurrence will be due as additional rent  for removing tenants personal garbage from bathroom trash can or common areas.  Residents must separate trash in accordance with the local recycling ordinance and put it in the proper receptacles provided on the outside of the premises.  Do not put large items at the curb as trash. 

19. ABANDONED PROPERTY:  If a resident moves out – either voluntarily or as the result of eviction – any possessions left behind will be considered abandoned after 30 days and become the property of the licensed owner and/or landlord who shall dispose of abandoned property as it sees fit.

20. PARKING:  Parking on the premises is for residents only on a first come, first served basis. Parking on the premise is a privilege and may be taken away at anytime.  Limit: one vehicle per resident.  Spots are limited, therefore no tenant is guaranteed a spot.  Any vehicle parked on the property must be registered, inspected, and insured; proof must be presented to the licensed owner and/or landlord upon demand.  Parking is at your own risk; the licensed owner and/or landlord do not assume any liability for any vehicle or its contents.  Do not block in other cars.  Trailers or commercial vehicles may not be parked on the premises without express permission from the licensed owner and/or landlord; this permission may be unreasonably withheld.  Any vehicle that violates these rules may be towed and impounded at the vehicle owner’s expense.

21. SECURITY CAMERAS:  These premises may be monitored by surveillance cameras and all activities are recorded for the safety and security of all residents.  The cameras may be placed in any common area on the property.  Residents are on notice that such cameras may be installed and agree to be recorded by them.  Any recording of activity in the common areas may be shared with any government agency for law enforcement purposes and /or the licensed owner and/or landlord may use such recordings as evidence to pursue civil, criminal, or eviction complaints against residents, or trespassers.  Tampering with the cameras, cables, or recording equipment is a violation of the house rules and will be prosecuted as vandalism.

22. INSURANCE:  Neither the licensed owner and/or landlord carry insurance for any reason to protect your personal property wherever it may be stored on the premises.  Contact your own insurance agent for “renter’s insurance” protection at your own expense.

23. RIGHT TO ENTER AND/OR INSPECT:  The licensed owner and/or landlord reserve the right to enter and/or inspect each room as often as is necessary to: (1) assure no damage is done to the room or the furnishings and that the resident is in conformance with the terms of this agreement. (2) Do emergency or ordinary repairs and maintenance. (3) Make sure the resident is making proper use of the premises. (4) Make sure the resident is complying with any provision of this agreement.    The licensed owner and/or landlord will give the resident advance notice of such inspections except when there is a reasonable suspicion that damage, or a violation of the house rules, is taking place by virtue of sounds or smells coming from the room in question.  Any inspection may include examination of walls, carpets, furnishings, appliances, windows, and bedding for signs of damage or abuse.  Photographs will be taken of violations or damages as evidence.

24. PAYMENTS:  Payments can either be paid weekly or monthly according to the agreement made.  The first payment along with the security deposit must be received in cash, money order, electronically or cashiers check unless other arrangements are made.  Any rent payment made by check that is returned unpaid by the bank, for any reason, will be cause for the resident to be charged a $35.00 processing fee, which will be immediately due as additional rent.  The weekly rent is due every week on the day of the week that the tenant originally moved in, with a two-day grace period.  The monthly rent is due every month on the same day of the month that the tenant originally moved in, with a five-day grace period.  

25. LATE RENT AND NON-PAYMENT OF RENT: Any rent paid after the due date or grace period is considered late.  Late rents will be subject to a late fee of 10% of the amount due or a minimum of $20.00, whichever is greater, and immediately due as additional rent.  Late rent may not be paid by personal check.  If rent is late, payment must be made in the form of cash, certified check, or money order.  Late rent payments must include any and all additional rent or fees.  If rent is paid late, any money paid will be applied in the following order: (1) late fees and any additional rent, (2) bad check fees (if any), (3) legal costs, and then finally (4) back rent.  If legal action is filed against a resident for non-payment of rent, habitually late rent, or violation of the house rules, the licensed owner and/or landlord may demand additional security deposit from the resident as a condition of continued occupancy.  The maximum security deposit allowed by law is one and one half month's rent (six weeks).  Failure to pay rent on time, in full, can be cause for eviction.  Violation of the house rules after written notice to stop violation the house rules can also be cause for eviction.  If legal action for eviction is started for any reason, the cost of the legal action will be due as additional rent.  The costs of the legal action may include filing fees, sheriff’s service, reasonable attorney’s fees, and any other expense necessary to evict or collect back rent.  The licensed owner and/or landlord may also include a reasonable $75.00 document preparation fee, due as additional rent.  If it becomes necessary to file a summons and complaint against a resident.  After any legal action is started for unpaid rent, the resident can avoid eviction by paying all late fees, other additional rent (if any), bad check fees (if any), legal costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, and back rent in full prior to hearing in court.  Payment must be made in the form of cash, certified check, bank check or money order.

26. NOTICES:  All written notices to the resident shall be deemed properly served and received if conspicuously posted on the resident’s door or personally served.  Certified mail shall not be required for any notice to cease or notice to quit.  All notices to the licensed owner and/or landlord shall be made in writing and mailed to the address printed at the top of this agreement or presented personally.

27. SAVING AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSE:  If any provision in this agreement is contrary to law, whether by statute or final court decision, the provision shall be considered amended as necessary to conform to legal requirements.  The rest of the agreement shall remain in full force and effect unaffected by any such amendment.  

28. TERMINATION OF RENTAL:  Residents must live at the premises for a minimum of  12 weeks before giving Notice of Termination.  Any stays shorter than 12 weeks will be considered short-term and are subject to short-term rates.  Early termination fees are $25 for each week short of the 12 weeks. If a tenant plans to stay long-term and leaves before 12 weeks, they will be charged for short-term stay and the difference can be paid directly or deducted from the security deposit.  Residents must give the licensed owner and/or landlord Three weeks Notice of Termination prior to moving out.  During these 3 weeks or upon receipt of notice of termination of the rental, the owner and/or landlord will be entering the room and showing it to potential tenants during reasonable times.  If a 3-week notice is not given, the 3 weeks will be deducted from the security deposit unless a replacement tenant is found.  A tenancy will also be considered terminated when a court grants Judgment for Possession.  The rental unit must be handed over to the landlord in the same condition as received.  A cleaning fee of $50 to $150 will be issued for any room left uncleaned.  A deposit to reserve a unit is non-refundable.  

STOP! This is a legal binding agreement (contract).  Be sure that you have read it thoroughly, including any attached riders and understand what it says before you accept and sign it.  You should consult an attorney for legal advice if you do not understand or accept the terms of this agreement.  The licensed owner and/or landlord have relied upon my sworn representations on the Rental Application, which is made a part of this Rental Agreement.  If I have made material misrepresentations on the application, those misrepresentations may be grounds for my eviction.

Beginning on____________ I, __________________________ hereinafter referred to as the resident, agree to rent from ________________a unit located at ___________________________________________________.   Rent shall be paid in advance, in the amount of $________ per (week/month).  I also agree to pay $__________as a security deposit.  Rent includes all utilities. AC is / is not included in the rent.                                                      

 

________________________________             _________________________________            _______________________

TENANT'S NAME             SIGN                       DATE

 

__________________________            ____________________________         ___________________

LANDLORDS NAME SIGN DATE

SECOND NOTICE TO RESIDENTS

“FIRE SAFETY AND HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS”

 

1. NO SMOKING:  No smoking is allowed in rooming units, bathrooms, fire escapes or hallways; by order of the Division of Fire Safety, the Uniform Fire Code {U.F.C. 5:18-3.3 (w,1,ii)}, and municipal ordinances.  Smoking is grounds for eviction with three days notice.  Smoking anywhere on the premises creates a hazardous condition, puts all residents at risk to fire, and will be treated as disorderly conduct.  Smoking is only allowed outdoors.

2. NO COOKING:  No cooking in rooming units; by order of the Division of Fire Safety and the Uniform Fire Code {U.F.C. 5:18-3.3 (w, 1, i)}.  Cooking is grounds of eviction with three days notice.  No use of hot plates, electric frying pans, toasters, coffee makers or any other any other cooking or heating equipment is allowed.  Cooking on the premises creates a hazardous condition, puts all residents at risk to fire, and will be treated as disorderly conduct.  ONLY microwaves may be used.  

3. NO OPEN FLAMES OR BURNING EMBERS:  No open flames or burning embers are allowed in rooming units as cited above in the uniform code.  Violation of this rule is grounds for eviction with three days notice.  Do not keep lighted candles, burning incense, or any other actively burning or smoldering material in your room, in the hallways, or any other part of the premises because it creates a hazardous condition, puts all residents at risk to fire, and will be treated as disorderly conduct.

4. FIRE ESCAPES:  Fire escapes are for emergency use only.  Fire escape doors must be kept closed at ALL times except when used in a fire emergency.  Do not place or store anything on the fire escapes – even temporarily.  Property left on the fire escapes will be removed and discarded without further notice.  Residents and their guests must not use fire escapes for regular exit or entry, or leave fire escape doors open.  This conduct will be treated as disorderly conduct.

5. RIGHT TO INSPECT:  For the safety and well-being of all residents, the owner and/or operator of this rooming house reserves the right to enter individual rooms Without further notice if there is reason to believe that a violation of the house rules is taking place, or has taken place, especially on that places residents at risk to fire.  The smell of tobacco smoke or other scents of burning shall constitute reasonable cause for entry.  If any evidence of a violation of any house rules is discovered by such an inspection, such as cigarette butts or ashes, burnt candle wicks, or other such residue, any and all appropriate action may be taken against the resident.

      

 

By signing below, I affirm that I have read this entire Second notice regarding fire safety and hazardous condition and consent to be bound by its terms.

 

SIGN___________________________________                               DATE___________________________

RIDER

TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR SHARED INTERNET SERVICES

This Rider is an attachment to the Rental Agreement.  This Rider shall remain in force throughout your residency. Purpose:  As an added “Controlled Free Service”, you may access the Internet through an available Wi-Fi network connection.  Your use of this service is NOT unlimited and we reserve the right to controlled access and use of this service in order to allow the greatest number of users to participate and prevent illegal activity.  In the event of abuse, this service may be withdrawn individually or in is entirety at the sole discretion of the owner.

This rider to your rental agreement outlines the terms of use for Wi-Fi Internet service.  This Rider may be modified from time to time by written notice.

1. PASSWORD LOG-ON:  We may limit access by requiring that you log-on to the Wi-Fi network.  The password may be changed from time to time and you will be notified of the new password if your Internet access has not been withdrawn.

2. COMPUTER IDENTIFICATION:  we may require that you register your computer on the network.  Any attempt to mask your computer or otherwise use the network anonymously will result in permanent withdrawal of service.

3. ADMINISTRATOR RIGHTS:  As the administrator and owner of the network, we reserve all rights to control your use of the Internet.  We may maintain logs of the sites you visit on the Internet. We may constrain access, limit the amount of time online, block selected websites, and restrict your Internet activities.  In the event of any illegal activities, we may provide your login information to any investigation authorities.  (Please note that if you wish uncontrolled access to the Internet you should set up your own account at your own expense.)

4. DOWNLOADING MOVIES, MUSIC, ETC.:  By signing this agreement, you acknowledge that downloading of music, films, broadcasts, etc. may be protected by copyright and other digital rights.  The use of “free” file-sharing sites, bittorrent processes, and other programs designed to circumvent the rights of the copyright holders is PROHIBITED and constitute abuse of this service.  These activities are a criminal act and severe fines can be assessed for these violations of copyright.  As the network administrator we reserve the right to install Internet filters that prevent access to file-sharing sites to whatever degree we deem necessary.  We may use the administrator log of sites visited to determine violation of this prohibition.  If we identify such activity, you Internet access will be withdrawn.

5. PORNOGRAPHY:  As the network administrator we reserve the right to install Internet filters that private access to pornographic sites to whatever degree we deem appropriate.  If you visit pornographic sites that provide illegal materials, we will assist law enforcement in your identification and prosecution.  (Please note that if you wish uncontrolled access to the Internet you should set up your own account at your own expense.)

6. TELEPHONE BY INTERNET:  Residents are PROHIBITED from setting up telephone-by-internet accounts over the shared network.  We may use the administrator log of sites visited to determine violation of this prohibition or install Internet filters that private access to voice-over-internet sites to whatever degree we deem necessary.

7. CHAT ROOMS:  You should be cautious about the use of chat-rooms and other interactive communication sites.  Never assume that you are communicating with the person they claim to be.  Be careful about arranging in-person meetings; you should always meet in a public place for your own protection.

8. INTERNET SCAMS:  we only provide Internet access as a “controlled Free Service” for your use.  We assume no liability for any activity you undertake online or in the real world.  Be cautious about offers of money, sex, partnerships, or any other business transaction that you have not investigated thoroughly.  Remember: if an offer is too good to be true, it probably is.

9. RIGHT TO END THIS SERVICE:  The management reserves the right to terminate this service at any time, for any reason.  This “controlled Free Service” is not offered as an inducement to for you to rent a furnished room at this location.  If this “controlled Free Service” is withdrawn, you acknowledge that its withdrawal is not a reduction in services under your rental agreement and your rent will not be compensated for the loss of this “Controlled Free Service”. 

By signing below, I affirm that I have read this entire Rider to my Rental Agreement and consent to be bound by its terms.

SIGN _____________________________________________                                                        DATE__________________