HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-229-E-Social Svc-Gateway Village Apartments-outreach program with Gateway communityFixed-Term Residential Lease
Clause 1. Identification of Landlord and Tenant
This Agreement is entered into between _Orange County____ _ (Tenant) and ___Gateway
Village____ (Landlord). Each Tenant is jointly and severally liable for the payment of rent
and performance of all other terms of this Agreement.
Clause 2. Identification of Premises
Subject to the terms and conditions in this Agreement, Landlord rents to Tenant, and Tenant
rents from Landlord, for residential purposes only, the premises located at 100D Lakeside
Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278 (the premises), together with the following furnishings and
appliances:
__Stove range and refrigerator__________________________________.
Rental of the premises also includes
_Trash_and grounds_________________________________.
Clause 3. Limits on Use and Occupancy
The premises are to be used only as a private residence for Tenant(s) listed in Clause 1 of this
Agreement, and their minor children.
Occupancy by guests for more than ___14 days________________ is prohibited without
Landlord’s written consent and will be considered a breach of this Agreement.
Clause 4. Term of the Tenancy
The term of the rental will begin on 6/1/2023, and end on 5/31/2024
Clause 5. Payment of Rent
Regular monthly rent.
Tenant will pay to Landlord a monthly rent of $_697.00, payable in advance on the first day
of each month, except when that day falls on a weekend or legal holiday, in which case rent
is due on the next business day. Rent will be paid in the following manner unless Landlord
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designates otherwise: _______________________________.
Delivery of payment.
Rent will be paid:
[ X ] by mail, to ____Gateway Village 400 D Lakeside Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278_
[ X ] in person, at Gateway Village 400 D Lakeside Drive, Hillsborough, NC 27278_
Form of payment.
Landlord will accept payment in these forms:
[ ] cash
[ X ] personal check made payable to ____Gateway Village________________
[ X ] certified funds or money order
Prorated first month’s rent.
For the period from Tenant’s move-in date ______________, ____, through the end of the
month, Tenant will pay to Landlord the prorated monthly rent of $_______. This amount will
be paid on or before the date the Tenant moves in.
Clause 6. Late Charges
If Tenant fails to pay the rent in full before the end of the ___5th____ day after it’s due,
Tenant will pay Landlord a late charge as follows:
______$25__Landlord does not waive the right to insist on payment of the rent in full on the
date it is due.
Clause 7. Returned Check and Other Bank Charges
If any check offered by Tenant to Landlord in payment of rent or any other amount due under
this Agreement is returned for lack of sufficient funds, a “stop payment,” or any other reason,
Tenant will pay Landlord a returned check charge of $__35______.
Clause 8. Security Deposit
Tenant PAID to Landlord the sum of $_681.00_______ as a security deposit at the start of the
initial lease term. Tenant may not, without Landlord’s prior written consent, apply this security
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deposit to the last month’s rent or to any other sum due under this Agreement. Within ___30
days__ after Tenant has vacated the premises, returned keys, and provided Landlord with a
forwarding address, Landlord will return the deposit in full or give Tenant an itemized written
statement of the reasons for, and the dollar amount of, any of the security deposit retained by the
Landlord, along with a check for any deposit balance.
[Optional clauses here, if any.]
Clause 9. Utilities
Tenant will pay all utility charges, except for the following, which will be paid by Landlord:
_________Trash_________.
Clause 10. Prohibition of Assignment and Subletting
Tenants will not sublet any part of the premises or assign this Agreement without the prior
written consent of Landlord.
[ ] a. Tenants will not sublet or rent any part of the Premises for short-term stays of any
duration, including but not limited to vacation rentals.
[ ] b. Short-stay rentals are prohibited except as authorized by law. Any short-stay rental is
expressly conditioned upon the tenants’ following all regulations, laws, and other
requirements as a condition to offering a short-stay rental. Failure to follow all laws,
ordinances, regulations, and other requirements, including any registration requirement, will
be deemed a material, noncurable breach of this Agreement and will furnish cause for
termination.
Clause 11. Tenant’s Maintenance Responsibilities
Tenant will: (1) keep the premises clean, sanitary, and in good condition and, upon
termination of the tenancy, return the premises to Landlord in a condition identical to that
which existed when Tenant took occupancy, except for ordinary wear and tear; (2)
immediately notify Landlord of any defects or dangerous conditions in and about the
premises of which Tenant becomes aware; and (3) reimburse Landlord, on demand by
Landlord, for the cost of any repairs to the premises damaged by Tenant or Tenant’s guests
or business invitees through misuse or neglect.
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Tenant has examined the premises, including appliances, fixtures, carpets, drapes, and paint,
and has found them to be in good, safe, and clean condition and repair, except as noted in the
Landlord-Tenant Checklist.
Clause 12. Repairs and Alterations by Tenant
a. Except as provided by law, or as authorized by the prior written consent of Landlord,
Tenant will not make any repairs or alterations to the premises, including nailing holes in the
walls or painting the rental unit.
b. Tenant will not, without Landlord’s prior written consent, alter, rekey, or install any locks
to the premises or install or alter any security alarm system. Tenant will provide Landlord
with a key or keys capable of unlocking all such rekeyed or new locks as well as instructions
on how to disarm any altered or new security alarm system.
Clause 13. Prohibition Against Violating Laws and Causing Disturbances
Tenant is entitled to quiet enjoyment of the premises. Tenant and guests or invitees will not
use the premises or adjacent areas in such a way as to: (1) violate any law or ordinance,
including laws prohibiting the use, possession, or sale of illegal drugs; (2) commit waste
(severe property damage); or (3) create a nuisance by annoying, disturbing, inconveniencing,
or interfering with the quiet enjoyment and peace and quiet of any other tenant or nearby
resident.
Clause 14. Pets
No animal may be kept on the premises without Landlord’s prior written consent, except
animals needed by tenants who have a disability, as that term is understood by law, and
____________________________________, under the following conditions:
____________________________________.
Clause 15. Landlord’s Right to Access
Landlord or Landlord’s agents may enter the premises in the event of an emergency, to make
repairs or improvements, or to show the premises to prospective buyers or tenants. Landlord
may also enter the premises to conduct an annual inspection to check for safety or
maintenance problems. Except in cases of emergency, Tenant’s abandonment of the
premises, court order, or where it is impractical to do so, Landlord will give Tenant __24
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hours_notice before entering.
Clause 16. Extended Absences by Tenant
Tenant will notify Landlord in advance if Tenant will be away from the premises for
5 days_ or more consecutive days. During such absence, Landlord may enter the premises at
times reasonably necessary to maintain the property and inspect for damage and needed
repairs.
Clause 17. Possession of the Premises
a. Tenant’s failure to take possession.
If, after signing this Agreement, Tenant fails to take possession of the premises, Tenant will
still be responsible for paying rent and complying with all other terms of this Agreement.
b. Landlord’s failure to deliver possession.
If Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the premises to Tenant for any reason not
within Landlord’s control, including, but not limited to, partial or complete destruction of the
premises, Tenant will have the right to terminate this Agreement upon proper notice as
required by law. In such event, Landlord’s liability to Tenant will be limited to the return of
all sums previously paid by Tenant to Landlord.
Clause 18. Tenant Rules and Regulations
[ ] Tenant acknowledges receipt of, and has read a copy of, tenant rules and regulations,
which are attached to and incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. Tenant
understands that serious or repeated violations of the rules may be grounds for termination.
Landlord may change the rules and regulations without notice.
Clause 19. Payment of Court Costs and Attorney Fees in a Lawsuit
In any action or legal proceeding to enforce any part of this Agreement, the prevailing party
shall not recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs.
Clause 20. Disclosures
Tenant acknowledges that Landlord has made the following disclosures regarding the
premises:
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[ ] Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards
[ ] Other disclosures: _____________________________.
Clause 21. Authority to Receive Legal Papers
The Landlord, any person managing the premises, and anyone designated by the Landlord
are authorized to accept service of process and receive other notices and demands, which
may be delivered to:
[ ] The Landlord, at the following address: _________________________
[ x ] The manager, at the following address: _ Gateway Village 400 D Lakeside Drive,
Hillsborough, NC 27278_
[ ] The following person at the following address: ____________________
Clause 22. Additional Provisions
a. Governing Law. This Agreement and the duties, responsibilities, obligations and rights
of respective parties hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of North
Carolina. By executing this Agreement Provider affirms that Provider and any
subcontractors of Provider are and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter
64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider
certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of any
agent or subcontractor identified, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to
G.S. 147-86.58. By executing this Agreement Provider certifies that Provider has not
been identified, and has not utilized the services of any agent or subcontractor identified,
on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to G.S. 147-86.81.
b. Non-Discrimination. Provider shall at all times remain in compliance with all applicable
local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations including but not limited to all state
and federal non-discrimination laws, policies, rules, and regulations and the Orange
County Non-Discrimination Policy and Orange County Living Wage Policy (each policy
is incorporated herein by reference and may be viewed at
http://www.orangecountync.gov/departments/purchasing_division/contracts.php.) Any
violation of the Orange County Non-Discrimination Policy is a breach of this Agreement
and County may immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the
part of the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the
definition of breach to discrimination.
c. Dispute Resolution. Any and all suits or actions to enforce, interpret or seek damages with
respect to any provision of, or the performance or non-performance of, this Agreement
shall be brought in the General Court of Justice of North Carolina sitting in Orange
County, North Carolina. It is agreed by the parties that no other court shall have
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jurisdiction or venue with respect to such suits or actions. Binding arbitration may not
be initiated by either Party, however, the Parties may agree to nonbinding mediation of
any dispute prior to the bringing of such suit or action.
d. Non-Appropriation. Provider acknowledges that County is a governmental entity, and the
validity of this Agreement is based upon the availability of public funding under the
authority of its statutory mandate.
In the event that public funds are unavailable or not appropriated for the performance of
County’s obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement shall automatically
expire without penalty to County immediately upon written notice to Provider of the
unavailability or non-appropriation of public funds. It is expressly agreed that County shall
not activate this non-appropriation provision for its convenience or to circumvent the
requirements of this Agreement.
In the event of a change in the County’s statutory authority, mandate or mandated
functions, by state or federal legislative or regulatory action, which adversely affects
County’s authority to continue its obligations under this Agreement, then this Agreement
shall automatically terminate without penalty to County upon written notice to Provider
of such limitation or change in County’s legal authority.
e. Signatures. This Agreement together with any amendments or modifications may be
executed electronically. All electronic signatures affixed hereto evidence the consent of
the Parties to utilize electronic signatures and the intent of the Parties to comply with
Article 11A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66.
f. Notices. Any notice required by this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered by
certified or registered mail, return receipt requested to the following:
Orange County
Attention: DSS Director
P.O. Box 8181
Hillsborough, NC 27278
Clause 23. Validity of Each Part
If any portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, its invalidity will not affect the validity
or enforceability of any other provision of this Agreement.
Clause 24. Grounds for Termination of Tenancy
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The failure of Tenant or Tenant’s guests or invitees to comply with any term of this
Agreement, or the misrepresentation of any material fact on Tenant’s rental application, is
grounds for termination of the tenancy, with appropriate notice to tenants and procedures as
required by law. Tenant may terminate the lease without penalty with 60 days written notice
to the Landlord.
Clause 25. Entire Agreement
This document constitutes the entire Agreement between the parties, and no promises or
representations, other than those contained here and those implied by law, have been made by
Landlord or Tenant. Any modifications to this Agreement must be in writing, signed by Landlord
and Tenant.
______________ _____________________________ _______________________ Date
Landlord or Landlord’s Agent Title
_______________________________________________________________________ Street
Address
_____________________________________________ _______________________ City,
State, & Zip Phone
_______________________
Email
______________ _____________________________ _______________________ Date
Tenant Phone
______________ _____________________________ _______________________ Date
Tenant Phone
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5/25/2023 9,192,452,300.00
Revised 04/23
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ORANGE COUNTY—INTERNAL USE ONLY
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Finance Information
Vendor Name: Gateway Village Apartments, LLC Vendor Contact Person: Theresa Higdon Phone: 919-732-6701
Address: 400 D Lakeside Drive City Hillsborough State: NC Zip: 27278 Department: Social Services Amount:
$8,364 Purpose: outreach program with Gateway community Budget Code(s): 10400120-630000 Vendor # 67137
Vendor Status with NCSOS: Current-Active Vendor is a BOCC consultant: Yes No
Contract Details
Contract Type: New Amendment (Original Contract: ) (Most Recent Amendment )
Effective Date 6/1/2023 End Date 5/31/2024 Notice Date (Notice Purpose )
Award
Approved by Board (Agenda Date: ); Made or Administered by Nancy Coston
Signature Authority
- BOCC Express Delegation (Agenda Date: )
- Policy 9.4: Under $5,000; Service Under $90,000; Construction Under $250,000
- Budget Policy Section XV (Capital Improvement Project: )
Bidding
Informal Bidding ($30k-$90k); Formal RFP ($90k+); Other (<$30k); Exception(# )
Department Affirmation
This agreement is approved as to technical form and content and I as Department Director affirmatively state work
on this project has not been initiated prior to execution of the agreement.
Services related to this agreement have already begun or been completed. Description of the nature of the
emergency condition that was addressed:
Department Director’s Signature ________________________________________ Date: ________
Information Technologies
This agreement has been reviewed and is approved as to information technology content and specifications:
Office of the Chief Information Officer___________________________________ Date: ________
Inapplicable because no hardware/software purchases or related services
Risk Management
This agreement is approved for sufficiency of insurance standards, specifications, and requirements:
Office of the Risk Management Officer___________________________________ Date: _________
Financial Services
This instrument has been pre-audited in the manner required by the Local Government Budget and Fiscal Control Act:
Office of the Chief Financial Officer ____________________________________ Date: _________
Legal Services
This agreement is approved as to legal form and sufficiency:
Office of the County Attorney __________________________________________Date: ________
Clerk to the Board
All Docusign contracts must be copied to the Clerk upon completion: occlerkdocs@orangecountync.gov
The following signature block is for hard copies only and is not required for Docusign contracts:
Received for record retention:
Office of the Clerk to the Board __________________________________________Date:_________
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