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LEASE AGREEMENT
This lease entered into on this 9th day of September 2008 by the
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA , a
political subdivision of the State of Florida , hereinafter called the " Landlord" , and
Dolores Mary Pesce , hereinafter called the "Tenant" , in consideration of the mutual
promises and agreements set forth below, hereby agree as follows :
WITNESSETH :
1 . PROPERTY AND TERM . The Landlord hereby leases to the Tenant the single
family residence and facilities situated thereon , located at 5805 23`d Street, Vero
Beach , in the County of Indian River, Florida , more particularly described as follows :
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto .
for a term of [ 12 months] commencing from the date of closing , terminating one year
hence , for a total rental of Twelve Dollars ($ 12 . 00) payable at the rate of $ 1 . 00 per
month payable in advance .
1 . 1 Extension of Lease . This lease shall not be extended beyond the stated
term unless agreed upon in writing , 30 days before expiration of this lease .
1 . 2 Termination of Lease by Tenant. Tenant may opt out of this lease
anytime during the lease period by providing written notice to Landlord as such .
2 . USE OF PREMISES . During the term of this Lease , the Tenant shall use the
leased premises for a private , single family residence , and for no other purpose .
Tenant shall not use the premises , or any part thereof, or permit the same to be used
for any illegal , immoral , or improper purposes ; not to make , or permit to be made , any
disturbance , noise , or annoyance whatsoever detrimental to the premises or the
comfort and peace of the inhabitants of the vicinity of the premises .
3 . PROPERTY LEASED " AS IS " . Tenant agrees that the property is being leased
"as is" and that Landlord makes no warranty or guarantee of the condition of the
property or any of the improvements . Tenant has examined the premises and has
determined that the premises are suitable for Tenant' s purposes .
4 . COMPLIANCE OF LAW. Tenant shall comply with all of the laws , rules ,
ordinances , and regulations of the County , State and Federal Governments , and
agencies regarding the use of the leased premises . Violation of any law, rule ,
ordinance or regulation may result in immediate termination of this lease .
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5 , MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS . The Tenant agrees to make any and all
repairs and improvements to the leased premises and agrees to keep said premises in
a safe , clean and attractive condition during the term of this Lease . Upon the expiration
of the Lease , the Tenant shall surrender the premises quietly and peaceably in
substantially the same condition as it was at the outset of this Lease , reasonable wear
and tear and damage by the elements excepted .
6 . INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES . Tenant
shall have the right to install on the premises such equipment , fixtures and other items
necessary or convenient for its use of the premises . All equipment and property
purchased by the Tenant and placed in , on , or about the leased premises , including
equipment not affixed to the realty , shall remain the property of the Tenant . Tenant
may remove same on or before the termination of the Lease , provided that if removal
results in damage to any part of the leased premises , the Tenant shall return the leased
property to a condition suitable for the original intended use of that part of the leased
property . In addition , any and all personal property not attached or installed in any
building or structure shall remain Tenant' s property and may be removed on or prior to
termination of this Lease .
7 , PUBLIC UTILITIES . The Tenant will pay within time allowed for payment
without penalties , all charges for water and electricity and all other public utilities which
may arise from the Tenant's use of the leased property . The Tenant agrees to hold the
LANDLORD harmless from any interruption in the use and services of such
commodities .
8 . HOLD HARMLESS . The Tenant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify
Landlord from any liability which may arise from the Tenant's use of the leased
property .
9 . INSURANCE . The Tenant shall carry the following insurance coverage and
shall furnish the Landlord a certificate of said coverage .
9 . 1 Renters Insurance. Tenant agrees to keep and maintain at all time
during the lease term , at Tenant' s expense , a renter' s insurance policy protecting
Landlord against any internal damage to the house , and a general liability policy
protecting Landlord against all claims and demands that may arise or be claimed on
account of Tenant' s use of the premises in an amount of at least $ 100 , 000 for
individual injuries and $200 , 000 per occurrence . The policy shall be written by a carrier
licensed to do business in Florida
9 . 2 , Special Requirements . Ten days prior to the commencement of
tenancy , a certificate of insurance shall be provided to the Risk Manager for review and
approval . The certificate shall provide for the following :
A . Indian River County shall be named as an "Additional Insured " on the
general liability policy .
B . Indian River County will be given thirty (30) days' notice prior to
cancellation or modification of any stipulated insurance . Such notice shall be in writing
by certified mail , return receipt requested , and addressed to the Risk Manager.
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9 . 3 Lapse in Coverane . If the tenant allows insurance coverage required
under this lease to lapse , expire or be canceled it shall be an immediate breach of the
lease and grounds for eviction .
9 . 4 Damane by Fire or Other Causes. That in the event the premises are
destroyed or so damaged by fire or other casualty as to be unfit for occupancy or use , then
this Lease shall thereby be determined ended . Landlord shall not be liable to rebuild ,
replace or repair said premises .
10 . MAINTENANCE OF EXTERIOR. Tenant agrees to mow grass and maintain
the landscaping and shrubbery . Tenant agrees to maintain the automobile parking
areas , driveways and the exterior of the building .
11 . RIGHT TO INSPECT. The Landlord may enter and inspect the leased premises
at all reasonable hours to insure the premises is being properly maintained and kept in
good condition .
12 . ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE . Tenant shall not assign , sublease or transfer
any part of this Lease without prior written consent of the Landlord which may be
withheld for any reason . This lease is entered into with the knowledge that 1 adults
and 0 children shall reside in the house . No additional residents , whether permanent
or temporary shall be permitted to move into the house during the term of the lease
without Landlord ' s written consent . Tenant shall not mortgage the leased premises .
13 . ATTORNEY' S FEES AND COSTS . In the event there arises any dispute or
litigation over the terms and conditions of this Lease , the prevailing party shall be
entitled to all attorney's fees , costs and suit money expended to resolve that dispute .
14 . NOTICE . Any notices which are required , or which either party may desire to
serve upon the other, shall be in writing and shall be deemed served when hand
delivered , or when actually received via U . S . Mail , postage prepaid , return receipt
requested , addressed to Tenant at :
Dolores Mary Pesce
5805 23`d Street
Vero Beach , Florida 32966
Such notices to Landlord shall be addressed as follows :
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
Attention : Sandra L . Bowden
1801 27th Street
Vero Beach , Florida 32960-3388
These addresses may be changed by either party by providing written notification to the
other .
15 . RADON GAS . Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that , when it has
accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities may present health risks to persons who
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are exposed to it over time . Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have
been found in buildings in Florida . Additional information regarding radon testing may be
obtained from you county public health unit. This paragraph is included pursuant to the
requirement of Florida Statutes Chapter 404 . 056 for the purpose of public information and
notification .
16 . VIOLATION OF TERMS OF LEASE . If Tenant violates any of the covenants and
conditions of this lease , then the Tenant shall become a Tenant at Sufferance , and in the
event Tenant is evicted by suit at law, Tenant agrees to pay to Landlord all costs of such
suit including a reasonable attorney's fee ; that no assent , expressed or implied , to any
breach of one or more of the covenants and agreements shall be deemed to be a waiver of
any succeeding or other breach .
IN WITNESS WHEREOF , we , the Landlord and Tenant, hereunto affixed our
hands and seals at Vero Beach , Indian River County , Florida , the day and year first
above written .
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IND6,4`NeRIVEfR 9PUNTY, FLORIDA Dolores Mary Pesce
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Exhibit "A"
Parcel 33=39-05-00004-0010 =00001 . 0
The East 112 of Lots 1 and 2 , Block 1 , RIVERA ESTATES , according to the Plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 1 , at Page 12 , and informational Plat
recorded in Plat Book 10 , at Page 33 , of the Public Records of Indian River
County, Florida , LESS AND EXCEPT the East 15 feet conveyed by deed
recorded in O . R . Book 1072 , at Page 2973
Commonly known as . 5805 23rd Street, Vero Beach , FL
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