EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO LEASE (ERL) ADDENDUM 0823
3(c) LEASES FOR LESS THAN 6 MONTHS
Hewitt Realty LLC does not recommend written leases for less than 6 months due to the tourist tax imposed on Landlord by the state. If a Tenancy at Will is desired for 6 months or less – Hewitt Realty LLC will send an email to both parties that a Tenancy at Will has been created. Short term tenancies typically impose a higher rent -100.00 is typical increase in rent TBD by owner.
4 BROKER OBLIGATION
Credit Checks are at the tenant’s expense.
Broker to Cooperate 10% of the first month rent to other Brokers per par. 7.
Broker has the right to terminate service at any time – no refunds.
5c KEYS / LOCKBOXES
Broker will only collect one key and deliver that key to tenant at walk-in. Broker does not keep any keys for the premises.
Owner acknowledges that the broker uses mechanical lock boxes that may decrease the security of the property now provided by owner’s lock system. Owner understands that the lock box system is used to provide access to both Real Estate agents, prospective tenants and repair people. Owner agrees to unconditionally release the broker and their licensees from any liability for any damage, injury or loss to the owner or person arising out its use maintenance or operation. Owner here by agrees to indemnify and hold all harmless.
TENANTS BELONGS to Hewitt Realty LLC
If owner does not renew with Hewitt Realty LLC, they also cancel renewal with tenant. We will walk-out tenant at lease end.
EMERGENCY CALLS
If an owner can’t be reached in 1 hour for emergency service calls (Emergency – determined by Broker). Broker has the right to order
services as needed at Landlord Expense.
REPAIRS initial __________
Hewitt Realty LLC agrees to coordinate repairs and get estimates approved by owner before work is done when time allows. Hewitt Realty LLC pays contractors and then bills the owner to ensure repair contractors are paid timely. Any work over 200.00 will be paid up front. Money due to Hewitt Realty LLC over 30-days old will be collected from tenant and deducted from the next month’s rent.
Owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Broker and Broker’s officers, directors, agents and employees from all claims, demands, causes of action, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees at all levels, and from liability to any person, to the extent based on Owner’s misstatement, negligence, action, inaction or failure to perform the obligations of this contract or any lease or agreement with a vendor; or the existence of undisclosed material facts about the Property. This subparagraph will survive Broker’s performance and the transfer of title.
INSURANCE initial _________
Owner agrees to keep full coverage insurance on the home to cover against any loss and owner acknowledges that homes left vacant may require additional insurance.
PORTAL
Owner and Tenant are required to submit any requests via the website portal for tracking purposes.
TENANT http://hewittsells.com/tenant-portal/ LANDLORD: http://hewittsells.com/owner-portal/
HOME WARRANTY / INSURANCE CLAIMS
Outside vendors, Insurance and Home Warranty repairs will be coordinated and paid by owner directly.
INSPECTIONS – RENEWAL or RANDOM HOME INSPECTIONS
Home Inspections are $150.00 as needed by owner. Contract includes walk-in and walk-out inspections only.
RENT LATE FEES
Late Fees will be paid to Hewitt Realty LLC directly from tenant. Unpaid late fees will be paid by owner and deducted from the security deposit at the lease end.
OWNER REQUESTED LEASE CLAUSES – Owner directs Broker to place these clauses in Lease
1-Tenant to show home (Saturdays 10-11 AM) in the last 60 days of lease or forfeit security.
2-Tenant responsible for repairs Under $50.00.
3-Tenant responsible for ALL Filters, Batteries, Light Bulbs, Dryer Vent clogs, Plumbing & AC Drain Line Backups.
4-Tenant agrees to Professionally Clean home and Carpets – leave receipt on Move-out.
5-Tenant agrees to leave utilities on till lease end 100 / week fine.
6-Tenant agrees to touchup interior wall paint if existing paint is onsite – do not spackle walls or try to match paint.
7-Tenant agrees to not bring any unauthorized pets on property at any-time – 500.00 fine.
8-NO smoking in the premises and NO satellite dishes without written permission.
9-List only the owners and tenants name on page 1 of lease.
10-No trampolines
11-No above ground pools.
12-If lawn is not maintained owner can force place lawn service at tenant’s expense.
13-Walk-in and Walk-outs need to be scheduled between 10 am to 3 pm.
14-Lease break option – tenant agrees to give a 30-day notice and pay out the current month’s rent along with 2 additional months.
15-Hewitt Realty LLC is required per Florida Statue to share owners contact information with tenant as needed.
16-All maintenance, lease terminations and official notices must be entered via the
17-Any occupant that vacates the home automatically transfers the security to remaining occupants. ________ Initials
18-Hewitt Realty LLC does not keep any keys – don’t lock keys in home at walkout. ________ Initials
PETS
Landlord to List Pet Restrictions here: ____________________________________________________________
PAYLEASE
Hewitt Realty LLC recommends landlord setup a separate bank account for each rental property.
Hewitt Realty LLC will not change the bank accounts unless all owners give permission via the portal.
We advise using a separate account for each rental for both income and expenses for easy tax accounting – we don’t collect any rent so we don’t issue 1099s.
Account Number__________________________________ Routing Number _______________________________________
LANDLORD’S OBLIGATIONS TO MAINTAIN THE HOME
Per FS 83.51 – If needed repairs make the home un-tenantable longer than 7 days, the tenants have the right to terminate the lease
or vacate the premises and are not liable for the rent during this period.
TENANTS OBLIGATION TO MAINTAIN HOME
Per FS 83.52 to Comply with building, health, housing codes. Use mechanical systems in an appropriate manner and report any
issues immediately. Not to disturb tenant’s neighbors. Landlord has the right to terminate the lease within 7 days of written notice
on second occurrence.
COMMUNICATION
Tenant and owner will not communicate directly with each other. If owner wants to communicate directly with tenant, a Tenant Placement contract will be prepared – same fees will apply but owner will coordinate repairs, collect rent directly from tenant and be point of contact.
BETWEEN TENANTS
Lawn care and utilities between tenants is a landlord responsibility.
EVICTIONS
Hewitt Realty LLC will not serve 3 DAY NOTICES or EVICTIONS until the owner directs us to. 3 Day notices are an included. Evictions processing is $650.00.
OWNER EMERGENCY CONTACT
Name ______________________________ Phone __________________________ Phone ______________________________
SECURITY CLAIM ATTACHED
This claim for will be mailed to you with the walkout inspection and can be viewed at any time via the Owner Portal on our website. It is the landlord’s responsibility to assess the damages via the inspections uploaded to the portal and complete the claim if
applicable. The claim has a 30-day time window or you forfeit your right to the claim per FS 83.49(3).
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO IMPOSE CLAIM ON SECURITY DEPOSIT
Upon the vacating of the premises for termination of the lease, if the landlord does not intend to impose a claim on the security deposit, the landlord shall have 15 days to return the security deposit together with interest if otherwise required, or the landlord shall have 30 days to give the tenant written notice by certified mail to the tenant’s last known mailing address of his or her intention to impose a claim on the deposit and the reason for imposing the claim. The notice shall contain a statement in substantially the following form: This is a notice of my intention to impose a claim for damages in the amount of:
$_________________ upon your security deposit,
due to:
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It is sent to you as required by s. 83.49(3), Florida Statutes. You are hereby notified that you must object in writing to this deduction from your security deposit within 15 days from the time you receive this notice or I will be authorized to deduct my claim from your security deposit. Your objection must be sent to the landlord address.
Landlord ___________________________________ Date ___________________ DOB __________________
Landlord ___________________________________ Date ___________________ DOB __________________
Broker ___________________________________ Date ___________________