# Lease review: questions for the landlord

Clause 1: OK

Clause 2: OK

Clause 3: OK

Clause 4: ASK
Quote: "Rent is paid through the Brightwater online portal"
Question: Does the online portal charge any fee when I pay rent through it?

Clause 5: ASK
Quote: "the charge continues to increase every day until rent is paid in full"
Question: Is there a maximum amount the late charge can reach for a single month's rent?

Clause 6: OK

Clause 7: ASK
Quote: "account for it after Tenant moves out and returns the keys"
Question: How many days after I return the keys will you return the deposit along with a written list of any deductions?

Clause 8: OK

Clause 9: OK

Clause 10: ASK
Quote: "no more than 7 nights in any three month calendar quarter"
Question: Does the 7 night limit count each guest separately or all guests together?

Clause 11: OK

Clause 12: ASK
Quote: "except an assistance animal approved in writing"
Question: What information do you need from me to approve an assistance animal in writing?

Clause 13: OK

Clause 14: OK

Clause 15: ASK
Quote: "at any reasonable time for any purpose Landlord considers appropriate"
Question: How much advance notice will you give me before entering the apartment when it is not an emergency?

Clause 16: OK

Clause 17: ASK
Quote: "renews automatically for another twelve months at the then current rent"
Question: Will you tell me the renewal rent amount before the 60 day notice deadline passes?

Clause 18: ASK
Quote: "The fee applies regardless of the condition of the carpet"
Question: Will you drop the $225.00 carpet cleaning fee if I have the carpet professionally cleaned myself before moving out?

Clause 19: ASK
Quote: "an early termination fee equal to all rent remaining for the rest of the term"
Question: If a new tenant moves in before my term ends, will you reduce the early termination fee by the rent that new tenant pays?

Clause 20: ASK
Quote: "Tenant will keep renter's insurance in force during the term"
Question: What minimum coverage amount, if any, do you expect the renter's insurance policy to have?

Clause 21: OK

Clause 22: OK

Clause 23: OK

Clause 24: OK

Clause 25: ASK
Quote: "sent to the email address on the rental application"
Question: How do I update the email address you use for notices if mine changes during the lease?

Clause 26: OK