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19.RESIDENT’S PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. To the extent allowed by law, Resident understands and agrees that
<br />Owner, its agents, employees and legal representatives are not liable to Resident or Resident’s occupants, guests and invitee s
<br />from losses of their personal property due to theft, fire, smoke, rain, flood, water leaks, hail, ice, snow, lightning, wind and the
<br />like. Residents are required to obtain insurance to protect their personal property and contents against such events (See HRA
<br />Required Liability Protection Addendum to Lease Agreement). Resident is responsible for acquiring and maintaining Resident’s
<br />own insurance on personal property, furniture, electronic equipment, clothing, motorized vehicles, and valuables kept by
<br />Resident in or about the Premise, Unit, and Community. To the extent allowed by law, Owner shall not be liable to Resident,
<br />Roommates, or their respective guests for any damage, injury, or loss to person or property (furniture, jewelry, clothing,
<br />electronic equipment, vehicles, and other valuables, etc.) from mechanical malfunction, fire, flood, water leaks, rain, hail, ice,
<br />snow, smoke, lightning, wind, explosions, interruption of utilities, or other occurrences unless such damage, injury, or loss is
<br />caused by the negligence of Owner. To the extent allowed by law, Resident expressly waives all claims for such injury, loss, or
<br />damage. The Owner is not responsible for and will not provide fire or casualty insurance for Resident’s personal property.
<br />Resident will be responsible for all damages caused by Resident, including but not limited to, fire, smoke, grease or cooking
<br />fires, or activation of the sprinkler system, if applicable. Resident must provide proof insurance throughout the lease term and
<br />will breach lease agreement if not obtained with proof of coverage provided to owner. Failure to provide validated proof of
<br />insurance will result in automatic opt into the Resident Liability Program at any point throughout the lease term.
<br />20.CONDUCT: The dwelling unit is to be used only as a dwelling. Each Resident is responsible for his/her own conduct, as well
<br />as that of the Residents in the unit and their guests. Noisy conduct that disturbs the quiet enjoyment of any other resident or
<br />drunk or disorderly conduct will not be permitted at any time. Between 10:00pm and 7:00am, no noise may be emitted from the
<br />unit that can be heard outside the unit. This includes stereos, radios, televisions, etc. Residents will not be permitted to play in
<br />halls, stairways or entrances of buildings, gardens or landscape area except where specifically permitted by Owner/Agent. The
<br />use, possession, manufacture, or distribution of illegal substances either on or in the vicinity of the Premises is strictly prohibited.
<br />Resident may not allow any person to: a) be on the Premises who has been excluded from the common areas by Owner/Agent;
<br />or b) stay in his/her unit, as defined in section 6 above, who has had his/her Rental Agreement terminated by Owner/Agent. An y
<br />action by Resident, any occupant of Resident’s unit, or any guest of Resident that interferes with the management of the
<br />Premises, shall be considered a material non-compliance with this Rental Agreement.
<br />21.MALFUNCTIONS: Resident will immediately report in writing all malfunctions of equipment, failures of essential services, or
<br />needs for repair. Resident shall not tamper with the heating system, plumbing system, appliances, locks, doors, light fixture s,
<br />smoke alarms or carbon monoxide alarms or make any alterations of any nature on or to the Premises without the specific
<br />written consent of the Owner/Agent.
<br />22.RESIDENT LOSSES: Owner/Agent shall not be liable for damages of any kind caused by the lack of heat, refrigeration or other
<br />services to the Premises arising out of any accident, act of God, or occurrence beyond the control of Owner/Agent. Resident
<br />shall be limited to the rights and remedies specified in the Washington Residential Landlord and Tenant Act.
<br />23.CO-SIGNER: If the obligations under this Rental Agreement are guaranteed by a co-signer, Resident agrees that Owner/Agent
<br />would not have rented without the guaranty. In the event the guaranty is terminated or becomes unenforceable for any reason,
<br />this will be considered a material non-compliance with this Rental Agreement.
<br />24.COMMUNITY RULES: See The Verge Handbook of Policies for Community Rules and Regulations.
<br />25.PARKING AND USE OF VEHICLES: All vehicles parked in off street parking must be in running condition, capable of running
<br />legally on the street, properly licensed and insured and must have a valid parking permit. Parking Permits will be $25 annually
<br />and billed at move in and upon lease renewal. Residents / Non-Residents must notify The Verge of any vehicle changes in
<br />writing and sign a new parking addendum, before parking on property. Any vehicle not complying with these standards will be
<br />towed at the Resident’s expense. Parking is not guaranteed by the property. Any vehicle incorrectly parked in a reserved spot
<br />is subject to a $50 per occurrence fine following a verbal and written warning.
<br />26.BALCONY/PATIO: Balconies and/or Patios are intended for exclusive use with patio furniture and must be kept clean and
<br />organized at all times. All closets, access points, or panels must be accessible 24 hours a day in case of emergency. Pets ar e
<br />not allowed to be on the Balconies/Patios unattended and should never be allowed to urinate or defecate inside the Apartment
<br />or on the Balcony/Patio. Residents shall not sweep, rinse, dust, or project anything onto or from the Balconies/Patios. Alterations
<br />that affect the outward appearance of the Community are not permitted. No rugs, hammocks, towels, laundry, clothing, flags,
<br />appliances, or other items shall be stored on the Balconies/Patios or hung/draped on railings or walls. Refrigerators, Freezers,
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