11-12 Sigma Chi House Lease

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Sigma Chi Fraternity Lease Agreement

Name of Landlord: Eta Pi House Corporation

Name of Tenant: ______________________________________ Date: ___________

Tenant InformationPrevious Address _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

S.S. # _______________ Phone # _______________ Cell (other) # _______________

Emergency Contact Information: Name: ___________________________________

Home # - ____________________ Address: ___________________________________

Cell # - _____________________ ___________________________________

The person named above is, is not, (circle one) authorized to remove and/or store all contents of the

dwelling

and/or mailbox in the event of serious illness or death.

This lease is between the Eta Pi Chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, Eta Pi House

Corporation and the tenant listed above. The parties agree to the terms and

agreements as follows.

I. Description of Premises Leased:

1. The tenant shall be eligible to occupy a room of the dwelling at:

4418 Greek CourtOrlando, FL 32816

2. The tenant shall be one of two occupants of a said room unless written consent of the landlordor its agent is first obtained prior to the term of this lease.

3. Access to Common Area:

a. The tenant shall have access to all common areas, excluding the downstairs frontrooms and limited access of the kitchen along with the responsibility to respect allcommon property as well as the property of other tenants, as well as respecting theprivacy of others and observing quiet hours set forth by the chapter.

b. Tenant will have NO access to restricted areas of the house including the attic, the roof,and utility closet.

c. There is to be no storage of personal property outside of tenants assigned room. It willbe the landlords discretion to dispose of such items.

4. Description of room:a. Any existing problems with the room should be documented prior to the new tenant

moving into the said room.

II. Terms for signing or Resigning Lease:

1. Tenants signing a lease for the first time must have a zero balance with the Eta Pi Chapter aswell as any other chapter, and be in good standing with the General Fraternity of Sigma Chi.2. Tenants signing a renewal of a current lease must be current on their payments at the time of the

resigning.3. Tenant must provide within one week of the end of the drop/add period, written verification that

the Tenant is a student in good standing registered student at the University of Central Florida.

Eta Pi Chapter Lease Agreement-May 2011 Initials________

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III.Term of Lease: Please circle the option that applies

Whole Year Lease (May 16, 2011 to May 15, 2012)

School Year Lease (August 16, 2011 to May 15, 2012)

Summer Lease (May 16, 2011 to August 15, 2011) *Only in the event if the house is not filled to

capacity.

Spring Lease (January 16, 2012 to May 15, 2012) *Only in the event if the house is not filled tocapacity or for subleasing purposes with house at capacity.

THERE IS NO SUB-LEASING OF THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN

PERMISSION OF THE BOARD OF THE ETA PI HOUSE CORPORATION

Move In Early: If a tenant wishes to move in earlier than one of the above options followingapproval by landlord he agrees to pay a prorated amount for the time before the regular lease begins.

IV.Rental Payments: Please circle option that appliesWhole Year Lease (May 16th to May 15th)

12 payments of $550.00 due at the beginning of each monthly period.

School Year Lease (August 16th to May 15th)

9 Payments of $650.00 due at the beginning of each monthly period.

Summer Lease (May 16th to August 15th)


Spring Lease (January 16th to May 15th)


1. If tenant pays the semester in full before the first due date of the semester he will receive a 5%discount for early payment.

2. Sigma Chi membership dues are included in the rental amount. The bylaws of the Eta Pichapter include this amount for tenants and members of the executive committee.

3. Payment must be made with a credit/debit card with automatic billing option. Payments

made by check or cash will not be accepted. The only exception to this requirement is the

Florida Prepaid program. Financial Aid receiptants will be required to use a credit/debit

card with auto payment.

Type of Credit Card: Visa Master Card American Express Discover

Name on the Credit Card: ____________________________________

Billing Address for the Card: ___________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________

Credit Card Number: ___________________________________ Exp. Date: _________

Signature: _________________________________________________


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V. Breaking of Lease:

1. Under no circumstances will the tenant be able to break his lease. The tenant will beresponsible for the full lease amount agreed upon in this rental contract.

a. In the event tenant breaks lease under any circumstances tenant will immediately

be assessed a financial penalty equivalent to the remaining balance of said tenantsrental contract.b. Penalty-assessing circumstances for breaking lease include student no longer attending

University of Central Florida, eviction resulting from punishment of Chapter / HouseCorp., as well as any other circumstances resulting in tenants breaking of rentalcontract without exception.

2. The tenant is not allowed to sub-lease his contract to another tenant without the prior writtenpermission of the Board of Directors of the Eta Pi House Corporation. The new tenant will berequired to sign a lease.

VI.Damages and Repairs:1. Tenant will pay for ANY and ALL damage and repairs to the rented quarters. The House

Corporation will ensure a professional job is performed to return property to its original form

and charge the tenants credit or debit card.2. When damage to any of the property at the address is in any way found to be the fault ornegligence of the tenant or his guests, it will be the tenants responsibility to pay for all repairs.

3. If tenant is found leaving trash or other banned articles, as defined by Landlord / Chapter, withinthe Chapter House for any period of time, then Chapter has the right to fine tenant as much as$50 per infraction. Should tenant receive more than three (3) fines over the duration of the leaseagreement, then landlord may evict tenant with penalties to be assessed immediately (SeeSection V.).

4. Failure to do so may result in loss of security deposit and/or additional charges or fines.5. Tenant recognizes damaging property at the address may result in eviction at landlords

discretion with penalties to be assed immediately (See Section V.).6. The landlord or its agent should and must approve all repairs.

VII. Changes to Property:

1. The tenant shall make no permanent changes to the room without prior approval from the HouseCorporation or its agent.

2. Any approved changes must be returned to the original form by the move out date unlessotherwise noted and agreed upon with incoming tenant.

VIII. Room Inspection:

1. Tenants shall make an inspection of the room with the landlord or its agent prior to occupationnoting ANY damage or discrepancies and list them on the Room Inspection Report. Beforevacating, tenants shall make another inspection with the landlord or its agents and compare thetwo lists of discrepancies noting any new damages, which will be charged to the exiting tenant.

2. In the event the new tenant willingly accepts an approved change to a room, it shall be noted inthe Room Inspection Report. The change will then become the financial responsibility of thenew tenant at the end of his lease.

IX.Move Out Terms:

1. The tenant will at the end of this lease surrender and deliver up said premise, in as good of orderand condition as when entered upon or be charged for any and all damages.

2. Failure to do so may result in loss of security deposit and may subject tenant to additionalcharges determined by landlord or its agent.


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3. Tenant must vacate premises by the date on which the lease ends. This also applies to allproperty of the tenant. Failure to do so may result in loss of security deposit and additionalstorage charges or discarding of exiting tenants property should the landlord so choose.

4. All keys should be surrendered to the landlord on or before the Move Out Date. Failure to do sowill result in a penalty of $50 per tenant.

X. Unavoidable Occurrences:

1. In the event the premises are destroyed or so damaged by fire, unavoidable casualty, and/or actof God as to be unfit for occupancy, the landlord is not to provide other accommodations, butwill forfeit a fair and just portion of prepaid rent until the said premises shall have been rebuiltor reinstated as a dwelling fir for occupation.

XI. Improper Utilization of House:

1. The tenant is not to use the room or common grounds or any part thereof, or permit the same tobe used for any illegal, immoral, and/or improper purpose. Tenant is not to have or permitillegal drugs, weapons of any sort on any portion of the aforementioned property; not to permitanything to be done on the premises which would be contrary to the provisions of the policies of

insurance thereon, or which will increase the premiums of said insurance; as defined by thelandlord.

2. All rules of the Orange County Fire Code shall be strictly followed.a. A complete Code rulebook can be found with your House Director.

3. No pets of any kind are to be kept on the property. Individual exceptions can be made andrecorded by landlord or its agent.

4. No smoking in the house.5. A dumpster is located at the rear of our property for your convenience. Place all trash in the

dumpster, not on our around it. Mattresses, furniture and other large items should not be placedin the dumpster. Hauling charges may be assessed to tenants violating this rule. Do not store anytrash in or around the house.

6. Tenants found in violation of house trash policies (as defined by Chapter, House Director,and /or House Corp.) may be assessed financial penalties as well as face possible eviction with

immediate financial penalties assessed (See Section V.)

XII. Security Deposit:

1. Before the tenant may occupy the premises, a security deposit of $300.00 must be remitted tothe landlord or its agents. This will be held in a non-interest bearing account and returned uponthe completion of the lease term. Lessor may at any time and on occasion as necessary, withoutprejudice to any other remedy, use all or any portion of the Security Deposit to make good anydamages to the premises caused by resident or his guests or otherwise to satisfy any othercovenant of obligation.

2. THIS DEPOSIT IS NOT RENT AND SHALL NOT BE USED IN WHOLE OR IN PART OFANY RENTAL PAYMENTS.

3. Release of said security deposit is subject to the following provisions:

a. Full rental period has expiredb. No unpaid rent or charges remain outstandingc. No damage to property beyond the normal wear and tear is evidentd. All keys are returnede. All personal property has been removed from premisesf. All debris, rubbish, and garbage is placed in dumpster or removed from the propertyg. Forwarding address has been left with Landlord.


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XIII. Default of Tenant1. If tenant shall at any time fail to meet the conditions of the selected payment plan; or otherwise

be in default in the performance of any of the covenants, terms, conditions or provisions of thislease and fails to remedy such default within 15 days after notice (which will be delivered, datedand signed by the landlord or its agents); landlord shall have the right to declare a default, and

pursue all its legal remedies, including without limitations, suit for possession and moneydamages, peaceable reentry and repossession, and any other remedy at law or equity. Upondefault tenant will have 15 days to vacate premises. After the 15-day period upon surrender orabandonment as defined by Florida Statues 83.67 (3), the landlord or its agents shall not beliable for storage or disposition of the tenants personal property.

2. Any default of tenant will result in immediate assessment of financial penalties as defined inSection V.

XIV. Delinquent Tenant:

1. Tenant shall pay each installment of rent punctually as it shall become due. If rent is not paidwithin three (3) days of the respective due date, the landlord shall have the right to assess a fifty($50.00) dollar late charge.

2. Any tenant failing to pay one month of rent will receive a warning letter giving said tenant a 15-day grace period. If account is still delinquent and no arrangement has been made with theQuaestor, further action will be taken as stated in the terms of lease agreement.

In the event that rent is paid by check and is returned to Landlord by tenants bank due to non-sufficientfund, or any other reason, rent shall be deemed unpaid until returned check(s) are picked up and exchangedwith a CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORDER in the amount of the returned check(s) plus any latecharges herein described. In the event of such check, Landlord shall have the right to assess tenant a servicecharge of twenty five (25.00) dollars or an amount of up to five (5%) percent of the face amount of thecheck whichever is greater. In the event that rent is paid by check and is returned due to non-sufficientfunds or any other reason, Landlord shall have the right to request tenant to pay future rent by a CashiersCheck or Money Order.

XV. Rights of the House Corporation:

1. Tenant also recognizes that the entire premises at 4418 Greek Court Orlando, FL 32816 isowned by the Eta Pi House Corporation of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, and is leased in its entiretyto the Eta Pi Chapter who acts as landlord under this sublease. Tenant acknowledges that the EtaPi House Corporation holds the right in the event of default under the terms of its lease topursue legal proceedings to recover unpaid rent due and owing under this sublease.

XVI. Binding Effect:

1. This agreement shall insure to the benefit of and be binding upon the heirs, successors, assigns,

and personal representatives of the parties.

XVII. Landlord Access:

1. The landlord or its agents shall be allowed to enter said premises for the purpose of makingrepairs or inspections as so needed.

2. Door locks are not to be changed or altered in any way or fashion. If tenant desires a new lock,the Landlord will provide it. Landlord reserves the right to charge tenant for a new lock ifreplacement is due to tenants abuse. Landlord also reserves right assess financial penalties inthe event tenant changes door locks without approval.


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XVIII. Liability of Landlord for Injury or Damage

1. Landlord shall in no way be held liable to the tenant for damage to person or property sufferedby tenant of his immediate family and guests of their property, due to any discontinuance ofheat, air conditioning, hot water, or electrical service caused by non-payment, accident,breakage, strikes or acts of God or the negligence of Landlord or their agents, employees, or

representatives. Landlord shall in no way be held liable for any loss or damage to property oftenant by moths, termites, other vermin, rain, snow, mildew, or water that may leak into or flowfrom any part of said premises due to defects in said premises or any part thereof.

2. Landlord has installed video cameras for the purpose of tenant and premises security. Landlordhereby notifies Tenant of the existence of and 24-hour recordings made by these security videocameras. Recordings made by these devices are the property of the Landlord. Landlord shallnot liable to the Tenant or any guests for any claim of privacy issues or laws. By accepting thisLease Agreement, Tenant acknowledges the presence of these video camera and understands togovern himself accordingly.

XIX. Participation in Meal Plan

1. Tenant shall be required to participate in the meal plan offered by the Landlord. The cost of themeal plan is in addition to the monthly rental payments. Any exception to this requirement canonly be granted by written permission from the Board of Directors of the Eta Pi HouseCorporation.

The tenant acknowledges that he has read and understands the terms and

conditions of this sublease.

In witness thereof, the said parties have hereunto, set their hands and titles on this the_____ Day of ____________, Year _______

Eta Pi ChapterSigma Chi Fraternity

THERE IS NO SUB-LEASING OF THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT THE PRIOR

WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE BOARD OF THE ETA PI HOUSE

CORPORATION


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Landlord

Print _________________________

Sign _________________________

Title _________________________

Tenant

Print _________________________

Sign _________________________


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Co-Signor/Guarantor Agreement

Name: ________________________________ Relation to Resident: _________________________

Address: _________________________________ Social Security #: _________________________

_________________________________ Drivers License #: __________________ State:__City, ST ZIP

DOB: ______________ Daytime Phone: ( ) ___________________

Evening Phone: ( ) ___________________

I, the undersigned, hereby agree to be jointly and severally liable for all obligations incurred by heresident named above pursuant to his lease agreement with Eta Pi House Corporation and anyfuture extension or renewal of a lease agreement with Eta Pi House Corporation. By my signatureI acknowledge receipt of a copy of said lease, and that I have read and understand same.

I further agree, by my signature hereon, that delivery or service of notices to the Residentpursuant to the lease or pursuant to Florida Statute 83 (Landlord-Tenant Act) shall be bindingupon me as if personally delivered to or served upon me and that any action brought hereon maybe brought in Orange County, Florida.

In addition, I unconditionally guarantee all obligations incurred by the above-named resident toEta Pi House Corporation including, without limitation, obligations arising out of the abovedescribed lease, any new lease and any modification, amendment, renewal and extension ofsuch leases. In the event of litigation between Eta Pi House Corporation and myself, venue shallbe as stated in the lease which is the subject of the litigation and the prevailing party shall beentitled to recover reasonable attorneys fees from the non-prevailing party.

THERE IS NO SUB-LEASING OF THIS AGREEMENT WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN

PERMISSION OF THE BOARD OF THE ETA PI HOUSE CORPORATION

____________________________________ _____________________________________Signature of Guarantor Signature of Witness

____________________________________ _____________________________________Printed Name of Guarantor Printed Name of Witness

____________________________________ _____________________________________Date Date


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