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Town of Tiburon, California
Agreement to Rent or Lease
Town of Tiburon, California
AGREEMENT TO RENT OR LEASE
1. Parties: This agreement is made and entered into on
A~'("\ \ d-.O ,2007 between Linda and Douglass Salzmann ("Tenants") and the
Town of Tiburon ("Owner").
2. Premises: Subject to the terms and conditions below, Owner rents to
Tenant, and Tenant rent from Owner, for residential purposes only, the premises known
as 2 Marsh Road, located in Tiburon, California ("Premises").
3. Month-to-Month Term: The terms of the rental shall begin on June 1,
2007, and shall continue on a month-to-month basis, the tenancy terminable by Owner or
Tenant by the giving of thirty (30) days written notice to the other. The Town rents this
to Tenant as part of an employee housing program. Therefore, without limiting the
Town's discretion to terminate this tenancy, in the event that Tenant ceases to be
employed by a public agency located on the Tiburon Peninsula (including Library, School
Districts, Sanitary Districts, Fire Districts, the City of Belvedere and the Town of
Tiburon.), the Town may elect to terminate this Agreement by providing thirty days
written notice of termination
4. Rent; Security Deposit: The initial rent for the Premises shall be
$1,250.00 per month. In addition, Tenant will pay a security deposit for rental of the
Premises of an additional $1,250.00. On signing this agreement, Tenant shall pay to
Owner in advance the rent for June 2007 and ~ of the security deposit, for a total
payment of$1,875. The remaining $625 security deposit shall be due on or before June
1,2007. Thereafter, Tenant shall make rental payments on or before the first day of each
month. Tenant shall make all payments required under this Agreement to the Town
Department of Administrative Services. The Owner may increase the rent upon thirty
days notice.
5. Returned Check Fees: In the event any check offered by the Tenant to
the Owner in payment of rent or any other amount due under this agreement is returned
for lack of sufficient funds or a closed or nonexistent account, Tenant shall pay to Owner
a check-return fee in the amount of$10.00, in addition to any other fees and charges
which may be charged to the Owner as a result of this action.
6. Utilities: Tenant shall be responsible for payment of all utility and refuse
collection charges.
7. Use and Occupancy: Tenant shall use the Premises as his/her primary
residence. Tenant shall not use the Premises for any purpose other than that of as a
private residence, and for no other purpose without Owner's prior written consent.
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8. Condition of Premises: Tenant acknowledges that he has examined the
Premises, including carpets, drapes, and paint, and have found them to be in good
condition. Tenant will: (a) keep the Premises in good order and repair, and upon
termination of tenancy, return the Premises to Owner in a condition identical to that
which existed when Tenant took occupancy, except for ordinary wear and tear; (b)
immediately notify Owner of any defects or dangerous conditions in and about the
Premises of which they become aware; and ( c) reimburse to Owner, on demand by
Owner to his or her agent, for the cost of any repairs to the premises damaged by Tenant
or their invitees.
9. Assignment and Subletting: Tenant shall not sublet any part of the
premises or assign this agreement without the prior written consent of the Owner.
10. Pets: Tenant will be allowed to keep two cats.
11. Non-Smoking Unit. 2 Marsh Road is a non-smoking unit. Tenant will
not smoke while inside the unit nor allow others to do so.
12. Access for Inspection and Emergency: Tenant agrees that Owner or
Owner's agents may enter the premises in the event of an emergency, or to make repairs
or improvements, supply agreed-upon services, or exhibit the premises to prospective
purchasers or Tenant. Except in case of emergency, Owner shall give Tenant reasonable
notice of intent to enter. In order to facilitate Owner's right of access, Tenant shall not,
without Owner's prior written consent, alter or re-key any locks to the premises. At all
times Owner or Owner's agent shall be provided with a key or keys capable of unlocking
all such locks and gaining entry. Tenant will notify Owner ifhe installs any burglar alarm
system including instructions on how to disarm it.
13. Quiet Enjoyment: Tenant shall be entitled to q~iet enjoyment of the
premises. Tenant shall not use the premises in such a way as to violate any law or
ordinance, commit waste or nuisance, or annoy, disturb, inconvenience, or interfere with
the quiet enjoyment of any other nearby resident.
14. Repairs and Alterations: Except as provided by law or as authorized by
the prior written consent of Owner, Tenant shall not make any repairs or alterations to the
premIses.
15. Damage to Premises and Financial Responsibility: In the event the
premises are damaged by fire or other casualty covered by insurance, Owner shall have
the option either to: (1) repair such damage and restore the premises, this Agreement
remaining in full force and effect; or (2) give notice to Tenant at any time within thirty
(30) days after such damage terminating this agreement as of a date to be specified in
such notice. In the event of giving such notice, this agreement shall expire and all rights
of Tenant pursuant to this Agreement shall terminate. Owner shall not be required to
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make any repairs or replacements of any property brought onto the Premises by Tenant.
Tenant accepts financial responsibility for any damage to the premises from fire or
casualty caused by the negligence of either Tenant or of any member of Tenant's
household or any person allowed into the Premises by Tenant. Tenant shall carry a
standard renter's insurance policy from a recognized insurance firm, or as an alternative,
warrants that he/she will be financially responsible for any losses that would not be
covered by a standard property owner's fire and extended coverage insurance policy.
Tenant will pay for damages or plumbing stoppages caused by Tenant's negligence or
mIsuse.
16. Receipt of Legal Documents: Owner or the person signing this
agreement on Owner's behalf, is authorized to manage said premises, and is authorized to
act for and on behalf of Owner for the purposes of service of process and for the purpose
of receiving all notices and demands, at the address indicated below Owner/Agent
signature herein. Any and all notices to and demands of Tenant shall be sent to the
address of the Premises
17. Entire Agreement: This document constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties. Neither Owner nor Tenant has made any other promises or
representations, other than those contained herein and those implied in law.
18. Additional Provisions: Owner shall be responsible for payment of
Homeowner's Association dues.
This agreement has been signed on the day and year first written herein.
OWNER:
Rental Address:
Town Agent:
Town of Tiburon
a Marsh Road, Tiburon, CA 94920(#
Director of Administrative Services
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Linda Salzmann
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Agreement to Rent or Lease
Approved as to form:
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Ann R. Danforth, Town Attorney
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