LEASE AGREEMENT

(Choice of one to three year contract)

3034 Lakeview Blvd, Highland, MI
C&D Home Rentals, LLC

This lease is made on _________________ between C & D Home Rentals LLC (Lessor) whose address is XXXXXXX  and __________________________________________________________(Lessee) whose address is _________________________________________________________________________________

1. DESCRIPTION OF PREMISES: Lessor, in exchange for Lessee's payment of rent and performance of this Lease Agreement, does lease to Lessee the following premises:
3034 Lakeview Blvd. Highland, MI

2. TERM: The premises are rented to Lessee commencing on
_________________________________and terminating on ______________________________

3. RENT: Lessee agrees to pay Lessor total rent of $1100.00 per month, for the premises and the term previously described.

4. PLACE OF PAYMENT:
A monthly automatic deposit to the following account:

C&D Home Rentals, LLC
Lawrence Duane Davis
Choice One Bank, Grant, MI 49327
0724xxxxx     Acc# 610xxxx

5. LATE FEES/NON SUFFICIENT FUNDS: Rent is due on the 1st day of each month.  In the event any rental installment is not received by the 7th day of the month, a ($50.00) fifty-dollar charge will by assessed. Any checks returned unfunded will be subject to a thirty-five ($35.00) dollar charge, which shall be in addition to any late charges assessed. Partial payment of a month's rent does not avoid this late fee.

6. NON PAYMENT OF RENT: In the event any rental installment is not received by the 15th day of the month, the rent is considered not paid, and the Lessor may terminate the lease.

7. APPLICATION OF PAYMENTS: Money paid by Lessee to Lessor shall be applied to Lessee account in the following manner: first to outstanding late fees and dishonored checks charged; second to outstanding legal fees and/or costs legally chargeable to Lessee; and third to rent.


8.UTILITIES:  The person responsible is:
Gas----------------- Tenants
Electricity--------- Tenants
Water-------------- Landlord
Sewer-------------- Landlord
Please make the necessary arrangements to switch the Gas and Electric to your name.

9. PETS: Pets are permitted only with written permission.
The pets described are permitted:
____________________________________________________


10. DAMAGE AND SECURITY DEPOSIT: __________________________________ have made a security deposit for the amount of $1100.00  on ____________________________________. In no case is Lessor obligated to apply the Security Deposit to rent or other charges in arrears. If damages caused by Lessee exceed the amount of the deposit, Lessee agrees to pay for such damages upon receipt of a Notice of Damages.

11. RETURN OF DAMAGE AND SECURITY DEPOSIT: In the event some or all of the Damage and Security Deposit is to be returned, Lessor shall issue one check in the name of all Lessees for the required amount, unless otherwise agreed in writing and signed by all the Lessees on the Lease.

Notice: You must notify your landlord in writing within 4 days after you move of a forwarding address where you can be reached and where you will receive mail; otherwise your landlord shall be relieved of sending you an itemized list of damages and penalties adherent to that failure.

12. OCCUPANCY LEVEL: The occupancy level shall be established by Lessor and not exceed applicable housing codes. It shall further be limited to those persons who have signed this Lease or are otherwise legally authorized occupants.

13. JOINT AND SEVERAL OBLIGATIONS: Each Lessee under the Lease is jointly and severally (individually) liable to Lessor for the total rent due for leased premises. This means that if one Lessee fails to pay rent, any one of the other Lessees or any number of other Lessees may be held liable by the Lessor.

14. KEYS: Lessor may charge Lessee a reasonable amount for replacing lost keys. Lessee shall not change the locks without prior written consent of Lessor. If the locks are changed without Lessor's consent, Lessee shall be responsible for any resulting expenses, including re-keying, subject to any applicable local ordinances.


15. DAMAGE TO LESSEE'S PROPERTY AND INSURANCE: Unless caused by the Lessor, his agent's or employee's negligence or failure to maintain the premises as required by law, the Lessor, his agents and/or employees shall not be responsible for any theft, damage, loss or destruction of personal property of the Lessee or Lessee's guests due to fire, water or other casualty or cause. Lessees are encouraged to insure personal property.

16. ACCESS TO PREMISES: Lessor may only enter the premises with permission from Lessee or after a good faith effort to give notice. The Lessor shall be granted permission for entry to the leased premises at all reasonable hours for the purpose of examining or showing the premises to prospective buyers or prospective residents or for making alterations or repairs on the premises which the Lessor deems necessary. Lessor shall have access at all reasonable hours to perform Lessee requested repairs unless indicated to the contrary by Lessee. In the event of an emergency, Lessor, its agents or employees shall have immediate access without notice.

17. DAMAGE TO PREMISES AND UNTENANTABILITY: In case the building or improvements on the premises are injured or destroyed in whole or part by fire or other catastrophes during the term of this Lease, Lessor shall take immediately effect repairs on the premises, so that they are substantially the same as they were prior to such fire or catastrophe. In such event, the rent shall abate entirely if the premises are rendered un-tenantable until such time as the premises are restored to tenantable condition, providing that in the event the building or improvements shall be destroyed to an extent that Lessor determines it inadvisable to restore, then the Lessor may, at its option terminate this Lease by written notice to Lessee. There shall be no abatement of rent if the fire or other causes damaging the leased premises are the result from the negligence or willful act of Lessee or Lessee's family, employees or guests.

18. CANCELLATION AND FORFEITURE: Lessee may cancel this Lease within twenty-one (21) days after Lessee has signed such Lease, but in no event after the Lessee takes possession of the premises or within thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the term of this Lease, by providing written notice to the Lessor signed by all Lessees. Lessor agrees to return all monies upon receipt of such notice, except for up to one-half of one month's rent equivalent, which Lessor may retain as a re-rental and forfeiture charge. In the event Lessor finds any of the representations and warranties made by the Lessees in their lease application are false, Lessor, at its option, may terminate this Lease Agreement.


19. LAWFUL USE: Lessee agrees that Lessee and Lessee's family and guests shall use and occupy the leased premises for residential purpose only.


20. SUBLETTING AND ASSIGNMENT: Lessee shall not sublet or assign the premises without the prior written consent of Lessor.

21. TERMINATION AND RE ENTRY: Default in any of the covenants of this Lease by Lessee shall entitle Lessor to terminate the tenancy and retake possession as provided by law. Lessee agrees to reimburse Lessor for all expenses and damages included, but not limited to, the loss of rent which Lessor may incur by reason of such repossession during the remainder of the Lease term as provided by law.

22. ABANDONMENT: If, at any time, during the term of this Lease, Lessor believes, in good faith, that Lessee has abandon the premises, and current rent is unpaid, Lessor may reenter the premises and put out the remaining possessions of Lessee without liability therefore. Abandonment shall be conclusively presumed if rent is unpaid for fifteen (15) days following the due date, and either (1) a substantial portion of the Lessee's possessions have been moved, or (2) acquaintances of Lessee or other reliable sources indicate to Lessor that Lessee left without the intention of reoccupying the premises. In the event of abandonment by the Lessee, and in the event that the Lessee has left personal property on the premises, Lessor may dispose of said personal property in any way the Lessor chooses.

This provision shall apply to all items of personal property, except those for which the Lessor and Lessee have made specific written agreement. No oral agreement may alter this provision. Lessee shall reimburse any cost incurred by Lessor in removing the personal property described herein to Lessor.

23. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: The Lessee agrees to keep, use, and maintain the premises rented in accordance with applicable police, sanitary and other regulations imposed by governmental authorities. Lessee agrees also to maintain the premises in a neat and orderly manner. Lessee agrees to observe all reasonable regulations and requirements of underwriters concerning use and condition of the premises tending to reduce fire hazard and insurance rates. Lessee shall pay for the repairs of any damages to the premises caused by Lessee or his or her guests or invitees. Lessor may require Lessee to pay for such repairs before they are made, providing there are no judicial or mediation proceedings pending.
Lessor agrees to make all necessary exterior and structural repairs to the premises and to the electric, gas, plumbing, heating and air conditioning systems, if any, which may, from time to time become necessary. Lessee agrees not to hold Lessor responsible for failure to repair until Lessee has notified Lessor of the need for repair in writing and a reasonable amount of time has passed after such notice.

24. ALTERATIONS: Lessee shall make no alterations, additions or improvements in or to the premises without Lessor's prior written consent. All alterations, additions or improvements to the premises made by either party shall become the property of the Lessor and shall remain upon and be surrendered with the premises at the end of the term. This includes, but shall not be limited to additional locks, permitted types of hooks on walls, antennae, carpet, paint, and other such improvements. The Fair Housing Amendment of 1988 shall govern in the event of handicap modifications.

25. HOLD HARMLESS: Lessee agrees for themselves, their heirs, and personal representatives to save, indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from any and all damages or liability that results from or arises out of Lessee's use and occupancy of the premises, provided that such damages or liability to not result from negligent acts or omissions of Lessor, and its agents and employees.

26. NOTICES: Any notice required by this Lease or by law shall be in writing. Notice shall be deemed to have been delivered to the other party upon being stamped with sufficient postage and deposited in a United States mailbox. Emails are deemed delivered when their delivery is acknowledged or answered.

27. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: It is agreed that this Lease and the attached Rules and Regulations (if any) constitute the entire agreement between Lessor and Lessee and may not be altered, amended or changed in any manner, unless in writing, signed by the undersigned parties. The undersigned parties further acknowledge and agree that no additional verbal promises, representations or agreements have been made other than are contained in this Lease.

28. SEVERABILITY: If a clause of this Lease is found by a court to be invalid, such findings shall not invalidate, or in any other way, nullify any of the other clauses or provisions contained in this Lease.

29. BINDING EFFECT: "Lessee", when used in this Lease, shall be construed to include singular or plural, masculine or feminine, and "Lessor" shall be construed to mean Lessor or its duly appointed agents. This Lease shall be binding jointly and severally upon parties hereto and their heirs, personal representatives, legal representatives and assigns.

30. NO HOLD-OVER TENANCY: No hold-over occupancy is permitted without the advance written permission of Lessor. Any person who refuses to vacate the premises at the expiration of the Lease term, as specified herein, shall be deemed a trespasser without color of title or other possessory interest and shall be subject to immediate eviction as provided by law.

31. DELAY OF POSSESSION: Possession of the premises is not guaranteed until Lessor deems the premises ready for occupancy. The Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee for any delay in possession of the premises due to causes beyond its direct control.

32. RECYCLING: Lessee agrees to comply with all mandatory and/or voluntary recycling procedures, which may be established by the local municipality in which the premises are located. Lessee further agrees to reimburse Lessor for any costs incurred by Lessor that can be attributed to Lessee's non-compliance with local mandatory recycling ordinance or program.

33. TERMINATION OF TENANCY: Unit condition: Lessee agrees to return possession of the leased premises at the end of the Lease term in clean condition, free and clear of trash and debris. This obligation is a contractual one between the undersigned parties and the Lessee's Security Deposit shall not be used to offset Lessee's obligations hereunder.

34. WAIVER: No waiver by any party to this Lease Agreement of a breach or default hereunder will be deemed a waiver of any subsequent breach or default of a similar nature by the other party.

35. NOTICE: Michigan law establishes rights and obligations for parties to rental agreements. This Agreement is required to comply with the Truth and Renting Act. If you have a question about the interpretation or legality of a provision of this Agreement, you may want to seek assistance from a lawyer or other qualified person.



READ THIS AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SIGNING.


LESSOR:
Sign: ________________________________           Date___________

Lawrence Duane Davis
C & D Home Rentals LLC
Address xxxxxxxxxx
231- 414- 5658
duane_davis2000@yahoo.com


LESSOR:
Sign: ________________________________          Date___________

Isabel C. Davis
C & D Home Rentals LLC
248-520-4034
isabel_c_davis@yahoo.com



LESSEE:
Sign: __________________________________         Date___________