326 Main St

WELCOME HOME! LARGE GORGEOUS VICTORIAN THREE BEDROOM apartment, INCLUDES HEAT in a great neighborhood of Westbrook. This first floor condo-style apartment is just minutes to UNE, USM, Downtown Portland, Shopping: Hospitals, Great Schools, Maine Mall, Riverwalk, Turn Pike, Rock Row and Great Restaurants. RENT: $3445 per month, Includes HEAT, Water/Sewer and Mowing. Sunny, Gleaming and beautifully restored! This unit has pumpkin pine floors, you'll notice the Victorian Details throughout the home, as well as a decorative Fireplace, built-in cabinets and dresser. The spacious and inviting layout features an Updated Kitchen, 1 Bathroom with Tiled Shower, Soaking Tub, and 3 Large Bedrooms (master BR is huge). This large apartment has charming High Ceilings, Vintage Architectural Woodwork, French Doors, graceful Large Windows, and Plenty of Closets. Basement with W/D Hookups. Off-street Parking for 2, or 3 cars and additional On-street Parking. The Kitchen is very spacious with all the modern amenities, new stainless appliances, tons of cabinet space and an island for preparation and entertaining. The newly tiled shower, also has new a new tile floor, a Pantry Closet and built-in cabinet with drawers. The whole Unit has been freshly painted, ceilings, trim, walls and floors done too. Owner: Pays for Heat, Cold Water and Sewer, Lawn Mowing. Tenant: Pays for Electricity, Cable and 1/2 Plowed Snow Removal (1st two storms waived) and some shoveling to accommodate mail delivery). Security Deposit equal to one month's rent. Pets: 1 (approved) smaller dog, or 2 cats with an additional monthly Pet Rent of $30 and due with the rent. All somewhat negational. First Months Rent due on Lease Start Date and will be prorated for the days not used. One-Year Lease preferred, or negotiated otherwise. Renter's Insurance Policy required unless waived throughout tenancy (it's a bargain). For a roommate situation (per approval), call for details. AMENITIES INCLUDE: Heat and Water Included Off Street Parking for up to Three Cars additional On-Street Parking too Private Front Porch Dish Washer Washer/Dryer Hookup in Basement Built-in Architectural Cabinets, Drawers Plenty of Closet Space Some storage Space in the Dry Basement Steps to Public Transportation Very Responsive Landlord Quiet Building Nice Neighborhood and neighbors Close to UNE & USM Great School System Riverwalk with charming Park Super Convenient to everything you most use Be on the turnpike in minutes Steps to Public Transportation Way Less traffic Westbrook (Small Town) Fun, Festivals and Festivities RENTAL REQUIREMENTS: - Proof of Income - $40 Credit History, Application Fee - 1 month Security Deposit at Tenancy Acceptance. - First month's rent due at move-in. - 2 years of positive Rental History - Excellent References - Credit score of 640 or higher - No Smoking - No Open Flames ** If you have below average established credit, or you do not meet the income requirements, a co-signer may be accepted.** RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT This Residential Agreement "Lease" is made & effective this day DATE, 2025 by and between: Richard Hardman ___________________________________________("Landlord") -- And -- TENANT ______________________________ ("PRIMARY RESPONSIBLE TENANT," whether one or more). Social Security # (This Lease creates joint and several liabilities in the case of multiple Tenants.) 1. PREMISES. Landlord hereby rents to Tenant and Tenant accepts in its present condition the 3 bedroom apartment at: Unit 1 (The "Apartment or Unit"). 2. TERM. The term of this Lease shall start on ____DATE, 2025______ and end on ____DATE, 2026_____. In the event that Landlord is unable to provide the Apartment on the exact start date, then Landlord shall provide the Apartment as soon as possible, and Tenant's obligation to pay rent shall abate during such period. Tenant shall not be entitled to any other remedy for any delay in providing the Apartment. 3. RENT. A. Tenant agrees to pay, without demand, to Landlord as rent for the Apartment the sum of ___$0000.00______ (including Water and Heat (maximum of 66 degrees, Cold Water) per month on the first (1st) day of each calendar month, at _326 Main St., Westbrook, ME, Unit 1___, or at such other place as Landlord may designate. Checks only. B. Landlord may impose a late payment charge of four percent (4%) per day for any amount that is more than fifteen (14) days late. C. If, for any reason, a check used by the Tenant is returned without having been paid, or for reasons of insufficient funds, the Landlord reserves the right to impose a fee of fifty dollars ($40.00) plus any additional charges that may be incurred by the Landlord, including any bank fees charged to the Landlord arising out of any such "bad check". After the second time that a Tenant's check is returned, the Landlord reserves the right to demand that all future rent be paid with Money Order or Cashier's Check. 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT. Upon execution of this Lease, Tenant deposits with Landlord an amount equal to one month's rent as defined in Item 3, as security for the performance by Tenant of the terms of this Lease to be returned to Tenant, without interest, following the full and faithful performance by Tenant of this Lease. In the event of damage to the Apartment caused by Tenant or Tenant's family, agents or visitors, Landlord may use funds from the deposit to repair, but is not limited to this fund and Tenant remains liable. 5. QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant will not interfere with Landlord's peaceful use and enjoyment of the building and not disturb the peace of other tenants in this building or the immediate neighbors. The Landlord will respect the same conditions here stated. 6. USE OF PREMISES. A. The Apartment shall be used and occupied by Tenant exclusively as a private single-family residence. Neither the Apartment, nor any part of the apartment, building or yard shall be used at any time for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, including incidental, for any purpose other than as a private single-family residence. Deliveries may not be delivered, or stored in the foyer and removed from the porch promptly. B. Tenant shall comply with all the health, emergency, fire and sanitary laws, codes, ordinances, rules, and orders of appropriate governmental authorities and homes associations, if any, with respect to the Apartment. 7. NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS. A. Tenant agrees that other than the tenant, the Apartment shall be occupied by no additional persons, beyond _Nadia Coyle_________________, total number of persons is two, without the prior written consent of Landlord. B. In the event that the Landlord gives permission for additional persons to occupy the Apartment, the Landlord reserves the right to impose a monthly surcharge of up to twenty percent (20%) of the original monthly rent, per additional person, unless waived by the Landlord in writing. Secondary tenants and all additional persons must vacate the apartment at the same date as the primary signer tenant. No visitors beyond two days without consent. 8. CONDITION OF PREMISES. A. Tenant agrees that Tenant has examined the Apartment including the grounds, buildings and improvements, and that they are, at the time of this Lease, in good order, good repair, safe, clean, and tenantable condition. B. Landlord and Tenant agree that a copy of the "Joint Inspection," the original of which is maintained by Landlord and a copy provided to Tenant, attached hereto reflects the condition of the Apartment at the commencement of Tenant's occupancy. C. Landlord and Tenant have signed a separate Lead Paint and Radon Gas Disclosure statement, attached to this Lease and made a part hereof as Clauses Mould 34, Radon 35 and Lead 36 below. 9. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. A. Tenant shall not assign this Lease, or sublet or grant any concession or license to use the Apartment or any part of the Apartment without Landlord's prior written consent. B. Any assignment, subletting, concession, or license without the prior written consent of Landlord, or an assignment or subletting by operation of law, shall be void and, at Landlord's option, terminate this Lease. 10. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. A. Tenant shall make no alterations to the Apartment, or construct any building or make other improvements without the prior written consent of Landlord. B. All alterations, changes, and improvements built, constructed, or placed on or around the Apartment by Tenant, with the exception of fixtures properly removable (e.g light bulbs) without damage to the Apartment and movable personal property, shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Landlord and Tenant, be the property of Landlord and remain at the expiration or earlier termination of this Lease. 11. DAMAGE TO PREMISES. If the Apartment, or any part of the Apartment, shall be damaged by accident, fire, or other casualty not due to Tenant's negligence or willful act, or that of Tenant's family, agent, or visitor, there shall be an abatement of rent corresponding with the time during which, and the extent to which, the Apartment is not tenantable. If Landlord shall decide not to rebuild or repair, the term of this Lease shall end and the rent shall be prorated up to the time of the damage. 12. DANGEROUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep or have on or around the Apartment any article or thing of a hazardous, dangerous, inflammable, or explosive character that might increase the danger of fire on or around the Apartment. The use of candles incense, any open flame or smoke producing items are Strictly Prohibited and breach of this lease. 13. UTILITIES. A. Landlord provides Cold Water & Heat to a maximum of 66 degrees Attempting to modify the Thermostat may easily disengage it from the internet, turning the heat OFF entirely and its status is not obvious. Ask first, don't touch the thermostat. Fixing frozen pipes and any related damage is at tenants expense. 14. STORAGE. Tenant storage is limited to the Apartment only. No storage is available, including in hallways, foyer, basement, garage, porch, or on the property outdoors. Any tenant property left outside the apartment without consent, will be considered Abandoned Property and disposed of at the tenants expense and considered a breach of this lease. 15. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR. A. Tenant will, at Tenant's sole expense, keep and maintain the Apartment and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Lease. Tenant shall keep the fixtures in the Apartment in good order and repair; keep the furnace area clear; and keep all hallways free of dirt debris and obstructions. Damage caused by the tenant, the tenant's family, invitees, service animals, or guests shall be repaired by the landlord at the tenant's expense, including the plumbing, stove, refrigerator, electric and gas fixtures, other mechanical devices and systems, floors, ceilings and walls, whenever damage to such items resulting from the Tenant's misuse, waste, or neglect. Any repair by tenant must have the Landlords prior approval. B. If the toilet is discovered running, or any other plumbing is found leaking, the Landlord must be notified immediately. If not mitigated immediately and the water bill reflects a hike, the tenant will pay the overage. C. Tenant agrees to promptly notify Landlord in the event of any damage, defect or destruction of the Apartment, or the failure of any of Landlord's appliances or mechanical systems. Landlord shall use its best efforts to repair or replace such damage defective area, electrical plumbing, appliance or mechanical system. 16. PARKING The Tenant assigned parking and is limited to no more than one automobile. No other wheeled vehicles allowed. Easy access to the garage must be maintained at all times. No parking in the driveway at any time. On street parking is allowed, except when the Westbrook Snow Parking Ban is in effect. Tenant and or visitor cars towed for any reason is at the Tenant expense. 17. SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL. Tenant agrees to keep all entrances, steps, porches, walkways and assigned parking clear of all ice, snow in a timely manner and in coordination with contracted snow plow contractor. Snow removal of the main driveway from the street to the front of the garage will be contracted and the tenant shall share fifty percent 50% of the expense to the tenant. The Tenant expressly indemnifies the Landlord from any damage or bodily injury, both to the Tenant and the Tenant's guests, agents or visitors which should arise out of the Tenant's failure to comply with this clause. 18. GARBAGE REMOVAL The Tenant's garbage must be placed in the two assigned Trash and Recycling containers provided by the city. Trash must be placed in the Green trash container and recycling in the blue Recycling container and both kept in their assigned place. No other garbage or other items may be stored in the garage. Tenants must take the above mentioned containers to the street and return them to their assigned places only on garbage removal day, Thursday morning. 19. ANIMALS. Tenant shall keep no pets in or about the Apartment without prior written consent of Landlord. If at the time of signing this lease, or thereafter, the Landlord gives permission to keep pets, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord, a nonrefundable fee of $50 per month for one pre approved dog, or $50 per cat. 20. RIGHT OF INSPECTION. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Lease to enter the Apartment for the purpose of inspecting the premises and/or making any repairs to the premises or other item as required under this Lease. In the event of non-emergencies, the Landlord shall attempt to give the Tenant twenty-four hours advance notice of entrance. However, the Landlord expressly reserves the right of emergency entrance, without notification, under all other terms of this lease, and in compliance with all local & state statutes. 21. DISPLAY OF SIGNS. During the last thirty (30) days of this Lease, Landlord or Landlord's agent may display "For Sale" or Rent or Vacancy on or about the Apartment and enter to show the Apartment to prospective purchasers or tenants. 22. HOLDOVER BY TENANT. Once the lease and tenancy is nearing the end, the tenant must give 45 days' notice to the landlord of his or her intention to move out on the day the agreement term ends. Any tenant that stays beyond the stated tenancy without the permission of the landlord, tenant must pay a holdover rent which is one and a half (1.5x) the base monthly rent, computed and prorated for each day that the tenant remains on the premises during an action to remove the tenant. The tenant is liable for any consequential damages, costs and expenses. 23. SURRENDER OF PREMISES. At the expiration of the Lease, Tenant shall quit and surrender the Apartment in as good a condition as it was at the commencement of this Lease, reasonable wear and tear and damages by the elements excepted. Tenant shall provide written notice of intent to leave 45 days before the lease termination date & agree to let the landlord show the tenant space to potential new tenants. The space shall be kept clean and presentable for showings during this last 45 days and the tenant will be given a 24 hour notice prior to the showing. 24. FORFEITURE OF SECURITY DEPOSIT - DEFAULT. It is understood and agreed that Tenant shall not attempt to apply or deduct any portion of any security deposit from the last or any month's rent or use or apply any such security deposit at any time in lieu of payment of rent. If Tenant fails to comply, such security deposit shall be forfeited and Landlord may recover the rent due as if any such deposit had not been applied or deducted from the rent due. For the purposes of this paragraph, it shall be conclusively presumed that a Tenant leaving the Premises while owing rent is making an attempted deduction of deposits. Furthermore, any deposit shall be held as a guarantee that Tenant shall perform the obligations of the Lease and shall be forfeited by the Tenant should Tenant breach any of the terms and conditions of this Lease. In the event of default, by Tenant, of any obligation in this Lease which is not cured by Tenant within fifteen (15) days notice from Landlord, then in addition to forfeiture of the Security Deposit, Landlord may pursue any other remedy available at law, equity or otherwise. 25. ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Lease, Tenant abandons the Apartment or any of Tenant's personal property in or about the Apartment, Landlord shall have the following rights: Landlord may, at Landlord's option, enter the Apartment by any means without liability to Tenant for damages and may relet the Apartment, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting. Also, at Landlord's option, Landlord may hold Tenant liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Lease during the balance of the unexpired term, if this Lease had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by Landlord by means of such reletting. Landlord may also dispose of any of Tenant's abandoned personal property as Landlord deems appropriate, without liability to Tenant. Landlord is entitled to presume that Tenant has abandoned the Apartment if Tenant removes substantially all of Tenant's furnishings from the Apartment, if the Apartment is unoccupied for a period of two (2) consecutive weeks, or if it would otherwise be reasonable for Landlord to presume under the circumstances that the Tenant has abandoned the Apartment. Any tenant property stored outside of the apartment will be considered abandoned. 26. SECURITY. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord does not provide a security alarm system or any security for the Apartment or for Tenant and that any such alarm system or security service, if provided, is not represented or warranted to be complete in all respects or to protect Tenant from all harm. Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any loss, suit, claim, charge, damage or injury resulting from lack of security or failure of security. 27. SEVERABILITY. If any part or parts of this Lease shall be held unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect. 28. INSURANCE. Tenant acknowledges that Landlord will NOT provide insurance coverage for Tenant's property, nor shall Landlord be responsible for any loss of Tenant's property, whether by accident, theft, fire, acts of God, or otherwise. Further, the Tenant agrees to procure "Renter's Insurance" within thirty (30) days of signing this lease, and will provide Landlord with proof that such an insurance policy is in place. 29. BINDING EFFECT. The covenants and conditions contained in the Lease shall apply to and bind the heirs, legal representatives, and permitted assigns of the parties. 30. GOVERNING LAW. It is agreed this Lease shall be governed by, construed, and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of ME. 31. NOTICES. Any notice required, or otherwise given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing; hand delivered, mailed certified return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service, if to Tenant, at the Apartment and if to Landlord, at the address for payment of rent. The effective date of a notice will be the day it is personally delivered to the residence or, if it is mailed, two days after the date it is postmarked. 32. KEYS, LOCKS & LOCKOUT. A. Tenant acknowledges receipt of one (1) keys for each tenant. If all keys are not returned to the Landlord following the termination of this lease, the Tenant shall be charged a fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) per missing key. Further, should Tenant fail to return the keys, the Landlord reserves the right to charge the Tenant for any expenses incurred for "rekeying" all of the locks. B. The Tenant agrees not to change the locks on any door or mailbox. C. If the Tenant becomes locked out of the premises after reasonable business hours, the Landlord may direct the Tenant to secure a private locksmith to regain entry at the Tenant's sole expense. 33. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Tenant agrees to abide by any Rules and Regulations posted by the Landlord, and that any such Posted Rules and Regulations shall be considered part of this Lease. Landlord reserves the right to adopt other rules and regulations at a later time, provided that they have legitimate purpose, do not modify the Tenant's rights substantially and do not become effective without notice of at least two (2) weeks. 34. MOULD DISCLOSURE. The Landlord disclosed any known information concerning mould located in the building The Mould disclosure is signed by the Landlord and Tenant and attached to this lease. 35. RADON GAS DISCLOSURE. As required by law, Landlord makes the following disclosure: "Radon Gas" is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in every state. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from the State, county or municipal public health offices. 36. LEAD PAINT DISCLOSURE. "Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women." Due to the age of the housing provided under this lease, there may be lead paint present and the Landlord expressly denies that the premises may be lead-free. Further, the Tenant acknowledges that the Landlord has provided him/her with a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. 37. SMOKING AND ANY OPEN FLAMES Smoking of any kind, burning incense, candles or the use of anything with an open flame is prohibited in the building, hallways, or on the porch. If any damage is discovered as a result of above, mitigation will be at the tenants expense. 38. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This Lease shall constitute the entire agreement between the parties. Any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Lease is hereby superseded. This Lease may be modified only by a written signed by both Landlord and Tenant. 39. TENANT POSSESSIONS All of the tenant's possessions must be removed from the property when the tenant vacates the premises. The Tenant agrees that all articles not removed after 14 days of the Tenant's evacuation of the premises will be considered abandoned by the Tenant and become the Landlords property to be disposed of at the Landlord's discretion. The Tenant agrees that the Landlord is absolved of all liability for this transfer of the possessions ownership. 40. WHEN THE LEASE ENDS When the lease ends, the tenant agrees to return the residence in the same condition as it was at the start of the lease, except for normal wear and tear. The tenant will have to pay for damage to the residence only if the damage was caused by the tenant or the tenant's family, invitees, service animals, or guests. The tenant shall remove all personal property and return all of the keys. 41. INDEMNIFICATION Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant, Tenant's family, guests, invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering the Premises or the building of which the Premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the Premises are a part, and Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature. 42. LIST OF APPROVED PETS This is the total list of permitted additional pets covered by this lease. Landlord ______________________________ Date __________________ Pet 1 _________________________ Pet 2 _________________________ Pet 3 ________________________ 43. INSURANCE INSURANCE; Land lord agrees to waiver the tenant Renters Insurance with his signature below, however all other terms of the "INSURANCE" clause (#28) remain in effect. Landlord ______________________________ Date __________________ Tenant ______________________________ Date __________________ Insurance Company ______________________________ 44. SIGNATURES TO EXECUTE LEASE IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed the day & year above written. Landlord ______________________________ Date __________________ Tenant (Primary): ______________________________ Date __________________ COSIGNER In the event that the "Primary" tenant defaults on the terms of this lease, the "Cosigner" below will be responsible for the entire tenant agreement of this lease. Tenant (Cosigner): ______________________________ Date __________________ LAST PAGE (10 of 10)