235 S Lafayette St

This cozy and well-maintained unit is perfectly located just minutes from Mississippi State University and downtown Starkville's shops, dining, and entertainment. **Features * Spacious living area * Fully equipped kitchen * Central heat and air * Off-street parking * Quiet neighborhood setting Ideal for students, professionals, or small families. Available now don't miss out! DUE UNDER THIS LEASE. In the event of any violation of the terms of the Lease by the Tenant, the security will be retained by the Landlord as liquidated damages and not as payment for any rent then remaining due and unpaid by Tenant. At the time the Tenant vacates the apartment, the balance, if any, of said security deposit will be returned to Tenant within thirty to sixty days minus charges for damages and cleaning fees. The Landlord shall make all such decisions regarding the needs and cost of any damages and cleaning to the premises. Tenant agrees to pay, upon landlord's approval of the keeping of the pet, an additional $25.00 per month per animal and a none refundable deposit in the amount of $150.00. (1) INSPECTION: Landlord shall have a reasonable right of inspection without notice to Tenant during the life of this lease or any renewal and shall have the right to terminate the lease IMMEDIATELY in the event of ANY violation by Tenant of any undertaking or agreement contained herein, delivered. (1A) DRUGS: Landlord shall have the right to remove Tenant at any time due to use or possession of drugs on said premises. If the Tenant is removed for the Use of Drugs or Possession of Drugs, said tenant shall be responsible for the RENT DURING THE REMAINDER OF THE LEASE TERM, along with the loss of the Tenant's deposit. The Tenant shall also be responsible for any and all costs associated with collection said RENT. (1B) The Landlord shall have the right to show said premises without contacting said Tenant and shall have the right to come make any repairs/improvements without contacting said Tenant. (2) ALTERATIONS: The Tenant shall not at any time without first obtaining the Landlord's consent: (a) change the interior or exterior color or architectural treatment of the lease property; (b) install or change any locks located on the lease property; (c) maintain any animal of any nature on the premises without prior approval by the landlord. (2A) PETS: THERE SHALL BE NO PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES. (2B) PETS: PETS ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES. N/A TENANT NA LANDLORD ANY Pet shall be subject to approval of the landlord. The Tenant can be forced to remove the PET AT ANYTIME AT THE REQUEST OF THE LANDLORD. The Tenant understands that he/she shall be liable for any and all damages cause by any pet allowed on the premises. Further, the Tenant is responsible for the cost of these repairs no matter the price including the cost of collection fees, attorney's fees and any other associated costs. (3) SUBLEASE: The Tenant may sublet the leased property for the remainder of the term ONLY AFTER receiving written approval of the Landlord. The Tenant shall remain liable for the payment of the rent, as well as any damages caused by the Sublease. (4) UTILITIES: Tenant shall pay public utilities for said leased premises when and the same severally become due, and make all required deposits with public utility companies. ANY OVERDUE OR LATE FEES OR PENALTIES resulting from utilities shall be the sole responsibility of the Tenant and shall not be deemed due and payable by the Landlord. (4A) AMENITIES: The Landlord shall not be liable for any injury or damages whatsoever which may arise or accrue either upon its furnishing or its failure to furnish hot or cold water or air conditioning or other utilities to the leased premises regardless of the cause or account of any defect in the building premises. (5) LOSS/DAMAGES: Tenant waives any claim against Landlord for losses or damages suffered by Tenant, whether or not covered under any insurance policy, and shall cause Tenant's insurance carriers to wave same. (6) FIRE AND CASUALTY: If the rented premises, or building or which it is or may be a part, shall be wholly destroyed or damaged in part by fire, explosion, hurricane or other casualty, without fault of the Tenant. Then in that event, the Landlord shall have the option to terminate this Lease or to repair and restore said building or rental premises to their original condition. WITHOUT THE COST OF PROVIDING SUBSEQUENT HOUSING OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR SAID TENANT. In the event the destruction or damages is caused in whole or in part by the act or omission of Tenant or the occupants or guest in the premises, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord on demand or Landlord's cost of repair, replacement or restoration as a result of such destruction of damage AND SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR RENT DURING THE REMAINING LEASE TERM. (6A) RENTER'S INSURANCE: The landlord does not maintain insurance on the Tenant's personal property. It is the Tenant responsibility to provide insurance on his/her personal property. UNDER NO circumstances shall the Landlord be responsible for the replacement/repair of the tenant's personal property. Personal Property includes any and all items owned by the tenant brought into or on the premises. Tenant acknowledges that the importance of securing personal property insurance (renters insurance) has been explained to him/her and it is understood that in the event of a loss, the property's insurance policy does not include coverage of any personal items. Tenant acknowledges that he/she has been advised to secure renter's insurance. (7) LIABILITY DISCLAIMED: If the agreed rental includes services and equipment as specified hereinafter, then there is an express understanding between the parties that a temporary failure to furnish such services or temporary mechanical failure of such equipment shall give the Tenant no claim for damages or abatement of rent if said condition is corrected within a reasonable length of time by the Landlord or his agent. (8) LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: The Lessee agrees that any injury and damages to their persons or visitors persons will be the liability of the lessee and the landlord in no way is liable. It is understood that this waiver was given with informed consent and the lessee understands that they shall be liable for any such injuries. (9) ATTORNEY'S FEES: In the event that the Landlord incurs any costs, or employs an attorney for the collection of any amount due hereunder or for the institution of any suit for possession of said property of for advice or serve incident to the breach or any other condition of this Lease by tenant located upon the leased premises, or the leasehold interest of the lessee, the Tenant agrees to pay and shall be taxed with a reasonable attorney's fees or other cost which fee or costs shall be a part of the debt evidenced and secured by this Lease. (10) OPTION TO TERMINATE: During the period of the lease, the Landlord shall have the option to terminate the lease by giving the tenant thirty (30) days notice. At no point in time, shall the tenant have the option to terminate the lease. (11) ACCELERATION CLAUSE: If for any reason the Landlord has to evict or remove the Lessee or the Lessee moves out prior to the expiration of the lease term. The entire amount of the lease shall become due and payable to the Landlord. The Landlord at his option shall have the right to collect any or all of the lease amount through whatever legal means available under the law. (12) UTILITIES: Electricity, gas, telephone service, and other utilities are not furnished as part of this agreement. All operating expenses are the responsibility of, and shall be obtained at the expense of Lessee.