236 Highmeadow Rd, Reisterstown, MD 21136

Looking for a new home to rent? Look no further than this beautiful three-bedroom, two-bathroom house! This lovely home boasts a warm and inviting living room, a spacious kitchen with modern appliances, and three bedrooms. The two full bathrooms are beautifully appointed with sleek fixtures and ample lighting, making them the perfect place to unwind after a long day. Plus, the backyard is the ideal spot for entertaining or simply relaxing in the sun. With so much to offer, this home is sure to provide a comfortable and enjoyable living experience. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - contact us today to schedule a viewing! Lease Terms 1. Location: Landlord hereby leases and lets to Tenants the premises described as follows: 236 Highmeadow Rd, Reisterstown MD, 21136. 2. Term: This lease shall be for a term of one year, commencing on TBD and month to month thereafter, with the option to sign another one-year lease after expiry. Tenants agree to move out if the Landlord decides to sell the property or use the property for personal use at any point after the one-year lease expires. A minimum advance notice of 30 days will be given to the Tenants if such a situation arises. If tenants are in good standing, the landlord agrees the raise the rent to no more than 3% for the second year. 3. Rent: Tenants shall pay the Landlord in monthly payments of $2,400.00 on the first of each month for the month ahead. Payment by venmo/direct deposit is preferred to avoid late payment and penalties. If payment is not received by the 5th day of the month, a $20/day penalty will be assessed until payment is made and received in full, which is why an automatic electronic payment is the best payment method Master tenant must provide a minimum 60 days heads up notification before departure after the one-year lease is over to provide enough time for landlord to find new tenants. 3a Security Deposit: Tenants shall pay a security deposit of $2,400.00, which will be used to pay for damages incurred by the Tenants (damaged walls, ceilings, floors, fixtures, appliances, water damage, deck damage, etc.) that are not fixed on move-out. Whenever there is any sort of damage, the Master Tenant must notify the Landlord within 48 hours to make sure the damage does not get worse. Interest of 0.1% will be paid per annum on the deposit. Tenants agree to return the property in the same condition during first move in and will perform a walk-through checklist of the house with landlord upon start and end of the lease. 4. Utilities and Services: Tenants shall pay for the following at their own expense: Electricity & Gas, cable, internet, and water. Tenants must pay all charges promptly as they become due. Landlord does not warrant the quality or adequacy of the utilities or services specified above, nor does Landlord warrant that any of the utilities or services specified above will be free from interruption caused by repairs, improvements, or alterations of the building or the premises or any of the equipment and facilities of the building, any labor controversy, or any other causes of any kind beyond Landlord's reasonable control. Any such interruption and any other inability on Landlord's part to fulfill Landlord's lease obligations resulting from any such cause will not be considered an eviction or disturbance of Tenants' use and possession of the premises, or render Landlord liable to Tenants for damages, or relieve Tenants from performing Tenants' lease obligations. 5. Tenant further agrees that: a) Condition of Premises: Upon the expiration of the Lease, the house shall return possession of the leased premises in the condition they first received. A required professionally cleaning must be done within one week of move out as a professional cleaning was done prior to move-in. b) Assignment or Subletting: Tenants shall not assign or sublet any room at 236 Highmeadow Rd, Reisterstown MD 21136 or allow any other person to occupy the leased premises without the Landlord's prior written consent. Tenants are prohibited from using programs like Airbnb or RelayRides to rent any part of the property. c) Alterations: Tenants shall not make any material or structural alterations to the leased premises without the Landlord's prior written consent. Any alterations made must match the existing quality an architectural style. Any remodeling must be done through a licensed contractor. d) Compliance with Law: Tenants shall comply with all building, zoning, and health codes and other applicable laws for the use of said premises. e) Tenant's Conduct: Tenants shall not conduct on premises any activity deemed extra hazardous, or a nuisance, or requiring an increase in fire insurance premiums. Tenants shall respect the neighbors and keep the noise level to a minimum after 10pm. Any notification complaints by neighbors or police via e-mail, writing, phone call will result in an initial warning. A second offense is a $1,000 fine. A third offense may result in a 30-day notice to exit the property. f) Pets: Pets are allowed with a $500 nonrefundable deposit g) Right of Termination and Re-Entry: In the event of any breach of the payment of rent or any other allowed charge, or other breach of this Lease, Landlord shall have full rights to terminate this Lease in accordance with state law and re-enter and re-claim possession of the leased premises, in addition to such other remedies available to Landlord arising from said breach. 7. Time of Essence: Time is of the essence in this agreement. By accepting the Tenants, the Landlord is declining all other interested parties who want to rent 236 Highmeadow Rd, Reisterstown Md, 21136. If Tenants decide to cancel the lease agreement after the deposit is made, Landlord will keep $500.00 of the $2,400.00 deposit to make up for lost time and income as the landlord will no longer entertain offers or show the house to other prospective tenants. 8. Indemnity: Tenants will indemnify and hold Landlord and Landlord's property including the leased premises free and harmless from any liability for injury to or death of any person, including Tenants, or for damage to property arising from Tenants' using and occupying the premises or from the act or omission of any person or persons, including Tenants, in or about the premises with Tenants' express or implied consent. 9. Binding of Heirs and Assigns: Subject to the provisions of this lease against assignment of Tenants' interest under this lease, all lease provisions extend to and bind, or inure to the benefit of, the parties to this lease and to every heir, executor, representative, successor, and assign of both parties. 10. Rights and Remedies Cumulative: The rights and remedies under this lease are cumulative, and either party's using any one right or remedy will not preclude or waive that party's right to use any other. These rights and remedies are in addition to any other rights the parties may have by law, statute, ordinance, or otherwise. 13. Legal Construction: If any one or more of the lease provisions are for any reason held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability will not affect any other provision of this lease, which will construed as if it had never included the invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision. 14. Prior Agreements Superseded: This agreement constitutes the only agreement of the parties and supersedes any prior understandings or written or oral agreements between the parties respecting the subject matter. 15. Amendment: No amendment, modification, or alteration of this lease is binding unless in writing, dated subsequent to the date of this lease, and duly executed by the parties. 16. Remodeling. Tenants are allowed to remodel the house with prior consent by the landlord. The default is that all remodeling expenses are to be borne by the Tenants as rent is paid for the condition in which the Tenants first moved in. Landlord is open to discussion but under no obligation to remodel or allow remodeling. 17. Premature break of the lease. If the Tenants break the lease before the one-year lease is over, the Tenants agree to pay for the remaining months left on the lease. All existing tenants are responsible for their portion of the rent if they are to break the lease before the one-year lease is over on TBD. Replacement tenants can only be made after TBD when the lease goes month-to-month. 18. Upon Moving out. The Tenants must agree to return the house in the same condition as when first moved in. The house must be professionally cleaned and vacuumed. 19. Occupancy. Only the aforementioned Tenants on the lease are allowed to live in the house for liability reasons. Guests are welcome for normal use, defined by a weekend stay up to a week a month. Tenants are liable for their guests. Tenants shall notify landlord over e-mail if Tenants desire a guest to stay longer. The current maximum number on the lease allowed is four Tenants signed on this lease. All tenants must get RENTERS INSURANCE for liability purposes. Landlord has landlord insurance. 20. Rental Increases. The house is not under rental control, but Landlord agrees to fix rent at $2,400.00 a month from start lease date TBD (one year from lease start date) and raise rent by no more than 3% (one year from now) if the tenants are in good standing. A 30-day notice will be given. (See rental increase laws and abide by them. It's often very helpful to give tenants guidance on any future rental increase plans as soon as possible). 22. Maintenance. Tenants are authorized to charge up to $200 to fix a problem without prior approval, but with explanation of repair and a valid receipt. Tenant will bear the cost up front, and landlord will reimburse within five days. Anything over $200 must get a written e-mail approval from the landlord. Bill can be mailed or e-mailed to landlord at Landlord's address or Landlord's e-mail. * Water is the number one cause of damage to a home. Be careful not to overflow the tub or leave water on while away. Make sure drains are clear of debris before and during rain storms to prevent flooding. * Make sure all appliances are off before leaving the house to prevent fires e.g. iron, hair blower, space heater, oven, stove. Fire damage is very serious. * Replace furnace filter at least once every six months for your own clean air desires (manufacture recommends once every three months). * Change smoke detector and C02 detector batteries as needed. * Trash/recycling days are Monday and Wednesday. All trash, recycling, and compost (green bin) must fit in the bins i.e. the lid must comfortably close, otherwise, there will be overflow of trash on the streets. * Laundry is free to use for all tenants. Do not overload the washer or dryer, as that may cause engine failure or fire. After each dryer is used, please clean the filter and throw away in the bin next to the dryer. 23. Rental Insurance. Tenants agree to get at least basic rental insurance as advised by the State of Maryland to protect his/her belongings in case of theft, fire, and natural disaster. Landlord has Landlord Insurance. Affordable rental insurance can be found with PolicyGenius. 24. Master Tenant. Master Tenant agrees to be the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the house and be responsible for all on-time payments in full to the Landlord. The co-signer of the Master Tenant is responsible for all on-time payments in full if the Master Tenant fails to fulfill his duties and honor the agreement in this lease. 25. Landlord Inspection. Landlord may come by the property with a 24-hour heads up to inspect the property and pick up mail at his discretion. 27. Attorneys' Fees. Should it become necessary for Landlord to employ an attorney to enforce any of the conditions or covenants hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so incurred, including a reasonable attorneys' fee.