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9.Acceptance: Tenant acknowledges that he has examined the premises and his acceptance of this Lease is conclusive evidence that said premises are in good and satisfactory order and repair unless otherwise specified herein; Tenant agrees that no representations or warranties as to the condition of the premises have been made; and that no other agreement has been made to redecorate, repair or improve the premises unless hereinafter set forth specifically in writing. Landlord will deliver the premises and all common areas in a clean, safe and sanitary condition, free of rodents and vermin and in a habitable condition.

10.Maintenance: Tenant shall keep all parts of the premises in a state of good order and condition and shall surrender the same at the expiration of the term hereof in the same good order in which they were received, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Tenant shall provide for and be responsible for the replacement of furnace and air conditioning filters, light bulbs, batteries in smoke detectors and fuses and the proper cleaning of carpeting, if any, and for proper cleaning of any wooden floors, as applicable.

Any repairs or replacements of property, equipment, or appliances necessary due to the negligence by acts of commission or omission of Tenant, his family, guests or employees, shall be paid by Tenant. Tenant will not place any heavy structures, furniture items or other such articles in the premises, including, but not limited to, water beds, without the prior written consent of Landlord. No items or equipment of any nature, including bicycles, motor bikes, and/or motorcycles, will be housed in front of premises, on porches or patios, in public halls, stairways, corridors or fire escapes or any common areas. No items or impediments are to be placed in the windows, upon ledges, balconies, or balcony rails. Tenant additionally covenants and agrees as follows: To comply with the responsibilities imposed on Tenant by Chapter 8 of the Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia, and any amendments thereto; to keep that part of the premises which Tenant occupies and uses as clean and sanitary as the conditions of the premises permit; to dispose from Tenant’s dwelling unit all rubbish, garbage, and organic or flammable waste, in a clean, safe and sanitary manner; to keep all plumbing fixtures as clean and sanitary as their condition permits; to properly use and operate all electrical, gas, plumbing and heating fixtures and appliances; and not to permit any person on the premises with Tenant's permission to willfully or maliciously destroy, deface, damage or remove any part of the structure or dwelling unit or the facilities, equipment, or appurtenances thereto, nor himself do any such thing.

In order to limit the level of noise which can be generated by bare flooring, Tenant agrees to install carpeting or rugs with pads on 80% of the floor area within the enclosed leased space, in order to effectively reduce such sounds and/or disturbances.

If Tenant is inadvertently locked out, Tenant agrees to call a licensed locksmith to give provide access to the property. If a professional locksmith is necessary, Tenant agrees to pay any charges incurred at the time access is given. If the lock must be rekeyed, Tenant agrees to provide the new key to the Landlord or Agent, whichever is managing the property, within 24 hours.

11.Notification: Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord or Agent of any defect, problems, or needed repairs, but shall not order such repairs on or about the premises without prior written approval from the Landlord, which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Any unauthorized repairs shall be at Tenant’s expense and liability. Tenant hereby expressly agrees to limit or restrict any activity on the premises which could cause further damage or injury as a result of defect, problem or needed repair, until such time or as proper corrective action can be taken.

12.Vehicle Parking: No automobile, truck, motorcycle, trailer or other such vehicle shall be parked on the property without current license plates and said vehicles must be operational. Licensed vehicles may be parked only in garages, driveways, if provided, or in the street, or as regulated by the Building Rules and Regulations. Landlord/Agent assumes no responsibility or liability whatsoever for the loss of or damage to any vehicle while parked in said area other than loss or damage occasioned by negligence of Landlord/Agent.

(a)In addition to the premises, Landlord hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Landlord, Parking Space No. at the Building, for the same term as is applicable hereunder to the premises, for the sole and exclusive

use of Tenant. Tenant shall have no right to assign, sublease or permit others to use said parking space. Rent for said parking space shall be:

included in the rent payable for the premises hereunder.

payable by Tenant to Landlord monthly, in the amount of $, as additional rent hereunder in addition to the rent for the premises, on the same date each month as the rent for the premises is due hereunder, and the provisions of Paragraph 2 hereof shall apply to such payments.

(b)This Lease does not confer upon Tenant any right to the use of any parking facilities at the Building or any parking space owned by Landlord or assigned to the Building constituting the premises.

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filed against the premises or the property on which it is located, any equipment therein, or any materials used in the construction or alteration of any building or improvement thereon, which arises from work or services performed by or for Tenant.

22. Security Deposit: Landlord hereby acknowledges receipt of the sum of $(an amount not to exceed

the first month’s rent) which is to be retained as a security deposit for the performance by Tenant of all covenants, conditions and terms of this Lease, to be held and deposited in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Housing Regulations of the District of Columbia. Landlord shall not be obligated to apply the same on rent or other charges and arrears or on damages for Tenant's failure to perform said covenants, conditions and terms, although Landlord may so apply the security deposit at Landlord's option. Tenant's loss or Tenant’s right to possession of the premises for nonpayment of rent or for any other reason shall not in any event be affected by reason of the fact that Landlord or Agent holds the security deposit. In the event Landlord repossesses said premises because of the Tenant's default or because of Tenant's failure to carry out the covenants, conditions and terms of this Lease, Landlord may apply such security deposit on account of all damages suffered by reason of Tenant's default or breach.

Pursuant to the D.C. Housing Code, after a tenancy is terminated, Landlord has 45 days to return the deposit, or notify the Tenant in writing of his or her intention to withhold and apply the monies toward expenses incurred under the terms and conditions of this lease. If Landlord elects to apply the security deposit to monies owed by the Tenant to the Landlord, either for rent, additional rent, or damages, then Landlord shall notify Tenant that he/she intends to withhold the deposit and Landlord has 30, from the date the Tenant was first notified, to refund the balance of the deposit that was not used to pay costs of expenses incurred, and at the same time must provide Tenant with an itemized statement, including costs, of the repairs for which the money was spent.

All utility services in the premises shall be ordered disconnected and all final bills paid by Tenant, with proof of receipts, before any part of the security deposit will be returned. Interest shall be paid or credited to Tenant in accordance with the provisions of said Housing Regulations. NO PORTION OF SAID DEPOSIT SHALL BE USED BY TENANT FOR ANY PAYMENT OF ANY RENT DUE.

In the event of a sale of the property upon which the premises are situated or the transfer or assignment by the Landlord/Agent of this Lease, the Landlord/Agent has the obligation to transfer the security deposit to the transferee. After the transfer is made and after written notice of same is given to the Tenant with the name and address of the transferee, Landlord/Agent is released from all liability for the return of the security deposit and the Tenant must look solely to the new Landlord/Agent for the return of the security deposit. It is agreed that the foregoing will apply to every transfer or assignment made of the security deposit to a new Landlord/Agent. In the event of any rightful or permitted assignment of this Lease by the Tenant to any assignee or sublessee, the security deposit is deemed to be held by the Landlord/Agent as a deposit made by the assignee or sublessee and the Landlord/Agent will have no further liability with respect to return of such security deposit to the assignor.

The Landlord, or Landlord’s estate, but not the managing agent or court appointed receiver, shall remain liable to the Tenant for the maintenance of the security deposit as required by law.

23. Termination: Tenant hereby expressly agrees:

(a)that violation of any of the terms and conditions of this Lease, shall be sufficient cause for termination at the option of Landlord;

(b)that this Lease may be terminated at the option of Landlord in case of commission of any nuisance on premises, boisterousness or any other excessive noise, or any other conduct offensive to any other occupant of building or neighborhood, including any violation of police regulations;

(c)that if the premises, or any part thereof, is taken by eminent domain, this Lease shall expire on the date when the premises shall be so taken, and the rent shall be apportioned as of that date, and no part of any award shall belong to Tenant;

(d)that in the event Tenant is adjudicated a bankrupt or makes an assignment for the benefit of his creditors, this Lease shall, at the option of Landlord, cease and determine and said premises shall be surrendered to Landlord, who hereby reserves the right, in either of said events, to forthwith reenter and repossess said premises;

If the premises are rendered totally unfit for occupancy by fire, act of God, act of rioters or public enemies, or accident, the term of this Lease shall immediately cease upon the payment of rent apportioned to the day of such happening. If, however, the premises are only partially destroyed or damaged and Landlord decides to repair the same, such repairs shall be made by Landlord without unreasonable delay. Tenant may be entitled to a reduced rent while repairs are being made.

24.Notice to Quit: Tenant hereby expressly agrees that if proceedings shall at any time be commenced for recovery of possession as aforesaid and compromise or settlement shall be effected either before or after judgment whereby Tenant shall be permitted to retain possession of said premises, then such proceedings shall not constitute a waiver of any condition or agreement contained herein or of any subsequent breach thereof or of this agreement. Provided always, that if Tenant shall fail to pay said rent in

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advance as aforesaid, although there shall have been no legal or formal demands made, or desert or leave the premises vacant for a period of thirty (30) days, or break or violate any of the within covenants, conditions or agreements, then and in any of said events, this agreement and all things herein contained, shall, at the option of the Landlord, cease and shall operate as a Notice to Quit,

TENANT HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY NOTICE TO QUIT OR NOTICE TO VACATE IN THE EVENT SUCH TERMINATION IS FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT. Landlord may proceed to recover possession of said premises under and by virtue of the proceedings between landlords and tenants, and when such possession is obtained Landlord may re-rent the premises at the risk and cost of the defaulting Tenant, whose default in no instance shall relieve him of liability for the difference between the rent herein reserved and the rent actually received by Landlord during the term remaining after such default occurs.

25.Attorneys’ Fees: If Tenant shall default in the performance of any covenant or condition or this lease required to be performed by Tenant, Landlord, at his option, may, after thirty (30) days notice to Tenant, or without notice if in Landlord's opinion an emergency exists, perform such covenant or condition for the account and at the expense of Tenant. If Landlord shall incur any expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, in instituting, prosecuting, or defending any action or proceeding instituted by reason of any default of Tenant, Tenant shall reimburse Landlord for the amount of such expense, as awarded by the court. Should Tenant, pursuant to this Lease, become obligated to reimburse or otherwise pay Landlord any sum of money in addition to the specific rent, the amount thereof shall be deemed additional rent and may, at the option of Landlord, be added to any subsequent installment of the specific rent due and payable under this Lease, in which event Landlord shall have the remedies for default in the payment thereof provided by this Lease. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the termination of this Lease.

26.Hold Over: After the expiration of the term of this agreement, if Tenant remains in possession, the tenancy shall be deemed to be a monthly tenancy and Tenant hereby agrees to pay same monthly rental thereafter as due during the last month of the term of this agreement or such increased monthly rental for which Landlord or Agent from time to time has provided to Tenant not less than thirty (30) days written notice in advance of the rental due date. Tenant shall keep and fulfill all the other conditions, covenants and terms of this agreement throughout the monthly tenancy. In so continuing, Landlord reserves the right to re-negotiate new terms and conditions at any time and to require Tenant to enter into a new lease agreement and refusal by Tenant shall constitute a breach of this condition. It is agreed that the monthly tenancy created can be terminated by either party giving the other party not less than a full thirty (30) days written notice to expire on the day of the month from which the tenancy commenced to run.

27.Permission to Show: Tenant will permit Landlord to install a keybox for prospective tenants and agents’ access, and to show

said premises at reasonable hours to prospective tenants during the lastdays of the term herein. If the

premises is put on the market for sale during the tenancy, Tenant will permit Landlord or Agent to post a “For Sale” sign, a keybox, and permission to show. If Tenant refuses to allow access to Landlord or Agent as provided above, such refusal shall be a breach of this Lease and Landlord may obtain injunctive relief to compel access or may terminate this Lease, and bring an action for possession and damages sustained, including re-letting costs.

Tenant shall not give less thandays written notice to vacate, to coincide with the end date of the Lease

Agreement, or any extension thereof. Said notice must be received by Agent, if Agent is managing the property, or by Landlord, if

Landlord is managing property, by the first day of the month of which the Tenant is to vacate

days later.

28.Surrender: Tenant will, upon termination of this Lease, surrender the premises and all fixtures and equipment of the Landlord therein in good, clean, and operating condition, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Utilities shall be disconnected and all final bills paid. Utilities and proof of receipts provided by Tenant. Tenant shall, at time of vacating the premises:

a.Clean said premises and remove trash from the premises.

b.If the premises is rented with wall-to-wall carpet or rugs, then Tenant, at the termination of this Lease, will shampoo and clean said rug or carpet prior to vacating the premises.

c.Upon vacating the premises, Tenant shall deliver all keys thereto to the Landlord or Agent managing the premises within twenty-four (24) hours after vacating. Failure to comply will be cause to charge Tenant for changing locks.

d.Tenant will be responsible for any damages to walls or woodwork including but not limited to those resulting from the use of picture hooks, cup hooks, nails, or screws and said Tenant agrees to repair all holes and damage made in walls and woodwork, etc. at his expense. Tenant will return all floors cleaned and waxed and in the same condition as received. Tenant is responsible for any damage to the floors due to water stains.

e.If premises were delivered at beginning of tenancy with windows washed at expense of Landlord, premises shall be returned in same clean condition at end of tenancy.

f.Any property which is left on the premises at the end of tenancy shall be considered to be abandoned by Tenant and shall, at Landlord's option, become Landlord’s property and Landlord may dispose of it without liability.

Any of the above items not completed by Tenant will be completed by Landlord, and Tenant will be charged accordingly.

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29.Subordination: This Lease is and will be subject and subordinate at all times to the lien of any mortgage(s) or deed(s) of trust now or hereafter covering the demised premises and to all renewals, modifications, consolidations, replacements and/or extensions thereof. Tenant agrees to execute any documents required to effect such subordination.

The Tenant agrees to execute promptly any documents(s) which the Landlord or lenders(s) may request with respect thereto. In the event that the Tenant fails to do so, the Landlord or the lenders(s), the Landlord will have the right and is hereby authorized to execute on behalf of the Tenant any such document(s). Landlord shall have the right to assign any or all his rights under this Agreement at any time. Tenant agrees to become a tenant to any subsequent owner of the Property.

30.Military Clause: In the event Tenant is a member of the Armed Services and on active duty at the time Tenant enters into this lease, and Tenant subsequently receives permanent change of station orders or temporary change of station orders for a period in excess of 3 months, Tenant's liability to pay rent may not exceed: (1) 30 days' rent after written notice and proof of the assignment is given to the Landlord; and (2) the cost of repairing damage to the premises caused by the Tenant. This clause also applies to those persons who receive orders releasing them from military service.

31.Notices: All notices required or permitted herein shall be in writing and effective as of the date on which such notice is mailed in any United States Post Office by first class mail, postage prepaid, or hand-delivered to the Tenant at the premises address, to the Agent or Landlord at the addresses designated herein, or to such addresses as the parties may designate in writing from time to time.

32.Waiver of Breach: No failure by the Landlord to insist upon the strict performance of any term or condition of this Lease or to exercise any right or remedy available on a breach thereof, and no acceptance of full or partial rent during the continuance of any such breach shall constitute a waiver of any such breach or of any such term or condition. No term or condition of this Lease required to be performed by the Tenant, and no breach thereof, shall be waived, altered, or modified, except by a written instrument executed by Landlord. No waiver of any breach shall affect or alter any term or condition in this Lease, and each such term or condition shall continue in full force and effect with respect to any other then existing or subsequent breach thereof.

33.Unenforceable Clauses: All individual provisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, sections, and words in this Lease shall be severable and if any one or more such provision, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or word is determined by any court, administrative body, or tribunal, having proper jurisdiction, to be in any way unenforceable, or to be in any way violative of or in conflict with any law of any applicable jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect whatsoever on any of the remaining paragraphs, provisions, clauses, sections, sentences, or words of this Lease.

34. Agency: The Landlord recognizes (Brokerage)as the Agent negotiating

this Lease and agrees to pay a leasing fee pursuant to a separate agreement. The Landlord hereby authorizes the Agent to deduct the said fee from the proceeds of rentals received by the Agent.

35.Truthfulness of Rental Application: The Rental Application submitted by Tenant has been an inducement for Landlord to rent the premises to Tenant. If any material facts in the Rental Application are untrue or if the premises are occupied by anyone other than Tenant and the persons as stated in the Rental Application, Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Lease, to hold Tenant liable for any damage to the premises, and to avail himself of all rights and remedies to which he may be entitled at law or equity.

36.Housing Regulations: Tenant acknowledges receipt from Landlord of a copy of the following provisions of the Housing Regulation of the District of Columbia: Chapter 1; Section 10l; and Section 106.

37.Credit Report (if applicable): Tenant acknowledges and authorizes Agent to order and obtain a Consumer Report (credit report) from a Consumer Reporting Agency to be used in connection with the processing of this Lease. Tenant hereby also authorizes Agent to disclose to Landlord, or any other party involved in the Lease evaluation process, the credit information provided by the Consumer Reporting Agency.

Additional or special provision(s) in the attached addendum, bearing the signatures of all parties concerned are hereby made a part of

this Lease. Addendum attached

Yes

No

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