SAMPLE LEASE
4433 Eagle Lake Drive, Fort Collins, CO
(970) 988-7552 (Phone)
(970) 692-8325 (Fax)
Web address: FC-Homes.com
LEASE AGREEMENT
This Lease Agreement (“Lease”) is made on this _25th__ day of March 20____, between ___John Rosecrance__
(“Landlord”), acting through Landlord’s agent, JJMJ Properties, a Colorado Limited Liability Company
(“Agent”), and Tenant 1. Tenant 2, and Tenant 3 (referred to in this Lease, whether one or more, as “Tenant”).
In consideration of the mutual covenants contained in this Lease and for other valuable consideration, the receipt
and sufficiency of which are acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows.
1.
LEASED PREMISES: Subject to the terms and conditions of this Lease, Landlord leases to Tenant, and
Tenant leases from Landlord, the following property: ______________________ (Address)
___Fort Collins, Colorado ____80526__________ (“Premises”).
(City)
(Zip Code)
2.
LEASE TERM: The term of this Lease shall be from noon on the 1st day of August 20___ to noon on the
29th day of July, 20___.
If Tenant fails to vacate the Premises by the end of the Lease term, Tenant shall be deemed a tenant at will and
agrees to pay Landlord the sum of $200.00 per day as rent for each day that the Premises are occupied following
the last day of the Lease term. All other terms and conditions of this Lease shall remain in force.
3.
RENT, LATE CHARGES AND RELATED SERVICE CHARGES: The monthly rent shall be
$________________. The first month’s prorated rent, if any, is $ _____________. The last month’s rent is
required to be paid in advance in the amount $ _________. First and Last month's rent shall be due by AUGUST 1,
20____. Rent shall be paid monthly, in advance, on or before the first day of each month. Only one rent check
per household will be accepted. RENT PAYMENTS are payable to JJMJ Properties, LLC, in certified funds,
a money order or a personal check. Rent payments may be mailed to the Eagle Lake address appearing above.
Landlord will consider payments received on or before the FIRST day of each applicable month as substantial and
acceptable performance of Tenant’s rental payment obligation, BUT it is expressly understood and agreed that
failure to make such payments on or before the third calendar day of the month constitutes a material breach of
this Lease entitling Landlord to pursue all remedies provided by this Lease and by law. If, however, Landlord
elects to waive the breach by Tenant and accept a tendered late payment, it is agreed that Tenant shall pay a LATE
CHARGE OF 10% of the monthly rent amount for any late rental payment made after 5:00 PM on the
THIRD CALENDAR DAY of the month (regardless of what day of the week it falls on), and if such rental
payment is not subsequently paid, additional 10% late charges shall be assessed on the first day of each
subsequent month during which such rental payment remains unpaid in full. Any and all late charges are
payable as additional rent due by Tenant hereunder. Acceptance by Landlord of a late or partial rent payment
from Tenant is not a waiver of breach of this Lease or of applicable late charges in subsequent months. If it
becomes necessary for Landlord to serve Tenant with a Three Day Pay or Quit Notice (or any other Lease violation
notice), Tenant shall pay an administrative charge of $50.00 for the preparation and service of said notice.
Furthermore, in the event Tenant, for any reason whether innocently or not, gives Landlord a “No Account”,
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“Insufficient Funds” or “Bad” check, a handling charge of $35.00, as well as accumulated late charges, shall be
paid by Tenant in certified funds, and future payments from Tenant may be required to be certified funds at
Landlord’s discretion. All monies received by Landlord may first be applied to non-rent obligations of Tenant,
including but not limited to: security deposit, late fees, returned check fees, utilities, or any maintenance charges
due by Tenant, with the balance applied to rent, regardless of any notation on the check.
4.
UTILITIES: Tenant agrees to contact the appropriate utility offices prior to occupancy and pay any
deposit required to secure utilities for the Premises. An additional charge of $50.00 per utility shall be paid by
Tenant to cover extra costs of handling/transferring any utility service that is not connected by the first day of this
Lease or if any utility service is disconnected and Landlord is billed during the Lease period. Except as may be
noted below, all utility bills during the Lease term shall be sent to and paid by the Tenant. Tenant agrees to pay for
all such charges and services promptly when due. The Tenant is responsible for the following utilities (Check those
applicable): Utilities are to remain “on” at all times during the term of this Lease.
 ELECTRICITY,  GAS,  WATER and SEWER,  TRASH PICKUP,  PHONE (if desired), 
CABLE TV/INTERNET (if desired),  Other: ___________________________________________.
If utilities need to remain in the name of the Landlord: The following utilities are the responsibility of the
Tenant, but will be left in the name of the Landlord: _________________________________________. Tenant
agrees to pay the utility cost to the Landlord within five days of notification; failure to do so constitutes a material
breach of this Lease. Landlord may elect to waive this breach and accept a tendered late payment plus $3.00 for
each day past the five-day notification limit.
5.
SECURITY DEPOSIT (Due when Lease is signed) : As security for Tenant’s payment of all sums due
under this Lease and performance of all other Lease obligations, Tenant has paid at the execution hereof a security
deposit of $_____________ (equal to one month’s rent). The security deposit shall be applied to the cost, if any, of
labor and materials for repairing any damage (except ordinary wear and tear) caused by Tenant or anyone acting
under Tenant’s control, the cost of labor and materials to put the Premises in as clean a condition as when they were
rented, and any rent, utilities, late fees, or any other unpaid charges that accumulated during Tenant’s occupancy
that may become due. In connection herewith Tenant further understands and agrees that:
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The security deposit shall never be considered as prepaid rent, or last month’s rent.
A portion of the deposit shall be non-refundable. The non-refundable portion of the security deposit
includes a carpet cleaning fee equal to the cost of such service, and an exterior entry-door lock change fee
of $15 per lock set. The charges will occur at the expiration of this Lease.
Security deposit funds will be held by Agent in a security deposit Escrow Account. Agent shall retain any
interest earned. NO interest will be paid to Tenant.
In the event of damages exceeding the amount of the security deposit, Tenant is liable for such excess
amount and agrees to promptly pay any such amount due upon notification thereof.
Return of the security deposit to Tenant is contingent on all of the following occurring:
a.
b.
c.
d.
The full term of this Lease having expired and the Premises being completely vacated.
All payments required hereunder having been made.
All keys having been delivered to Landlord and all utility bills paid through the end of Lease term.
The entire Premises including range, exhaust fan, refrigerator, bathroom fixtures, windows, mirrors,
closets, light fixtures, cabinets and cupboards, being clean, cobwebs removed and woodwork wiped; all
floors being scrubbed and carpets vacuumed; and there being no burns or spots on carpeting, or
indentations or scratches in wood or flooring.
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All debris, rubbish and discards being removed from the Premises at the time the Tenant turns over
possession to Landlord.
All burned out light bulbs and dead batteries being replaced.
Pet excrement being removed from the yard, lawn mowed and snow removed from walkways, if
applicable.
A forwarding address having been left with Agent.
Landlord shall return any portion of the security deposit due Tenant and/or an accounting for the application of any
unreturned deposit, within 60 days after termination of the Lease or surrender and acceptance of the Premises by
Landlord. Any portion of the security deposit to be refunded will be sent by check, mailed to the last known
address of Tenant, and made payable to all persons last approved in writing by the Landlord for possession of the
Premises, including any assignees or persons granted sublease rights hereunder.
6.
INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS:
Furniture: Please check one of the following: The Premises are:  NOT furnished,  partly or fully
furnished. If any furniture is included, such furniture is listed on the attached furniture list.
Keys: At move-in Tenant shall receive keys for the following locks:  Front door,  Back door,  Garage,
 Mailbox,  Electric garage door opener,  Other keys ____________________. Tenant shall not change or
install any additional locks without consent of Landlord. A lockout fee equal to the cost of such service will be
due and payable to Landlord at time of service for responding to lockout calls. Tenant understands that if Landlord
is not available, Tenant must contact a locksmith at Tenant’s own expense.
Appliances: The following appliances are included in the Lease:  Range;  Refrigerator,  Dishwasher;
 Washing Machine;  Dryer;  Other ____________________. Tenant shall not damage, abuse, misuse or
dispose of such appliances and they will be returned to Landlord in the same condition as received, normal wear
and tear excluded.
7.
CONDITION OF PREMISES: Tenant has had an opportunity to inspect the Premises and agrees that the
Premises are in good order and condition and clean at the start of the Lease term, and Tenant accepts the Premises
in their present condition, except as specifically described on the attached check-in sheet. Tenant shall complete
the check-in sheet, listing all existing damages and defects, within five days of the date of occupancy. Tenant
agrees to surrender the Premises upon termination of this Lease in as good a condition as when the Lease
commenced, ordinary wear excepted. Tenant shall make no alterations, installations or redecoration (including
painting) of any kind to the Premises without Landlord’s prior written consent. Tenant shall use a minimum of
small nails to hang pictures and personal effects and accepts responsibility for damage caused.
If the Premises includes a yard, then Tenant accepts full responsibility for thorough and proper yard maintenance
(which includes but is not limited to sufficient watering, weekly mowing and trimming, minor pruning as well as
fertilization and weed control). Tenant understands that at all times, Tenant is responsible for keeping all outside
areas free of garbage, debris, furniture, household items, animal excrement, and/or any other unsightly items.
Walkways are to be kept free of obstruction, ice and snow at all times. If, in the Landlord’s judgment, any
maintenance is below a minimum standard, Landlord may hire the work done and bill Tenant for such work.
8.
INSURANCE/LIABILITY: Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord, as well as Agent,
harmless from and against any loss, damage, liability, claims, expenses and costs (including attorneys’ fees) arising
out of the use of the Premises by Tenant or Tenant’s guests, callers, family members, invitees or agents, and also
arising out of any breach of this Lease by Tenant. Tenant is hereby advised to carry insurance adequate to
Tenant’s own interest in the Premises, including all of Tenant’s personal property.
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9.
ADDITIONAL OBLIGATIONS OF TENANT:
a.
Rules and Regulations/Improper Conduct. Tenant shall comply with all federal, state and local laws,
rules, regulations and ordinances that may apply to Tenant or the Premises. Tenant acknowledges that the
possession, use, cultivation or distribution of marijuana in or from the Premises is currently a violation of
the federal Controlled Substances Act regardless of whether such activities may be allowed under Colorado
law or local ordinances/regulations. Accordingly, these activities are not allowed on the Premises without
the prior written consent of Landlord, which consent may be withheld in the Landlord’s sole and absolute
discretion.
Tenant further acknowledges that the Premises and Tenant’s occupancy of the Premises may be subject to
Homeowners Association governing documents (including, without limitation, any Declaration, Bylaws,
and Rules and Regulations) (“HOA Documents”) which provide the Tenant with certain uses and privileges
and subject the Tenant to certain obligations. The HOA Documents are incorporated in this Lease by
reference. Tenant agrees that any violation of the HOA Documents shall be considered a material breach
of this Lease by Tenant. Any Homeowners Association fines levied as a result of Tenant’s actions shall be
Tenant’s responsibility.
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c.
d.
Tenant agrees not to make or suffer any unlawful, improper, noisy, or otherwise offensive use of the
Premises, nor to do or permit anything therein or in connection therewith to cause annoyance or discomfort
to others. Tenant agrees that the Premises, inside and out, shall always be maintained in a neat, clean and
orderly fashion. This Lease is entered into on the express condition that in case Landlord shall deem
objectionable or improper, any conduct on the part of said Tenant, the Landlord may give the Tenant ten
days notice to cure the misconduct or be considered in default of this Lease except in the case of a notice
from the City/County or local jurisdiction or Homeowners Association allows less time to comply. Tenant
agrees to a $25.00 fine per occurrence for City/County or Homeowners Association violations, in addition
to any fines imposed by the City/County or Homeowners Association.
Public nuisance violations. The Fort Collins City Code (“Code”) was adopted to maintain order and
promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City. Certain provisions of the Code are
directed toward the conduct of persons on private property pertaining to noise, litter, disturbing the peace,
disorderly conduct and harassment. The Code is enforced in municipal court with the intent to prevent
repeated violations, and to make property owners responsible for the acts or misuse of the property by
tenants. The remedies permitted under the Code are directed to the Landlord and may have a severe
economic impact on the value of the Premises. Any Tenant who receives a Notice of Violation from the
City shall be subject to an automatic loss of their security deposit and possible termination of this Lease at
Landlord’s option, upon ten days written notice. A $250.00 fine will be assessed to the Tenant, per
occurrence for any police calls resulting in a Notice of Violation from the City for noise, unruly
behavior or similar occurrences.
No smoking. Smoking is not permitted inside the Premises. If smoke odor is present Tenant is responsible
for the cost of professional abatement, including but not limited to painting any walls, cleaning floors,
ceiling, windows, carpeting and window coverings.
Pets. NO pets will be kept inside the Premises or on the Premises by Tenant, or any guests, without the
prior (1) written consent of the Landlord. If pets are kept on the property, a $25 per month per pet fee
will be charged. If at any time during the term of this Lease any pets are being kept other than those
permitted pursuant to this Lease, Landlord may elect to increase the total amount of monthly rent the
Tenant pays for the entire term of this Lease by 10% for each pet. Tenant shall not permit any disturbance
by a pet that annoys or interferes with the quiet enjoyment of others in any way, or that violates any
applicable laws, rules, regulations or ordinances. Tenant shall be responsible for any damages, repairs or
other expenses resulting from the presence of any pet on the Premises including, without limitation, black
light testing, removal of fleas, deodorizing, carpet damage due to urine, damage to other flooring, damage
to wood work and, if the Premises includes a yard, removal of pet excrement and damage to the yard area.
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A pet violation may be treated as a breach of this Lease and Landlord may elect to terminate this Lease and
the occupancy of the Tenant, upon ten days written notice.
Occupancy, assignment and subletting. Occupancy of the Premises shall be by the Tenant only. No
other persons, other than those listed on the rental application will occupy the Premises without the
written consent of the Landlord. The Tenant shall NOT assign this Lease or sublet the Premises in whole
or part. However, upon the execution by Tenant and Landlord, of an “agreement to re-rent” Landlord will
attempt to locate a suitable replacement for current Tenant. Tenant agrees that all costs incurred (which
may include but is not limited to: rent, utilities, advertising and $250.00 re-renting and transfer fee), shall
be borne by Tenant. If, Tenant vacates the Premises, all obligations of this Lease shall remain in force until
a new Lease with a suitable replacement Tenant paying a rent amount acceptable to Landlord has been
negotiated and approved OR until the end of the Lease term, whichever occurs first. Landlord is hereby
authorized to commence re-leasing efforts, with or without an executed “agreement to re-rent” if it is
deemed to be in the best interest of the Tenant and/or Landlord. In the case of roommate changes, Tenant
agrees that Landlord must approve any roommate change PRIOR to occurrence and only after execution of
a Roommate Replacement Addendum to Lease. Tenant agrees to pay a $150.00 roommate replacement
fee. Tenant is solely responsible for finding a replacement roommate. The vacating Tenant must find a
substitute Tenant acceptable to all roommates and the Landlord, and must obtain such approval in writing.
Prorated refunds of security deposits and last month’s rent shall be settled among the Tenants.
Residential Use. The Premises shall be used for residential occupancy only. No commercial activity or
business shall be conducted on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord (which consent
may be withheld in the Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion), and without compliance with the HOA
Documents and all applicable zoning ordinances and regulations.
Right of entry. The Landlord shall have the right to enter upon the Premises for any reasonable purpose,
including but not limited to: (1) Maintenance: The Premises may be inspected by appointment for damage,
repairs, or improvements. Such repairs or improvements may be made without an appointment once
Tenant is aware of the need for such work. In the case of an emergency such as fire, broken water pipes,
odors, alarms or the like, entry may be made without prior notice to examine the condition thereof; and/or
to make necessary repairs; (2) Landlord Inspection: Landlord, or an authorized representative may inspect
or show the interior of said Premises. Landlord may enter for any lawful purpose after giving reasonable
notice. Such notice may be given by phone, by leaving a message on an answering machine, by delivery of
written note or otherwise. Landlord may levy a fine in the amount of $25.00 if unable to enter Premises
due to an unsecured pet. (3) Leasing Agent: Tenant understands that Landlord usually will commence
showing the Premises to prospective tenants 180 days before the expiration of the term, but may show the
Premises to prospective tenants, purchasers or lenders at any time. Landlord has the right to place a sign
and/or a lock box on the Premises at any time.
Abandonment of personal property. Any personal property of Tenant left in the Premises after Tenant
vacates the Premises shall be deemed abandoned. In the event of any default under this Lease, or if
Tenant’s personal property remains on the Premises after termination or expiration of this Lease, Landlord
has the right to enter the Premises, remove all personal property at Tenant’s expense and dispose of the
personal property in any manner Landlord chooses. At that time, Landlord may change the locks on the
Premises, at Tenant’s expense, and may deny the Tenant all further access thereto. Tenant agrees that
neither Landlord nor Agent shall be liable for any conversion, destruction, or disposition of any such
personal property. If said personal property is sold by the Landlord, any monies received shall apply to
storage and sales fees, if any, and then to rent and damages or any other costs which may be due Landlord,
with the balance retained by the Agent for its time and effort.
Motor vehicles. Tenant agrees that only one vehicle per licensed driver may be kept at the Premises.
Tenant agrees that any abandoned, unlicensed, derelict, inoperable and/or wrongfully parked vehicles
parked on the Premises may be towed off the Premises by Landlord at the Tenant's expense. Landlord may
levy a $25.00 fine per occurrence for unauthorized or abandoned vehicles requiring Landlord to give notice
or arrange removal. Tenant further agrees not to store and/or park any, camper, boat, trailer or other similar
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recreational item, or commercial or public vehicles on the Premises without the written consent of
Landlord, which consent may be withheld in the Landlord’s sole and absolute discretion.
Other obligations of the Tenant. Tenant agrees not to store or hang rugs, towels, laundry, or store
furniture, equipment, trash, miscellaneous junk or debris or other such items on railings, balconies, terraces,
walkways or patios. Any such items deemed improperly stored or hung by the Landlord, Homeowners
Association or governmental entity will be removed at the expense of the Tenant. Outdoor furniture and
plants are acceptable. Tenant agrees not to place waterbeds on the Premises unless, prior to occupancy,
Tenant obtains the written consent of Landlord and provides to Landlord written proof of insurance
acceptable to Landlord.
10.
SALE OF THE PREMISES: In the event that the Premises is sold, transferred or otherwise voluntarily
conveyed, Landlord will give the Tenant notice of such conveyance and will transfer all of Landlord’s rights under
this Lease to the new Landlord including prorated rents, last month’s rent, (if any) and security deposits. The new
Landlord will receive an accounting of all moneys held or due and it shall be the new Landlord’s responsibility to
convey such accounting to Tenants. Upon such sale, Tenant agrees to look solely to the successor Landlord for
satisfaction of all claims relating to Landlord’s obligations hereunder, including the return of any security deposit.
Upon the transfer of title of the Premises to a subsequent owner, and subject to applicable Colorado law, Tenant
agrees that the current Landlord shall be released from any further liability. In the event the Premises become
subject to a foreclosure proceeding, Landlord and Tenant shall have such rights as may be provided by law.
11.
REPAIRS, REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE: Except as otherwise provided below, Landlord
shall be responsible for routine maintenance and repairs that result from normal wear and tear. Tenant agrees to
give Landlord prompt notice of any maintenance required. If no notice is given, Tenant may be held responsible
for damage to the Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all repairs which are a result of carelessness or
negligence on the part of Tenant including, without limitation, repairs to the air conditioning system, heating
system, appliances, plumbing repairs, stoppage of sewer lines, and broker water lines due to freezing. Tenant
further agrees to replace light bulbs and batteries as needed. Tenant shall also be responsible for cleaning and
replacement of stove/cooktop burner parts. Tenant is responsible for any glass breakage, no matter how caused. In
the event Tenant shall fail to make any needed repairs or replacement or provide any necessary maintenance in
timely fashion, as the occasion requires, Landlord shall be entitled to take the necessary action and charge Tenant
for the cost involved. Tenant agrees to be responsible for initial and regular testing of smoke alarms and
replacement of batteries as needed and agrees to report malfunctions of said smoke alarm promptly to
Landlord. Tenant shall also be responsible for replacement of any smoke alarms moved by Tenant.
To the extent the Premises are required to have one or more carbon monoxide detectors under Colorado
law, Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has installed the requisite number of detectors and that, as of the
Lease commencement date, the detectors are operational. Tenant shall be responsible for testing all carbon
monoxide detectors to determine that they remain operational during the Lease term, and for replacing
detector batteries as necessary so they are operational.
Tenant shall pay for any damage to the Premises or to the appliances and fixtures therein caused by any act of the
Tenant or any member of Tenant’s family or a guest (damage due to ordinary and reasonable wear and tear
excepted). Landlord is not responsible for food loss or related inconvenience in the event of a refrigerator
malfunction. Tenant shall not receive a rental payment offset or other compensation for any maintenance or repair
problem. It is expressly understood that Tenant has no authority to bind Landlord for any maintenance or repair
cost and shall not incur any liability or expense chargeable to Landlord at any time or for any reason. Landlord has
the right to shut off equipment when necessary for repairs and Landlord is not responsible for damages caused by
disruption of services, unless willfully caused by Landlord. Any delay in repairs by Landlord shall not release
Tenant from any obligation for paying rent when due.
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Tenant shall be responsible for all pest control on the Premises including, without limitation, the control and
removal of insects and rodents.
The fact that any included appliances listed in Section 6 above may temporarily not be in working order during the
Lease term does not excuse Tenant’s obligation to pay rent or perform all other obligations under this Lease.
If Landlord makes any needed repairs or replacement which Tenant has failed to make, or Landlord pays for any
damage to the Premises caused by any act of the Tenant or any member of the Tenant’s family or a guest (damage
due to ordinary wear and tear excepted), such cost or payment amount shall be billed by Landlord to Tenant. If
Tenant fails to pay such amount within 30 days of the date of Landlord’s bill, the unpaid amount shall accrue
interest at 18% per annum.
12.
POSSESSION: If the Landlord is unable to deliver the Premises to Tenant on or before the
commencement of the Lease as set forth above, for whatever reason, including a previous Tenant’s failure to
vacate, Landlord shall not be in default hereunder. In any such event, Tenant agrees to accept possession of the
Premises at such time as Landlord tenders the Premises to Tenant with appropriate rent abatement until possession,
however, Tenant may terminate Lease, in writing only, if possession is not delivered within ten days after the
commencement of the term hereof. Regular cleaning, painting and/or minor repairs shall not be deemed as a failure
of Landlord to deliver Premises. Tenant waives any right to collect damages as a result of Landlord’s failure to
deliver the Premises on the date specified.
13.
DEFAULT: In case of default by Tenant of any part or covenant of this Lease or in case of Tenant's
abandonment of Premises, Landlord shall have the right to take immediate possession of said Premises and remove
all persons and property therefrom without liability to Tenant or others for trespass, injury or damages of any sort
whatsoever and Landlord may clean, repair and refurbish the Premises as may reasonable be necessary for the releasing of the same. Tenant shall be and remain liable for the balance of any rental due hereunder and for any
expense incurred for the re-leasing of said Premises, subject only to credit for the net revenues realized by Landlord
from said re-leasing effected and realized during the balance of the term for which Tenant is liable hereunder. If
Tenant shall default in the performance of any obligation (other than payment of rent) under this Lease, the
Landlord may perform the same for Tenant's account. Any sum of money, cost or expense paid or incurred by
Landlord for Tenant's account, and any expense arising by reason of any default by Tenant, together with
reasonable attorney fees and all interest, late charges, costs, and damages associated therewith, shall be deemed to
be additional rent hereunder and shall be due from Tenant to Landlord immediately following the incurring of such
expense. Past due amounts under this Lease shall accrue interest at 18% per annum. Furthermore, the waiver of
any term or condition hereof by the Landlord at any previous time or times shall not constitute a modification of the
Lease or a waiver of Landlord's right to insist upon the specific performance of the terms hereof in any given
instance. The remedies provided for in this Lease shall be cumulative and shall be in addition to and not exclusive
of any other remedies available under Colorado law.
14.
AGENT: Tenant understands that Agent is acting for and on behalf of Landlord. Tenant hereby agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless Agent from any claims demands, suits, damages and expenses (including reasonable
attorneys’ fees) arising directly or indirectly out of Agent’s management of the above Premises. Tenant agrees that
any dispute regarding security deposit return shall be between Landlord and Tenant with Agent having no liability
to either party.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS:
a.
Statements Relied Upon. All of Tenant’s statements in the rental application were relied upon by
Landlord in executing this Lease, and any misinformation therein shall be considered a breach of this
Lease.
No Withholding or Offset. Tenant may not withhold rent or offset against rent for any reason.
Notice. Notice by Landlord to one Tenant constitutes notice to all Tenants.
Attorneys’ Fees and Costs. In the event Tenant defaults under this Lease, Tenant shall be responsible for
all costs and attorneys’ fees incurred by Landlord as a result of the default, whether or not litigation is
commenced.
City Occupancy Restriction. The Code of the City of Fort Collins permits no more than three unrelated
adults and not more than two unrelated adults and their children to occupy a single-family dwelling.
Tenant acknowledges this requirement (if Premises are within the City of Fort Collins) and agrees to abide
by it.
Severability. In the event any portion of this Lease shall be found invalid or unenforceable, the remaining
provisions shall continue to be valid.
Binding Nature of Agreement. The Tenant understands that the execution of this Lease entails an
important decision that has legal implications. The Tenant acknowledges that he/she has not received any
advice from the Landlord, but that Landlord has advised Tenant to seek her/his own legal advice regarding
the execution of this Lease. Tenant has either obtained separate legal advice or voluntarily waives the right
to do so.
Waiver. No assent on the part of Landlord, expressed or implied, to any breach of any one or more of the
provisions herein shall be deemed a waiver of any succeeding breach.
Joint and Several Liability. All persons who collectively are the Tenant under this Lease, agree that they
are jointly and severally liable for all Lease obligations, regardless of any disputes that may arise among
them.
Entire Agreement/Amendment. This Lease contains the entire agreement between the parties and all
prior or agreements or understandings, oral or written, are merged herein. This Lease may be modified in
writing only and must be signed by all interested parties.
Headings. Captions in this Lease are inserted for convenience of reference only and not define, describe or
limit hereof the scope of the intent of this Lease or any of the terms.
Jurisdiction and Venue. The parties hereto, and any persons guaranteeing any performance hereunder,
agree that any legal action brought concerning this Lease or any dispute hereunder shall be brought only in
the courts of Larimer County, Colorado, which shall have exclusive venue and jurisdiction over any state
action.
Counterparts and Fax/Email Signatures. This Lease and any modifications, addendums, guarantees and
the like may be executed in counterparts. Copies of signatures on this Lease transmitted by fax or email
shall be considered original signatures for all purposes.
Safety and Security. Tenant acknowledges that neither the Landlord nor the Agent has made any
representations concerning the safety of the Premises or the effectiveness or operability of any security
devices or security measures on or about the Premises. Tenant also acknowledges that neither the Landlord
nor the Agent warrants or guarantees the safety or security of Tenant or any guests or invitees, against the
criminal wrongful acts of third parties. Each Tenant, guest and invitee is responsible for protecting his or
her own person and property.
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Additional Provisions: _________________________________________________________________
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF our signatures are given below binding the Landlord to the terms and conditions hereof and
binding each TENANT (including co-signers) JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY to the payment of the within agreed
rentals and to the performance of all covenants, conditions and requirements of the within Lease. THIS IS A LEGAL
DOCUMENT, IF NOT UNDERSTOOD, LEGAL COUNSEL SHOULD BE CONSULTED BEFORE SIGNING.
I/WE HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND HAVE BEEN FURNISHED A COPY OF THIS LEASE AND AGREE
WITH THE ITEMS HEREIN.
JJMJ Properties, LLC a Colorado Limited Liability Company,
as AGENT FOR LANDLORD:
PRINT TENANT(S) NAME
SIGNATURE
DATE
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PRINT AGENT OR LANDLORD’S NAME
John Rosecrance
SIGNATURE
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DATE
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JJMJ, LLC LEASE AGREEMENT 03/07/2011
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