Rules & Regulations

NON-STANDARD RENTAL PROVISIONS

THIS DOCUMENT IS HEREBY INCORPORATED INTO AND

MADE A PART OF  ALL RESIDENTIAL LEASES

  1. In case of emergencies please contact Blue Bird Rentals, LLC at 920-393-7100 immediately.

  2. Tenant is renting the Premises “as is.”  Unless improvements have been discussed and agreed to in writing, NO other improvements will be made to the Premises, unless there are legitimate safety concerns.  Tenant shall not make any alterations to the Premises or any fixtures without the prior written consent of Landlord.  Tenant may not paint, varnish, wall paper, or make any other alterations to any wall or ceiling without the prior written consent of Landlord. The Landlord reserves the right to charge Tenant $50.00 for each room or ceiling painted without prior consent, in addition to any and all costs incurred to repaint the rooms and/or ceiling.

  3. Landlord reserves the right to charge Tenant $35.00 for all rent checks that are returned for insufficient funds.

  4. Tenant agrees to move in only during the hours of 8:00 am to 7:00 pm, CST.

  5. Tenant agrees to move out only during the hours of 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, CST. 

  6. Upon moving out, Tenant agrees to clean the Premises.  If the Premises is not clean when Tenant vacates, representatives of the Landlord or an independent contractor will clean the Premises, with costs and expenses charged to the Tenant.  The Landlord requests that the carpets be professionally cleaned upon vacating, but the Tenant is not required to do so unless there is unusual damage caused by the Tenant or the carpets are stained or dirty beyond normal wear and tear. 

  7. If any garbage or debris remains in the Premises, the Tenant will be charged for labor plus any applicable dump fees for removal of the garbage or debris. Tenant will be charged for replacing switch covers, burner coils, drip pans, and light switches if they are broken or filthy and cannot be adequately cleaned.

  8. All windows, screens, blinds and other window treatments present when Tenant moved in must be in place or present when Tenant vacates, and must be in good condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.  In the event any windows, screens, blinds or other window treatments are damaged or missing, Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of repair or replacement of the same.  

  9. Tenant agrees that if the number of keys returned at or before the time of check-out is not equal to the number of keys issued to Tenant during the term of the Lease, the locks will be re-keyed at Tenant's expense.  Tenant understands that time is of the essence with respect to returning keys, and all keys must be returned to the Landlord upon check-out.  Under no circumstances shall Tenant change any locks without the prior consent of Landlord  

  10. If the Tenant was provided with a garage door opener or openers, all of them must be returned to the Landlord upon check-out in good and functioning condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.  If any garage door openers are missing or non-operable, the Tenant will be responsible for the cost of replacing or repairing the same.  

  11. If Tenant requests the Landlord to unlock the Premises or door for any reason, Tenant agrees to pay a service charge to the Landlord of $50.00 during normal business hours (M-F, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm) and $75.00 during non-business hours.  If Tenant requests that the locks be re-keyed, Tenant shall be responsible for the actual cost to re-key the locks and obtain replacement keys.

  12. In the event repairs to the Premises or appliances are necessary because of the negligence of the Tenant or Tenant's improper use of the Premises or appliances, the Tenant shall be charged for all related repairs.  If the tenant received ICS Housing assistance, Section 8 Housing assistance, or any form of government assistance, and repairs needed due to the negligence of the tenant, the tenant is responsible for the cost of those repairs.

  13. No subleasing or assignments of the Lease are permitted without the prior written consent of the Landlord.  All sublease agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Landlord confirming consent to the agreement.  If Tenant desires to sublease the Premises, Tenant agrees to pay a $50.00 administrative fee to the Landlord.  This fee is due at or before the time the sublease agreement is signed.  Any unauthorized sublease shall be deemed a breach of the Residential Lease.  

  14. Only those adults who have signed the Lease and their children listed in the Lease may reside in the Unit. In addition to all other rights and remedies available to Landlord for any breach of this term, Landlord reserves the right to charge and additional $50.00 per month per unauthorized person found residing in the premises.  No person may be added as a tenant without the prior written consent of the Landlord.  The Landlord reserves the right to require each such person to complete an application and complete and pass a background check, and if such person is permitted to move in, that person and all prior parties to the lease shall execute a written Amendment to the Lease.  The Manger reserves the right to charge an administrative fee of $50.00 for each such Amendment.

  15. Tenant shall immediately report any problems with the heating system to the Landlord.  Where Tenant controls the thermostat for the Premises, Tenant agrees to maintain a temperature of at least 65º Fahrenheit at all times.  If the thermostat is turned off or set below this temperature, Tenant shall be assessed a $35.00 fee for each such instance, and shall be responsible for all damages to the Premises or any other units caused by not following these requirements, including but not limited to frozen pipes or burst pipes.  

  16. Tenant shall not flush any item down the toilet or any sink which may cause it to become stopped up and agrees to keep a toilet plunger for the Premises.  Tenant shall be responsible for all charges related to the Landlord's unplugging of the toilet or any sink, and Landlord reserves the right to charge the Tenant an additional $45.00 for the first instance in which something improper was flushed, and $75.00 for each such subsequent instance.

  17. Tenant agrees to cooperate with the Landlord with respect to all maintenance requests, including but not limited to permitting timely access to the Premises.  Tenant shall not paint, varnish, or paper any walls without prior written consent of the Landlord or Landlord. 

  18. Landlord conducts quarterly inspections of all homes, apartments, and rental units, subject to providing tenants with a 12 hour notice. 

  19. Tenant agrees to give consent and authorization for the Landlord to have access to any and all utility account information during the term of the Residential Lease, and upon request by the Landlord, agrees to execute any further documents necessary to accommodate such access.  If Tenant fails to pay in a timely manner for any utilities which are Tenant’s responsibility under the Lease and which may become a lien against the Premises, the Tenant will be charged a fee of $35.00 for the first violation, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation. If the Landlord is required to pay any utility that was the Tenant’s responsibility the Tenant shall be required to reimburse the Landlord in full. If the property is serviced by LP or fuel oil and the fuel tank is rented through the a third party vendor, tenant agrees to use the supplier of the rented tank.

  20. Tenant shall be responsible for separating and properly bagging all garbage and recyclables pursuant to the applicable local regulations and shall reimburse Landlord for any fines or other penalties resulting from Tenant's failure to do so.  Landlord also reserves the right to charge Tenant an additional $25.00 for the first violation of this provision, and $35.00 for each subsequent violation.  Landlord may also charge Tenant $60.00 to replace any lost or damaged garbage or recycling bins.  Electronics and other solid waste items (TV’s, computers, cell phones, etc. are not be disposed of in dumpsters, or garbage or recycling bins, or left on the curb.  Tenant is responsible for contacting the municipality to arrange for proper disposal of such items.  Tenant shall be required to reimburse Landlord for any fines or penalties for failure to properly dispose of such property.

  21. Tenants occupying single family residences or one side of a duplex with its own furnace or the lower unit in an upper and lower duplex, shall replace any furnace filters at least once every four (4) months or per the furnace filter specifications. Any repairs necessary as a result of Tenant's failure to do so shall be charged to the Tenant.

  22. Parking areas are provided only for operable vehicles licensed to Tenants. If there is assigned parking, Tenant agrees that Tenant and Tenant's guests and invitees shall only park in assigned spots.  No cars, trucks, boats, trailers, campers or any other vehicle may be parked on the lawn at any time. Offending vehicles will be removed/towed at the expense of their owners, and the Landlord may charge the owner $50.00 for each violation of these provisions. Vehicles leaking oil or any other fluids are not permitted on the Premises and must be removed and repaired as soon as possible.  Any clean-up of oil or other stains will be charged to the Tenant.  

  23. Smoking is prohibited within the residence/premises/unit.  If Tenant or Tenant’s guests smoke outside, Tenant shall be responsible for properly disposing of all cigarette or cigar butts.  Landlord reserves the right to charge Tenant $50.00 for each violation of these provisions.  Smoking is not allowed at any of the entrance ways into the building. 

  24. SINGLE FAMILY HOMES: Tenant shall be responsible for snow and ice removal from the entire driveway and any public or private walkways and sidewalks on or adjacent to the premises; they must be passable.  Tenant shall also be responsible for cutting grass (to be kept at a height of no more than 4 inches) and for trimming bushes, around trees, along decks, patios garage house etc.  If the Tenant violates these provisions, Tenant shall be responsible for reimbursing Landlord for all costs incurred to correct the violation and any fines or penalties assessed by the city or county, as well as a charge of $25.00 for the first violation, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation.   Please see your Lease for information regarding any special requirements for snow and ice removal or lawn care that may be applicable to your Unit.

  25. TWO FAMILY HOMES (SIDE BY SIDE):  Tenant shall be responsible for snow and ice removal from the driveway on Tenant’s side and any public or private walkways and sidewalks on or adjacent to their side; they must be passable.  Tenant shall also be responsible for cutting grass (to be kept at a height of no more than 4 inches) and for trimming bushes, etc. on their side of the home.  If the Tenant violates these provisions, Tenant shall be responsible for reimbursing Landlord for all costs incurred to correct the violation and any fines or penalties assessed by the city or county, as well as a charge of $25.00 for the first violation, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation.   Please see your Lease for information regarding any special requirements for snow and ice removal or lawn care that may be applicable to your Unit.

  26. TWO FAMILY HOMES (UPPER AND LOWER):  If Tenant resides in the lower unit Tenant shall be responsible for snow and ice removal from the entire driveway and any public or private walkways and sidewalks on or adjacent to the premises; they must be passable.  Tenant residing in the lower unit shall also be responsible for cutting grass (to be kept at a height of no more than 4 inches) and for trimming bushes, etc.  If the Tenant violates these provisions, Tenant shall be responsible for reimbursing Landlord for all costs incurred to correct the violation and any fines or penalties assessed by the city or county, as well as a charge of $25.00 for the first violation, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation.   Please see your Lease for information regarding any special requirements for snow and ice removal or lawn care that may be applicable to your Unit.

  27. TWO FAMILY HOMES (FRONT AND BACK):  If Tenant resides in the front unit Tenant shall be responsible for snow and ice removal from the entire driveway and any public or private walkways and sidewalks on or adjacent to the premises; they must be passable.  Tenant residing in the front unit shall also be responsible for cutting grass (to be kept at a height of no more than 4 inches) and for trimming bushes, etc.  If the Tenant violates these provisions, Tenant shall be responsible for reimbursing Landlord for all costs incurred to correct the violation and any fines or penalties assessed by the city or county, as well as a charge of $25.00 for the first violation, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation.   Please see your Lease for information regarding any special requirements for snow and ice removal or lawn care that may be applicable to your Unit.

  28. Tenant shall respect the rights of all other tenants and neighbors to their peace and quiet and shall not disturb of them unreasonably by shouting or loud use of Tenant’s voice, excessively loud vehicles, music, radio, or television, or noxious odors or fumes.  

  29. Light bulbs have been provided at the start of the lease term.  Tenants shall replace light bulbs in all lighting fixtures as necessary during the lease term and will leave working light bulbs in all fixtures upon vacating the unit.  Tenant shall be charged $5.00 for each light bulb that needs to be replaced by the Landlord.

  30. Tenant shall not drive any nails or screws into walls, floors, tiles, ceilings, woodwork or partitions.  Pictures and other wall hangings and decorations may only be hung using small nails specifically designed for that purpose, or with push pins, or 3M command stips or similar producet.  Use of any tape, glue or adhesive of any kind to hang pictures or decorate is strictly prohibited.  Tenant shall be responsible for any costs to repair the walls resulting from violation of this provision.  No waterbeds may be kept or used within the Premises at any time.

  31. Tenant shall not display any signs or placards in or about the premises without Landlord’s prior consent.

  32. For liability reasons, no swing sets, pools, or trampolines are permitted on the premises. All toys and other yard items must be picked up and stored prior to nightfall.

  33. NO PETS OWNED BY TENANTS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES UNLESS TENANT HAS EXECUTED THE REQUIRED PET AGREEMENT.  No pets are permitted to visit the Premises temporarily without the prior consent of the Landlord.  Tenant shall be responsible for timely disposal of all dog waste in the yard or in or about the Premises.  Tenant shall reimburse Landlord or Landlord for all costs associated with correcting any violation of this provision, and Landlord reserves the right to charge Tenant an additional $25.00 for the first violation, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation.

  34. No animals or livestock are permitted on the premises.

  35. Possession, sale, or use of any illegal drug or drug paraphernalia in or about the Premises is strictly prohibited.

  36. Except for the thermostat in Tenant’s unit, Tenant will not operate any other controls relating to utility services without the prior consent of Landlord.  The power supply to the sump pump SHOULD NEVER be shut off.  Landlord reserves the right to charge Tenant $25.00 for the first violation of these provisions, and $50.00 for each subsequent violation.

  37. Tenant shall notify Landlord within Twenty-four (24) hours of any water leaks from pipes or toilets, or of any toilets that continue to run for an extended period after flushing.

  38. SPACE HEATERS ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITHIN THE PREMISES WITHOUT THE PRIOR CONSENT OF LANDLORD.

  39. Tenant agrees that the number of guests present at any time shall be reasonable given the size of the Premises.  Generally, this means Twelve (12) or less guest for single family residence or one side of a duplex, and eight (8) or less for an apartment unit.  

  40. Charges for damages to any common areas will be assessed to the Tenant responsible for the damages.

  41. No satellite dish receivers may be installed in, on, or about the Premises without the Landlord’s prior written approval.  Tenant shall be responsible for all damage caused by installation or removal of such devices.

  42. Tenant acknowledges and understands that only those parts of the basement that are finished are intended to be a dwelling area.  Other parts are used to house the furnace and water heater, to contain a washer and dryer as appropriate, and for limited storage of certain non-perishable personal items.  However, the basement may be damp, and at times may even have moisture and or water on the floor.  Leather goods, furniture, and other articles not tolerant of moisture/water should not be stored in the basement, and any materials prone to water damage should not be placed directly on the floor of the basement. This includes dirty laundry, which is not be stored in the basement. Nevertheless, if the Tenant discovers standing water in the basement, Tenant should immediately notify Landlord.

  43. Tenant’s Security Deposit shall not be used to pay the last month’s rent without the prior consent of the Landlord.

  44. All holiday decorations are to be taken down promptly after the holiday (within five days); Christmas decorations must be taken down no later than January 31.  Landlord reserves the right to charge Tenant $25.00 for failure to timely remove holiday decorations, plus an additional $2.00 per day until the decorations have been removed.  

  45. Tenant’s Rental Application shall constitute a part of the Lease.  Tenant shall advise Landlord in writing of any changes to the application information.  Tenant understands and agrees that, if any information provided in the Application is found to be false or fraudulent, this shall be considered a material breach of the Lease.

  46. Charges to Tenant for cleaning, repairs, etc. for which Tenant is responsible may include applicable sales tax as well as service or trip charges imposed by third party contractors.

  47. Halls, stairways, porches, and common areas are not to be used as play areas for children or for storage of any personal property.

  48. Tenant is expected to vacuum the carpet and clean other floor coverings on a regular basis.  Tenant is responsible for any damage resulting from failure to comply with this term.

  49. Tenant shall not create any fire hazards.  No flammable materials (gas, oil, etc.) may be stored in the premises, except for those materials stored in proper containers in the garage.

  50. No rummage sales may be conducted on the premises without the prior consent of the Landlord.

  51. MULTI-FAMILY BUILDINGS (DUPLEXES, ETC.):  If laundry facilities are provided, their hours of use shall be strictly limited to 8:00 am to 9:00 pm, CST.  Do not start a load after 8:00 pm.  Laundry facilities may only be used by tenants, and all tenants are responsible for cleaning up after themselves.  PLEASE KEEP THE LAUNDRY AREA CLEAN, AND DO NOT STORE DIRTY CLOTHES IN OR AROUND THE AREA.

  52. Tenant is not to install any special electrical wiring.

  53. Curtain rods, and or blinds, and or both, are supplied by the landlord.  Tenant may use window coverings of their choice that fit with the curtain rods installed.  No Curtain rods are to be installed by the tenant.  Any window coverings placed by the Tenant must be attractive and kept in good condition.  Sheets, blankets, carpets and other makeshift window coverings are not permitted.

  54. SECURITY DEPOSIT.  Landlord reserves the right to deduct all appropriate charges from the Tenant’s security deposit.  Such charges may include, but are not limited to, unpaid rent or past due rent, damage to the premises and repairs, damage to appliances or fixtures and repairs, cleaning charges, dump fees and other costs to remove abandoned personal items or garbage, unpaid utility bills (water, gas, electric, etc.), and/or fines levied by the city or county for ordinance violations

  55. The landlord reserves the right to adopt additional rules for the premises upon 14 days’ prior written notice to Tenant.

  56. Rents must be mailed, or delivered in a way acceptable to tenant/landlord, or they can be dropped of at 506 Locust Avenue, Oconto Falls WI 54154. 

  57. Rents are due on the 1st of the month unless agreed otherwise in writing by the landlord.

  58. Any late rents will result in a $100.00 late fee to be paid by the tenant, to the landlord.

  59. Landlord may give a notice to access the property in the following manner:  In writing, via telephone text message, via telephone voicemail, via notice posted on the residents door, via facebook messenger, via e-mail, 12 hours prior to access.

  60. Any property left behind by the tenant, post their vacate date, may be disposed of by the landlord.  The landlord will not store tenants property.

  61. No tenant, guest of tenant is allowed to congregate at the entrance ways into the building.

  62. Home based businesses are prohibited without the prior written consent of the landlord.

  63. I HAVE READ THE NON-STANDARD RENTAL PROVISIONS AND ACKNOWLEDGE POTENTIAL FINANCIAL LIABILITY IF I DO NOT COMPLY WITH THEM.  MY INITIALS NEXT TO EACH PROVISION ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE LANDLORD HAS IDENTIFIED AND DISCUSSED EACH PROVISION WITH ME.  I UNDERSTAND THAT CHARGES RELATED TO ANY OF THESE PROVISIONS MAY BE DEDUCTED FROM MY SECURITY DEPOSIT.  IF ANY SUCH CHARGES ARE NOT DEDUCTED FROM MY SECURITY DEPOSIT, THE LANDLORD MAY SEND ME A STATEMENT IDENTIFYING THE CHARGES, WHICH I AGREE TO PAY UPON RECEIPT.  I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT ANY FINES OR PENALTIES ASSESSED AGAINST ME, OR MY PAYMENT OF THE SAME, DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A LIMITATION OR WAIVER OF THE LANDLORD’S RIGHTS AND REMEDIES UNDER THE LEASE OR COMMON LAW OR EQUITY, AND THAT THE LANDLORD’S RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO FILE AN EVICTION ACTION UNDER APPROPRIATE CIRCUMSTANCES, ARE CUMULATIVE.