1048 Douglas St, Albertville, AL 35951

Spacious Home in a quiet, small, and private subdivision with plenty of room for children to play in without the concern of traffic. Immerse yourself in the quietness of this home while also being conveniently located near amenities. The surrounding trees create a peaceful, serene and a great sound isolation from vehicles. Mother in law suite will NOT be included. Pet Deposit: $400 Non-refundable 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, single family home with the address of 1048 Douglas St. Albertville, AL, consisting of 5 bathroom(s) and 6 bedroom(s) 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 not furnished. APPLIANCES: The Landlord shall provide the following appliances: Dishwasher, Hot Water Heater, HVAC, Microwave, Oven(s), Refrigerator, Stove(s), 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 for 6 months beginning on November 1st, 2024 and ending on May 30, 2025 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 a thirty (30) days notice. 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 $2,700.00 (US Dollars) hereinafter known as the "Rent". The Rent will be due on the First (1st) of every month and be paid through an electronic payment known as Automated Clearing House or "ACH" PayPal or Venmo. Details of the Tenant's banking information and authorization shall be attached to this Lease Agreement. Rent is due on the 1st of each month. 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 $30.00 (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: Calculated as 10% percent of the monthly rent 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) on Jn November 1st, 2020. 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 $2,000.00 (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 30 days after this Agreement has terminated, less any damage charges and without interest. 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 acknowledge 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. RIGHT OF ENTRY: The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during normal working hours by providing 2-day notice in accordance with the minimum State requirement in order for monthly 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. The new owner shall have the right to terminate ONLY after providing at least 30 days' notice to the Tenant(s). UTILITIES: All utilities and services to be the responsibility of the Tenant(s). Utilities must be transferred to the Tenant(s) name by the first day of occupancy. 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 a washer, dryer, refrigerator, freezer, water heater, furnace and/or air conditioning unit, the Landlord will make a reasonable effort to repair or replace the non-operating unit with an operating one within 14 days or a written request by the Tenant. 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. A monthly "cursory" inspection may be required for all fire extinguishers to make sure they are fully charged. LAWN MAINTENENCE: The Tenant(s) agree to maintain the lawn on a monthly basis. The Tenant is responsible for finding a lawn maintenance company and scheduling the maintenance visits accordingly. EARLY TERMINATION: The Tenant(s) may be allowed to cancel this Agreement under the following conditions: The Tenant(s) must provide at least 30 days' notice and pay an early termination fee of $1,700.00 (US Dollars) which does not include the rent due for the notice period. During the notice period of 30 days the rent shall be paid in accordance with this Agreement. PETS: The Tenant(s) shall be allowed to have: Two (2) pets on the Premises consisting of Dogs , with no other types of Pet(s) being allowed on the Premises or common areas, hereinafter known as the "Pet(s)". The Tenant(s) shall be required to pay a pet deposit in the amount of $400.00 for all the Pet(s) which is non-refundable. The Tenant(s) is responsible for all damage that any pet causes, regardless of ownership of said pet and agrees to restore the property to its original condition at their expense if above the pet deposit. There shall be no limit on the weight of the pets. 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 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 7 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. 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 to be provided and presented to the Landlord in writing at the time of application 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: