1840 State Highway 554, Owensboro, KY 42301

House for rent-1840 Ky. Hwy. 554. Just 3 miles south of Towne Square Mall, close to everything but in the country surrounded by farmland. Very peaceful setting. New roof, new heat/air & ductwork, fresh paint and new butcher block sink countertop. Rents for $1400.00 per month and a $1400.00 damage deposit. NO PETS. LEASE AGREEMENT 1) THIS LEASE made and entered into this 1st of May 2024 by and between Cummins Realty LLC hereafter designated as the Landlord, and designated as the Tenant(s). 2) THE LANDLORD, in consideration of the rents to be paid and covenants and agreements to be performed by the Tenant, has demised and leased unto the Tenant the following described premises: 1840 Ky. Hwy. 554 Owensboro, KY 4230_____ Stove, Refrigerator 3) The TERM of this lease is for a period of Twelve (12) months commencing from ____/______/2025____ to ____/_____/2025___. During the term of this lease, the Tenant shall pay to the Landlord as rent for said premises in legal tender in Monthly installments of $1400.00 in advance upon the 1st day of each and every month thereafter, beginning ______/______/2025___. Should the Tenant fail to pay any monthly rental as herein provided by the sixth of the month it is due, a LATE FEE of Thirty Dollars ($50) will be added to the rent, plus Five Dollars ($10.00) per day thereafter until all rent and late fees are paid in full. If paid by check and it comes back due to insufficient funds there will be an additional $50.00 fee added and late fees will be applied if applicable. More than 2 occurrences will result in eviction. If the monthly rental or LATE FEES remain unpaid after 15 days, the Landlord may elect to commence EVICTION proceedings. In this event, the Landlord will issue a written three (7) day notice to vacate the premises and to return keys to the Landlord. If eviction becomes necessary for any reason 7 days notice will be given to vacate and keys surrendered to the landlord. TERMINATION- The Landlord may immediately terminate this lease agreement IF THE TENANT FAILS TO PAY ANY MONTHLY RENT OR LATE FEES OR VIOLATES ANY PROVISION OF THIS LEASE AGREEMENT OR IF LANDLORD DEEMS IT HAS SUFFICIENT REASON, with termination being effective when notice of the violation has been delivered to tenant at the foregoing address or placed in the U.S. Mail to Tenant at Tenant's address. Tenant shall vacate the leased premises immediately. Furthermore, possession of this property returns immediately to Landlord the INSTANT THE TENANT STARTS LIVING ELSEWHERE OR EITHER INSTRUCTS A UTILITY COMPANY TO READ OUT OR DISCONNECT, BY CHOICE OR DELINQUENCY, ANY OF TENANT'S UTILITIES. Initials WITNESSETH: IN CONSIDERATION WHEREOF: 4) Tenant agrees to take good care of the premises and return the same, at the expiration of this lease in as good order as received, ordinary wear and tear excepted, unless the improvements should be destroyed, in whole or part, by lightning, fire, or other natural causes and not caused by Tenant. Initials 5) Tenant(s) hereby agree to pay to Landlord a SECURITY DEPOSIT of $1400.00. Such deposit or reasonable part thereof, is refundable to tenant(s) upon termination of this agreement only when ALL the following conditions are met by the tenant(s): Initials _____ a. Tenant(s) have paid all rent due under this lease, plus any late fees or damages. ______ b. The keys to the leased premises are returned to the Landlord. Failure to return keys will result in a $55.00 penalty. ______ c. A thirty (30) day notice, in writing, is given Landlord prior to vacating premises, an additional payment of rent covering the succeeding thirty (30) days will be due and payable immediately. The first day of each month will be considered the date on which the computations of the thirty (30) day notice will be based. Initials ______ d. The leased premises are inspected by Landlord. ______ e. The leased premises, including range, refrigerator, bathroom and all fixtures, cabinets, floors and carpets, closets, baseboards, windows, and counter tops, and furniture are clean, dusted and in a polished condition. (Unit must be returned in the exact condition received at start of lease) ______ f. All debris, rubbish, trash, and discards placed in proper rubbish containers outside the dwelling. ______ g. A forwarding address is left with Landlord. ______ h. All nail, tack and hanger holes have been patched. ______ I. Tenant has not had utilities disconnected without written notice to the Landlord with the disconnection dates. 6) The Parties hereto agree that the SECURITY DEPOSIT paid by the Tenant to the Landlord may be kept by Landlord, until such time as the Tenant has fully complied with all the terms of the Lease Agreement, at which time the SECURITY DEPOSIT or any part of same that is not retained by Landlord will be mailed to the tenants forwarding address within thirty days of vacating the property. However, if the Tenant breaches the Lease Agreement by failure to comply with the terms of the lease, or causes damage to the premises, then it is hereby agreed that the Tenant's SECURITY DEPOSIT may be kept by Landlord and applied toward the payment of any rent, late fees, damages or other sums owed by Tenant. Nothing herein shall prevent Landlord from pursuing other claims against Tenant if said rent, late fees or damages exceed the amount of the SECURITY DEPOSIT. If Tenant moves before said lease period of TWELVE months, ALL deposits may be retained by Landlord and the tenants are responsible for paying for all remaining months left on their lease. Initials THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL STIPULATIONS are hereby declared to be a part of this lease: 7) The premises shall not be underlet or sublet, for the term in whole or in part, or assigned, transferred, or set over by the act of the Tenant, by process or operation of law, or in any other manner whatsoever, without the written consent of the Landlord. Initials 8) The Tenant(s) shall not at any time use the premises,or permit the premises to be used in an unlawful manner or any manner as to increase the rate of insurance thereon or, in the judgment of the Landlord, injure the reputation of the said premises or the building of which they are a part, or disturb ANY other residents of the neighborhood. Initials 9) No trades, businesses, or occupations shall be carried on in any manner in said premises. Initials 10) Should the Tenant continue to occupy the premises after the expiration of said term, or after forfeiture has occurred, whether with or without the consent of the Landlord, such tenancy shall be in accordance with the terms of this lease and such tenancy shall be on a month-to-month basis only. Initials 11) TENANT(S) hereby agrees: a. To pay all utilities. Initials b. NO PETS or ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON PREMISES Initials 1a. NO SMOKING INSIDE ANY UNIT. (2/14/2017) Tenant will be responsible for remediation of unit in the form of cleaning, deodorizing, and paint if necessary to remove odor and discoloration from unit. Initials c. To maintain the cutting of the lawn and trimming of hedges. The grass shall not be allowed to exceed three (4) inches in height at any time. If it becomes necessary for me to mow it a fee of $85.00 will be charged which will automatically become a part of the monthly rent due for that month. Initials d. The Landlord shall have free access to the premises herein leased for the purpose of examining, inspecting, or to make any needful repairs or alterations on said premises at any reasonable time with or without prior notice and with or without Tenant(s) being present. Landlord will attempt to notify Tenant(s) of this purpose. Tenants are not allowed to change locks. If the locks are changed without permission that will be grounds for eviction. Initials To hold harmless and indemnify Landlord from all loss, liability, or damage of every kind to persons (including Tenant(s)) and/or personal property arising from the use of said premises. Initials f. The Landlord shall have permission to show said property to prospective renters during the thirty (30) days prior to termination of this agreement or at any time after the tenant has given notice. Initials g. There is to be no personal property of any type or description placed on the street side of the premises, the street itself, or the public ways of said premises or on the premises that is objectionable to Landlord. This does not include any passenger vehicles used daily, but does include any vehicle not in running order, furniture, trailers, boat-haulers, boats, signs, RV's, pop-up campers or trash. Swimming pools or items not being used routinely should be stored in the provided storage building. All branches and tree limbs that fall are the responsibility of the tenant to clean up in a timely manner. h. To do no decorating, painting, wall papering, or structural modifications, either permanent or temporary, without the written consent of the Landlord. This includes TV or radio antenna, Satellite dishes, TV Cables, etc. Direct TV, Dish Network, AT&T internet service Installers must call office before any installation and at no time shall anything be installed on the roof of any unit. Initials i. To park any automobile or motor vehicle on the gravel areas ONLY. Do not park in any planted areas nor permit any family members or visitors to park in said areas. THE TENANT WILL ALSO MAINTAIN AND REPAIR ANY AND ALL PLUMBING DISORDERS, AND/OR ANY DAMAGES DONE AS A RESULT TENANT NEGLIGENCE OR IMPROPER USAGE AT TENANTS EXPENSE. DAMAGES TO WINDOWS AND/OR DOORS INCLUDING STORM DOORS AT THE TENANT(S) EXPENSE. Initials k.To provide all light bulbs. Initials l. Premises are not to be assigned or subleased or OCCUPIED by any other persons other than Tenant(s) listed in the application. Initials m. Not to put any holes, nails, or screws in ceilings or doors. Items hung on the walls shall be hung with small nails and hangers only. Initials n.That should Landlord employ the services of an attorney to regain possession of the premises for breach of any provision of the lease agreement or the services of an attorney, collection agency, or other such entity to collect delinquent rent or damages to the leased premises, then and in that instance Tenant(s) agree(s) to pay all costs of such services, including court costs, and reasonable attorney's fees or agency fees, regardless of whether litigation is instituted. Initials o.To not commit waste or nuisance and to keep premises in a sanitary condition at Tenant(s) expense. Initials p.No TV, radio, phonograph, or other sound producing system, musical instrument, or other equipment shall be played or operated in a manner detrimental to the quiet enjoyment and comfort of other residents or neighbors. Initials q.Each Tenant(s) will be responsible for any guest at all times. r. Any disturbance caused by the Tenant(s) or their guest resulting in the summoning of the police, sheriff, or any deputies is grounds for immediate eviction. Initials s. If tenants utilize a gas, charcoal, wood, or other similar grill or an outdoor fireplace, tenant shall only utilize such grill or outdoor fireplace a minimum of ten (10) feet from any structure on the premises. Initials t.That if Tenant(s) should default in paying the rent or desert or vacate the premises, or violate any clause or provision contained in this lease, the Landlord is hereby given the right to terminate the lease and enter the said premises at once, either by force or otherwise without being liable to Tenant. Further, all Tenant(s) property on premises may be held and disposed of within fifteen (15) days to pay any rent and/or damages to said premises. Initials u.Tenant acknowledges that he (she) has inspected the premises and that the sewer drain system is in proper working condition. In the event that the sewer drain system, during the term of this lease, fails to properly function, it shall be the Tenant's responsibility to repair the system. Initials v.Tenant acknowledges that he (she) has inspected the premises and that There is no visible infestation of pests, such as fleas, roaches, bedbugs, etc. In the event that any such pests are found to be present during the term of this lease, it shall be the responsibility of Tenant, at the tenant's expense, to eliminate this infestation. Initials w. Unnecessary service calls will be charged to tenant. Initials x. Tenant is responsible for retaining a weekly trash pick-up service. Initials 12) SPECIAL PROVISIONS: 1. A lock out service fee of $55.00 will be charged if Landlord is required to unlock your home during normal business hours.* Initials 2. A change lock fee of $55.00 will be charged if Landlord is asked to change locks at your apartment during normal business hours.* Initials 3. A key copy fee of $55.00 will be charged if you lose your key and Landlord is required to give you a new key during normal business hours.* Initials (COST WILL INCREASE IF PERFORMED AFTER REGULAR OFFICE HOURS) 4. A Returned Check fee of $50.00 will be charged in addition to any other late fees for returned checks. Initials 5. Tenant has viewed the premises throughout and accepts premises in "as is" condition. Initials 6. Failure of the Tenant to have utilities switched into their name(s) within 3 days of the beginning of the lease agreement will result in the loss of any security deposits. Initials 7. In the event of condemnation, a fire or other calamity which renders the leased premises uninhabitable and which is not caused by the negligence of Tenant, this lease shall terminate and the parties shall be released from any further rights or obligations hereunder. In the event the premises are rendered uninhabitable by reason of the negligence of Tenant, the Tenant shall remain liable for the rents, damages, and all other sums due hereunder. Initials 8. The Tenant does hereby accept responsibility for inspecting/testing electrical smoke detectors monthly and battery-operated smoke detectors weekly, and to notify the Landlord immediately if the testing results indicate the detector is not functioning properly. The Tenant agrees that violation of this provision will constitute adequate grounds for eviction, in addition to any other grounds for eviction that may be identified in this Lease. Initials 9. Service calls will be charged to tenant if Landlord determines they are unnecessary. Initials 13) LEAD WARNING STATEMENT. Every Tenant of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is to be notified by the Landlord that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead poisoning in young children may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also poses a particular risk to pregnant women. The Landlord is required to provide the Tenant with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the Landlord's possession and notify the Tenant of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior to leasing. You have a 10-day period to conduct a lead-based paint inspection or risk assessment at your own expense. If you are dissatisfied after your inspection or assessment, within the 10-day period, based upon information you furnish to the Landlord regarding the discovery of lead-based paint, you may rescind the Lease Agreement. WITNESS the signatures of the parties hereto, this (Initial/Date) ________________________ (Tenant) WAIVER- The waiver by Landlord of any default by Tenant shall not constitute a waiver of any subsequent or other default. Acceptance by Landlord of rent (a) in arrears, or (b) after notice of termination or institution of action for possession of the Premises or cancellation of the Lease, shall not constitute a renewal of the Lease or be considered as a waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord, including the right to thereafter declare forfeiture or breach or termination. Initials IT IS HEREBY AGREED AND UNDERSTOOD that each and every provision herein enumerated shall constitute an element of default in the event of breach of any of same. Upon breach of any of the provisions herein, or for any reason Landlord deems sufficient, Landlord may terminate this lease and may sue to collect any and all sums which may have accrued to Landlord under the provisions hereof or for any and all damages that may accrue to Landlord by virtue of said breach. We agree to accept this rental unit in its' present condition and agree to have the Utilities Converted within 3 days into our name. The Utilities have been scheduled for disconnection. Failure to have Utilities converted into your name will result in loss of your deposit, discontinuation of service, and reconnection fees. Initial ________ __________ It is understood that the landlord reserves the right to update this lease agreement should the need arise. Initial__________ ____________ This property is located in a flood plain and has flooded in the past. The years were '97, 2011 & 2018. It is strongly recommended that the tenants carry and maintain renters insurance to protect from any potential loss in the event of any future flood events or any other types of disasters. Tenant:______________________________ Tenant:_______________________________ ALL RENT PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE AT: 1906 Ky. Hwy. 554 Owensboro, KY. 42301 IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF witness the signature(s) of the Tenant(s) and Landlord this ______________20_____. TENANT: ______________________________________. TENANT: ______________________________________. LANDLORD/OWNER: Rick & Pam Cummins. By: Cummins Realty LLC CONTACT INFORMATION-CUMMINS REALTY, LLC Direct TV, Dish Network, AT&T internet service Installers must call before any installation and at no time shall anything be installed on the roof.