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LOUISIANA RESIDENTIAL LEASE AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Louisiana Lease Agreement")


1st
is made and entered into this _____ March
day of __________________, 22 by and
20___,
Waynette Bartie
between ____________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and
Abdullateef Bello
____________________ (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant.") good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties
hereto hereby agree as follows:

I. Premises. Landlord owns certain real property and improvements


located at above listing (hereinafter referred to as the "Property").
Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant ONLY AS A ONE
FAMILY DEWELLING, upon the terms and conditions contained herein.
Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and
conditions as contained herein.

II. Lease Duration Length. This Louisiana Lease Agreement shall


1st of March, 2022
commence on _______________________ and shall continue as a
1st of March, 2024
lease for term. The termination date shall be on ___________________
at 11:59 PM. Upon termination date, Tenant shall be required to vacate
the Premises unless one of the following circumstances occur:

(1) Landlord and Tenant formally extend this Louisiana Lease


Agreement in writing or create and execute a new, written, and
signed Louisiana Lease Agreement; or

(2) Landlord willingly accepts new Rent from Tenant, which


does not constitute past due Rent.

In the event that Landlord accepts new rent from Tenant after the
termination date, a month-to-month tenancy shall be created. If at any
time either party desires to terminate the month-to-month tenancy, such
party may do so by providing to the other party written notice of intention
to terminate at least 30 days prior to the desired date of termination of the
month-to-month tenancy.

Notices to terminate may be given on any calendar day, irrespective of


Commencement Date. Rent shall continue at the rate specified in this
Louisiana Lease Agreement, or as allowed by law. All other terms and
conditions as outlined in this Louisiana Lease Agreement shall remain in
full force and effect. Time is of the essence for providing notice of
termination (strict compliance with dates by which notice must be provided
is required).

III. Rental Payment Schedule. Tenant shall pay to Landlord, (payable to


Waynette Bartie the sum of $__________
_____________) 900 per month as Rent for the
Term of the Agreement. Due date for Rent payment shall be the 1st day
of each calendar month and shall be considered advance payment for
that month. Weekends and holidays do not delay or excuse Tenant’s
obligation to timely pay rent.

A. Delinquent Rent. If not paid on the 1st, Rent shall be


considered overdue and delinquent on the 5th day of each
calendar month. If Tenant fails to timely pay any month’s
50
rent, Tenant will pay Landlord a late charge of $_________
5
and $_________ per day until rent is paid in full. If Landlord
receives the monthly rent by the 5th day of the month,
Landlord will waive the late charges for that month. Any
waiver of late charges under this paragraph will not affect or
diminish any other right or remedy Landlord may exercise for
Tenant’s failure to timely pay rent.

B. Prorated Rent. In the event that the Commencement Date is


not the 1st of the calendar month, Rent payment remitted on
the Commencement Date shall be prorated based on a 30-
day period.

C. Returned Checks. In the event that any payment by Tenant


is returned for insufficient funds ("NSF") or if Tenant stops
50
payment, Tenant will pay $__________ to Landlord for each
such check, plus late charges, as described above, until
Landlord has received payment. Furthermore, Landlord may
require in writing that Tenant pay all future Rent payments
by cash, money order, or cashier's check.

D. Order in which funds are applied. Landlord will apply all


funds received from Tenant first to any non-rent obligations
of Tenant including late charges, returned check charges,
chargebacks for repairs, brokerage fees, and periodic
utilities, then to rent, regardless of any notations on a check.
IV. Security Deposit. Upon execution of this Louisiana Lease Agreement,
900
Tenant shall deposit with Landlord the sum of $_____________ (which
amount is not in excess of one month’s periodic rent) receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by Landlord, as security for any damage caused
to the Premises during the term hereof. Landlord may place the security
deposit in an interest-bearing account and any interest earned will be
paid to Landlord or Landlord’s representative.

A. Refund. Upon termination of the tenancy, all funds held by


the landlord as security deposit may be applied to the
payment of accrued rent and the amount of damages that
the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant's
noncompliance with the terms of this Louisiana Lease
Agreement or with any and all laws, ordinances, rules and
orders of any and all governmental or quasigovernmental
authorities affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy and
preservation of the Premises.

B. Deductions. Landlord may deduct reasonable charges from


the security deposit for: (1.) Unpaid or accelerated rent; (2.)
Late charges;(3.) Unpaid utilities;(4.) Costs of cleaning,
deodorizing, and repairing the Property and its contents for
which Tenant is responsible; (5.) Pet violation charges; (6.)
Replacing unreturned keys, garage door openers, or other
security devices; (7.) The removal of unauthorized locks or
fixtures installed by Tenant; (8.) Insufficient light bulbs; (9.)
Packing, removing, and storing abandoned property; (10.)
Removing abandoned or illegally parked vehicles; (11.)
Costs of reletting, if Tenant is in default; (12.) Attorney fees
and costs of court incurred in any proceeding against
Tenant; (13.) Any fee due for early of removal of an
authorized keybox; (14.) Other items Tenant is responsible
to pay under this Lease.

If deductions exceed the security deposit, Tenant will pay to


Landlord the excess within ten days after Landlord makes written
demand. The security deposit will be applied first to any non-rent
items, including late charges, returned check charges, repairs,
brokerage fees, and periodic utilities, then to any unpaid rent.
V. Use of Premises. The Premises shall be used and occupied solely by
Tenant and Tenant's immediate family, consisting of (INDIVIDUAL
LISTED ON LAST PAGE), exclusively, as a private single family
dwelling, and no part of the Premises shall be used at any time during
the term of this Louisiana Lease Agreement by Tenant for the purpose
of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any
purpose other than as a private single family dwelling.

Tenant shall not allow any other person, other than Tenant's immediate
family or transient relatives and friends who are guests of Tenant, to
use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining Landlord's written
consent to such use. Tenant shall comply with any and all laws,
ordinances, rules and orders of any and all governmental or
quasigovernmental authorities affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy
and preservation of the Premises.

VI. Condition of Premises. Tenant stipulates, represents and warrants


that Tenant has examined the Premises, and that they are at the time of
this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean and tenantable
condition.

VII. Assignment and Sub-Letting. Tenant shall not assign this Louisiana
Lease Agreement, or sub-let or grant any license to use the Premises or
any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord. A consent
by Landlord to one such assignment, sub-letting or license shall not be
deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, sub-letting or
license. An assignment, sub-letting or license without the prior written
consent of Landlord or an assignment or sub-letting by operation of law
shall be absolutely null and void and shall, at Landlord's option,
terminate this Louisiana Lease Agreement.

VIII. Alterations and Improvements. Tenant 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 Landlord. Any and all alterations, changes,
and/or improvements built, constructed or placed on the Premises by
Tenant shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between
Landlord and Tenant, be and become the property of Landlord and
remain on the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this
Louisiana Lease Agreement.
IX. Non-Delivery of Possession. In the event Landlord cannot deliver
possession of the Premises to Tenant upon the commencement of the
Lease term, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then Landlord or
its agents shall have no liability, but the rental herein provided shall
abate until possession is given. Landlord or its agents shall have thirty
(30) days in which to give possession, and if possession is tendered
within such time, Tenant agrees to accept the demised Premises and
pay the rental herein provided from that date. In the event possession
cannot be delivered within such time, through no fault of Landlord or its
agents, then this Louisiana Lease Agreement and all rights hereunder
shall terminate.

X. Hazardous Materials. Tenant 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 or extra hazardous by any
responsible insurance company.

XI. Utilities. Tenant shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for all
utility services required on the Premises.

XII. Maintenance, Repair, and Rules. Tenant will, at its sole expense,
keep and maintain the Premises and appurtenances in good and
sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Louisiana Lease
Agreement and any renewal thereof. Without limiting the generality of
the foregoing, Tenant shall:

A. Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways,


stairs and/or halls, which shall be used for the purposes of
ingress and egress only;

B. Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and


hardware in good, clean order and repair;

C. Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors; Not leave


windows or doors in an open position during any inclement
weather;
D. Not having vehicles or equipment inoperable for more than
thirty days set up or abandoned.
E. Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc., from any
window, rail, porch or balcony nor air or dry any of same
within any yard area or space;

F. Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon


any door or window without the prior written consent of
Landlord;

G. Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;

H. 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.
Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags,
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
Tenant;

I. Tenant'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 other residents;

J. Keep all radios, television sets, stereos, phonographs, etc.,


turned down to a level of sound that does not annoy or
interfere with other residents;

K. Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse in the locations


provided and shall not allow any trash, garbage, rubbish or
refuse to be deposited or permitted to stand on the exterior
of any building or within the common elements;

L. Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations


affecting the Premises or the common area appurtenant
thereto which may be adopted or promulgated by the
Condominium or Homeowners' Association having control
over them.
XIII. 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 Tenant, this Louisiana Lease
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
Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such injury or destruction of the
Premises, Tenant paying rentals up to such date and Landlord
refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the
Premises thereby be rendered uninhabitable, the Landlord shall have
the option of either repairing such injured or damaged portion or
terminating this Lease. In the event that Landlord 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 Landlord as speedily as practicable,
after which the full rent shall recommence and the Louisiana Lease
Agreement continue according to its terms.

XIV. Access by Landlord. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the
right at all reasonable times, and by all reasonable means, without
notice, during the term of this Louisiana Lease Agreement and any
renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the following purposes:

A. Inspect the Property for condition;


B. Make repairs;
C. Show the Property to prospective tenants, prospective
purchasers, inspectors, fire marshals, lenders, appraisers, or
insurance agents;
D. Exercise a contractual or statutory lien;
E. Leave written notice;
F. Seize nonexempt property after default.

Landlord may prominently display a “For Sale” or “For Lease” or


similarly worded sign on the Property during the term of this Lease or
any renewal period. If Tenant fails to permit reasonable access under
this Paragraph, Tenant will be in default.

XV. Tenant's Hold Over. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises


with the consent of Landlord after the natural expiration of this Louisiana
Lease Agreement, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created
between Landlord and Tenant which shall be subject to all of the terms
and conditions hereof except that rent shall then be due and owing at
900
$____________ per month and except that such tenancy shall
be terminable upon fifteen (15) days written notice served by either
party.

XVI. Surrender Of Premises. Upon the expiration of the term hereof,


Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as
they were at the commencement of this Louisiana Lease Agreement,
reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the
elements excepted.

XVII. Animals. THERE WILL BE NO ANIMALS, unless authorized by a


separate written Pet Addendum to this Residential Lease Agreement.
Tenant shall not permit any animal, including mammals, reptiles, birds,
fish, rodents, or insects on the property, even temporarily, unless
otherwise agreed by a separate written Pet Agreement. If tenant
violates the pet restrictions of this Lease, Tenant will pay to Landlord a
fee of $20.00 per day per animal for each day Tenant violates the
animal restrictions as additional rent for any unauthorized animal.
Landlord may remove or cause to be removed any unauthorized animal
and deliver it to appropriate local authorities by providing at least 24hour
written notice to Tenant of Landlord’s intention to remove the
unauthorized animal. Landlord will not be liable for any harm, injury,
death, or sickness to any unauthorized animal. Tenant is responsible
and liable for any damage or required cleaning to the Property caused
by any unauthorized animal and for all costs Landlord may incur in
removing or causing any unauthorized animal to be removed.

XVIII. Waterbeds. There Will Be No Waterbeds, unless authorized by a


separate written Waterbed Addendum to this Residential Lease
Agreement.

XIX. Other Violations, Nuisance and Standard of Behavior, Consistent


with the consideration necessary to provide reasonable safety, peace
and quiet to the other tenants and neighbors such as being boisterous
or disorderly, CREATING UNDUE NOISE, disturbance or nuisance of
any nature or kind, engaging in any unlawful or immoral activities, or
failure to abide by the rules and regulations specified below, and should
such violation either continue for a period three das after written notice
has been given to Lessee (such notice may be posted on Lessee’s
door) or should such violation occur again after written notice to cease
and desist from such activity or disturbance, then Lessee shall be ipso
facto in default and Lessor shall have the option to demand the rent for
the whole unexpired term of the lease which shall at once become due
or to immediately cancel this lease and obtain possession of the
premises by giving Lessee written notice to vacate the premises in
accordance with the provisions of Articles 4701-4705 of the Louisiana
Code of Civil Procedure.

XX. Indemnification. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury
of or to the Tenant, Tenant's 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 Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord
harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

XXI. Default. If Landlord breaches this Lease, Tenant may seek any relief
provided by law. If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material
provisions of this Louisiana Lease Agreement, other than the covenant
to pay rent, or of any present rules and regulations or any that may be
hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any
duties imposed on Tenant by statute, within seven (7) days after
delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non- compliance
and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by
reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Louisiana Lease
Agreement. If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default
continues for seven (7) days thereafter, Landlord may, at Landlord's
option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be
immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights and
remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately
terminate this Louisiana Lease Agreement.

XXII. Abandonment. If at any time during the term of this Louisiana Lease
Agreement Tenant abandons the Premises or any part thereof,
Landlord may, at Landlord's option, obtain possession of the Premises
in the manner provided by law, and without becoming liable to Tenant
for damages or for any payment of any kind whatever. Landlord may, at
Landlord's discretion, as agent for Tenant, relet the Premises, or any
part thereof, for the whole or any part thereof, for the whole or any part
of the then unexpired term, and may receive and collect all rent payable
by virtue of such reletting, and, at Landlord's option, hold Tenant liable
for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under
this Louisiana Lease Agreement during the balance of the unexpired
term, if this Louisiana Lease Agreement had continued in force, and the
net rent for such period realized by Landlord by means of such reletting.
If Landlord's right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the
Premises by Tenant, then Landlord shall consider any personal
property belonging to Tenant and left on the Premises to also have
been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all such
personal property in any manner Landlord shall deem proper and
Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

XXIII. Attorneys' Fees. Should it become necessary for Landlord to employ


an attorney to enforce any of the conditions or covenants hereof,
including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises,
Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so incurred, including a reasonable
attorneys' fee.

XXIV. Severability. If any provision of this Louisiana Lease Agreement or the


application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or
unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Louisiana Lease
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.

XXV. Binding Effect. The covenants, obligations and conditions herein


contained shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal
representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.

XXVI. Construction. Landlord or Property Manager has the right to enter


property to arrange and instruct repairs, construction and or destruction
of property.

XXVII. Modification. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the
entire agreement between the parties and this Louisiana Lease
Agreement shall not be modified, changed, altered or amended in any
way except through a written amendment signed by all of the parties
hereto.
XXVIII. Notice. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under
state law shall be delivered to Tenant at the Property address, and to
Landlord at the following address: _______________________
2418 9th Street,
Lake Charles, LA 70601
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________.

XXIX. Lead-Based Paint Disclosure. If the premises were constructed prior


to 1978, Tenant acknowledges receipt of the form entitled
“LEADBASED PAINT DISCLOSURE” which contains disclosure of
information on lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards.

XXX. Megan's Law Disclosure. As required under Louisiana law, Landlord


hereby notifies Tenant that the Louisiana Bureau of Criminal
Identification and Information maintains a state Sex Offender and Child
Predator Registry. It is a public access database of the locations of
individuals who are required to register pursuant to LSA-R.S. 15:540 et
seq. Sheriff's departments and police departments serving jurisdictions
of 450,000 also maintain such information. The state Sex Offender and
Child Predator Registry database can be accessed at
www.lasocpr.lsp.org/socpr/ and contains address, pictures, and
conviction records for registered offenders. Tenant may also e-mail
State Services at [email protected] for more information. This
MUST be pre-addressed to Landlord.

1st day of __________________,


As to Landlord this ____ March 22
20_____.

Landlord/Property Manager Signature: _____________________________________

Waynette Bartie
Printed Name: _______________________________________ 03/01/2022
Date: _____________

1st day of __________________,


As to Tenant this ____ March 22
20_____.

Tenant Signature: ______________________________________________________

Abdullateef Bello
Printed Name: _______________________________________ 03/01/2022
Date: _____________

Tenant Signature: ______________________________________________________

Abdullateef Bello
Printed Name: _______________________________________ 03/01/2022
Date: _____________

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