The following ABM Properties Policies are considered an Addendum to the lease. Click Here for a printable version of the Lease Addendum.
ABM Properties Policies:
1) Vacating the Premises – To comply with the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 400.000-410.960) requiring the property to be fit for habitation at the beginning of the tenancy, the apartment must be left in the same condition upon which it was found at move-in. Otherwise a professional cleaning service will be hired to clean the apartment at the expense of the departing tenant(s), the cost of which will be deducted from the security deposit.
To facilitate preparations for the next incoming tenants, departing tenants must vacate the premises no later than 6:00 p.m. on the last day of the lease, and the Landlord will provide, free of charge to the tenant, lodging for the last evening on the last day of the lease. The Landlord will reserve one hotel room with two Queen-size beds for one evening at the Marriott Courtyard Boston Brookline located at 40 Webster Street, Coolidge Corner, Brookline, MA 02446: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/bosbl-courtyard-boston-brookline/
If the tenant(s) opt to remain in the apartment until the lease termination of midnight on the last day of the lease, $100.00 per hour will be deducted from the security deposit for every hour after midnight of the last day of the lease that the tenant(s) remain in the apartment.
When the tenancy terminates, tenant(s) must remove all rubbish and take all their belongings with them. If all rubbish and belongings are not removed, the Landlord will deduct from the security deposit an amount equal to the actual cost to have the belongings and rubbish removed. Any damages done to the common areas while moving in or out are the financial responsibility of the tenant(s).
2) Lease Renewal – Rent will not increase for any lease term in which the tenant(s) renew the lease. A “Long Term Residential Discount” will be awarded in the form of one free month in the third year of a tenancy that lasts three years.
3) Painting – If the tenant(s) wish to paint the apartment walls in a color different from the existing color, they may do so at their own expense under the condition that the walls are returned to their original color, at the tenants’ expense, before the last day of the lease. If the walls are not their original color at the termination of the lease, the Landlord will retain the entire security deposit to pay a professional painter to paint the walls the original color that existed when the tenant(s) moved into the apartment.
4) Pets – Small caged animals such as fish, turtles, or hamsters are allowed to live in the apartment. NO RATS OR SNAKES may live in the apartment as pets, caged or un-caged. Any other pet living in the apartment without the express permission of the Landlord is a violation of the lease and grounds for eviction.
5) Number of Occupants – The three-bedroom apartment is intended for three occupants. There will be a $200.00 increase in monthly rent for each additional occupant over three occupants to cover increased use of utilities and added wear and tear.
6) Subletting – Any new occupant(s)’ permission to reside on the property is subject to the Landlord’s discretion and will require that the potential new occupant(s) submit to an application process and credit check. Payment in full of the balance of the lease is required prior to the approval of the sublease.
7) Apartment Entry – Tenant(s) agree to allow the lessor or its designated representative entry to the apartment between 9 AM and 9 PM for any valid purpose (i.e.: to show the apartment to prospective tenants or buyers, periodic inspections, maintenance and repairs) with one hour telephone notice and / or without the tenant(s) being present.
8) Showing Apartment to New Tenant(s) – The tenant(s) understand that starting January 15, the apartment may be shown to prospective tenants for September 1 leases, if the current tenant(s) are not going to renew the current lease.
9) Use of Unit, Disturbance, and Illegal Use – the tenant shall not play, nor permit to be played any musical instrument, nor operate any radio, television, or other like device in the leased premises in a manner offensive to other occupants of the building, nor play any such musical instrument between the hours of 11:00 PM and 8:30 AM. The tenant(s) agrees that visits by the police to the premises for the improper behavior of the tenant or the tenant’s family, friends, relatives, or invitees is grounds for termination of the agreement and / or eviction.
10) Building Rules – The leased premises is a condominium. Therefore the tenant(s) agree to abide by all condominium rules and regulations located in the Renters section of this website and shall be responsible for paying all fees for violations thereof.
11) Security Deposit – The Security Deposit may not be used as last month’s rent and the Landlord reserves the right to attach the security deposit for unpaid rents or other financial damages such as broker’s fees in the event of early termination.
12) Renter’s Insurance – Tenants are responsible for insuring their personal belongings.
13) Trash Removal – Tenants are responsible for trash-removal. No trash shall be left in hallways. Trash or any other personal property must be maintained within the confines of the apartment.
14) Bounced Checks – A $36.00 fee will be charged for any bounced check.
15) Notice to Quit – There is a $25.00 fee expense for each 14 day notice to quit that is necessary.
16) Guarantors – If required, all lessees agree to provide completed guarantor forms within one week of the signing of the lease. Guarantors must have sufficient income resources to cover the lease obligations and have no derogatory credit. Should the tenant(s) fail to provide all these forms, the Landlord may, at her own discretion, terminate the agreement and rent the property to another party. All deposit moneys may be applied to actual damages sustained by the Lessor.
17) Credit Bureau Reporting – Tenants and co-signers acknowledge and agree that any non-payment of rent or non fulfillment of the lease agreement may be reported to all three national credit bureaus.
18) Legal Costs – The tenant(s) agree to pay all costs including attorney fees should the Landlord prevail in any action involving the enforcement of this lease.
19) Keys – $35.00 will be deducted from the Security Deposit for each door key that is not returned upon vacating. $50.00 will be deducted from the Security Deposit for each Security Key that is not returned upon vacating.
20) Abandonment – If the tenant(s) shall abandon the premises, the apartment may be re-let by the Landlord. It shall be deemed conclusive evidence that the tenant(s) has abandoned the premises if he / she fails to pay rent, pick up mail, and to answer notices from the Landlord for 30 days. Upon abandonment, all furniture, clothing, and other belongings therein shall become the property of the Landlord; or the Landlord may, at the sole risk of the tenant(s), remove the tenant(s)’ goods and effects and place them in storage at the tenant(s)’ expense.
21) Escrow – In the event that a Tenant is withholding rent subject to litigation or repairs, it is agreed that the tenant shall hold such rent in an escrow account until a judicial decision is reached or an agreement is made on whether they in fact have suffered damages by the Landlord.
22) Occupant(s) Lease Infractions – All persons listed as “occupants”, or allowed to live on the premises but are not a party to the agreement or that are living at the property without written permission of the Landlord with the tenant(s)’ knowledge, or the tenant’s children, guests, invitees, and / or family, shall stand in the place of the tenant(s) when it comes to agreement infractions and subject the tenant to any penalties for such infraction allowed under the agreement. The tenant is solely responsible for the actions of the above mentioned parties of this clause and a violation by them is deemed a violation of the tenant.
23) Holdover – If the tenant(s) remains in the premises beyond their agreement they shall be deemed a tenant at sufferance and will not create a new tenancy with the Landlord unless so stipulated in writing by the Landlord. The tenant(s) will be responsible for any financial damages to the Landlord for such holdover and such may be taken from the last month’s rent or security deposit. In any case, the terms of this lease shall continue to govern the tenant(s)’ responsibilities to the Landlord as long as they remain on the property.
24) Disasters – Landlord is not responsible for any personal or property loss or damages due to the loss / failure of electricity, gas, heat, water, refrigeration, telephone, sewer or any other public or privately supplied utility / service because of conditions beyond the control of the Landlord. This includes both Acts of God and man-made failures and shortcomings. Residents also agree to permit the Landlord to temporarily turn off utilities for the purposes of performing required maintenance.
25) Addendum – It is understood that this addendum is incorporated as part of the lease.
