5372 Bedford Ter

Welcome to your dream newly renovated Condo home in the highly sought-after Clusters of Woodlawn! This beautifully updated 2 Bed/2 Bath condo has everything you need to move right in and start enjoying life. Looking for a comfortable and private space? We have a spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom available in Alexandria, Va. This offer includes a private bedroom with a generous walk-in closet, perfect for your storage needs. You'll enjoy access to a shared kitchen and living space, ideal for cooking and relaxing. The shared areas are fully furnished and well-maintained, offering a cozy and convenient living experience. Whether you prefer quiet privacy or occasional socializing, this space provides the best of both worlds. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enjoy comfortable living in a great location! **All Utilities (parking, wifi, water/sewage) included besides Electricity** II. OCCUPANT(S). The Premises described in Section III is to be occupied strictly as a residential dwelling by the Tenant(s) and no other individuals ("Occupant(s)"). III. LEASED PREMISES. The Landlord hereby rents to the Tenant(s), subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, a condominium with a property and mailing address of 5372 Bedford Terrace , Apt. A, Alexandria, Virginia, 22309, consisting of 1 bathroom(s) and 1 bedroom(s) (the "Premises"). The Landlord shall send the Tenant(s) any notices to the Premises' aforesaid mailing address. IV. PURPOSE. The Tenant(s) and any Occupant(s) may only use the Premises as a residential dwelling. It may not be used for storage, manufacturing of any type of food or product, professional service(s), or for any commercial use, unless otherwise stated in this Agreement. V. FURNISHINGS. The Premises is not furnished, and no furniture or household items are provided by the Landlord. The Tenant(s) is responsible for providing their own furniture and household items. Any damage caused to the Premises from negligence, carelessness, accidents, or abuse shall be the responsibility of the Tenant(s). VI. APPLIANCES. The Landlord shall provide the following appliances: Air Conditioner Equipment, Dishwasher, Dryer (for laundry), Heat Pump(s), Hot Water Heater, HVAC Equipment, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector(s), Stove, Thermostats and Controls, Washer (for laundry), all of which shall be on the Premises and functional upon the move-in date of the Tenant(s) ("Appliances and Fixtures"). Any damage caused to the Appliances and Fixtures from negligence, carelessness, accidents, or abuse shall be the responsibility of the Tenant(s). VII. LEASE TERM. The term of this Agreement shall be a month-to-month arrangement (tenancy-at-will) beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending at any time the Landlord or Tenant(s) terminates the Agreement in the manner described in Section XXVII ("Lease Term"). VIII. RENT. Tenant(s) shall pay the Landlord a monthly rent of $2,700.00 ("Rent"). The Rent will be due on the First (1st) of every month ("Rent Due Date"), and Rent shall be paid through an electronic payment known as Automated Clearing House or "ACH". Details of the Tenant's banking information and authorization shall be attached to this Lease Agreement. IX. NON-SUFFICIENT FUNDS (NSF CHECKS). If the Tenant(s) attempts to pay Rent with a check, electronic transaction, or through any other means authorized by this Agreement, that fails to clear the transaction of Rent funds due to non-sufficient funds ("NSF"), there shall be a fee of $50. X. LATE FEE. If the Tenant(s) fails to pay Rent on the Rent Due Date, there shall be a late fee assessed by the Landlord in the amount of: 10% percent of Rent per occurrence for each Rent payment that is late after the 3rd day following the Rent Due Date. XI. FIRST (1ST) MONTH'S RENT. First (1st) month's Rent payment shall be due by the Tenant(s) upon the execution of this Agreement. XII. PRE-PAYMENT. The Landlord shall not require any pre-payment of Rent by the Tenant(s). XIII. PRORATION PERIOD. The Tenant(s) will not move into the Premises before the start of the Lease Term. XIV. SECURITY DEPOSIT. A security deposit in the amount of $2,700.00, which is equal to one month's Rent, shall be required from the Tenant(s) at the execution of this Agreement for the faithful performance of all its terms and conditions ("Security Deposit"). The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Tenant(s) within 45 days after the termination of this Agreement, in accordance with Virginia law. The Landlord reserves the right to deduct from the Security Deposit for any of the following reasons: Damages to the property beyond normal wear and tear, including but not limited to damages caused by smoking. Failure to pay rent in full. Accrued late fees. Unpaid utilities that were the responsibility of the Tenant(s). The remaining balance of the Security Deposit, if any, shall be returned to the Tenant(s) along with an itemized statement of any deductions made. The Security Deposit shall not be credited towards Rent unless the Landlord gives their written consent. . XV. POSSESSION. Tenant(s) shall make reasonable efforts to examine the condition of the Premises before taking possession. Once the Tenant(s) takes possession of the Premises, the Tenant(s) acknowledges the Premises is in acceptable order and consents to take possession of the Premises in its current condition unless otherwise stated herein. Failure of the Landlord to deliver possession of the Premises to the Tenant(s) at the start of the Lease Term shall terminate this Agreement at the option of the Tenant(s). Furthermore, under such failure to deliver possession by the Landlord, and if the Tenant(s) opts to cancel this Agreement, any Security Deposit required under Section XIV of this Agreement shall be returned to the Tenant(s) along with any other pre-paid Rent and fees, including any fees paid by the Tenant(s) in connection with the application process before the execution of this Agreement. XVI. OPTION TO PURCHASE. The Tenant(s) shall NOT have the right to purchase the Premises unless the Landlord and Tenant(s) agree otherwise in writing. XVII. ACCESS. Upon the start of the Proration Period or the Lease Term, whichever is earlier, the Landlord agrees to give access to the Tenant(s) in the form of keys, fobs, cards, or any type of keyless security entry device needed to enter the Premises and any designated common areas. Duplicate copies of the access forms hereof may be authorized only under the consent of the Landlord, and, if any replacements are needed, the Landlord may provide them for a reasonable fee. At the end of this Agreement, any keys, fobs, cards, or keyless entry devices provided to the Tenant(s) shall be returned to the Landlord or a fee will be billed directly to the Tenant(s) or deducted from the Security Deposit. XVIII. MOVE-IN INSPECTION. Before the Tenant(s) accepts possession as described in Section XV of this Agreement, or shortly thereafter if agreed upon, the Landlord and Tenant(s) shall not perform an inspection of the Premises. XIX. SUBLETTING. The Tenant(s) shall NOT have the right to sublet the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of the Landlord. If consent is granted by the Landlord, the Tenant(s) will be responsible for all actions and liabilities of the sublessee, including but not limited to any damage to the Premises, nonpayment of Rent, and eviction procedures. In the event of an eviction, the Tenant(s) shall be responsible for all court filing fees, legal representation, and any other fees associated with removing the sublessee. The express written consent from the Landlord for one sublet agreement shall not authorize consent for any subsequent sublet agreements, and in such case, the Tenant(s) must seek consent from the Landlord for the subsequent sublet agreement. XX. ABANDONMENT. If the Tenant(s) abandons or otherwise vacates the Premises for a period equal to the minimum period set by state law or seven (7) days, whichever is less, the Landlord shall have the right to terminate this Agreement immediately and remove all personal belongings, including any personal property of the Tenant(s), from the Premises in the manner prescribed by state and local laws. XXI. ASSIGNMENT. The Tenant(s) shall NOT assign or otherwise transfer the residential lease interest described in this Agreement without first obtaining the written consent of the Landlord. Written consent from the Landlord for one assignment shall not authorize consent for any subsequent assignments, and in such case, the Tenant(s) must seek consent from the Landlord for subsequent assignments. XXII. PARKING. The Landlord shall provide the Tenant(s) 3 Parking Space. The Landlord shall not charge a fee for the 3 Parking Space. XXIII. RIGHT OF ENTRY. The Landlord shall have the right to enter the Premises during reasonable hours for the purposes of conducting inspections, making necessary repairs, alterations, or improvements, supplying services as agreed, or for any other reasonable purpose. In accordance with Virginia law, the Landlord shall provide the Tenant(s) with at least 24 hours' notice prior to entry, except in the case of emergencies where no notice is required. The Landlord may also enter the Premises to show the property to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, or tenants, with reasonable notice provided to the Tenant(s). XXIV. SALE OF PROPERTY. If the Premises is sold, the Tenant(s) is to be notified of the new owner and the new property manager, if any, and their contact details for repairs and maintenance shall be forwarded to the Tenant(s). If the Premises is conveyed to another party, the new owner shall not have the right to terminate this Agreement and it shall continue under the terms and conditions agreed upon by the Landlord and Tenant(s). XXV. UTILITIES. The Landlord agrees to provide and cover the cost of the following utilities and services: HOA fees, Internet service provided by Cox (1GB speed), water, and trash/snow removal. The Tenant(s) shall be responsible for paying for electricity. The electricity account may be switched to the Tenant's name upon request. All other utilities and services not listed shall also be the responsibility of the Tenant(s). XXVI. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS. The Tenant(s) at all times shall, at their own expense unless otherwise stated in this Agreement, maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary manner, and shall surrender the same at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear excepted. The Tenant(s) may not make any alterations to the Premises without the written consent of the Landlord. The Landlord shall be responsible for structural repairs to defects in the interior and exterior of the Premises. The Landlord shall place fresh batteries in all battery-operated smoke detectors before the Tenant(s) moves into the Premises. After the initial placement of the fresh batteries, it is the responsibility of the Tenant(s) to replace batteries if and when needed. Additionally, a monthly cursory inspection may be required for all fire extinguishers to make sure they are fully operational and charged. XXVII. TERMINATION. This Lease Agreement is for a term of 12 months. The lease may be terminated at the Landlord's discretion for reasons including, but not limited to, tenant misconduct, violation of lease terms, or any other actions that are deemed detrimental to the property or the community, in accordance with Virginia law. Proper notice will be provided as required by state regulations. XXVIII. PETS. The Tenant(s) may be allowed to have up to two (2) cats on the Premises or common areas. No dogs are permitted. A non-refundable pet fee of $100 is required upon move-in for each cat. XXIX. WASTE. The Tenant(s) agrees not to commit waste on the Premises, maintain, or permit to be maintained, a nuisance thereon, or use, or permit the Premises to be used, in an unlawful manner. XXX. NOISE. The Tenant(s) agrees to abide by any and all local, county, and state noise ordinances. XXXI. GUESTS. There shall be no other persons living on the Premises other than any authorized Tenant(s) and Occupant(s). Guests of the Tenant(s) are allowed to visit and stay on the Premises for a period of no more than forty-eight hours, unless the Landlord approves otherwise ("Guest(s)"). XXXII. SMOKING POLICY. Smoking on the Premises is prohibited on the entire Premises, including any common areas and adjoining properties. XXXIII. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW. For the entire duration of the Lease Term, the Tenant(s) agrees to comply with any present and future laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the federal, state, county, city, and municipal governments or any of their departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, and officials thereof with respect to the Premises, or the use or occupancy thereof, whether said compliance shall be ordered or directed to or against the Tenant(s), the Landlord, or both. XXXIV. DEFAULT. If the Tenant(s) fails to comply with any of the financial, material, or miscellaneous provisions of this Agreement, or any present rules and regulations of the tenancy under this Agreement in general that may be hereafter prescribed by the Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on the Tenant(s) by statute, regulations, ordinances, orders, or any other mandates imposed by federal, state, and local governments, within the timeframe after delivery of a written notice to quit by the Landlord specifying noncompliance with this Agreement and indicating the intention of the Landlord to terminate the Agreement by reason thereof, the Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If the Tenant(s) fails to pay Rent upon the Rent Due Date, and the default continues for the timeframe specified in the written notice to quit thereafter, the Landlord may, at their option, declare the entire balance (compiling all months applicable to this Agreement) of Rent payable hereunder to be immediately due. The Landlord may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to the Landlord at law or in equity, and the Landlord may terminate this Agreement immediately by exercising the rights and remedies thereof. The Tenant(s) shall be in default if any of the following applies: (a) Tenant(s) does not pay Rent on the Rent Due Date and after the state- or locally-mandated grace period, if any, or if the Tenant(s) fails to pay any other dues owed in accordance with respective local and state laws and this Agreement; (b) Tenant(s), Occupant(s), or any Guest(s) thereof, violate the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or any local ordinances, fire-safety or health codes, or violate any criminal laws, regardless of whether arrest or conviction occurs; (c) Tenant(s) abandons the Premises as described in Section XX of this Agreement; (d) Tenant(s) gives incorrect or false information in their rental application, if any; (e) Tenant(s), Occupant(s), or Guest(s) thereof, is arrested, convicted, or given deferred adjudication for a criminal offense involving actual or potential physical harm to a person, or involving possession, manufacture, or delivery of a controlled substance, marijuana, or drug paraphernalia under state statute; (f) any illegal drugs or paraphernalia are found in the Premises or on the person of the Tenant(s), Occupant(s), or Guest(s) thereof, while on the Premises; and (g) as otherwise allowed by local, state, and federal law. XXXV. MULTIPLE TENANT(S) OR OCCUPANT(S). Each individual that is considered a Tenant(s) or Occupant(s) in this Agreement is jointly and individually liable for all of this Agreement's obligations, including but not limited to Rent monies. If any Tenant(s), Occupant(s), or guests thereof, violates this Agreement, the Tenant(s) is considered to have violated this Agreement. Landlord's requests and notices to the Tenant(s) or any of the Occupant(s) of legal age constitutes notice to the Tenant(s). Notices and requests from the Tenant(s), or anyone of the Occupant(s), including repair requests and entry permissions, constitutes notice from the Tenant(s). In eviction suits, the Tenant(s) is considered the agent of the Premises for the service of process. XXXVI. DISPUTES. If a dispute arises during or after the Lease Term between the Landlord and Tenant(s), they shall agree to hold negotiations amongst themselves in "good faith" before any litigation. XXXVII. SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement, nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities, or circumstances shall be affected thereby, but instead, shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.