Virginia Residential Lease Agreement

Lynn Julia Pendlebury Colby (Owner) agrees to rent 2912 Farmington Drive, Alexandria, VA 22303 (Fairfax County) to (Renter), beginning , 2012 for a period of one year, ending , on the following conditions: RENT Monthly rent is $1,500.00, which is due on or before the fifth day of each month beginning 2012. Rent for the first month will be $50.00 per day, for a total of $ . LATE FEE Any rent payment which is received by Owner after 5pm on the fifth day of the month will incur a late fee of $25.00 per late day, and this late fee must be paid in full before the end of the month in which it is incurred. SECURITY DEPOSIT Renter has paid a security deposit of $ . Upon termination of the tenancy, this Security Deposit may be applied at Owners sole discretion to (i) payment of accrued rent and late fees, (ii) payment of the amount of damages which the Owner has suffered, or (iii) other damages or charges as provided in this Agreement. The Security Deposit will be held by Owner without any duty to pay interest and may be commingled with Owners funds in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Within 45 days after Renter vacates, Owner will notify Renter in writing of any deductions to be made from the Security Deposit, provided Renter gives Owner a new address. USE OF PREMISES The Premises shall be used and occupied by Renter, and no part of the Premises shall be used at any time during the term of this Agreement by Renter for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private dwelling. Renter shall not allow any other person, other than Renter's immediate family or transient relatives and friends who are guests of Renter, to use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining Owner's written consent. Renter shall comply with any and all laws, ordinances, rules, and orders of any and all governmental or quasi-governmental authorities affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy, and preservation of the Premises. CONDITION OF PREMISES Renter stipulates that Renter has examined the Premises, and that they are at the time of this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean, and rentable condition. ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS Renter shall make no alterations to the buildings or improvements on the Premises or construct any building or make any other improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Owner. Any and all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed, or placed on the Premises by Renter shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Owner and Renter, become the property of Owner and remain on the Premises at the time that Renter vacates. NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION In the event Owner cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Renter upon the commencement of the Lease term, through no fault of Owner or its agents, then Owner or its agents shall have no liability, but the rental herein provided shall abate until possession is given.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Renter shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable, or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Premises or that might be considered hazardous by any responsible insurance company. UTILITIES Renter shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all utility services required on the Premises, including electricity, natural gas, water/sewer/trash, and phone. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES Renter will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Renter will: (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, entry ways, stairs and/or halls, which shall be used for the purposes of ingress and egress only; Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks, and hardware in good, clean order and repair; Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors; Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather; Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without the prior written consent of Owner; Keep all air conditioning and furnace filters clean and free from dirt; Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and repair and shall use same only for the purposes for which they were constructed. Renter shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, paper towels, ashes, or other substances to be thrown or deposited therein. Any damage to any such apparatus and the cost of clearing stopped plumbing resulting from misuse shall be borne by Renter; Renter's family and guests shall at all times maintain order in the Premises and at all places on the Premises, and shall not make or permit any loud or improper noises, or otherwise disturb the neighbors; Deposit all trash, garbage, and recyclables in the provided bins and dispose of them in the weekly municipal pickup; Keep the grass mowed and the shrubbery trimmed.

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DAMAGE TO PREMISES In the event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by fire, storm, earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Renter, this Agreement shall terminate from such time except for the purpose of enforcing rights that may have then accrued hereunder. The rental provided for herein shall then be accounted for by and between Owner and Renter up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises, Renter paying rentals up to such date and Owner refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be rendered uninhabitable, the Owner shall have the option of either repairing such injured or

damaged portion or terminating this Lease. In the event that Owner exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the rental shall abate in the proportion that the injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Owner as speedily as practicable, after which the full rent shall recommence and the Agreement continue according to its terms. INSPECTION OF PREMISES Owner and Owner's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and all buildings and improvements thereon, and for the purposes of making any repairs, additions, or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Owner for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Owner and its agents shall further have the right to exhibit the Premises and to display the usual "for sale", "for rent", or "vacancy" signs on the Premises at any time within forty-five days before the expiration of this Lease. The right of entry shall likewise exist for the purpose of removing placards, signs, fixtures, alterations, or additions that do not conform to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules, or regulations affecting the Premises. RENEWAL/HOLD-OVER Renewal of this Lease Agreement is not automatic. If Renter wishes to remain in the Premises beyond the one-year lease term, Renter must notify Owner at least 60 days prior to the end of this Lease, at which time Owner and Renter may enter into a new Lease Agreement for an additional period of time, if agreement is reached. If Renter remains in the Premises beyond the one-year term without negotiating a new Lease Agreement, Renter will owe $100.00 for every day that Renter remains in the Premises beyond the one-year term of the original Lease Agreement. SURRENDER OF PREMISES Renter will surrender the Premises in as good a condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement, reasonable use and wear-and-tear and damages by the elements excepted. Owner and Renter may conduct a joint exit inspection, at a time to be agreed upon. Renter must provide a forwarding address to Owner, within 20 days after vacating the Premises. ANIMALS Renter may have pets, upon payment of a Pet Security Deposit of $200.00 per animal. Receipt of $ is acknowledged. Any damage caused by a pet may subject Renter to deductions from both Security Deposits. INDEMNIFICATION Owner is not liable for any damage or injury of or to the Renter or the Renters family, guests, invitees, agents, or employees or to any person entering the Premises or the building of which the Premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the Premises are a part, and Renter hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Owner harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature. DEFAULT If Renter fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Owner, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on Renter by statute, within five days after delivery of written notice by Owner specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of Owner to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Owner may terminate this Agreement. If Renter fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for five days thereafter, Owner may, at Owner's option, exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Owner at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement. ATTORNEY FEES Should it become necessary for Owner to employ an attorney to enforce any of the terms of the Agreement, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, Renter agrees to pay all reasonable attorney expenses and fees.

SEVERABILITY If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law. MODIFICATION Owner and Renter hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between them and this Agreement shall not be modified in any way except through a written amendment signed by Owner and Renter. NOTICE Any notice to Owner required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by ELECTRONIC MAIL to ljpendleburycolby@gmail.com; any notice to Renter required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by ELECTRONIC MAIL to: . INSURANCE Renters personal belongings are not insured as a renter. Owner recommends that Renter purchase renters insurance in case of fire, flood, or theft. IDENTIFICATION Renter must provide a copy of a valid photo identification to Owner. Owner: Sign: __________________________________ Print: _Lynn Julia Pendlebury Colby_ Date: ______________

Phone: _________________________________ Renter: Sign: __________________________________ Print: __________________________________ Email: _________________________________ Phone: _________________________________ Date: ______________