127 Poplar Ave #1, Norfolk, VA 23523

Welcome to your next home in the heart of Norfolk! This spacious and updated 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment offers comfort, convenience, and modern amenities in a quiet residential neighborhood. * Apartment Features * 3 large bedrooms with ample closet space * 2 full bathrooms - perfect for families or roommates * In-unit washer and dryer - no more trips to the laundromat * Private parking/ Garage included * Bright and functional kitchen with plenty of cabinet space * Green surroundings in a friendly neighborhood Prime Location * 10 minutes to Downtown Norfolk * Quick access to I-264 and Military Hwy * Close to shopping centers, schools, restaurants, and public transit * Rental Terms * Rent: $1,800 * Security deposit: $2000 * Lease term: 12 months * Application and background check required Interested in renting? Please visit TurboTenant dot com and search for "127 Poplar Ave, Norfolk, VA 23523" to submit your application. Background and credit screening required for all adults. Do NOT USE the Zillow application. 1. RENT & LATE FEE POLICY: Monthly rent is $1,800, due on the 3rd of each month. A grace period is provided until the 6th day. If rent is not received in full by the end of the grace period, a $100 late fee will be assessed. This fee complies with Virginia Code 55.1-1201, as it does not exceed 10% of the monthly rent. 2. QUIET ENJOYMENT & NOISE POLICY: Tenant agrees to maintain quiet enjoyment of the premises. Quiet hours are from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Repeated violations will incur a $50 fine per occurrence. 3. Smoking is not allowed inside the property. A $100 fee will be charged each time signs of smoking are detected, including odor, ashes, cigarette butts, visible burns, or residue. The Landlord may rely on photographs, witness statements, or third party reports to support violations. 4. NO PETS POLICY: Pets are not allowed. Unauthorized pets will incur a $200 fee and tenant shall be responsible for all related damages. 5. MAINTENANCE: Tenant is responsible for lawn care and snow removal limited to the driveway, garage area, and yard, as well as pest control, light bulbs, and air filter replacement. 6. REPAIRS: Tenant is responsible for all repairs under $150. For repairs exceeding $150, tenant shall pay a $150 deductible for each individual item or repair. 7. PARKING: Tenants may park on the street or concrete driveway. Parking in the yard or on any grass areas is strictly prohibited. 8. Tenant agrees to keep the garage and yard free from debris, illegal storage, or hazardous use. Misuse includes, but is not limited to: storing flammable items, illegal dumping, visible clutter, or blocked pathways. Damages or misuse will incur fines. 9. APPLIANCES: Refrigerator, washer, and dryer are included "as-is." Tenant is responsible for maintenance and repairs. 10. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY: All tenants are jointly and severally liable for all lease terms and obligations. 11. LOCKOUT POLICY: Tenant must contact and pay for a licensed locksmith if locked out. Damages from reentry are the tenant's responsibility. 12. Legal Fees: Tenant agrees that in any legal action to enforce the terms of this Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs. Legal fees incurred by the Landlord in the ordinary course of enforcement (e.g., non-payment of rent) shall be limited to $700, unless otherwise awarded by a court or incurred due to material breach or willful misconduct by the Tenant. In such cases, the Landlord may recover full reasonable legal costs if approved by the court. 13. All adults (18+) must be on the lease with full name, birthdate, and SSN. Within 7 days of signing, the Tenant shall also provide the Landlord with an emergency contact name, relationship, and phone number. 14. ILLEGAL ACTIVITY: Illegal activity on or in the property is grounds for immediate termination. 15. SUBLEASING: Subleasing is prohibited without written permission from the landlord. 16. EARLY TERMINATION FEE: Early termination requires 30 days' notice and payment of one month's rent. Not applicable in federal hardship cases. 17. MOVE-IN CONDITION: Tenant has 24 hours from date and time of receiving possession of the premises to report any damage to avoid liability. 18. INSURANCE: Renter's insurance with $100,000 liability is required. Proof of insurance must be provided to the landlord prior to move-in. Landlord is not liable for personal losses. 19. FEE STRUCTURE: Reasonable fees for violations: smoking ($100), trash ($25), utility tampering ($50/month), pet violation ($200), noise ($50), and key loss. 20. COMPLIANCE & ENFORCEMENT: Fees are considered liquidated damages, not punitive. All clauses are enforceable unless prohibited by law. 21. SECTION 8 ADDENDUM: (if applicable) Fees and utility charges comply with HUD rules and are approved by the PHA. Early termination fee waived in legal hardship situations. 22. NOTICE REGARDING SEX OFFENDER INFORMATION: Tenant is responsible for checking the Virginia sex offender registry. 23. BANKRUPTCY: Lease may be terminated by landlord if tenant files bankruptcy with 30 days' notice. 24. MEDIATION: Disputes should attempt mediation before litigation. Costs split evenly unless agreed otherwise. 25. HOLDOVER TENANCY: Unauthorized occupancy beyond lease end incurs 150% daily rent fee. 26. NO WAIVER CLAUSE: Failure to enforce any clause is not a waiver of future enforcement. 27. CITY ORDINANCES: Tenant must comply with all city ordinances. 28. RELIANCE ON WRITTEN TERMS: Tenant acknowledges that no oral statements or representations not included in this Lease have been relied upon. This Lease contains the full and complete agreement between the parties. 29. MOLD AND MILDEW PREVENTION: Tenant agrees to maintain the property in a manner that discourages mold and mildew. Any visible mold or mildew must be reported to the Landlord promptly. Landlord will inspect and, if necessary, remediate any mold-related issues. 30. SUBORDINATION: This Lease shall be subordinate to any existing or future mortgage on the property. Tenant agrees to sign documents to confirm subordination if requested. 31. INDEMNIFICATION: Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord from any claims, damages, or expenses resulting from Tenant's use of the Premises, except those due to Landlord's gross negligence or willful misconduct. If any provision of this lease is found unenforceable, the remaining terms shall remain in full force and effect. 32. MATERIALITY OF APPLICATION: All information submitted in the Tenant's rental application is deemed material. False or misleading statements are grounds for immediate lease termination. 33. This Lease shall commence on [INSERT START DATE] and shall terminate on [INSERT END DATE], unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms herein. This is a fixed-term lease agreement for a duration of 12 months unless amended in writing by mutual consent of both parties. 34. UTILITIES: Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of all utilities including water, gas, electricity, and sewage. Water charges will be split equally between this unit and Unit 2 if both are occupied. If Unit 2 is vacant, the tenant of this unit will be responsible for the full water bill during the vacancy period. 35. FORM OF RENT PAYMENTS: Rent shall be paid by one of the following methods: via the online renter's portal, through Zelle transfer, or in cash with written confirmation from the Landlord. Rent is only considered paid once the full amount is received and accessible to the Landlord. Partial payments without prior written approval may be refused. Tenant assumes responsibility for any transfer errors or delays. Tenant consents to receive official lease communications via email or text, unless a written objection is submitted. 36. SECURITY DEPOSIT: Tenant shall pay a security deposit in the amount of $2000. This deposit will be held by the Landlord to cover any unpaid rent, damage beyond normal wear and tear, cleaning fees or other costs incurred due to Tenant's violation of the Lease. The security deposit is refundable within 45 days of lease termination, provided the unit is returned clean, undamaged, and all financial obligations are met. No portion of the security deposit is non-refundable unless otherwise specified in writing. 37. TENANT DEATH AND SUCCESSION: In the event of a tenant's death, if there are multiple tenants listed on the lease, the primary lease holder shall become the responsible party for the lease. If there is no other tenant listed on the lease, the tenant's next of kin shall be responsible for collecting the deceased tenant's personal belongings within 10 days. The Landlord will cooperate in good faith to provide access. Failure to collect belongings may result in the property being considered abandoned. Failure to do so may result in the belongings being considered abandoned and disposed of at the discretion of the Landlord in accordance with state law. 38. USE OF PREMISES & OCCUPANCY LIMITS: The Premises shall be used solely for residential purposes by the Tenant(s) listed in this Lease and any Occupants approved in writing by the Landlord. No other persons may reside in or regularly occupy the Premises without prior written consent from the Landlord. Overcrowding or unauthorized occupancy shall be grounds for termination of the Lease. Guests may not remain for more than 14 consecutive days or 21 total days in any 6-month period without written permission. Overcrowding or unauthorized occupancy shall be grounds for termination. 39. ENTRY/ ACCESS: Landlord may enter the Premises upon providing at least 24 hours' notice to the Tenant for inspections, maintenance, or to show the unit to prospective tenants or buyers. In the event of an emergency, no notice is required for entry. 40. ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Premises, including painting, installation of fixtures, or structural changes, without prior written consent from the Landlord. Any unauthorized alterations shall be restored to original condition at Tenant's expense. 41. If the Tenant is absent from the Premises for 15 consecutive days without prior written notice to the Landlord and has not paid rent, the property may be considered abandoned. The Landlord must first issue notice via email, text, calls and make reasonable efforts to contact the Tenant before reentering or disposing of any personal property. 42. MOVE-OUT CONDITION: At end of lease termination, the tenant must give 60 days' written notice, return the unit in clean and rentable condition, remove all personal property, and Return all keys and remotes by 5:00 PM on the final day of the lease. A $25 fee per key. Failure to meet these requirements may result in deductions from the security deposit. 43. RIGHT TO SHOW PROPERTY BEFORE LEASE END: Showings in Final 60 Days: Landlord may show the unit to prospective tenants or buyers during the final 60 days of the lease term, with at least 24 hours' notice to Tenant. Tenant agrees to reasonably cooperate. 44. UTILITY INTERRUPTION: Landlord shall not be liable for any damages or inconvenience caused by utility outages or interruptions beyond their control, including but not limited to power, water, gas, internet, or HVAC failure. 45. RIGHT TO RECOVER LEGAL FEES FOR LEASE VIOLATIONS: Subject to limitations outlined in Clause 12. In addition to the $700 cap for standard legal costs, the Tenant shall be responsible for any and all legal fees reasonably incurred by the Landlord in enforcing the terms of this Lease if awarded by a court of law. 46. TENANT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NEGLIGENCE: Tenant shall be liable for any damage to the property caused by negligence, misuse, or failure to follow Lease requirements, including water damage from open windows or unreported leaks. 47. PEST INFESTATION CLAUSE: Tenant shall be responsible for pest treatment if infestation is caused by tenant's actions, negligence, or failure to maintain cleanliness, including leaving food out or improper trash disposal. Pest control may be deducted from security deposit if tenant fails to correct issues. 48. BEDBUG CLAUSE: Tenant agrees to inspect the premises for bedbugs at move-in and notify the Landlord within 48 hours. If a bedbug infestation is found later and determined to have been introduced by Tenant, Tenant shall be responsible for extermination costs. 49. MOVE-OUT DOCUMENTATION: Tenant is encouraged to photograph or video the condition of the unit at move-out. The Landlord will perform a walk-through to assess condition but retains sole discretion regarding deductions for damages. 50. ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD RESPONSIBILITY: Environmental Hazards: Tenant shall not store or dispose of hazardous materials on the premises. Any contamination or environmental damage caused by the Tenant shall be remediated at Tenant's expense and may result in immediate lease termination. 51. MILITARY CLAUSE: In accordance with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), active-duty military tenants may terminate this lease with 30 days' written notice and proper military orders. All other early termination terms still apply unless prohibited by law. 52. Electronic Communication & Payment Consent: Tenant consents to receive lease related communications including rent reminders, maintenance updates, notices, and receipts via email or text message unless the Tenant provides a written objection. Tenant also agrees that rent payments made through Zelle or the online rental portal constitute valid and authorized payment methods. Tenant assumes responsibility for ensuring that payment is submitted correctly and on time using these platforms. Partial payments may be refused without prior written agreement. 53. Maintenance Request Protocol: All non-emergency maintenance or repair requests must be submitted in writing via text message, email, or through the landlord's designated communication platform. The Landlord will respond within a reasonable timeframe based on the nature of the issue. Emergency issues (e.g., active water leaks, loss of heat in winter, or fire hazards) should be reported immediately via phone and followed up in writing. Tenant understands that failure to report problems in a timely manner may result in liability for resulting damages. 54. Waiver of Jury Trial: To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Tenant and Landlord hereby knowingly, voluntarily, and irrevocably waive any right to a trial by jury in any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Lease. This waiver applies to all claims whether sounding in contract, tort, or otherwise. The parties agree that any such legal action shall be resolved by a judge in a court of competent jurisdiction. 55. Landlord Right to Cure Tenant Default: If the Tenant fails to perform any duty required by this Lease (including but not limited to cleaning, lawn maintenance, pest control, or proper trash disposal), the Landlord may perform such duty after giving 48 hours' notice and may bill the Tenant for the actual cost, which shall be payable as additional rent. 56. Tenant Duty of Care: Tenant shall exercise reasonable care in using all fixtures, appliances, utilities, and structural components of the property. Tenant shall promptly notify the Landlord of any conditions that may result in damage if left unaddressed. Failure to report such conditions may result in tenant liability for any resulting damages. 57. Limitation of Liability: Landlord shall not be liable for injury or damage to person or property caused by fire, theft, vandalism, acts of God, interruption of utilities, or any other events beyond Landlord's control, unless due to gross negligence or intentional misconduct by the Landlord. 58. Acceleration of Rent Upon Default: Upon Tenant's breach or early termination of this Lease without lawful excuse, all remaining rent for the balance of the lease term shall become immediately due and payable at Landlord's option, subject to Landlord's duty to mitigate damages as required by Virginia law. 59. Collections and Credit Reporting: If Tenant fails to pay rent, damages, or other charges owed under this Lease, Landlord may report the debt to credit bureaus or engage a third-party collections agency. Tenant agrees to reimburse Landlord for all reasonable costs incurred in debt collection, including fees charged by collection agencies. 60. Liability of Occupants: Any unauthorized occupant or guest who resides at the Premises for more than 14 days shall be presumed to have accepted personal responsibility for complying with this Lease, including all financial obligations and damages. Defective Drywall Disclosure Landlord discloses that to the best of their knowledge, there is no defective or Chinese drywall present in the property. Any issues discovered must be reported immediately. Tenant acknowledges that any concerns about drywall must be promptly reported to the Landlord in writing. Landlord makes no warranty regarding latent defects not reasonably observable at the time of lease signing. Virginia Compliance Disclosures and Affirmations Late Fees Compliance: The late fee assessed for unpaid rent is $100. This amount does not exceed 10% of the monthly rent ($1,800) and therefore complies with Virginia Code 55.1 1201. Rent Payment Receipts: Upon Tenant's request, Landlord will provide a written receipt for any rent payment made in cash or money order, in accordance with Virginia Code 55.1 1201(E). Lease Copy and Rights Acknowledgment: Landlord shall provide Tenant with a signed copy of this Lease and the Virginia Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities within 10 business days of the lease commencement, in compliance with Virginia Code 55.1 1201(H). Lead-Based Paint Disclosure This property was built before 1978. Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards. Tenant acknowledges receipt of the EPA-approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Fair Housing Compliance Landlord adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local Fair Housing laws and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, familial status, or other protected class. NOTE: The following clauses apply exclusively to tenants receiving assistance through the HUD Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program. These terms do not apply to tenants who are not part of the Section 8 program - Utility cost-sharing clause is compliant with PHA-approved structures. - Administrative fees (e.g., trash, smoking, pet violations) are liquidated damages per HUD guidelines. - Early termination fee waiver applies in federally protected hardship situations only for Section 8 tenants. Tenant(s) and Landlord shall sign below acknowledging agreement to all above terms.