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Revised May 2015

Reason for the update:

All shelter has mold spores. If moisture accumulates for a sufficient period of time, mold will propagate resulting in a mold contamination condition.

The changes to this form reference the need for tenant observance of moisture buildup and notice to the landlord before the landlord becomes obligated to respond and take steps to cure the problem, regardless of whether the tenant or the landlord is responsible for the presence of the moisture.

[Red text indicates new or highly modified language.]

New language:

[Tenant Agrees]

6.3 To keep the premises clean, well ventilated, free of mold contaminating moisture buildup and sanitary.

a. Tenant to promptly notify Landlord of unabated moisture buildup in the premises for prevention of mold contamination.

b. Tenant to properly dispose of all garbage and waste.

6.4 To properly operate all electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures and pipes, and keep them clean and sanitary.

6.5 [] Yard maintenance included in tenant obligations.

 Previous language:

[Tenant Agrees]

6.3 To keep the premises clean and sanitary and to properly dispose of all garbage and waste.

a. [] Yard maintenance included in tenant obligations.

6.4 To properly operate all electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures and pipes, and keep them clean and sanitary.

Related article:

Clearing up smoke alarm laws for residential properties

Editor’s note — Current first tuesday students may access more information on environmental conditions which adversely affect occupants of a property in Due Diligence and Disclosures Chapter 16: Environmental hazards and annoyances. For more on residential lease and rental agreements, see Real Estate Property Management Chapter 50: Residential rental and lease agreements. Log into your Student Homepage at firsttuesday.us and click Realtipedia

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