The home is comprised of three levels; the second floor,main level and lower level. The main floor offers two furnished bedrooms, large in size. They feature the following: The Bradham Room: This room is located in the front of the house. It is approximately 12x20 ft in size with high ceilings. It has a closed in fireplace with mantel, two large windows, an armoire, and queen size bed with hotel standard mattress and linens. Boasting mahogany stained hardwood floors and French doors. (Note: doors have external locking capability). The Brown Room: This room is located towards the back of the house approximately 12x17 ft. in size. Nicely decorated with ample lighting designed to suit most needs ? with a functioning gas fireplace with granite hearth, two large windows balancing the space with a view of the backyard. There is queen size bed with hotel standard mattress and linens, a dresser and an armoire. This room has large French doors and mahogany stained hardwood flooring. (Note: doors have external locking capability). The lower level is comprised of a full size kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertop, and Vermont maple stained cabinetry, all on ceramic tile flooring. Opposite the kitchen is the family-room featuring English bay windows, fireplace, large-screen television and micro suede furnishings on travertine flooring. Further, a full bath is located with large shower and wall to wall mirror. This agreement is entered into on _______________________Between _______________________ hereinafter referred to as "landlord" and: ________________________________ referred to as "tenant". 1. PREMISES. Landlord rents to tenant those premises commonly known and referred to as 1204 Linden PL NE Washington DC 20002 for use and occupancy as a residence for aforestated individual only. No other persons may occupy the premises without the express written consent of the landlord obtained in advance. The failure to abide by the provisions of this section shall constitute a material breach of this Agreement and is a just cause for eviction. Said tenancy shall commence on ____________________ And continue for a period of ______, or until _NOTICE_______. 2. RENT. Tenant shall pay Landlord rent in the amount of _______ per rental period in advance on the: ________________ Rent shall be paid Monthly, which is the rental period and as follows: ALL RENT PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: Eddie H. Curry ADDRESS WHERE PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE Eddie H Curry 1204 Linden PL NE Washington DC 20002 METHOD OF PAYMENT. Personal Check Cash Bank Draft DELIVERY METHOD. Delivery is to be made in person to the Landlord (at the above address) between the hours of 7:00 A.M.10:00 P.M. Sunday through Friday. 3. LATE CHARGES. In the event the rent shall not be paid in full by the due date of each monthly rental period, or in the event that a check tendered for the rent shall be for any reason dishonored, then in either of those events, a late charge shall accrue in the amount of $ 35.00 plus $5.00 per day which shall be due and payable forthwith in addition to any rent unpaid. The failure to abide by the provision of this section shall constitute a material breach of this agreement and is just cause for eviction. In the event of non-payment of rent as aforementioned above, I _____________________________ waive my right to a 30-day notification before eviction proceedings commence against me for eviction. ___________ (initial) 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant has deposited with Landlord the sum of $250.00 as and for a security deposit. Said deposit made is applied by Landlord to any purpose permitted by law and upon termination of this agreement accounted for according to law. No part of said deposit shall be deemed a last month rent, or rent for any particular month, nor shall it be applicable to any particular obligation arising out of this agreement at the request of the tenant. In the event landlord shall, in his discretion, use any portion of the deposit for a purpose permitted by law during the life of this agreement, then tenant shall replenish the same to its original amount upon written notice from landlord to do so. 5. ROOM CLEANLINESS AND MAINTENANCE FEE. Tenant is required to pay a room cleanliness and maintenance fee of $150.00 to the Landlord to ensure room condition upon tenant departure. Each room is thoroughly cleaned prior to its rental. The room is made available for inspection by perspective tenant. Upon acceptance of said room, the tenant is agreeing that he/she will leave the room just as clean and well maintained as it was upon receipt; (Room Acceptance State). If the Tenant fails to achieve the "room acceptance" state, the $150.00 fee will be forfeited by the tenant and retained by Landlord. 6. UTILITIES. Tenant shall pay equal share of all utilities to include: Water, Gas, and Electricity. 7. PARKING AND STORAGE. Tenant may occupy up to _NA__ off street parking spaces, designated in the parking space assignment attached hereto. Off street parking may not be used for storage or parking of unserviceable vehicles or for working on vehicles. Any such use of off street parking will be deemed a breach of this agreement. Such storage space or facilities, if any assigned to tenant in the parking and storage space assignment attached hereto, is provided for tenant's use during the lifetime of this agreement only, and shall be promptly surrendered to the landlord upon termination of this agreement. 8. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. Tenant may not assign or sublet the whole or any part of the premises rented to him hereunder. 9. CONDITION OF PREMISES. Tenant has inspected the premises, including all appliances and furnishings, supplied therewith, and acknowledge the same to be in good order and repair, unless noted to the contrary on landlord's copy of this agreement. Upon surrender of possession of the premises by tenant, tenant shall return the said premises, and all appliances and furnishings supplied therewith clean and in at least as good a condition as they were received by tenant, normal wear and tear excepted. Burns, stains, holes, or tears of any size or kind in the carpeting, draperies, curtains, or walls shall not constitute normal wear and tear. Tenant acknowledges that no representation has been made to him by landlord with respect to landlord's intentions with respect to any improvements, alterations, decorations, or repairs. 10. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. During the life of this agreement, tenant shall keep the premises in clean an sanitary condition; dispose of all rubbish, garbage and waste promptly and in a clean and sanitary manner; properly use and operate all electrical, gas and plumbing fixtures and keep the same in clean condition; not permit any person in or about the premises with tenant's permission to deface, damage or remove any part of the structure the premises or the facilities, equipment or appurtenances thereto, nor personally do such things; occupy and use the premises in accord with the purpose for which they were rented to him. Tenant shall be responsible for all expenses in connection with any repairs caused by tenant's failure to comply with the foregoing conditions. Notwithstanding the foregoing, it is landlord's obligation to maintain the premises in a habitable condition. However, landlord is not such responsible for defective conditions caused by the tenant. 11. USE OF PREMISES. The premises are rented to tenant for residential purposes only. Neither tenant nor any other person on the premises with his permission shall disturb, annoy, inconvenience or endanger other tenants in the building, or neighbors, whether such neighbors are tenants of the landlord or not. Tenant shall perform no alteration or redecorations of the premises without the landlord's written prior consent. Tenant shall comply with such rules and regulations, pertaining to use of common area and other things, which may be distributed or posted by the landlord from time to time. Failure to comply with such rules may be deemed a breach of this agreement at the discretion of the landlord. Such rules and regulations are provided with this agreement. Any alterations to such rules and regulations shall be deemed effective grounds for tenant eviction. Tenant shall not keep or have on the premises any article or a thing of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might substantially increase the danger of fire on the premises, or that might be considered hazardous by responsible insurance company, unless the prior written consent of the Landlord is obtained, and proof of adequate insurance protection is provided by Tenant to Landlord 12. PETS. No pets, dogs, cats, birds, fish, or other animals shall be allowed on the premises, even temporarily or with a visiting guest, as required by law, Service Animal(s) are the only exception to this rule. 13. LANDLORD'S ENTRY. Landlord may enter the premises for the purpose of inspecting the same, or for any other purpose permitted by law, upon notice, under the provisions of applicable state law. Upon proper notice, such entry may occur during normal business hours, or at any time in the case of emergency, with or without the presence of tenant. Tenant shall not add or change any locks or security devices on the premises without landlord's prior written consent, and must in the event of such change, forthwith provide the landlord a key or keys. During the last three months of this Lease (if applicable), or any extension of this Lease, Landlord shall be allowed to display the usual "To Let" signs and show the Premises to prospective tenants. 14. INSURANCE. Landlord will not insure tenant against any personal injury or property damage, including that caused by an act or omission of any other tenant or third party, or by any criminal act or activity, or any other cause whatsoever. Tenant is responsible for procuring his own renter's insurance. 15. NOTICES. Service by landlord of any notice required or permitted by law upon any tenant signatory to this agreement shall be deemed service upon all such tenant signatories. I ___________________, known as the tenant, waive my right to a 30 day notice for eviction in the event that I do not abide by all sections of this agreement. __________________ (initial) 15. ABANDONMENT. The premises shall be deemed abandoned by the tenant if, after a failure by the tenant to pay an installment of rent pursuant of the "RENT" paragraph hereof, or any portion thereof, for any rental month, and after the date of service of a written notice on Tenant pursuant to applicable state law, demanding that tenant either pay the amount of the rent then due or quit the premises, Tenant has been absent from the premises for a period of 14 consecutive days, and tenant has neither contacted landlord in person or cured said rent default. 16. PERSONAL PROPERTY LEFT ON PREMISES. After tenant vacates the premises, landlord may store any personal property left behind for a period of 30 days. If tenant fails to pick up said property within that time, during which time landlord shall surrender the same to tenant cost free, such property, regardless of its value, shall become the property of the Landlord and may be retained by him or disposed of as Landlord sees fit. 17. ATTORNEY/LEGAL FEES. In the event of the institution of any proceedings to enforce this agreement or any part thereof, the prevailing party in such proceeding shall be entitled to a reasonable attorney fee. 18. WAIVER. Landlord's failure to require strict compliance with the conditions of this agreement, or to exercise any right provided herein, shall not be deemed a waiver by landlord of such condition or right. Landlord's acceptance of rent with knowledge of any default under this agreement by tenant shall not be deemed a waiver of such default, nor shall it limit the landlord's rights with respect to that or any subsequent default. 19. WILLFUL HOLDING OVER. If tenant willfully and maliciously remains in possession of the premises after expiration or termination of the tenancy, landlord may recover up to six hundred dollars statutory damages in addition to any other remedy permitted by law for such withholding of possession. 20. SERVICE OF NOTICES. Notices, demands and service of process may be served on landlord by service on the following individual at the following address during normal business hours. Eddie H. Curry 1204 Linden PL, NE Washington, DC 20002 21. ADDITIONAL TERMS. 22. PARTIES. For the purposes of this agreement, the "landlord" includes the owner and any other acting upon his/her behalf with his/her authorization. The term "tenant" includes all persons designated as such in this agreement. The use of the term "landlord" or "tenant" herein shall refer to all such, regardless of number or gender. 23. SEVERABILITY. If any provision, or part thereof, shall be declared invalid, said invalidity shall not affect the balance of such provision, or any other provision hereof. 24. WHOLE AGREEMENT. This document, including all attachments hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any oral or written representations or agreements that may have been made by either party. Tenant represents that he has relied solely on his own judgment, experience, and expertise in entering into this agreement with landlord. 25. APPLICATION TO RENT. Tenant has submitted an application, to rent as an inducement to landlord to enter into this agreement. Landlord and tenant agree that landlord has relied upon the statements made in such application in making the decision to enter into this agreement. The application to rent is attached hereto and made a part hereof. Any material misrepresentation contained in said application shall constitute a non-curable breach of a material term of this agreement and may, in the landlord's discretion, be a ground termination of this agreement. Date: ____________ Tenant Signature: __________________________ Date: ____________ Landlord Signature: ________________________