732 River Dr, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Beautiful 1920s river front home. 16 ft. wide living room window and side deck facing river. River and bike path opposite large front yard, huge flat back yard with slab for play area with detached two car garage. refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer....About five minutes to east Arsenal gate......1 1/2 Acre size lot. House has unique features, hardwood floors throughout ...modern kitchen and bath...large master bedroom w/6' river-facing window with built-in window seat and cupboards, sunroom, dining room with French doors opening onto wraparound deck. New siding and roof 2020. Two of the bedrooms face the river. Ample parking. Central to all cities: Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, and Davenport. Two neighborhood parks. Gorgeous year-round view. Eagles easily visible in trees along bike path or fishing through ice in winter. One pear tree and one cherry blossom tree. peonies, and lilies and area for vegetable garden. Five min. to groceries and shopping. Full clean dry basement w/storage room and laundry area. Central heat and air. Alley access to property...above river plain.... Six blocks to boat launch. Pet Information: Pets allowed: Yes, with deposit Pet types: Dogs, Cat, Fish / Birds Pet Notes: limit 1 dog Pet Deposit: 250 Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Garbage Disposal, Oven - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove - Electric, Washer/Dryer - Hookups, Washer/Dryer - In Unit Area of City: Facing river and Rock Island Arsenal on River Dr. Bettendorf Average Utilities: 250 Year Built: 1927 1. RENT Tenant agrees to pay the full monthly rent as follows: Rent must be received (regardless of time mailed) by the first business day of each payment month. In the case of a personal check, it may be postdated for the first day of the payment month. Payments are to be mailed to the address designated above; or deposited via zillow. Landlord does not agree to collect rent from Tenant in person. If the lease term begins or ends on a day other than the first or last day of a calendar month, the monthly rent for the partial payment shall be prorated and paid in advance. Landlord may require payment to be in form of cashier's check or money order. No cash payments will be accepted. Acceptance of a full or partial payment of rent does not waive Landlord's right to an unlawful detainer eviction action If Advance Rent is required as a condition of this lease. Tenant agrees that the Advance Rent may be applied only to the final month(s) of occupancy at the property. The Advance Rent may not be applied by Tenant toward current rent due, and Tenant agrees that they may be evicted for failure to pay current rent, even if Advance Rent is being held by Landlord. Tenant may not deduct expenses from rent for any reason. unless approved in advance in writing by Landlord. If tenant does not pay rent in full for any reason by the first business day of the month. payment will be considered late and subject to late fees as described below. 2. UTILITIES AND SERVICES Tenant agrees to promptly pay alt bills for utilities and services that Tenant is responsible for on the premises. Tenant agrees to establish their own account with each utility company to be effective upon the date of lease starting date. and to maintain such account until lease ending date. Tenant agrees to pay $50 service charge for failing to switch utilities before the start date of the lease, and for each month of occupancy in which Tenant fails to establish utility service in its own name. Tenant will be charged $75 fine upon second occurrence of Landlord receiving delinquent notice for any utility. Tenant will also be charged $100 service charge for each occurrence where Landlord receives a notice warning for overdue utilities indicating that utilities may be shut off or that charges may be assessed to property taxes, Tenant agrees not to waste or abuse any utilities or services furnished by Landlord. or permit guests or others to do so. Tenant agrees to be responsible for payment of utilities listed above as Paid by Tenant, regardless of whether or not the billing entity will put an account into Tenant's name, and Tenant understands that they are responsible to: (a) obtain current bills, (b) pay the billing entity directly, and (c) they will be responsible for any late fees incurred due to late payment of such utilities. 3. LATE FEE, SERVICE_CHARGE AND RETURNED CHECK's: Tenant agrees to pay late fee of 8% of unpaid rent if rent is not RECEIVED IN FULL by the first business day of the month. Tenant will pay Landlord additional Service Charge of $30 for any check or payment returned by the bank. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT. The security deposit is paid by Tenant as security for the performance of this lease. The security deposit may not be applied by Tenant as rent at any time, If Tenant breaches any of the terms of this lease, Landlord may apply the security deposit toward any loss, damage or expense caused by such breach. Tenant's liability shall not be limited to the amount of the security deposit, and its use by Landlord shall be in addition to any other remedy available to Landlord. Any part of the security deposit used to cure a default by Tenant shall be promptly re-deposited by Tenant upon demand. If Tenant does not pay rent in the last month of this lease, Tenant agrees to forfeit their entire security deposit, plus pay a penalty equal to the amount of unpaid rent and pay a penalty of 5% interest on all balance due. If Tenant vacates the property before specified end date, then Tenant agrees that their entire security deposit will be forfeited as a penalty for breach of re the contract, unless other terms have been agreed to in writing with Landlord. Tenant agrees that security deposit funds may be held by Agent in a bank account of Agent's choosing, which may or may not be Agent's trust account. Neither Agent nor Landlord shall not be responsible for loss of deposit in the event of bankruptcy or failure of depository bank, if there are multiple Tenants named on this lease then any refund of the security deposit shall be made equally to all tenants after final termination of this lease, unless a written agreement signed by all Tenants specifies otherwise. If Tenant fails to move into property on Start Date of this lease, then the entire security deposit will be forfeited. 5. OCCUPANCY AND USE: No person other than those listed above as tenants may occupy the premises without prior written consent of the Landlord. The premises and utilities may be used only for ordinary residential purposes as defined by city zoning and homeowner's association (if applicable). Tenant agrees to penalty of $500 per month for any month in which a person not listed on this lease occupies the property. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR RENT. Tenant is responsible for paying the rent and all other money due Landlord under this Lease or as a result of any such breach of the Lease, and each Tenant is individually responsible for paying the full amount of such debts, not just a proportionate share. 7. TENANT PROMISES. Tenant agrees: (a) Not to damage or misuse the premises, or allow Tenant's guests or others to do so; (b) except with the prior written consent of Landlord, not to make any alterations, additions or improvements (including wallpapering or repainting) on the premises, remove any fixtures or appliances, change the existing locks on the premises, or drive nails, screws or other objects into the ceilings. woodwork, or floors. Reasonable use of small nails (but not tape or adhesives) in the walls is permitted to hang pictures and decorations: (c) to continuously occupy the premises and keep it clean and neat; (d) Not to permit any loud, boisterous, unruly or thoughtless conduct on the premises so as to disturb the rights of others to peace and quiet: (e) to use premises only as a private residence. and not in any way that is unlawful or dangerous or which would cause a cancellation, restriction, or increase in premium on insurance on the premises; (f) Not to use or store on or near the premises. any flammable or explosive substance; (g) To promptly notify Landlord in writing (or by phone if an emergency) of any condition on the premises which requires repair. is dangerous to the health or safety of Tenants or others, or which may do damage to the premises or waste utilities; (h) Not to attach or extend from the premises any wires, satellite dishes or antennas without written consent of the Landlord: (i) that the property (including any common areas) will not be used by the tenant. any member of the tenant's household, any guest of the tenant. or anyone acting under his/her control to manufacture, sell. give away. barter. deliver, exchange, distribute, possess or use any illegal drugs; or to engage in prostitution or to unlawfully use or possess any firearm; or to allow any stolen property on the premises; 0) to not use the property for conducting business, including operation of daycare, without written permission; (k) that there will be no smoking in the house. Tenant agrees that if any smoking occurs inside the house, the Tenant will be responsible for the entire cost of cleaning and repairing the house to restore it to a smoke free environment. Each occurrence of smoking on the premises is a violation of this - and is cause for eviction and forfeiture of the entire amount of Tenant's security deposit. 8. PETS, No animals or pets are allowed without written consent of the Landlord. If pets have been allowed by written consent then Tenant agrees to accept all responsibility for damage caused by pets. A $30.00 additional rent will be required per pet. Tenant will fully reimburse Landlord for damage to interior or exterior of house, or landscaping in surrounding yard. caused by Tenant's pets. Tenant agrees to promptly remove all pet waste from the yard, and Tenant acknowledges that failure to promptly remove waste is cause for Landlord to have waste removed at Tenant's cost. Tenant acknowledges that any nuisance caused by Tenant's pets may be considered violation of this lease and is cause for eviction. Tenant also agrees that allowing an unauthorized pet to dwell in the premises is a violation of this lease and is cause for eviction and withholding of the entire _amount of Tenant's security deposit. 9. WATERBEDS AND AQUARIUMS. Tenant agrees not to keep or permit waterbeds or any other water-filled furniture on the premises without written consent of the Landlord. Tenant will not keep an aquarium larger than 1' by 2' in the property without written permission from Landlord. 10. INITIAL CONDITION. Tenant acknowledges having fully examined the premises and agrees that they are now satisfactory and in tenantable and clean condition. Tenant is renting the premises with the existing personal property, if any. and without any obligation or representation by Landlord to make any alteration, improvement or repair to the premises during the Lease term. 11. RIGHT TO ENTER. Landlord and Landlord's authorized agents may enter the premises on reasonable notice at any reasonable time to inspect the premises, make repairs, or to show the premises to prospective new tenants or purchasers. Tenant understands and agrees that they do not have a right to deny access to the premises when Landlord provides reasonable notice to enter at a reasonable time. Tenant agrees to cooperate with showings to new tenants or purchasers, including keeping the property in neat and presentable condition during showings, and vacating the property during showings if requested. If Tenant refuses to allow showings of property, or Tenant does not keep property in neat and presentable condition during showings, then Tenant may be fined, up to the full amount of Tenant's security deposit, depending on extent of Tenant's interference with requested showings. Tenant understands that failure to provide access to the premises as described in this paragraph is a violation of the lease and is cause for eviction. 12. DAMAGE OR INJURY. PROPERTY LOSS: Landlord and their authorized agents are not responsible for, and Tenant shall not be entitled to any reduction in rent for, any damage or injury that is done to Tenant, Tenant's property, or to Tenant's guests or their property from any cause however arising that was not caused by the willful or negligent conduct of Landlord, and tenant waives any such claims (including the right of subrogation). Landlord is not responsible for any damage or injury due to interruption or malfunction of heat cooling, utilities or any other service for any reason, or from the malfunction of any appliance or equipment Any such interruption shall not be deemed an eviction nor grounds for abatement of rent, nor relieve Tenant from any obligation under this Lease. Landlord may reduce the quantity and quality of any utility paid for by Landlord and impose such regulations as Landlord deems necessary to conserve energy. Landlord requires that Tenant obtain renter's insurance against injuries, damage, or losses. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord's insurance does NOT cover Tenant's personal property or loss of use. Tenant agrees to waive all claim of liability against landlord and their authorized agents for any injury to Tenant or Tenant's guests that occurs at the property. Tenant agrees that Landlord is not responsible for theft or damage of tenant's personal property stored on the premises, and Tenant has been advised to obtain their own renter's insurance policy to cover such possessions. Landlord may hold Tenant fully responsible for all financial losses that occur due to Tenant's failure to obtain renter's insurance. Tenant understands that they will be fined $100 for each month tenant resides in property without holding valid renter's insurance policy, and Tenant agrees to provide proof of such policy upon demand. 13. POSSESSION, If due to causes beyond Landlord's control, including but not limited to the holding over of a previous Tenant, Landlord is unable to give possession of the premises to Tenant on date promised, landlord shall not be subject to any liability for this failure to give possession. Tenant agrees to absolve Landlord, including its agents and subcontractors, of liability for Tenant's financial losses that may result from change in property status or ownership due to default by property owner, including foreclosure and bankruptcy. If Landlord is unable to give possession of premises to Tenant on date indicated as 'Starting Date', Tenant is not responsible to pay rent until it gains possession, and the rent shall be pro-rated accordingly. 14. SUBLETTING, Tenant will not sublet the premises or any part of it, nor assign this Lease without prior written consent of the Landlord. Landlord's consent to any assignment will not relieve Tenant from liability for the full performance of this Lease for the balance of the Lease term. 15. ABANDONMENT OR SURRENDER Tenant is responsible for all loss of rent, or any other losses or costs caused by Tenant's premature abandonment or surrender of premises, including any leasing fee charged to Landlord for obtaining a new tenant. Tenant will also be responsible for payment of all utilities required by this lease until the day a new tenant moves into the property. No surrender of the premises will be considered accepted by Landlord without the written consent of the Landlord. In the event Tenant abandons the property prior to the expiration of this lease, Landlord may re-let the premises and hold Tenant liable for any costs. lost rent or damage to the premises, including equivalent of one month's rent charged to Tenant as leasing fee paid to Agent. Landlord may dispose of any personal property abandoned by the Tenant. Abandonment shall be deemed to be removal of most of the Tenant's possessions from the property or being absent from the property for fifteen days without notice to Landlord, and failure to pay rent for that period. In such case Landlord may declare the property to be abandoned and may re-let the premises without permission of Tenant. Unless due to Military reassignment. 16. REIMBURSEMENT BY TENANT: Tenant agrees to fully reimburse Landlord promptly for any loss, damage, or cost of repairs or service as a result of Tenants' negligence. Tenant agrees to pay all costs incurred by landlord incidental to any abandonment of the premises or other breach of this lease by Tenant, such as costs incurred in attempting to re-rent the premises, including advertising and other costs. If Landlord prevails in any suit for eviction, unpaid rent, or any other debt or charge, Tenant agrees to pay all court costs and attorney's fees incurred by landlord. These reimbursements are due when landlord or their agent makes demand on Tenant. Landlord's failure or delay in demanding any of these reimbursements, service or returned check charges, or other sums due from Tenant, shall not be deemed a waiver; and Landlord may demand them at any time, whether before or after Tenant vacates premises. 17. TERMINATION OF LEASE WITH SPECIFIED ENDING DATE: At the end of its initial term, this Lease will convert into a Month-to-Month tenancy under its original terms unless either the Landlord or Tenant gives written notice of termination at least equal to Notice Period indicated in the heading of the Lease prior to the ending date. Landlord may change the terms of the tenancy, including the amount of rent, commencing with the first month following the Ending Date by giving written notice of the change at least equal to Notice Period indicated in the heading of the Lease prior to the ending date. Notice to terminate must be given so as to be effective on the last day of a month. Written notice from Tenant must be provided on the "Notice To Vacate" form provided by Landlord - no other form of notice will be accepted. Form must be received by Landlord by at least the number of days required by Notice Period before the lease is to end. No notice of termination will be accepted for a date earlier than the Ending Date specified on this lease, unless agreed to in writing by Landlord or if tenant is served new Orders of Assignment through the Military as dictated by the military waiver clause. 18. TERMINATION AND ALTERATION OF TERMS OF A MONTH-TO-MONTH LEASE. When this Lease is for a term of Month-to-Month, whether by its original terms or after conversion from a Fixed Term lease, Landlord and Tenant agree that the notice required for either party to terminate the lease shall be in writing and at least equal to Notice Period indicated in the heading of this lease. Notice to terminate must be given so as to be effective on the last day of a month. Landlord may change any of the terms, including the amount of rent, of a Month-to-Month lease by giving Tenant written notice at least equal to Notice Period. Written notice from Tenant must be provided on the "Notice To Vacate" form provided by Landlord - no other form of notice will be accepted. Form must be received by Landlord by at least the number of days required by Notice Period before the lease is to end. 19. TERMINATION OF LEASE WITH MULTIPLE TENANTS: If there is more than one person named as Tenant on this lease then all parties named must agree in writing on any termination of the lease. The Lease remains in force with all parties equally responsible for its terms until proper written termination (on the "Notice To Vacate" form provided by Landlord) is delivered to Landlord signed by all persons named as Tenant on the Lease. 20. VACATING. Tenant agrees to vacate premises on or before 12 00 noon on the termination date of this Lease or any renewal or extension as provided by this Lease. If Tenant fails to vacate on or before the required date and time. Tenant shall be liable to landlord for any and all losses incurred by Landlord, such as loss of rent, court costs. and attorney's fees. Tenant will also be charged pro-rated rent, at a rate of triple the current rent amount. for all time past required vacating time untilTenant is completely moved out of property. Before vacating, Tenant agrees: a) To leave the premises in as good condition as on the starting date except for ordinary wear and tear. b) To thoroughly clean the premises and all floors, appliances and fixtures, including complete cleaning of bathrooms, cleaning inside and outside of appliances, cleaning inside and outside of cabinets, cleaning vent hoods c) To complete cleaning of all carpets....by a professional carpet cleaning company with receipt for such cleaning provided to Landlord. d) To return all door, garage, and mailbox keys. and garage door openers. e) To remove all personal belongings: f) To remove all trash, not leaving any trash to be put out by others: g) To replace furnace filter: h) To fill water softener (if present) with salt. i) To replace any burned out light bulbs: j) To ensure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in working order and replace any batteries as needed. k) To make arrangements for final utility bills I) To NOT patch nail holes unless specifically granted permission. m) To NOT perform touch-up painting unless specifically granted permission. Security deposit plus interest as required by law. will be mailed within 21 days after Tenant surrenders premises completely vacated. or after official termination of this lease, whichever comes later. Interest will be forfeited when no forwarding address is provided. Deduction will be made for the following: a) Cost of cleaning deemed necessary by Landlord, including failure to perform any of the items listed above; b) Cost of resetting lock and replacing keys if ALL keys are not returned: c) Cost to replace missing items; d) Cost to repair items damaged during tenancy; e} extra visits required lo the property by the property manager due to Tenant not being ready for final inspection; and f) Rents or other monies owed to Landford (including unpaid utility bills). Should costs exceed the amount of deposit, Tenant is liable for the excess. 21. Uninhabitable PREMISES. If the premises are destroyed or so damaged as to be unfit for occupancy due to fire, the elements or any other cause, Landlord may elect to terminate this Lease immediately and not restore the premises by giving Tenant written notice. If the destruction or damage was not caused by Tenants willful or negligent act, upon termination of this Lease rent shall be prorated and the balance, if any, refunded to Tenant However. unless Landlord gives written notice of termination to Tenant then this lease remains in force, and Tenant will be expected to resume occupancy and pay rent according to these terms as soon as any needed restoration work is completed. 22. EVICTION. If Tenant materially violates any of the terms of this Lease, Tenant may be evicted by due process of law. If Landlord excuses a specific violation by Tenant. of a particular section of this Lease, and thereby waives the right of eviction, such a waiver is not deemed to be a waiver regarding any subsequent similar violation or violation of any other section of the Lease. If Tenant is evicted by due process of law, Tenant agrees to continue paying the full amount of rent and all other sums due under this lease for the full remaining term unless Landlord terminates this Lease by written notice to Tenant. No reentry or re-renting of the premises shall relieve Tenant of Tenant's obligations under this Lease unless the Lease is terminated by Landlord in writing. Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord for all costs incurred by the legal eviction process. including court filing fees, attorney's fees, moving costs, storage costs. locksmith, and any other charges related to eviction. 23. SUBORDINATION. This Lease is subject to all present or future mortgages or trust deeds affecting the premises and Tenant hereby appoints Landlord as attorney-in-fact to execute and deliver all necessary documents to subordinate this Lease to any present or future mortgage or trust deed. 24. RENTAL APPLICATION. This Lease is entered into by Landlord based upon oral and/or written statements made by Tenant at the time of the rental application. If Landlord determines that any of Tenants' statements are untrue or incomplete in any material way. then this Lease shall be considered breached, and Landlord shall have the right, in his discretion, to evict Tenant immediately and without prior notice. 25. INTERPRETATION. Paragraph headings have been inserted for convenience only and shall not be construed to modify the meaning of provisions of this lease. Except as otherwise provided in this Lease, all agreements shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs. representatives, successors and assigns of the parties. However, should landlord sell or otherwise transfer the premises, Landlord shall be relieved of all further responsibility under this Lease, which shall then be the responsibility of Landlord's transferee. Any attachments to this Lease are hereby made a part of this Lease. This Lease with its attachments constitute the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant, and may not be modified except in writing signed by the parties. No representations or agreements have been made or authorized except as expressly set forth in this Lease. 26. SEVERABILIT . All provisions in this lease are severable and in the event any of the provisions are ruled by any court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. 27. ATTORNEY'S FEES In the event of any legal proceedings regarding this agreement, including appellate proceedings or eviction hearings, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recovery of actual attorney's fees and recovery of court costs. "Legal proceedings shall include any legal services used prior to commencement of litigation. 28. UNPAID RENT AND DAMAGES If any remaining money is owed by Tenant after vacating the property, whether due to unpaid rent or damage to the property, Tenant understands and agrees that payment will be pursued by debt collection agencies, and interest of 5%, compounded monthly, will be added to all balances due. Tenant gives permission for debt collection agencies to pursue all legal means to recover funds owed by Tenant, including garnishing wages and presenting demands on Tenant's bank accounts. Tenant also agrees that a service fee of 5% of total balance due upon termination of tenancy will be added to amount owed by Tenant. Tenant agrees that leaving unpaid rent or damages is a criminal offense and may be prosecuted by law. including filing a charge with the local police department. 29. WAIVER. Any failure by Landlord to exercise any rights under this agreement shall not constitute a waiver of Landlord's rights. 30. NOTICES. Any notice or communication under this Lease shall be deemed given if in writing and delivered personally or mailed by U.S. Mail, postage prepaid, addressed to Tenant at the premises, or to the Landlord at address specified on this lease, or at such other address as either party hereafter designates by written notice. Any notice given to one Tenant constitutes proper notice to all Tenants who are part of this Lease. 31. RULES AND REGULATIONS, CIT'( O8DIN{I._NCES. POLICE CALLS. Tenant agrees to comply with any rules attached to this Lease and any reasonable rules or rule changes made by Landlord at any time during the Lease term. Landlord shall give written notice of any such rule changes to Tenant. Violation of such rules by Tenant or Tenant's guests shall be a breach of this Lease and grounds for Eviction. If this property is governed by a homeowners association. Tenant will receive a copy of rules for the association. and Tenant agrees to abide by all such rules. Tenant also agrees to comply with all applicable city ordinances for maintenance and upkeep of the property. Tenant agrees that any fines issued by homeowners association or city government due to Tenant's violation of rules or ordinances will be solely Tenant's responsibility. Tenant agrees that two or more violations of an association rule constitute a violation of this lease and are grounds for eviction. Tenant agrees that two or more visits to property by police for the same problem, at any lime during the lease period, is a violation of this lease and is cause for eviction. Tenant also agrees that any form of illegal activity at the property. or an arrest occurring at the property, is a violation of this lease and is grounds for immediate eviction. 32. VEHICLE POLICY. Tenant agrees to comply with all city ordinances policies regarding vehicle parking and storage. Junk cars, cars on blocks, non-functional vehicles, or unlicensed automobiles are not permitted on property. Removal will be at the expense of the Tenant. Tenants agree that any vehicle parked on unpaved areas may be towed and stored at Tenant's expense. Any fines incurred by a city or state agency for illegal or unlicensed vehicles will be the responsibility of the tenant, whether or not the fine is imposed on the landlord or tenant. Any damage caused to garage floor or driveway by vehicle fluids will be charged to Tenant Motorhomes. boats and any other recreational vehicle may not be stored in the driveway, on the street or outside the garage without written permission. 33. DRAIN STOPPAGE As of the date of this Agreement, landlord warrants that drains in property are in good working order and that they will accept the normal household waste for which they are designed. Tenants agree to pay for clearing the drains or disposals of any and all stoppages except those which the plumber who is called to clear the stoppage will attest in writing were caused by defective plumbing, tree roots or acts of God. 34. KEYS AND LOCKS Tenant is not permitted to change door locks without written permission from Landlord. If locks are changed by Tenant (with permission) then Tenant is required to immediately provide a copy of any new key to Landlord. Should tenants lock themselves out of their dwelling and be unable to gain access through their own resources, they agree to call a professional locksmith to let them in. Tenant is responsible for payment of the charges and/or damages involved. If Tenant changes locks without permission or fails to return all keys provided to them then Tenant is responsible for all costs involved with rekeying or replacing locks. 35. MAINTENANCE PROPERTY Landlord will provide for repair of appliances and necessary maintenance to the home. However, Tenant acknowledges that they will be responsible for cost of repair for any maintenance issue that occurs due to an action of Tenant, whether intentional or not. Tenant agrees to submit all requests for maintenance or repair in writing, in whatever form is specified by Landlord. Tenant will be responsible for damages caused by not attending to, or reporting, needed maintenance. Tenant agrees to perform certain duties to care for property, as stated in paragraph 37 below, and Tenant agrees that consideration (payment) for performing such duties has been granted in establishing the rent charged for this property. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord is not responsible to provide tools necessary for performing the stated duties. Landlord is not responsible to reimburse Tenant for any repairs conducted by Tenant without obtaining prior written authorization from Landlord. Furthermore, if Tenant performs any alterations to the property without obtaining prior written authorization from Landlord then Tenant will bear the full cost of restoring the property to its condition prior to Tenant moving in. Any improvements to Property made by Tenant become property of Landlord unless previously agreed to in writing 36. MISCELLANEOUS TENANT DUTIES. Tenant Agrees: a) To mow the lawn, rake leaves and reasonably water the grass. Tenant agrees that if they do not keep yard properly mowed, raked and watered that Landlord may hire others to do this work, and Tenant will be responsible for all charges b) To shovel snow in driveway and keep all adJoining sidewalks free of snow, ice, rubbish and unlawful obstructions. (unless such service has been covered by the landlord agreement via increased rent of 100 dollars) Tenant agrees that if they do not keep driveway and sidewalks properly cleared of snow and ice that Landlord may hire others to do this work, and Tenant will be responsible for all charges. c) To promptly forward to Landlord any correspondence, mail. d) To keep salt in the water softener (if present) at all times. The water softener will be inspected once tenant moves out of property. If damage is noted to the unit as a result of salt not being kept in unit. Tenant will be responsible for repair or replacement of the unit. In addition, the Tenant will be responsible for the replacement of appliances and or bath fixtures which are water or rust stained. which have resulted from lack of salt in the water softener. e) To clean bathtub drain when it is caused by hair and other items not due to bathroom drainage structure. f) To notify Landlord promptly of gutters that do not function properly. Tenant will be held liable for any damage that occurs due to water coming from overflowing gutters, if Tenant fails to notify Landlord of gutter blockage. g)To keep all trash in proper trash containers. No dumpsters allowed on property without prior written permission. h)To not store personal property of any kind in the yard without prior written permission from Landlord. If Tenant stores any unauthorized property in yard, or if Tenant fails to keep trash picked up from yard, then Tenant agrees to allow Landlord to remove unauthorized property and clean up yard trash, and Tenant will be fully responsible for all charges. i) To clean up promptly after all pet waste, and ensure that pets do not damage interior or exterior of home, including lawn and landscaping. j) To replace the furnace filter at least once every three (3) months, or as often as necessary. Tenant will be responsible for damages caused by, or cleaning needed due to, lack of changing filter on schedule. Tenant is responsible for cost of furnace filters. k) To change batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as needed; to test operation of these detectors every six months and to report promptly to Landlord any malfunction of these detectors. l) To promptly replace burned out light-bulbs at Tenant's expense.