5214 Kingsberry St, Columbus, GA 31907

Interior Features: This home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Living spaces include a separate living room and a great room. The kitchen features a separate dining area, a dishwasher, a flat-surface electric range oven, a microwave, and a refrigerator. Laundry facilities are conveniently located in a dedicated laundry room. For comfort, there is a fireplace in the great room/family room, complemented by central air conditioning and heating. Throughout the home, you'll find ceramic tile flooring, energy-saver windows, and stylish epoxy countertops in the kitchen. For added peace of mind, Termite Control Protection (Sentricon) is also included. Exterior Features: The exterior boasts a large backyard, perfect for outdoor activities, and includes two large sheds for additional storage. The property is also equipped with vinyl fencing, offering privacy and security. A full layout of Lease terms and conditions will be provided and reviewed together at the time of signing. Renter/Tenant is responsible for all basic utilities (including water and electricity). LEASE DURATION AND SECURITY DEPOSIT: 1. The lease agreement will be for a fixed term of Twelve (12) months and a security deposit is required at the time of signing. NO SMOKING POLICY AND CLEANLINESS: 1. DEFINION OF SMOKING: For the purpose of this lease agreement, "smoking" shall include, but not limited to, the lighting, inhaling, or exhaling of any lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, e-cigarette, vape pen, hookah, marijuana (medical or recreational, as prohibited by federal law), or any other smoking or vaping device containing tobacco, cannabis, or any other substance. "Smoke" shall include any gaseous or particulate matter emitted from any such device. 2. PROHIBITED AREAS: Tenant agrees that smoking is strictly prohibited at all times in and on all parts of the Leased Premises, including but not limited to: (a) the interior of the dwelling unit, including all rooms closets (b) all outdoor areas immediately adjacent to the dwelling unit, including balconies, patios, decks, porches and sheds (c) all common areas, hallways, laundry rooms, parking areas, and grounds of the property. 3. TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITY: The Tenant is responsible for ensuring that all occupants, guests, invitees, and visitors comply with the No-Smoking Policy. 4. FINES FOR VIOLATION: Any violation of the No-Smoking Policy by Tenant or any occupant, guest, invitee, or visitor shall result in an immediate fine of Three Hundred Fifty Dollars ($350.00) per occurrence. This fine is considered additional rent due and payable immediately upon notice to the Tenant. 5. DAMAGES AND REMEDIATION: In addition to any fines, Tenant shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with restoring the Leased Premises to a smoke-free condition upon vacating, or at any time during the tenancy if smoke damage is detected. This includes, but is not limited to, professional cleaning, deodorizing, ozone treatments, painting, replacing carpet or flooring, repairing fixtures, and any other necessary remediation to eliminate smoke odor or residue. These costs will be deducted from the security deposit or billed directly to the Tenant. The existence of smoke odor or residue shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this policy. 6. BREACH OF LEASE: Any violation of this No Smoking Policy shall be deemed a material breach of the Lease Agreement. Landlord reserves the right to pursue all available remedies, including, but not limited to, eviction proceedings, lease termination, retention of security deposit, and collection of any unpaid fines or damages. Continued violations may result in the termination of the tenancy. PARKING POLICY: 1. Tenant agrees to park only operational, currently registered, and insured passenger vehicles in designated driveway. No commercial vehicle, recreational vehicles (RV), boats, or inoperable vehicles are permitted without prior consent from Landlord. Tenant shall keep the parking area free of debris and maintain it in a clean and orderly manner. Guest parking is available in designated guest spaces, if applicable (e.g. driveway or curbside directly in front of house). The Leased Premises, including the designated parking space(s), are for the sole use as a private residence by the Tenant and any approved occupants. TENANT MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Tenants are responsible for general upkeep, including but not limited to maintaining cleanliness, changing light bulbs, replacing air filters regularly, maintaining the yard (mowing, weeding, watering), and promptly reporting any maintenance issues or damages to the landlord. Damage caused by tenant negligence will be repaired at the tenant's expense. 2. PROPER DISPOSAL: Tenant shall dispose of all trash and garbage in a clean and sanitary manner, using only the provided trash receptacles. 3. CURB PLACEMENT: On designated trash collection days, Tenant shall place trash and recycling receptacles at the designated curb location, in accordance with local ordinances and any instructions provided by Landlord or the waste management service. Tenant shall promptly return the receptacles to their storage location after collection. FULL LEGAL NAMES OF ALL TENANTS & OCCUPANTS: 1. Every adult living in the property, including spouses, partners, and roommates, will be listed as a tenant and sign the lease. Only named tenants and their minor children (under the ages of 18) are allowed to reside there. PET POLICY (negotiable) 1. GENERAL PROHIBITION: Tenant agrees that no animals, whether domesticated, exotic, or otherwise, including but not limited to dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, rodents, or any other type of pet, shall be kept or allowed on the Leased Premises, either temporarily or permanently, without the prior express written consent of the Landlord. This prohibition extends to visitors and guests of the Tenant. 2. NO PET-SITTING/TEMPORARY BOARDING: Tenant further agrees not to pet-sit, temporarily board, or otherwise allow any animal, even on a temporary basis, to reside or visit the Leased Premises without the Landlord's express written consent. 3. VIOLATION: Any unauthorized animal found on the Leased Premises shall constitute a material breach of the Lease Agreement. In the event of a violation, Landlord may, at its sole discretion: (a) Issue a written notice to Tenant requiring the immediate removal of the unauthorized animal, (b) impose a fine of Three Hundred Dollars ($300.00) per unauthorized animal, per occurrence, and/or a daily fine of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) for each day the unauthorized animal remains on the premises after notice of violation. Such fines shall be considered additional rent due and payable immediately, (c) Hold Tenant responsible for any and all damages caused by the unauthorized animal, including but not limited to cleaning, repair, pest control, and remediation of odors, which costs may be deducted from the security deposit. RENT PAYMENT: 1. Rent for the property is $1,670.00 per month, due and payable in advance on the 1st day of each calendar month. Payments shall be made via Online Portal (will be setup at time of signing). 2. The full amount of $1,670.00 is due on the first day of each month. However, if your move-in date is after the first of the month, a prorated rent will be calculated for that initial month. This prorated amount, representing the days you occupy the property in the first month, will be due on your move-in date. Subsequently, the full monthly rent of $1,670.00 will be due on the first of each month thereafter. LATE PAYMENT: 1. GRACE PERIOD: Tenant shall have a grace period until the 5th day of the month to pay rent without incurring a late fee. If the rent is not received by Landlord by 5:00 pm EST on the 5th day of the month, the rent shall be considered late. 2. LATE FEE: If rent is not received by the due date or by the end of the grace period, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a late fee of Three Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars and Zero Cents ($334.00). This late fee shall be applied for each month the rent remains unpaid and is considered additional rent due immediately. This fee represents a reasonable charge for the administrative costs and inconvenience associated with the late payment. Failure to pay rent and any applicable late fees by the due date may result in further action, including but not limited to eviction proceedings. SECURITY DEPOSIT: 1. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord a security deposit in the amount of $1,670.00 (one month's rent). This security deposit shall be paid in full upon the signing of lease agreement and will be held by the Landlord for the duration of the tenancy. The security deposit serves to secure the Tenant's faithful performance of all terms, covenants, and conditions, including but not limited to: (a) PAYMENT OF RENT: To cover any unpaid rent, utilities, or other financial obligations due to the landlord at the termination of the tenancy, (b) DAMAGE TO PROPERTY: To cover cost or repairs for damages to the leased premises or common areas caused by the Tenant, Tenant's guests, or Tenant's pets (if applicable), beyond ordinary wear and tear, (c) CLEANING COSTS: To cover the cost of cleaning the premises to restore it to the condition it was in at the commencement of the tenancy, less ordinary wear and tear, (d) OTHER LEASE VIOLATIONS: To cover any other financial losses or costs incurred by the Landlord due to the Tenant's breach of the Lease. RETURN OF SECURITY DEPOSIT: 1. Within thirty (30) days after the termination of the tenancy and delivery of possession of the premises to the Landlord, the Landlord shall return the security deposit to the Tenant, or provide the Tenant with a written statement of any deductions made from the security deposit and the reasons for such deductions. If deductions are made, the Landlord shall remit the balance of the security deposit, if any, to the Tenant. The security deposit will be returned to the forwarding address provided by the Tenant. Tenant is responsible for providing a valid forwarding address to the Landlord upon vacating the premises. If the Landlord fails to return the security deposit or provide the written statement within thirty (30) days, the Landlord shall forfeit the right to withhold any portion of the security deposit or to bring an action against the Tenant for damages to the premises. NO AUTOMATIC RENEWAL; NEW LEASE REQUIRED: 1. Upon the expiration of the Lease Term, the Lease Agreement shall automatically terminate. Any continuation of tenancy beyond the lease end date shall require the execution of a new, written lease agreement signed by both Landlord and Tenant. The Lease Agreement will not automatically renew, extend, or convert to a month-to-month tenancy, nor will acceptance of rent after the Lease End Date be construed as an agreement to renew or extend the Lease, unless a written lease is fully executed. Tenant shall be required to vacate the Leased Premises on or before the Lease End Date unless such a new lease has been signed. NOTICE OF INTENT: 1. LANDLORD'S NOTICE: Landlord shall provide Tenant with written notice of Landlord's intent regarding the expiration of the Lease Term (e.g., offer to renew, offer of new terms, or non-renewal) at least sixty (60) days prior to the Lease End Date. 2. TENANT'S NOTICE: If Tenant intends to vacate the Leased Premises upon the expiration of the Lease term, Tenant must provide Landlord with written notice of such intent at least sixty (60) days prior to the Lease End Date. Failure of Tenant to provide timely written notice may result in a non-renewal. EARLY TERMINATION BY TENTANT: 1. TENANT'S FULL OBLIGATION: Tenant acknowledges and agrees that the Lease Agreement is for a fixed term, and Tenant is legally bound to pay rent for the entire Lease Term, whether or not Tenant occupies the Leased Premises, unless the Lease is terminated early as expressly permitted by the agreement. 2. WRITTEN NOTICE: Tenant must provide Landlord with at least sixty (60) days prior written notice of Tenant's definite intent to terminate the Lease Agreement early. This notice must clearly state the desired early termination date. 3. EARLY TERMINATION FEE: Tenant shall pay to Landlord an early termination fee equal to two (2) months current rent - $3,340.00, calculated as $1,670.00 x 2. This fee constitutes liquidated damages, not a penalty, mutually agreed upon by Landlord and Tenant as a reasonable estimate of the damages Landlord will incur due to early termination, including, but not limited to, anticipated lost rent, re-leasing costs, advertising expenses, and administrative burdens. This early termination fee is due and payable in full with the written notice of intent to terminate early. PROPERTY USE AND RULES: 1. EXCLUSIVE RESIDENTIAL USE: The Leased Premises shall be used and occupied solely and exclusively by Tenant and approved occupants as a private residence. The Lease Agreement does not convey any right for Tenant to conduct any commercial, professional, business, or illegal activity on or from the Leased Premises, regardless of whether such activity is full-time or part-time, or generates income. 2. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS: Tenant shall, at Tenant's sole expense, comply with all present and future federal, state, county, and municipal laws, ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations ("Applicable Laws") applicable to the use and occupancy of the Leased Premises. Tenant shall not use or permit the use of the Leased Premises for any unlawful purpose, or in any manner that violates Applicable Laws. 3. PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES: Tenant shall not permit any nuisance or commit any waste on the Leased Premises, nor engage in any activity that unreasonably disturbs the peace, quiet, or safety of other residents or neighbors. Prohibited activities include, but are not limited to, excessive noise, illegal drug use or distribution, excessive garbage accumulation, or any activity that increases the Landlord's insurance premiums. 4. ALTERATIONS: Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to the Leased Premises (including, but not limited to, painting, installing fixtures, or making structural changes) without the prior express written consent of the Landlord. Any authorized alterations or repairs shall be at Tenant's sole expense. Any unauthorized repairs or alterations shall be at Tenant's sole expense and Tenant shall be responsible for restoring the premises to its original condition or for any damage caused. LANDLORD'S RIGHT TO ENTRY: 1. RIGHT TO ENTRY: Landlord reserves the right to enter the Leased Premises for the following purposes: (a) To inspect the Leased Premises, (b) To make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations, or improvements, (c) To supply agreed services, (d) To exhibit the Leased Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees, tenants (during the last Sixty (60) days of the Lease Term), workers, or contractors, (e) To address emergencies posing a threat to life, health, or property, (f) To verify Tenant's compliance with the terms and conditions of this Lease Agreement, (g) When the Tenant has abandoned or surrendered the Leased Premises, (h) Pursuant to a court order. 2. NOTICE TO TENANT: Except in cases of emergency, abandonment, or court order, Landlord shall provide Tenant with at least Twenty-Four (24) hours prior written or verbal notice of Landlord's intent to enter the Leased Premises. Such entry shall occur at reasonable times, generally between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM, unless otherwise agreed with Tenant. 3. EMERGENCY ENTRY: In the event of an emergency that poses an immediate threat to the safety or health of occupants, the structural integrity of the property, or to prevent immediate and substantial damage to the Leased Premises (e.g., fire, flood, gas leak), Landlord may enter the Leased Premises without prior notice. Landlord will notify Tenant as soon as reasonably practicable after such entry. 4. ABANDONMENT: If Landlord has reasonable cause to believe Tenant has abandoned the Leased Premises, Landlord may enter without prior notice to verify abandonment and secure the property. 5. COOPERATION: Tenant agrees to reasonably cooperate with Landlord to facilitate such entries. Landlord shall endeavor to minimize inconvenience to Tenant. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 1. LANDLORD'S RESPONSIBILITIES: Landlord shall be responsible for maintaining the structural components of the Leased Premises, including the roof, foundation, exterior walls, and for ensuring the proper functioning of major systems, including plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Landlord shall also be responsible for maintaining in good working order any appliances provided by Landlord (e.g., refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave), unless the repair or damage is necessitated by the misuse, negligence, abuse, or intentional act of Tenant, Tenant's occupants, guests, or invitees. 2. TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITIES: Tenant shall be responsible for: (a) Maintaining the Leased Premises in a clean, safe, and sanitary condition, (b) Promptly reporting to Landlord, in writing, any damage to the Leased Premises or any malfunction of major systems or appliances, (c) Paying for all repairs and replacements made necessary by the misuse, negligence, abuse, or intentional act of Tenant, Tenant's occupants, guests, or invitees. This includes, but is not limited to, clogged drains due to tenant-introduced foreign objects, damage to appliances from improper use, or broken windows from tenant-caused incidents. PEST CONTROL: 1. INITIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Landlord shall ensure the Leased Premises are free from pests (e.g., roaches, ants, bees) at the time of Tenant's move-in. 2. TENANT'S RESPONSIBILITY: Tenant shall be responsible for routine pest control measures and for addressing pest issues arising from Tenant's activities or lack of cleanliness (e.g., proper food storage, waste disposal).