Reychiri

PARTIES: LANDLORD: Mason G. Petty

TENANT: James L. Rice


PROPERTY ADDRESS: 301 Calle Buena Vista (Upstairs Apartment)
Isabel II, Vieques, PR 00765

1. RENTAL AMOUNT: Commencing September 1, 2011 TENANT agrees to pay LANDLORD the sum of $575 per month in advance on the 1st day of each calendar month until December 1st, at which point the sumincreases to $650. Said rental payment shall be delivered by TENANT to LANDLORD or his designated agent to the following location:

via mail to 1300 Maywood Ave
Towson, MD 21204

Rent must be either actually received by LANDLORD or designated agent, or Postmarked before the final day of the month in order to be considered in compliance with the terms of this agreement.

2. TERM: The premisesare leased on the following lease term: month-to-month.

3. SECURITY DEPOSITS: TENANT shall deposit with landlord the sum of $575 as a security deposit to secure TENANT'S faithful performance of the terms of this lease. After all the TENANTS have vacated, leaving the premises vacant, the LANDLORD may use the security deposit for the cleaning of the premises, any unusual wear and tear to thepremises or common areas, and any rent or other amounts owed pursuant to the lease agreement or pursuant to Civil Code Section 1950.5.

TENANT may not use said deposit for rent owed during the term of the lease. Within 21 days of the TENANT vacating the premises, LANDLORD shall furnish TENANT a written statement indicating any amounts deducted from the security deposit and returning the balance tothe TENANT. If TENANT fails to furnish a forwarding address to LANDLORD, then LANDLORD
shall send said statement and any security deposit refund to the leased premises.

4. INITIAL PAYMENT: TENANT shall pay the first month rent of $575 and the security deposit in the amount of $575 for a total of $1,150. Said payment shall be made in the form of a cash or a postal money order and is due intotal prior to occupancy.

5. OCCUPANTS: The premises shall not be occupied by any person other than those designated above as TENANT.

If LANDLORD, with written consent, allows for additional persons to occupy the premises, the rent shall be increased by $100 for each such person. Any person staying 14 days cumulative or longer, without the LANDLORD'S written consent, shall be considered asoccupying the premises in violation of this agreement.

6. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING: TENANT agrees not to assign or sublet the premises, or any part thereof, without first obtaining written permission from LANDLORD.

7. UTILITIES: Landlord shall pay for all utilities and/or services supplied to the premises.

8. PARKING: TENANT is free to use property’s only parking space. However it isunderstood that the space may be used by other Tenants or by the LANDLORD at a first come, first served basis.

9. CONDITION OF PREMISES: TENANT promises to keep the premises in a neat and sanitary condition and to immediately reimburse landlord for any sums necessary to repair any item, fixture or appurtenance that needed service due to TENANT'S, or TENANT'S invitee, misuse or negligence.

TENANTshall be responsible for the cleaning or repair to any plumbing fixture where a stoppage has occurred. TENANT shall also be responsible for repair or replacement of the garbage disposal (if applicable) where the cause has been a result of bones, grease, pits, or any other item which normally causes blockage of the mechanism.

10. ALTERATIONS: TENANT shall not make any alterations to the premises,including but not limited to installing aerials, lighting fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers or other items without first obtaining written permission from LANDLORD. TENANT shall not change or install locks, paint, or wallpaper said premises without LANDLORD'S prior written consent, TENANT shall not place placards, signs, or other exhibits in a window or any other place where they...