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<br /> Owner may modify the method by which the utilities are furnished to the Leased Premises or billed to Residents during
<br /> the term of this Agreement. In the event of interruption or failure of utility services that Owner is required to furnish,Owner
<br /> shall use reasonable diligence in its efforts to restore such services. Owner shall not be liable for any damages directly or
<br /> proximally caused by interruption or failure of utility service unless such interruption or failure of utility service is solely
<br /> due to Owner's failure to pay to the service provider for the provision of such services to the Leased Premises. Residents
<br /> acknowledge and agree that utilities provided under this Agreement are for normal household use and must not be
<br /> wasted. Owner will attach an addendum to this Agreement if a utility is sub-metered or pro-rated by an allocation formula.
<br /> Where applicable. Residents will be charged recycling related fines assessed on the Residential Community. Owner may
<br /> change or install utility lines or equipment affecting the Leased Premises if the work does not substantially increase
<br /> Residents' utility costs. Owner has the right to turn off or interrupt utilities as necessary for installation, maintenance,
<br /> repairs, or to avoid damage to property.
<br /> Owner reserves the right,at any time a past due balance is owing on the utilities,to apply any and all funds received from
<br /> the Residents, including funds paid as rent, first to the past due balance and then any remaining funds will be applied to
<br /> rent. Residents agree to this allocation of funds despite any limiting or restrictive endorsement contained on the payment.
<br /> Further, If Residents fail to pay any utility charges that are to be paid by Residents, Owner may, at its option, pay such
<br /> charges in full to retain continuing utility services and bill Residents such charges as additional rent together with the next
<br /> regular monthly rental payment which is due following the date of such utility billing. When the Residents move from the
<br /> Leased Premises, the utility charges will be charged to and deducted from the security deposit. It is understood and
<br /> agreed between Owner and Residents that in the event sub-metered or allocation payments are not made when due, it
<br /> shall be considered a default under this Agreement.
<br /> 12.1. Connecting Utilities. If a utility is individually metered, it must be connected in Residents' names and
<br /> Residents must notify the utility provider of Residents'move-out date so the meter can be timely read. If Residents delay
<br /> getting it turned on in Residents' name by lease commencement or cause it to be transferred back into Owner's name
<br /> before Residents surrender or abandon the Leased Premises, Residents will be liable for a$25.00 charge, plus the actual
<br /> or estimated cost of the utilities used while the utility should have been connected in Residents'names. If Residents are
<br /> in an area open to competition and the Leased Premises is individually metered, Residents may choose or change
<br /> Residents' retail electric provider at any time. If Residents qualify, Residents' provider will be the same as Owner's,
<br /> unless Residents choose a different provider. If Residents choose or change Residents' provider, Residents' must give
<br /> Owner written notice. Residents must pay all applicable provider fees, including any fees to change service back into
<br /> Owner's name after Residents move out.
<br /> 13. REQUESTS, REPAIRS, AND DAMAGES. Except in cases of emergencies or Fair Housing accommodations, all
<br /> notices from Residents or Occupants to Owner regarding repairs, services, or security must be signed by Residents or
<br /> Occupants and provided to Owner in written or electronic form only, as specified by Owner.,Verbal requests from
<br /> Residents, as well as written notes by Owner, Owner's employees, or agents will not be considered proper notice under
<br /> this provision, and Owner's compliance with Residents' verbal requests does not constitute waiver of the strict
<br /> requirements of this Section. Incidents constituting emergencies include situations where persons or property are in
<br /> danger of imminent harm, such as fire, smoke, flooding water or active criminal activity. Residents must immediately
<br /> notify Owner of any repairs,service issues,or security issues in the Leased Premises or at the Residential Community.
<br /> Residents must notify Owner in writing as soon as possible about any condition that may pose a hazard to the health and
<br /> safety of individuals or property. If Owner reasonably believes that damage from a fire or other catastrophe is substantial,
<br /> or that performance of necessary repairs may pose a danger to Residents, Owner may terminate this Agreement with
<br /> reasonable notice. In such event, Owner will refund the prorated rents and deposits, less any lawful deductions. Owner
<br /> may terminate this Agreement upon reasonable notice to Residents if the Leased Premises are substantially damaged or
<br /> the performance of services or repairs creates a danger to Residents, and Owner may remove Residents' personal
<br /> property if it poses a safety or health hazard. Owner may temporarily interrupt services as needed to prevent property
<br /> damage or perform repairs, which will not constitute a reduction in services entitling Residents'to an abatement of rent,
<br /> unless required by law.
<br /> 14. LIABILITY INSURANCE. Residents shall bear the risk of loss of any and all of Residents' personal property whether
<br /> located in the Leased Premises, in garage/carport, designated storage areas or anywhere within the Residential
<br /> Community. Residents agree not to hold Owner, its agents and/or employees liable in any manner for or on account of
<br /> any loss or damages sustained by reason of the acts or omissions of third parties, or arising from any casualty(including
<br /> but not limited to fire, smoke, rain, flood, water and pipe leaks, mold, hail, ice, snow, lightning, wind, explosions,
<br /> earthquake, interruption of utilities, theft, hurricane, negligence of other residents, occupants, or invited/uninvited guests
<br /> or vandalism, unless otherwise required by law. Residents understand and agree that Residents, any members of their
<br /> household,occupants,or guests are not beneficiaries of any insurance policies held by the Owner or the Owner's agents.
<br /> Residents are not required to obtain personal liability insurance, however, Owner highly recommends that Residents
<br /> purchase a renter's personal liability insurance policy for losses to Residents' personal property or injuries due to theft,
<br /> Residential Lease Contract-Seattle(WA),Certified Does"-Rev.6/2020
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