(Undisclosed Address), Brattleboro, VT 05301

Charming, serene 3-bedroom 2 bath Cape Cod Style home located on a Maple Tree lined West Brattleboro neighborhood. Renovated for easy, convenient living & entertaining with professional grade custom gourmet kitchen, mud room entryway, family room, hardwood & tile floors throughout. Downstairs features open concept dining /pantry/kitchen/ living area with non-working fireplace, bedroom and 3/4 bathroom. There is a vaulted ceiling media room with custom storage & French Doors that open onto the stone patio. Upstairs features primary bedroom with custom armoire closet, tiled bathroom, bonus room, storage area, laundry room with new appliances and another bedroom with built in storage. Full basement, paved 4 car driveway & heated front steps for wintertime ease. Grounds features a new fenced saltwater pool, beautiful mature landscaping, adorable pool shed for extra storage, and a large stone patio with amenities (Outdoor Speakers, Weber Grill, Patio Dining Set) for relaxed outdoor living in warmer months. One of the owners is retired real estate agent. Call for showings do not book online. Available August 1st. *A complete application is required of all prospective renters with references. *A lease shall be in writing, signed by the parties for a mutually agreed upon term. *At Landlord's sole option and discretion, Landlord may offer to Tenant a new lease after the expiration of the Term. If Tenant remains in possession of the Leased Premises following the end of the Term, and Landlord does not offer Tenant a new lease term, or Tenant fails to execute and deliver a new lease offered by Landlord, then the Term shall continue and shall be month-to-month subject to the continuing provisions of this Lease, except that the tenancy may then be terminated for no cause by either party on no less than thirty days' notice if the tenancy has lasted for less than two years or on no less than sixty days' notice if the tenancy has lasted more than two years. Landlord may terminate the Lease under 9 V.S.A. 4467(a), (b) and (e), or as otherwise permitted by Vermont law. If Landlord contracts to sell the Building, Landlord may terminate the Lease by notice at least 60 days after the date of notice. * Rent. The rent for the Term is $3,000.00 per month due on the 1st day of each month (the "Rent"). Tenant shall pay first month's Rent prior to occupying the Leased Premises. *Condition of Leased Premises; No Alteration Permitted. The Leased Premises is delivered to Tenant in the same condition as upon previewing and Tenant accepts it "as is". Tenant shall not make alterations to the Leased Premises and shall maintain it in a clean and orderly manner. *Security Deposit. A security deposit of $3,000.00 is due and payable to Landlord prior to Tenant occupying the Leased Premises (collectively, the "Deposit"). The Deposit is subject to the terms of 9 V.S.A. 4461. *Damage to Leased Premises. Tenant shall be responsible for all damage to the Leased Premises, except for normal wear and tear. Tenant shall promptly notify Landlord of any damages within 24 hours. *Access; Lock-Out; Lost Key. Landlord is permitted non-emergency and emergency access under 9 V.S.A. 4460. Tenant shall not change, alter, or add any locks to the Leased Premises or Building. Tenant agrees to pay a service fee of $20.00 if Tenant is locked out and requests that Landlord unlock the Leased Premises or Building. Tenant agrees to pay a service fee of $25.00 for any lost key. *Utilities. Landlord is responsible for the following utilities: town water & sewer, monthly pool maintenance and weekly mowing. Tenant is responsible for the following utilities: plowing, oil heat, propane, hot water, electricity, cable TV, telephone, and internet service. Oil tank is full and should be left at same level when lease terminates. Tenant must establish their own accounts, as necessary. Any Tenant utility fees, installation fees, or maintenance fees incurred during the Term are Tenant's sole responsibility. *Tenant must place all trash in the trash cans in the side of the home in the receptacles provided. Tenant may not place or store trash in the Leased Premises (excluding normal household, day-to-day trash accumulation) or parking area. Tenant shall comply with all state and municipal recycling rules, shall breakdown all cardboard boxes, and shall not overload the trash. *Liability; Indemnification; Renter's Insurance. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant, Tenant's guests, licensees, or invitees for any injury, loss, or damage to any person or property on or about the Leased Premises, pool, storage shed or parking area. Tenant covenants not to sue and will indemnify and hold harmless Landlord from and against and shall pay in full on demand of Landlord any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, expenses, fees, fines, penalties, suits, proceedings, actions and causes of action of every kind and nature suffered or incurred as a result of any breach by Tenant, its agents, servants, employees, visitors or licensees of any covenant or condition of this Lease, or as a result of Tenant's use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, storage shed, pool and parking area, or the carelessness, negligence or improper conduct of Tenant, or Tenant's agents, servants, employees, visitors or licensees. It is required by landlord that Tenant obtain and pay for a Renter's Insurance Policy which shall cover general liability in the amount of $500,000.00, the amount of personal property insurance is at the tenant's discretion. Landlord must be named in the policy as additional insured(s) and the tenant must produce a certificate of insurance prior to occupancy. *Pets. Tenant may keep domestic pets by prior written approval of landlord. Tenant may not keep any other animals or pets without written consent of Landlord which must be obtained in advance. Tenant shall always control their pet and shall not allow their pet's behavior or odor to disrupt the quiet enjoyment rights of the neighbors. At all times Tenant shall clean up after their pet including the Leased Premises, pool, parking area, adjacent sidewalks, and curtilage. *Assignment; Subletting. Tenant shall not assign or sublet the Leased Premises. If Landlord sells or transfers the Building, Landlord may freely assign this Lease without notice to or consent of Tenant. *Damage/Destruction to the Leased Premises. The parties agree that if the Building or Leased Premises is destroyed by casualty rendering it uninhabitable, this Lease shall terminate, and the parties' future obligations shall cease. *Occupancy; Residential Use Only. Tenant agrees and acknowledges that the only authorized tenants and occupants are to be named on the lease and agrees to occupy the Leased Premises as a residence and for no other purpose. *Costs and Expenses. Tenant shall pay all costs and reasonable legal fees incurred by Landlord in enforcing and terminating the Lease. *Payment of Rent. Rent is payable to a designated address listed in the lease. *Material Terms of Lease; No Waiver. Tenant agrees that all terms of the Lease are material in nature and any failure whatsoever by Tenant to strictly abide by any term is a breach and default of the Lease. Landlord's failure to enforce strict performance of any Lease term is not a waiver. *Entire Agreement. The Lease is the entire understanding of the parties and may only be altered or modified by written agreement signed by Landlord. *Vermont Law. This Lease shall be governed and interpreted under Vermont law. *Force Majeure. Landlord shall not be liable for its failure to perform any of its obligations hereunder because of an Act of God, war, civil disturbance, labor dispute, non-delivery or inadequate performance by public utilities, suppliers, contractors, or equipment suppliers, breakdown of facilities, electrical or physical signal interference, fire, flood, storm, legal enactment, governmental order or regulation, or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of Landlord. *Pool. Tenants recognize and fully understand certain things, including: There is no lifeguard on duty, you are responsible for the safe operation of the pool and are responsible for all persons using the pool including anyone under the age of 18. Children who use the pool must be always supervised. There is no diving into the pool or running on the pool deck. No glass or sharp objects shall be used in or around the pool area. Landlord is responsible for the cost of opening and closing the pool as well as monthly cleaning, repair, maintenance and any salt or other chemicals needed to balance the saltwater system. Tenant is responsible for electrical power, and it is highly recommended but not required that the pool timer which runs the pool during the evening when rates are low remain in place. Tenant is responsible for daily maintenance such as cleaning the skimmer basket and removing insects or debris that may blow into the pool. Operation: The pool is opened on or before Memorial Day and shall remain open "in season" until or just after Labor Day. The pool gate must be always closed and fence up during in seasonal use. Should there be any pool maintenance problems the pool pump and chlorinator must both be unplugged, and the landlord immediately notified. The pool cover shall remain in place when pool is not in season and no persons or animals should be allowed on the cover at any time. Pool supplies and skimmers shall be kept in the backyard shed when not in use. Use of the pool area involves certain risks, including but not limited to: 1. The risk of injury resulting from the possible malfunction of the pool equipment; 2. The risk of injuries resulting from tripping or falling over obstacles in the pool area; 3. The risk of injuries resulting from unsupervised divers and swimmers colliding; 4. The risk of other injuries resulting from participating in any action in the pool. I recognize and fully understand that the above list is not a complete or exhaustive list of all possible risks; the list only provides examples of types of risks that tenant is assuming. I hereby agree to the conditions below. I fully intend and choose to give up the legal rights, as stated below: 1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against the Landlord, its employees, agents, or representatives (hereinafter referred to as the "Releases") relating to my use of the pool and pool area; 2. TO RELEASE THE RELEASES from all liability for any loss, damage, injury, expense, or other costs that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer in connection with my use of the Releases pool or pool area to any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASES; 3. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASES from all liability to property, or personal injury to, any third party, resulting from the use of the pool or pool area 4. That I am over the age of 18 and that I am responsible and will adhere to all the rules of the property. 5. That this Waiver, Release, and Agreement is fully effective and shall be effective and binding upon me, and my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns, or anyone else authorized to act on my behalf or on behalf of my estate. I have read and understood this document. I am aware that by signing this document, I am waiving certain legal rights that I may have against the Releases, and I fully agree to do so. *No Smoking, Candles, or Incense. Smoking, candles, and incense of any type, including but not limited to, all tobacco products, marijuana, other substances, any type of cigarettes or cigars, vaping, electronic cigarette devices, candles, and incense are absolutely prohibited in the Leased Premises. *Quiet Enjoyment Tenant, and their invitees and guests, shall not disrupt the quiet enjoyment rights of the neighbors by creating noise, odors, or engaging in other actions that disrupt those quiet enjoyment rights. *Lead Paint Disclosure. Tenant acknowledges receipt of "Protect You Family From Lead Paint in Your Home" and has executed the "Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards". *Prohibited Activities. (a) Tenant shall not use or operate at the Leased Premises, any childcare, or commercial business activity, including but not limited to, any cryptocurrency mining operation or activity. (b) Tenant shall not use, install, or operate any clothes washing machine, clothes dryers, dishwashers or any other major appliances in the Leased Premises and Building, except for those provided by Landlord. (c) Tenant is prohibited from entering onto or accessing the Building's roof. (d) Tenant shall not engage in or allow any illegal activities at the Leased Premises, including but not limited to, illegal drug activity, violence against others, human trafficking, etc. One of the owners of the property is a retired Real Estate Agent.