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RENTAL AGREEMENT
THIS Rental Agreement, made in duplicate, this day of
, 2007
BETWEEN
NATIVE PEOPLE OF SUDBURY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
(hereinafter called "The Landlord")
- and -
TENANT’S NAME
(hereinafter called "The Tenant")
l. In consideration of the rents, agreements and
obligations stated in this lease, and of the facts stated by the
Tenant in his application to lease, the Landlord hereby, leases to
the Tenant the following premises, hereinafter called the "leased
premises":
TENANT’S ADDRESS
2. This lease runs from month to month in accordance
with the terms of this lease and those provisions of the Residential
Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario Regulation 516/06) to which the leased
premises are subject. The Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario
Regulation 516/06) makes these premises exempt from some aspects of
the Act. The leased premises are subject to future revisions of the
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario Regulation 516/06),
including the provisions of any legislation which may replace this
Act.
3. The Landlord advises the tenant that at the time
of the signing of this lease the non-subsidized rent (Project Rent,
Low End of Market Rent, or Economic Rent) for this unit is
$ (AMOUNT)
per month. This amount may change on April 1 of each year, depending
on budget figures.
The Landlord has received income and family
composition information from the tenant which allows for a
subsidized monthly rental calculation in the following amount
commencing on the first day of this lease, and remaining in effect
until such time that there is a change in the tenant’s income or
family composition which the Landlord deems requires a change in
this geared-to-income rent, or until the Landlord conducts an income
verification/family composition review:
$ Amount Base Geared-to-Income Rent
+ Amount Hydro Charges
- 0.00 Deductions
$ TOTAL Total Geared-to-Income Rent
The Tenant shall pay rent to the Landlord on the
first day of every month commencing the 1st day of
2007, by cheque, money order or Interac payment at the
rate specified by the Landlord in writing in accordance with the
Landlord's contractual obligations to Canada Mortgage and Housing
Corporation or/and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing,
and its mortgagees. The Landlord will provide the Tenant on demand,
with a written statement of the monthly rental and, if such rental
is determined in accordance with a formula dictated by Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation or the mortgagee, the method of
calculation.
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4. The Tenant shall pay to the Landlord prior to the
commencement of his tenancy a deposit of $100.00 towards the last
month's rent on the leased premises. The Landlord may, at any time
during the tenancy, on sixty days notice, require the Tenant to pay
an additional deposit until the amount held by the Landlord equals
the rent then required for the leased premises. These deposits are
held in trust by the Landlord for the Tenant until applied to rent
or other monies owed by the Tenant to the Landlord, and interest
shall be paid thereon as specified by statute.
5. In the event that the Tenant furnishes any
incorrect or misleading information as to his income or assets in
his application for rental of the leased premises or in any
subsequent statement furnished pursuant to his lease or any renewal
thereof, the rent shall be re-calculated, based upon the corrected
information, and re-adjusted accordingly. In the event that such
re-calculation indicates that additional rent is owing, the Tenant
shall, upon demand by the Landlord, forthwith pay such additional
rent. The Tenant acknowledges that intentional misrepresentation of
household income is sufficient cause for eviction.
6. Whenever required by the Landlord, the Tenant
shall furnish the Landlord with a statement together with such
supporting material as the Landlord may require, showing details of
his correct gross income together with the gross income of the other
occupants and members of his family who are living with him in the
leased premises and of the names, ages, and relationships of such
occupants and family members. The Tenant agrees that the Landlord
may verify all such statements and supporting material by contacting
the source of the income. The Landlord will then advise the Tenant
of any revision in either the amount of his monthly rental amount
due, or in his rental charge for the following year of his tenancy,
arising from any change in income or family composition in
accordance with the Landlord's current rent-to-income calculation
procedures for the premises.
7. a) Should the Tenant be or at any time during
this lease become, or cease to become, a recipient of financial
assistance or of an allowance under applicable federal, provincial
or municipal legislation, the Landlord may revise the amount of his
rent as a result thereof. The Tenant shall, upon, such occurrence
immediately furnish the Landlord with the material discussed in
paragraph six.
b) The Tenant agrees to provide all income
verification materials that may be requested by the deadline
stipulated in writing by the Landlord. The Tenant also agrees to
report all changes in household income and family composition within
ten (10) working days of the change(s). Failure to provide the
requested income information may result in the Landlord charging the
Tenant the maximum possible rent for the leased premises.
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8. The Tenant agrees that only a vehicle(s) owned by
the Tenant will be parked on the leased premises for more than
fourteen (14) days within a period of six consecutive months. The
Tenant agrees to provide evidence of ownership and insurance of any
vehicle parked on the leased premises to the Landlord for the
Tenant’s file immediately upon being requested to provide this
information and, if applicable, at the time this rental agreement is
signed. A vehicle is defined as anything that provides a motorized
mode of transportation. The Tenant declares that he owns the
following vehicle(s):
Make - Model -
Licence Number
The tenant shall notify the landlord in writing of
any change to the above information within ten (10) days of when the
change occurs. If any vehicle not belonging to the tenant is left on
the leased premises for longer than the period noted above, or if a
vehicle is in unfit operating condition or is not furnished with
correct licence plates or insurance, the landlord may upon ten (10)
days written notice to the Tenant request its removal from the
property. If the vehicle is not removed, the Landlord may have it
removed at the tenant's cost and sell or otherwise dispose of the
vehicle without recourse being had by the tenant or vehicle’s owner.
If the Landlord receives any monies for the vehicle’s sale or
disposal, the proceeds of such sale or disposal will be applied
firstly to the costs of removal and sale, secondly to any monies
owing to the Landlord by the Tenant, and thirdly to the credit of
the Tenant for future rents and/or other obligations.
9. The Tenant warrants that all adults occupying the
leased premises are signing parties to this lease and that each
understands the rights and obligations hereby created. If the tenant
wants another individual to move into the unit he must first write
to the Landlord for approval. This approval may be given or denied
at the Landlord’s sole discretion.
The tenant verifies that the individuals listed in
the following chart are the only persons who will be living in the
rental unit. Also, it is confirmed that full custody and primary
residence of the children listed in the following chart is with the
tenant:
Tenant’s Name -
Relationship in Household - Date of Birth
NO additional persons may reside in the leased
premises without the written consent of the Landlord. No guest shall
stay in the leased premises for longer than a combined total of
fourteen (14) days within a period of six consecutive months without
the written consent of the Landlord. Tenants must write to the
Landlord to request an extension of the visiting period. Absolutely
no Boarders are permitted in the rented premises.
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For the purposes of the Landlord’s Section 15.1
National Housing Act Housing units, an adult is to be considered
someone 16 years of age or older. For the Landlord’s Section 56.1
and Section 95 National Housing Act units, an adult is considered
anyone 18 years of age or older.
10. If the leased premises become uninhabitable by
reason of fire, lightning or tempest, the rent shall cease until
such time as the leased premises are restored for habitation. If the
Landlord decides not to restore the leased premises, the Tenant
shall be given the first opportunity to occupy similar premises
belonging to the Landlord when they become vacant. The Landlord is
not liable for any delay whatsoever in restoring the leased premises
or for providing the tenants with alternate accommodation.
11. If the Tenant fails to perform his obligations
under this lease, the Landlord may without notice perform same on
his behalf at his expense. In the event of default by the Tenant in
his obligations, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord all liquidated
damages and all expenses incurred by the Landlord by reason of that
default including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) all legal costs for advising the Landlord or
proceeding with any action arising from this default;
(b) the cost of any repairs or redecorating which
the Tenant was liable to perform but which were not performed by him
or which were not performed to the satisfaction of the Landlord;
(c ) the cost to remove all garbage, debris, and old
furniture, etc. from the unit not properly disposed of by the
tenant;
(d) rent;
12. If the Tenant abandons or permits the leased
premises to be vacant for a consecutive period exceeding thirty
days, or during the regular heating season, for a consecutive period
exceeding forty-eight hours, without the prior written consent of
the Landlord, the Tenant is liable for any damage thereby
occasioned.
13. If any public authority expropriates the leased
premises or sufficient portion thereof such that the Tenant's
ability to occupy the premises is seriously impaired, this lease
shall cease forthwith. The Tenant shall pay rent up to the date of
expropriation but not thereafter.
14. The Landlord shall provide the following
services and appliances as part of the rent: fridge, stove, heat,
and water. In the event that the tenant is required to pay hydro
costs for the leased premises to the hydro provider, the tenant
hereby gives the Landlord authority to obtain the tenant’s payment
history information for the leased premises directly from the hydro
provider at any time during the tenancy. In cases where the Landlord
pays the hydro for the leased premises to the hydro provider, the
tenant recognizes that the Landlord may, upon giving due notice,
transfer this responsibility to the tenant and adjust the rental
charges to reflect this change based on schedules (including revised
schedules) from the Landlord’s project Operating Agreement.
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15. TENANTS' OBLIGATIONS
The Tenant agrees to the following responsibilities:
(a) to keep the leased premises clean and repair or
pay for any damage caused by his wilful or negligent conduct or that
of persons who are permitted on the leased premises by him. All
repairs required under this clause shall meet the health and safety,
and other standards, required by law and shall conform in quality,
workmanship, and materials, to those which exist generally in the
rest of the building. When vacating, he shall leave the leased
premises and all equipment therein belonging to the Landlord in a
clean and good condition;
(b) to inform the Landlord immediately in writing of
any items in need of repair;
(c ) to permit the Landlord and his agents,
consultants, representatives or contractors, to inspect the premises
under this lease at any time upon providing twenty-four hours
written notice. Reason for entry includes, but is not limited to,
carrying out an inspection for the purpose of determining whether
the unit is a good state of repair, consistent with the landlord’s
maintenance obligations as well as those tenant obligations agreed
to by the tenant under the terms of this rental agreement;
(d) not to assign or sublet the leased premises or
any part thereof;
(e) to use and occupy the leased premises only as a
private residence;
(f) not to keep any inflammable liquids or materials
within or adjacent to the leased premises, except for small
quantities in proper containers of items required for normal
household use, nor will the Tenant allow any activity on the leased
premises that will create a fire hazard;
(g) to permit the Landlord after notice of the end
of tenancy has been given by either party, to, at all reasonable
times, without notice, show the leased premises to any prospective
tenants;
(h) open vents and windows during spring and summer
seasons to provide proper ventilation. Keep windows and vents closed
in the winter except as strictly necessary;
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(i) keep all sidewalks and driveways on or in front
of the leased premises clear of snow and ice, and free of
obstructions. In the event that the Tenant fails to perform these
tasks, the Landlord reserves the right to hire whatever help is
required to perform the work and bill the Tenant for same;
(j) to keep up and preserve in good order and
condition the lawn, garden and property belonging and appurtenant to
the leased premises. He shall keep cut all grass upon the leased
premises and immediately clear the property of all trash and debris.
During his tenancy he shall also protect all flowers, trees or
bushes now growing or henceforth planted on the property, from
waste, injury, or destruction. In the event that the Tenant fails to
perform these tasks, the Landlord reserves the right to hire
whatever help is required to perform the work and bill the Tenant
for same;
(k) to permit the landlord at anytime to take photos
(whether digital,
video or otherwise) of the exterior of the leased
property. Photos
(digital, video or otherwise) may be taken of the
interior of the
leased premises after access has been gained to the
unit in
accordance with the terms of this lease.
(l) replace any glass which may be broken, cracked,
or damaged in any way during the period of his tenancy. In the event
that there is broken glass about the premises that requires repair
at the time at which the tenant assumes control of the premises, the
tenant will so advise the Landlord within 48 hours. Failure to so
advise the Landlord shall result in the tenant being conclusively
deemed responsible for such damage.
(m) not to damage or deface any walls, roof or
woodwork, and not to, without the written consent of the Landlord
apply any wallpaper or paint to walls or ceilings or not to install
any carpeting or other flooring without the written consent of the
Landlord;
(n) to protect all water pipes, sinks, bath, and
accessories from frost damage during the winter and not to use them
for any other purpose other than that for which they were
constructed;
(o) to comply with the rules and regulations which
are attached as Schedule "A" forming part of this lease, as well as
any reasonable change to same that the Landlord may note and
communicate to the Tenant. The Tenant will ensure that the same are
also observed by members of his family and by his visitors.
(p) to pay the Landlord a sum of $35 in the event
that the Tenant misplaces
or loses the keys for the unit and the Landlord is
required to unlock
the door to the residence at the request of the
Tenant. The Tenant is
also responsible for reimbursing the Landlord for
the cost of new keys
for the apartment, and the cost of new locks if the
original keys can
not be found by the Tenant or if the Tenant wants
the locks changed.
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(q) to allow the Landlord and his agents,
consultants, representatives, or contractors, upon at least
twenty-four hours written notice, access to the premises for the
purposes of performing all repairs and renovations deemed necessary
by the Landlord. This clause does not prohibit entry in cases where
the Landlord deems an emergency situation to be present and
immediate access without notice is required to rectify the
situation.
(r) to permit the Landlord to release his name,
address and phone
number to the Landlord’s agents, consultants,
representatives or contractors or contractors’ agents responsible
for carrying our
repairs or inspections as indicated in sections 15 (
c ) and ( q ), above.
16. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATIONS
The Landlord agrees to the following
responsibilities:
(a) to allow the Tenant quiet enjoyment of the
leased premises;
(b) to provide the appliances and services listed in
Clause 14 on page 4, to the Tenant and to keep such appliances in
proper working order, except where damaged by the wilful or
negligent act of the Tenant, his family or visitors, in which case
responsibility for repairs will rest with the Tenant;
(c ) to provide heat to the leased premises up to a
reasonable temperature except during a breakdown or other
circumstances beyond the Landlord's control;
(d) to maintain the leased premises and the
entrances, halls, and passageways giving access thereto in a good
state of repair and fit for habitation during the tenancy and to
comply with health and safety standards including any housing
standards required by law. The Tenant shall notify the Landlord
immediately of any required repairs within a reasonable period of
time. The Landlord shall not be held responsible for damages or
personal discomfort resulting either from a breakdown of the
electrical, mechanical, plumbing, structural or heating systems or
from any other matter which the Landlord, in exercising reasonable
diligence, could not have known about or expected, or the cause for
which is outside his control;
(e) that the Tenant, his family, visitors and other
persons wishing to deal with him are entitled to enter the leased
premises through the main entrance to the building and through the
lobbies, passageways, and stairways leading to same;
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(f) to allow the Tenant to remove his fixtures from
the leased premises at or prior to the termination of the lease,
provided that he can do so without damaging the walls, woodwork or
other parts of the leased premises;
(g) The landlord shall be responsible for
maintaining insurance to protect the Native People of Sudbury
Development Corporation against any liability as well as insurance
generally against loss or damage to the property of same. The
Landlord shall NOT be responsible for maintaining insurance covering
theft of or damage to property of the Tenant. The Landlord shall not
be liable for any damage to property entrusted to employees and
other representatives of the Native People of Sudbury Development
Corporation or loss to the Tenant's property by theft or otherwise.
17. All of the provisions of the Residential
Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario Regulation 516/06) and amendments
thereto shall apply to this lease, save to the extent that the
Landlord is exempt from same by law. The Tenant acknowledges that
this lease may not be subject to rent control legislation.
18. The Tenant shall not alter or cause to be
altered the locking systems on any door except by consent of the
Landlord.
19. Should the Tenant fail to take possession or
vacate, or should he abandon the leased premises without having
given proper notice to the Landlord, the Landlord may at any time
thereafter without notice or demand re-enter and re-let the leased
premises to any other persons as he may see fit without prejudice to
his right to claim damages against the Tenant for unpaid rent or
other losses or damage suffered by the Landlord. Any abandoned
furniture and personal effects found in the leased premises may be
removed and disposed of as the Landlord sees fit. The cost to remove
items left in the unit will be charged to the tenant.
20. Should the Tenant, or either of them, become
bankrupt or insolvent, up to the immediately following three months
rent shall become due and payable and this lease may also at the
option of the Landlord be immediately terminated.
21. The Landlord and Tenant may each terminate this
lease as prescribed by law. Any notices required by statute on this
lease may be delivered as prescribed by the Residential Tenancies
Act, 2006 (Ontario Regulation 516/06). If the Tenant is not present
in the leased premises, any notice required to be given to him may
be effected by leaving it with any adult person within the leased
premises, or by any other method allowed by the Residential
Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario Regulation 516/06).
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22. Should either the Landlord or the Tenant be in
breach of any covenant or agreement in this lease (excepting the
covenant to pay rent), then the other party shall, prior to taking
any other action, notify the defaulting party in writing of the
breach requiring him to remedy it. If the offending party fails to
remedy the breach within a reasonable time, the other party may take
steps to terminate the lease and/or obtain such other relief or
redress as is authorized by law. It is understood, however, that
such prior written notice shall not be required before instituting
legal proceedings for breach of the covenant to pay rent.
23. Any incorrect information given by the Tenant in
the application signed by him or in any subsequent statement signed
by him may, at the option of the Landlord, result in immediate
termination of this lease.
24. No representations other than those contained in
this lease shall be binding upon the parties, and no agreements
hereafter made shall be effective to change this Agreement in whole
or in part unless such agreement is in writing and signed by the
party against whom an enforcement of the change is sought.
25. The Landlord shall not in any event be
responsible or liable in any way for:
(a) any personal injury or death that may be
suffered or sustained by the Tenant or any employee of the Tenant,
or any member of the Tenant's family, his agents or guests, or any
other person who may be upon the premises;
(b) any loss of or damage or injury to any property
belonging to the Tenant or any other person while that property is
on the leased premises without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, this provision applies to damage caused by steam, water,
rain or snow which may leak into, or flow from any part of the
leased premises or from the water, steam or drainage pipes or
plumbing works of the same or from any other place or quarter;
(c ) any damage caused by or attributable to the
condition or arrangement of any electrical or other wiring; or
(d) any damage caused by anything done or omitted to
be done by any Tenant of the Landlord, unless such damage, injury,
or death is a direct result of the Landlord's negligence;
26. The Tenant shall, upon termination of tenancy,
surrender the premises in like condition as at the commencement of
the tenancy, normal wear and tear only accepted. Damages deemed by
the Landlord to be of a negligent nature will be charged to the
tenant.
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27. The Tenant will not do or permit to be done, any
act by which a fire hazard may be created or through negligence fail
to avoid or remove fire hazards on the premises. The Landlord may
from time to time, and at all reasonable times, by his authorized
agent or agents inspect the leased premises for the purpose of
discovering any condition on the premises which in the opinion of
the Landlord, his agent or agents, constitutes a fire hazard. If the
Tenant shall fail to remove such fire hazards to the satisfaction of
the Landlord, his agent or agents, requiring removal thereof, the
Landlord shall without further notice be entitled to enter upon the
premises and remove such fire hazards at the expense of the Tenant.
28. Except as otherwise provided in this lease, the
references herein to the Landlord shall be deemed to include its
successors and assignees, and the references herein to the Tenant
shall be deemed to include the executors, administrators, legal
representatives, legatees, distributers and assignees of the Tenant.
The covenants herein contained shall apply to bind and enure to the
benefit of the Landlord and its successors and assignees and to the
Tenant and his executors, administrators, legal representatives,
legatees, distributers and assignees.
29. Whenever in this lease, reference is made to the
Tenant, such reference shall be deemed to include the feminine as
well as the masculine gender and the heirs, executors and
administrators of the Tenant as the case may be, and if there be
more than one Tenant named, the word "Tenant" shall be deemed to
include each of such Tenants and their respective heirs, executors
and administrators, and all rights and obligations in this lease
shall be construed as being both joint and several.
30. Any waiver or failure to act by either the
Landlord or Tenant upon any breach of agreement or regulation shall
not be considered to be a waiver of such agreement or regulation
generally or of any subsequent breach of any agreement or
regulation.
31. For the purposes of this lease, the address of
the Landlord shall be
68 Xavier Street, Sudbury, Ontario (P3C 2B9) unless
notice of a different address shall be given by the Landlord to the
Tenant.
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32. In the event of a change in the size or
composition of the Tenant's family, the Landlord reserves the right
at his discretion to transfer the Tenant from his leased premises to
a housing unit judged by the Landlord to be more appropriate given
the nature of the change. All moving costs associated with any such
transfer will be borne entirely by the tenant.
If at the time of the change in size or family
composition the Landlord does not have, or does not anticipate
having in the immediate future, any vacancies for an
appropriately-size unit within its portfolio, the Landlord may serve
the tenant with a notice to vacate the premises due to no longer
qualifying for subsidized housing. This may be done without offering
a transfer to another unit within the Landlord’s portfolio.
Additionally, if the Tenant's family size becomes
such that it no longer meets Ontario Housing Corporation or Canada
Mortgage and Housing Corporation housing criteria, the Landlord,
upon serving due notice as prescribed by law, reserves the right to
request that the Tenant and the Tenant's family vacate the premises.
33. In the event that a unit is occupied by two or
more tenants and one of the tenants wishes to depart, the departing
tenant, or remaining tenant, shall provide one full month's written
notice prior to the commencement of the next rental period if the
remaining tenant wishes a rental adjustment due to the change in
household income. Failing the provision of notice, the tenants (both
departing and remaining) shall be required to pay the rent for the
month after the departure based on both incomes unless they can
establish to the Landlord's Board of Directors (NPSDC) that in
considering all the circumstances, the rent should be calculated
upon the income of the remaining tenant only.
34. The tenant agrees to ensure that the smoke
detectors located in the rented premises are kept in proper
operating condition at all times and to never disconnect the smoke
detectors from their power sources or otherwise render them
inoperable. In addition, the cover on each smoke detector must
always be kept on. The tenant agrees to test every smoke detector at
least once each week by using the test button. If a detector fails
to sound upon testing, the tenant agrees to immediately contact the
landlord for repairs or replacement of the smoke detector.
The tenant will notify the landlord immediately
whenever the low battery signal sounds on a battery-operated smoke
detector model so that the landlord can install a new battery.
Similarly, the tenant will notify the landlord if the “power on”
indicator light goes out on an electrically wired smoke alarm so
that appropriate repairs may be made. If the smoke detector becomes
damaged in any way whatsoever the tenant agrees to immediately
notify the landlord so that repairs or replacement of the detector
can be made.
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35. If the rental unit is heated by natural gas or
oil heat, the tenant agrees to ensure that the carbon monoxide
detectors located in the rented premises are kept in proper
operating condition at all times and to never disconnect the carbon
monoxide detectors from their power sources or otherwise render them
inoperable. In addition, the cover on each carbon monoxide detector
must always be kept on. The tenant agrees to test every carbon
monoxide detector at least once each week by using the test button.
The tenant will immediately call the local Fire
Department whenever the signal sounds on a carbon monoxide detector
so that the premises can be checked for potentially dangerous levels
of carbon monoxide gases. The tenant and the tenant’s family must
vacate the unit if the signal sounds. Immediately after such an
occurrence the tenant will contact the landlord to report the
findings of the Fire Department and to arrange for any necessary
repairs. Similarly, the tenant will notify the landlord if the
“power on” indicator light goes out on an electrically wired carbon
monoxide detector or if any detector fails to sound upon testing. If
the carbon monoxide detector becomes damaged in any way whatsoever
the tenant agrees to immediately notify the landlord so that repairs
or replacement of the detector can be made.
36. By signing below, the tenant authorizes Greater
Sudbury Utilities to forward a copy of all future correspondence
regarding overdue hydro account balances for the rental premises to
the landlord. This authorization will remain in effect for the
duration of the rental agreement and is applicable only when the
tenant is responsible for paying hydro directly to the hydro
provider.
37. The tenant acknowledges receipt of a copy of
this lease.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties have signed this
lease at Sudbury on the
day of
, 2007.
WITNESS
James King-Séguin, Executive Director
NATIVE PEOPLE OF SUDBURY
DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
WITNESS
TENANT’S NAME, Tenant
Rules and Regulations.../1
SCHEDULE A
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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1. The furniture, furnishings and personal effects
of the Tenant to be brought into leased premises shall be in clean
and sanitary condition and shall be subject to inspection by the
Landlord who may require the Tenant to fumigate same at the Tenant's
own expense before being moved into the leased premises.
2. Any and all damage to the leased premises or to
the building(s) of which they form a part caused by moving household
furniture and effects of the Tenants either into or out of the
leased premises shall be the responsibility of the Tenant.
3. The sidewalks, passages, public halls, stairways,
fire escapes and vestibules shall not be obstructed or used for any
purpose other than gaining access to and from the leased premises.
4. Window screens shall not be removed by the Tenant
except for cleaning purposes and shall be replaced immediately
thereafter.
5. The plumbing, gas and electrical equipment shall
not be used for any purposes other than those for which they were
constructed.
6. No additional heating units or electrical wiring
shall be installed in the leased premises except with the approval
in writing of the Landlord. The Tenant shall not overload the
electric circuit nor use fuses in excess of fifteen amperes capacity
in the lighting circuits.
7. All garbage shall be disposed of as instructed by
the Landlord.
8. Water shall not be left running unless in actual
use.
9. The Tenant shall not make any alterations to or
decorate the leased premises or alter the equipment or install
fixtures therein without first obtaining the written consent of the
Landlord. All such alterations shall immediately become the property
of the Landlord without payment of any compensation to the Tenant.
10. The Tenant shall not use any regular-sized
clothes washer or dryer in the rental premises unless it is properly
located and installed in the designated laundry room of the
building. In addition, all clothes dryers must be properly vented to
the outside.
11. The Tenant shall be held strictly responsible
for any loss or damage to the leased premises or to other dwelling
accommodation in the building resulting from overflow of water or
from windows being left open in the leased premises.
12. The Tenant shall not carry on any business or
commercial enterprise in the leased premises nor shall he use same
for any illegal purposes.
13. Use and possession of illegal substances is
prohibited on the leased premises.
14. Beds are permitted only in rooms designated by
the landlord as bedrooms. No beds are permitted in recreation rooms
or in basement areas unless the landlord designates a room in the
basement as being a bedroom.
15. The Tenant, his family, and visitors shall not
make or allow any excessive noise or disturbances to be made in the
leased premises or do anything which interferes in any way with the
comfort of other tenants or neighbours in the area and shall not
persist in making such noise or disturbances after request to
discontinue has been made by the Landlord.
...Rules and Regulations 2/
SCHEDULE A
RULES AND REGULATIONS
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16. Air-vents attached to steam radiators shall not
be opened or tampered with by the Tenant or by members of his
household and radiator valves must be turned off tight or on full.
Any damage to the plaster or ceilings in other dwelling
accommodations caused by neglect of these precautions shall be the
responsibility of the Tenants.
17. All personal property placed in the leased
premises shall be at the sole risk of the owner of such property.
The Landlord shall not be responsible for damage to such personal
property.
18. The Tenant is responsible for all noise and/or
damages caused by any pet kept on or visiting the premises. The
Tenant will ensure that the pet stops creating a disturbance
immediately upon receiving a complaint about noise. The Tenant will
also immediately pay for all damages caused by the pet. In addition,
the Tenant is responsible to ensure that all pet excrement is picked
up on a daily basis and deposited into a proper garbage container.
No pets deemed dangerous to other tenants or to the public may be
kept on the premises. Pets must be leashed or/and muzzled when
required by law. This clause cannot be in conflict with existing
Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (Ontario Regulation 516/06)
legislation and will be void if it is in conflict with same.
19. The Tenant shall be strictly responsible for
damage to any premises of the Landlord caused by the wilful or
negligent conduct of the Tenant, his family or visitors.
20. The Tenant is responsible for ensuring all
electrical fixtures in the rental unit are equipped with light bulbs
of the correct wattage. Lights bulbs shall be no greater than 60
watts in any electrical fixture and burnt bulbs are to be promptly
replaced by the Tenant. Also, in rental units where the electrical
box is equipped with fuses, the Tenant is responsible for ensuring
burnt fuses are immediately replaced with only 15 amperage fuses.
Replacement of light bulbs and 15 amp fuses is to be done at the
Tenant’s expense.
21. Where the rented unit is part of a duplex
building, the cleanliness and the good state of repair in the common
areas of the duplex shall be the responsibility of each Tenant. In
addition, the responsibility for snow shovelling, grass cutting, and
general yard maintenance will be shared equally between the Tenants
of the upper and lower apartments. Failure to perform these tasks
will result in the Landlord hiring a contractor to complete the work
and the Tenant, or Tenants, who were responsible for the task will
be invoiced for the job.
22. The tenant agrees to provide the Landlord with
his new address and phone number before moving from the leased
premises to be used for future reference if needed.
23. The tenant must obtain written permission from
the landlord before installing a satellite dish at the rental
premises. If permission is granted, the tenant must ensure that the
satellite dish is installed at a location pre-determined by the
landlord in writing. The tenant is responsible for all installation
and removal costs associated with the satellite dish. The tenant is
also responsible for all damages caused to the rental premises by
the installation or removal of the satellite dish.
If a satellite dish is installed without first
obtaining written permission from the landlord, the tenant will
immediately remove it from the premises upon being served notice to
do so by the landlord. If the satellite dish is not removed within
the time frame given in writing by the landlord, the landlord may
remove the dish and charge the tenant for all costs (including but
not limited to labour and damages caused to the rental premises)
associated with its removal. The tenant assumes full responsibility
for the cost of the satellite dish even if it must be removed by the
landlord as described above.
24. Tenants are not to install swimming pools of any
size on the grounds of the rental premises.
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