HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgreements/Contracts - New Hope DV/SAThe undersigned, GRANT COUNTY, duly organized and operating under and by virtue
of the Constitution and the laws of the State of Washington, by and through New Hope,
("Tenant"), has on this day of February 2022, executed this Lease Agreement and
leased from Eric (``Landlord''), the premises situated at
("Premises,"), beginning March 1st, 2022 and
ending February 28th, 20240
1. RENT
The monthly lease payment ("rent") for the Premises, which Tenant agrees to pay, is ONE
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,800.00), payable on or before the fifth (5th)
of each month.
If any rent is not paid on or before the due date thereof, a late charge of 10% of the gross rent
schedule, or $50.00, whichever is greater, will be assessed on the tenth
(10"') day of the month
for which the rent is due,
Rent shall be payable to the Landlord at the following address:
Eric
2. UTILITIES
In addition to the rent,, Tenant shall pay all utilities applicable to and/or related to the Premises as
they become due, such utilities defined as electricity,. gas, water/sewer, garbage, cable and.
telephone.
3. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Tenant has previously tendered under a prior agreement the sum of SEVEN HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS AND N01 CENTS ($750.00), as a Security Deposit for the performance of
Tenant's obligations hereunder, and Landlord hereby acknowledges receipt of the same. Tenant
agrees that such sums shall be (or have been) deposited by the Landlord, or Landlord's Agent, in
a depository as the Landlord or its successor(s) may 'Identify to the Tenant.
Tenant hereby agrees, acknowledges and understands that all or a portion of the Security
Deposit may be retained by the Landlord upon termination of the tenancy and/or that a
refund or any portion. of the Security Deposit to the Tenant is conditioned as follows:
(1) Tenant shall have complied with all of the conditions of this Lease Agreement.
(2) Tenant shall clean and restore Premises to its condition at the commencement of
this tenancy as evidenced by the Residential Move-in/Move Out Condition
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(Addendum, "A" to this Lease Agreement), less wear and tear from normal usage,
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and agrees to professionally shampoo carpets and dry clean draperies, as part of
cleaning and restoring Premises to its condition at the commencement of this
tenancy.
(3) Tenant shall replace or repair any missing or damaged personal property provided
by the Landlord, including keys. Within foul -teen (14) days after the termination
of the tenancy and vacation of the Premises, the Landlord shall mail to the Tenant,
at such address as specifically set out in Paragraph 16, a full and specific
statement on the basis for retention of any or all of the Security Deposit, together
with payment of any refund due to the Tenant.
4. NONREFUNDABLE CLEANING CHARGE
Tenant has previously tendered under a prior agreement the sum of TWO HUNDRED AND
FIFTY DOLLARS AND NO/100 CENTS ($2.50.00), as a normal "Nonrefundable Cleaning
Charge", which sum shall not be refunded under any circumstances. Landlord acknowledges
receipt of the same. Landlord shall have the ricrht to proceed against Tenant to recover costs for
cleanina
,,, painting, or repairs to the property and replacement of lost or missing personal
property-, for which Tenant is responsible, which exceed the amount of'the Security Deposit
and/or Cleaning Charge.
5. PETS
Not applicable.
6. ASSIGNMENT/SUB LEASING
Tenant expressly covenants that Tenant shall not voluntarily or involuntarily assign, encumber,
mortgage or otherwise transfer this Lease Agreement without the prior written consent of
Landlord in each. instance. Absent such consent, any act or instrument purporting to do any of the
foregoing shall be null and void.
PROVIDED: Tenant shall not enter into any subtenant agreement without the express written
permission of the Landlord. FURTHER, PROVIDED: At all times material herein, Premises
occupants pursuant to the Property Use set forth below in Paragraph 7 shall not be considered.
subtenants.
7. PROPERTY USE
It Is anticipated, that Tenant will be using the premises to provide shelter to women and children
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facing homelessness due to domestic violence. The premises will be staffed most days by New
Hope employees to ensure Rill service provision to clients and to maintain the premises pursuant
to normal tenant responsibilities. Provided: there may be times when the premises are
unoccupied.
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8. LIABILITY
Tenants accept the Premises in its present condition., and all personal property in the Premises
and/or parking area shall be placed therein or thereon at the risk of Tenants. Tenants agree
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Landlord and Landlord's Agent shall not be liable for loss by theft or for any damages to
personal or property sustained by Tenants and/or their invitees due to the Premises becoming out
of repair, or for any act or neglect of employees, or due to the happening of any accident from
whatsoever cause in and about said Premises except as provided and limited by law.
9. ALTERATIONS
Tenants agree to do no painting or any decorating in the Premises or make any alterations,
changes or additions to the interior or exterior of the Premises, or the fixtures, locks or wiring
without the prior written consent of the Landlord or Landlord's agent.,
1.0. MAINTENANCE OF PREMISES
Tenants shall, keep clean the Premises and appurtenances thereto. It shall be the sole
responsibility of the Landlord to maintain the Premises, including its furnishings, appliances,
floor cove -rings, draperies, and patio in good order and in a clean and sanitary condition.
Provided: i'n the event that water pipes or waste pipes are frozen or become clogged by reason of
neglect of Tenant, Tenant agrees to repair same, as well as all damage caused thereby, at
Tenant's sole expense.
Several appliances in -the Premises are owned by the Landlord., to wit: a range, a dishwasher, a
hot water heater,, garage door opener, and garbage disposal. These appliances are on loan to the
Tenant at no charge. Should an appliance break during the term of this Lease Agreement, it is the
Landlord's responsibility that necessary repairs to said appliance be made and to restore them to
the condition in which they were found at date of occupancy.
Specifically: Tenant agrees not to smoke or allow guests to smoke in the Premises.
11. ACCESS
Tenant shall allow Landlord or Landlord's agent access at all reasonable times to the Premises
for the purpose of inspection or to show the Premises to prospectivep urchasers, mortgagees, or
any other person having a legitimate interest therein, or to make necessary repairs or
improvements. Landlord shall give the Tenant three (-3) days prior notice of Landlord's intention
to enter the Premises. Tenant agrees that in case of an emergency or abandonment, the Landlord
may enter the Premises without consent of the Tenant. Abandonment is defined as an absence of
five (5) days or more while Tenant is in breach of some other term of the Lease Agreement.
Tenant's vacation or abandonment of the premises shall not be subject to any notice or right to
cure.
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12. GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS
Tenant shall comply with all laws, ordinances, public rules, and governmental regulations
applicable to said Premises or the use thereof.
13. GOVERNING LAW
This Lease Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed by the laws of the State of
Washington. Venue for any suit, legal action, or alternative dispute resolution proceeding
arising from or related to this Agreement shall vest in Grant County, Washington. It is hereby
agreed that jurisdiction over any suit, legal action, or alternative dispute resolution. proceeding
arising from or related to this Agreement shall lie in the State of Washington.
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14. ATTORNEY'S FEES
In case of any dispute involving the parties in relationship to this Lease Agreement, the
prevailing party shall be entitled to an award of costs and reasonable attorney's fees as costs.
15. EXPIRATION OF LEASE: MONTH-TO-MONTH TERM & NOTICE TO
VACATE
After the expiration of the term of this Lease Agreement, in the event the parties have not
executed a new Lease Agreement, Landlord and, Tenant agree and. understand that:
A. Occupancy will be on a month-to-month tenancy running from the first (1't) to the
last day of each month. According to the terms of this Lease Agreement, rent has been
prorated to the first (1st) day of each calendar month.
B. That to terminate tenancy, Tenant must give at least twenty (20) days' written
notice to Landlord prior to the end of a monthly term. Example: Notice given on the
fifteenth (15t") of any month would bind the tenancy until the ' last day, not the fifth ( 5th
of the following month. Landlord may terminate the tenancy, in accordance with State or
local ordinance(s), by delivering to the Tenant written notice at least twenty (20) days
prior to the end of a monthly tern.
C. In addition Landlord m. 0
ay give the following notices as circumstances may
warrant:
(1) Ten (1 O) days' notice to comply with any of the terms of this Lease
Agreement or vacate the Premises.
(2) Three (3) days' notice, after a default in the payment of rent, to pay the
rent in full or vacate the Premises.
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(3) Three (3) day notice to vacate the Premises for committing a waste upon
the Premises, setting up or carrying on any unlawful business, or
permitting or maintaining a nuisance on or about the Premises,
(4) And/or any other notices to comply or vacate provided by applicable law.
16. NOTICES
All notices and/or written communications required or permitted to be given or served by any
party hereto upon any other, shall be deemed given or served in accordance with -the provisions
contained herein, by delivering personally, or mailed, postage prepaid and properly addressed, as
follows:
If to the Tenant.- Administrative Services Coordinator
Board of County Commissioners
P.O. Box 37
Ephrata, WA 98823-0037
If to Landlord: Eric
17* RE-LEASING
Tenant agrees that Landlord or Landlord's agent shall have the right to show the Premises to
prospective tenants at reasonable times for a period, of thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of
tenancy if the parties have not agreed to extend this Lease Agreement. Landlord shall give the
Tenants three (3) days' prior notice of its intention to enter the Premises,
18, 'POSSESSION
Tenant is currently in possession of the Premises.
19. REMOVAL OF PROPERTY
If the Premises are vacated or abandoned by Tenant, Landlord or Landlord's agent may reenter
the Premises and remove all personal property from the Premises and place it in storage at the
expense of Tenant. After forty-five (45) days from date Landlord takes possession of premises
and attempts to give notice to Tenant, Landlord may proceed to dispose of said personal property
and/or as otherwise provided pursuant to applicable law.
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70. NON-WAINTR OF BREACH AND SEVERABILITY
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The failure of Landlord to insist upon strict performance of any of the covenants and agreements
of this Lease Agreement, or to exercise any option herein conferred in any one or, more instances
shall not be construed to be a waiver or relinquishment of any such or any other covenants or
. agreem.ents, but the same shall be and remain. in full force and effect.
All parts, portions and provisions of this Lease Agreement shall be deemed separate and
severable in the event of the invalidity of any party, portion or provision, the rest of this Lease
Agreement, which with such part, portion or provision deleted, shall be given full, force and
effect.
21. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Tenant agrees not to allow on the Premises any excessive noise or any other activity that disturbs
the peace and quiet of any neighbor or interferes with the rights, comfort, or convenience of
neighbors or other persons. Tenant agrees, acknowledges, and understands that it is responsible
for the conduct of all residents, family, or guests.
22. PARKING
Tenant,and their guests are required to adhere to all parking regulations and use only those areas
designated for parking as assigned to the premises, and not to use their neighbor's parking area.
Failure to comply with -this will, be construed as illegal parking and may result in the vehicle
being towed away at vehicle owner's expense.
23. HOT WATER HEATER DISCLOSURE PURSUANT TO RC W 19.27
The State of Washington requires that, upon occupancy, the temperature control on an accessible
domestic hot water heater within a rental dwelling be set not higher than 120° Fahrenheit for the
protection of the occupants. Tenant acknowledges they have inspected the hot water heater and
to the best of their knowledge believe it to be set not higher than 120° Fahrenheit.
24. PREMISES CONDITION
Tenant and Landlord aclaiowledge that Tenant inspected the Premises at the commencement of a
prior Lease Agreement, and that the parties entered into Residential Move-in/Move Out
Condition Report on or about November, 2008. This Condition Report is attached to this Lease
Agreement as Addendum "A", the same filly incorporated herein by reference. If Tenant or
Landlord fails to notify the other party by a written statement within ten (10) days after execution
of this Agreement of any deficiencies not previously noted, then the condition noted in
Addendum "A" shall be the conclusive determination of the Premises condition. THIS REPORT
WILL BE USED TO DETERIMINE THE REFUND OF SECURITY DEPOSIT (1.F ANY) AT
THE END OF TENANCY.
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.25. ADDENDUMS:
Addendum "A": Residential Move-in/Move Out Condition Report
IN WITNESS WHEROF, the parties have executed this Lease Agreement this
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BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY,
WASHINGTON
Danny e, Chair
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Indy Cart 8r, Memb'er'
NEW HOPE
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Suzid7o—de, Director
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