Prior to Move In

09/01/2013

MOVE-IN PROCESS

Prior to Move In

September 1, 2013

Every new resident should move into a completely market ready apartment home and all preparations are completed prior to their arrival.

Prepare Resident File

· Complete Blue Moon Apartment Lease Contract and Blue Moon Bed Bug Addendum. Print two copies.

· Print Community Policies Addendum (Exhibit D-1). These documents may include Utility Addendum (Exhibit D-2), lead based paint, etc.

· See Resident File Checklist (Exhibit D-3).

Inspect Apartment

· Two days prior to move-in, complete a thorough inspection to ensure that the apartment is in a clean and market ready condition.

· Complete a thorough inspection of garage/storage unit to ensure it is in clean and ready condition.

· Ensure all items in Service Manual have been completed.

· All keys and/or access devices are operable.

· Ensure all mini-merchandising items have been removed.

· Complete the pre-move in inspection utilizing the move-in/move-out inspection form, noting any permanent defects.

· Enter any service requests for work that needs immediate attention.

· Follow up with Service Manager/Team to verify the service requests have been completed.

· Re-inspect apartment 24 hours prior to move-in.

· Address any remaining market ready issues immediately.

· Leave move-in gift in apartment, where applicable, along with a Benchmark Communities inspection tent card with a hand written note inside. Also leave VIP magnet on refrigerator.

· Verify any keys/access devices required for use of amenities are ready to be issued to new resident.

09/01/2013

Date: Resident: Apt#:

LEGAL NAME OF COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY POLICIES ADDENDUM

Definition of:

“Management” – further defined as (legal name of Community) and Benchmark Management of , Inc. as Managing Agent.

RENT PAYMENT

Rent is due on the first day of each month. A grace period is recognized through the day of each month. For your convenience, rent may be paid at the office, through the postal service, credit card service or any other method Management may offer (which may include debit card or ACH payments). If mailing rent, be sure to allow time for payment to be received prior to expiration of grace period.

Multiple checks and/or money orders will be accepted if submitted as full payment of all monies owed and presented at the same time. All leaseholders are responsible for all unpaid amounts at all times. Partial payments will not be accepted at any time.

Beginning on the day of each month, a late fee will be imposed. Late rent payments must include a late fee of $ . This late fee shall be considered additional rent. If late payment results in eviction filing, resident will be charged based on legal fees charged to community. ONCE EVICTION HAS BEEN FILED, ALL MONIES DUE MUST BE PAID BY CASHIER’S CHECK OR MONEY ORDER.

Checks returned from the bank for any reason are subject to a $ returned check fee. Should said check be returned after the aforementioned grace period of the month, resident will also be charged the late fee of $ . Payment for returned checks will only be accepted by cashier’s check or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted.

After two (2) returned checks for non-sufficient funds during a given lease term, Management requires rent payments by cashier’s check or money order only for the remainder of said lease term.

If resident fails to pay rent or any other sums due to Management, Management serves a notice of default on resident as required by law and resident fails to remit the amounts due before the notice period expires, the amount of court costs and attorneys fees incurred by Management in enforcing Management’s remedies and allowed by statute shall be added to the amount of arrearage.

Cash is never accepted in the office for any reason.

COMMON AREA ACCESS

Resident understands access to the above common area(s) will only be given to authorized resident 16 years and older. If any unauthorized person associated with this apartment obtains access, the leaseholder(s) will be subjected to a $ charge. Resident understands that persons under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older at all times in the above common area(s).

POOL PASS

1. The pool is for residents and their guests only. Guests will be limited to two (2) per apartment, (unless you have obtained Management’s permission).

All guests must be accompanied by the host resident with a pass. Resident is responsible for the behavior of their guests.

2. Children under the age of must be accompanied by an adult resident 18 years or older. Children years of age and over may use the pool without adult supervision, but must have a valid pool pass or be with an adult resident that has a valid pool pass. NO EXCEPTIONS.

3. Management has the authority to suspend pool privileges for any length of time deemed appropriate for violations of pool facility policies and rules.

4. Pool passes will be issued to all individuals listed on Apartment Lease Contract years of age or older.

5. Unauthorized use of pool passes will result in all pool privileges being revoked for the duration of Apartment Lease Contract.

6. The replacement cost for a lost pass is $ .

Please complete the following information prior to accepting pool passes.

Apartment address:

Adult residents listed on Lease:

Print Name Signature

All residents below the age of 18 years:

Print name Age Date of birth

ACCESS GATE

Gate Card # Gate Card # Gate Card #

Gate Remote # Gate Remote # Gate Remote #

No access gate can guarantee protection against crime. Access gates are frequently subject to mechanical malfunction, tampering, damage and can be defeated or avoided.

Resident agrees to release and hold harmless Management from claims arising out of criminal acts of other residents and third parties. Resident agrees that Management shall not be liable to resident based upon any claim that security was not provided or access gates failed. Management is not responsible for damage or injury caused by gate. Gate will close automatically after each car. Only one car may enter at a time and only through identified entry. Resident agrees that under no circumstances will resident be entitled to withhold rent or receive any rent abatement in the event any access gate is not functional or fails. Resident acknowledges that the foregoing shall also be binding upon resident’s heirs, successors and assigns. Resident will be charged $ in the event another gate card is requested or current card is lost. Resident will be charged $ in the event another gate remote is requested or current remote is lost.

SATELLITE DISH

Residents wishing to install satellite dishes must adhere to the following rules and guidelines:

1. Written notice of resident’s intent to install a satellite dish must be given to Management. This must be done prior to installation.

2. A refundable security deposit equal to $ 100.00 is required.

3. The satellite dish and all wiring must be installed within resident’s apartment or on the patio or balcony that is part of resident’s apartment. It must be installed within the confines of resident’s patio or balcony and it must not extend beyond the edge of the patio or balcony railing. Resident may not hang the dish out of a window. The dish must be installed so as to be as inconspicuous as possible while still receiving a signal.

4. Installation must not damage the apartment or building. Resident may not drill holes in railings, exterior walls or any other location. The only acceptable way to install the dish is with a removable clamp that does not require drilling. The dish must be mounted securely so that it cannot be dislodged.

5. Resident is liable for any injury or damage to persons or property caused by resident’s dish; therefore, resident must maintain liability insurance to cover any such injury or damage as long as resident has the satellite dish at our community. Proof of said insurance (insurance certificate) must be provided to Management prior to installation. The satellite dish is installed and operated at resident’s own risk.

DELIVERY-PACKAGE ACCEPTANCE

1. Management conditionally agrees to accept deliveries such as oversized mail, overnight mail, or packages on behalf of resident. Management has and retains the right to refuse any package or delivery for any reason at its option without incurring any liability to resident or others.

2. Resident hereby assumes ALL risk of loss or damage to any delivery which Management accepts. Management does not warrant or guarantee any safety or security for any deliveries accepted.

3. Resident shall indemnify Management, and their agents, principals, employees, and any person claiming by or through them, against all claims, actions, proceedings, costs, damages, legal fees and liabilities of any nature whatsoever connected with, or resulting from the acceptance or handling of any delivery and/or refusal to accept any delivery. Resident agrees to hold Management harmless for any damages resulting from the loss or damage to any delivery.

4. In the event any action is filed in relation to this Lease, resident shall pay, in addition to all other sums resident may be called upon to pay, a reasonable attorney’s fee to Management, regardless of which party initiates such action.

5. Resident agrees to pick up any delivery immediately upon verbal or written notification. Management is under no obligation whatsoever to notify resident that a delivery has been received.

6. The terms hereof constitute the full agreement of parties, and no oral statements shall have any force and effect of being binding.

7. This Apartment Lease Contract may be terminated at any time by Management for any reason, and Management shall have the right to refuse any delivery for any reason.

VIDEO LIBRARY

Resident hereby acknowledges and agrees to be fully responsible for any and all videos/games borrowed. While utilizing the video service provided by Management, resident agrees to return all videos/games in good working condition within 72 hours. Resident understands that the video library is available for all residents at their own risk, and Management is not liable or responsible for any possible damage to any equipment, personal property, etc.

Resident understands and agrees that a $2 per day late fee will be assessed to resident’s account for each video/game that is not returned within 72 hours. If a video/game is not returned by the 10th day, a replacement fee or total late fee due (whichever is greater) will be assessed to resident’s account. Replacement fees shall be no greater than $50 per video/game.

Resident authorizes Management to charge the rental account for the total amount owed and understands that this charge will be due as additional rent and must be paid by the 1st of the month following the date issued. There is a limit of two (2) videos/games per apartment to be signed out at one time.

Videos/games will only be released to adult residents; guests are not authorized to sign videos/games out.

MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE USAGE OF VIDEO LIBRARY TO ANY RESIDENT. MANAGEMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE, MODIFY OR DISCONTINUE THIS SERVICE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE TO RESIDENTS.

PET(S) OBTAINED AFTER INITIAL MOVE-IN

Resident is required to notify Management of any pet(s) that resident may obtain after initial move-in. Resident is required to complete a pet application and provide to Management for approval for any pet(s) that resident may wish to obtain. Resident agrees to pay the required non-refundable pet fee and/or pet deposit within 24 hours. Failure to gain Management’s approval of newly acquired pet(s) may result in a fine of $100. If moving in with pet(s), see separate pet addendum.

MOLD AND MILDEW

Mold: Mold consists of naturally occurring microscopic organisms which reproduce by spores. Mold breaks down & feeds on organic matter in the environment. The mold spores spread through the air and the combination of excessive moisture and organic matter allows for mold growth. Not all, but certain types and amounts of mold can lead to adverse health effects and/or allergic reactions. Not all mold is readily visible, but when it is, it can often be seen in the form of discoloration, ranging from white to orange and from green to brown and black, and often there is a musty odor present. Reducing moisture and proper housekeeping significantly reduces the chance of mold and mold growth.

Climate Control: Resident agrees to use all air conditioning, if provided, in a reasonable manner and use heating systems in moderation. Additionally, resident agrees to keep the premises properly ventilated by periodically opening windows to allow circulation of fresh air during dry weather only.

Resident will strive to:

· Keep the premises clean and regularly dust, vacuum and mop

· Use hood vents when cooking, cleaning and dishwashing

· Keep closet doors ajar

· Avoid excessive amounts of indoor plants

· Use exhaust fans when bathing/showering and leave on for sufficient amount of time to remove moisture

· Use ceiling fans, if present

· Wipe down any visible moisture and/or spillage; wipe down floors if any water spillage

· Wipe down bathroom walls and fixtures after bathing/showering

· Wipe down any vanities/sink tops

· Not “hang dry” clothes indoors

· Open blinds/curtains to allow light into premises

· Hang shower curtains inside bathtub when showering; securely close shower doors, if present

· Use dryer, if available, for wet towels

· Use household cleaners on any hard surfaces

· Remove any moldy or rotting food; remove garbage regularly and dispose of properly

· Wipe down windows and sills if moisture is present

· Regularly inspect for leaks under sinks, toilets, washer hoses, etc.

Resident shall report in WRITING:

· Visible or suspected mold

· Refrigerator and air conditioning drip pan overflows

· All air conditioning or heating problems or spillage