HOUSE RULES ATTACHMENT TO LEASE

No one except those listed on the lease can live in the apartment without the landlords consent, except as in the lease agreement.

FAILURE TO COMPLY CAN CAUSE TERMINATION OF TENANCY
Rent is due on the FIRST of each month. A $5.00 per day late fee will be charged if rent is received after the fifth day of the month. Rent payments should be made out to Orchard Court Apartments in either a check or money order.
CONDITIONS FOR THE RETURN OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT:
1. Full and prompt payment of all rent due under the lease.
2. Full compliance with all terms of the lease.
3. A thirty (30) day notice in writing must be given on the first of the month one month prior to vacating the apartment and terminating the lease.
4. The return of all keys and a forwarding address given to the landlord.
5. Apartment must be cleaned according to the clean out sheet provided by the landlord.
6. Apartment must be left in its original condition.
7. Security deposit will not be used for payment of rent.
8. SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED IF A PET IS KEPT WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION
9. You must have a signed Pet Agreement to have a pet. A separate Pet Deposit is required.
APARTMENT INTERIOR:
1. Do not pour grease down the drains. Tenant will be responsible for any plumbing costs.
2. Do not place foil under heating element in oven.
3. Use protectors on the bottom of table and chair legs.
4. Painting of the apartment is prohibited.
5. Waterbeds are not allowed.
6. Private washing machines, dryers and dishwashers are not allowed in the apartment.
7. Do not iron on carpeting. Tenant will be responsible for damage (repair cost $50 per burn).
8. Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners (bleach, ammonia) on kitchen or bathroom floors. Do not flood floor with water.
9. Use a cutting board on all countertops and do not allow water to puddle on seam. Counter tops are water resistant. They are not water proof.
10. Do not put nails or screws in any doors or framework.
11. Do not put trash outside of apartment door.
12. The use of double sided tape will severely damage walls. Tenant will be responsible for damage.
13. Mini blinds are provided. Do not place anything (cardboard, paper, posters, etc.) in the windows facing the outside-drapery may be hung on the inside over the blinds.
  CURTAIN RODS OR DRAPERY HARDWARE SHOULD BE ATTATCHED TO MOUNTING BLOCK PROVIDED AT TOP OF WINDOW…..DO NOT ATTATCH TO WOODWORK
14. No pets are allowed except those specifically listed on the lease agreement and a pet damage deposit is posted.
15. Children must be supervised at all times. Children may not play in the breezeways, on decks or front or sides of the building. Children should play in grass areas east of buildings.
16. Televisions, stereos, radios must be kept low enough so as not to disturb other tenants.
17. When in use charcoal grills must be kept at least 10 feet from any vertical surfaces. Gas grills must be 2.5 feet away from vertical surfaces when in use. The grills may be stored next to your apartment entrance when not in use. Nothing else should be kept outside of your apartment.
18. If locked out please contact the manager. Tenant is responsible for damage if entry is forced.
19. Parking or driving vehicles on the lawn is not permitted including when moving in or out of an apartment.
20. Please practice water conservation. of. If a water leak occurs or (any dripping faucets or running toilets), please place a container underneath it and notify the office immediately. If the tenant does not notify the office immediately the tenant will be held responsible for damages.
21. Business Hours are as follows:
  Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  Business will be conducted only during these hours with the exception of emergencies. Rents may be paid during office hours. Use the mail slot in office door after hours.
22. Parking Lot:
  1. Tenant's car description and license number must be registered with landlord. Vehicle must have a parking permit. There is a $5.00 charge per month for each extra vehicle.
  2. There is a $50.00 cleanup fee for any oil or antifreeze spills that are not properly cleaned up.
  3. The parking lot is for tenants only. Visitors must park in visitor area. 15 minute only parking in half circle off Wood Road. Violators will be towed at their expense.
  4. Disabled or unlicensed vehicles are prohibited from the parking lot and will be towed at owner’s expense.
  5. Major vehicle maintenance such as transmission or engine changes, etc. is prohibited. Repairs on vehicles cannot be performed in parking lots, by garages, in garages or on grass areas.
  6. Flat tires must be repaired as soon as possible. Please do not leave vehicle unattended while on jack.
  7. Do not park on grass or in entrances to garages.
23. Tenant must comply with the state of Wisconsin recycling laws. Recycled materials are to be placed in the proper dumpsters.
24. Landlord will have carpets professionally steam cleaned when tenant moves out.
25. Tenants should have dwellers insurance to protect their personal belongings if they are damaged, lost or stolen. Lessor or his representatives will not be held responsible.
26. Tenant agrees to maintain NORMAL POWER USAGE described as turning off or minimizing usage of TV’s, COMPUTERS, AIR CONDITIONERS AND LIGHTING when the apartment is not occupied for periods of 6 hours or more. It does not mean turning off the heat during temperatures that are below freezing. If the usage Exceeds kilowatts allowed per quarter as described below, tenant WILL BE LIABLE FOR EXCESS USAGE. The usage will be measured by Emcon Wireless KWH meter as installed in sequence to the circuit breaker to your unit.
  
  Jan, Feb, Mar. Unit square footage x 1.7 kilowatts per ft.
  April, May, June Unit square footage x 1.5 kilowatts per ft.
  July, Aug, Sept. Unit square footage x 1.8 kilowatts per ft.
  Oct, Nov, Dec. Unit square footage x 1.7 kilowatts per ft.