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This lease entered into on this 17th day of March , 2020 by the BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, a political
subdivision of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "Landlord", Nick Pappas and
Ember Pappas, 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 2601 51St Avenue, Vero Beach,
FL 32966 in the County of Indian River, Florida, more particularly described as follows:
See Exhibit "A" attached hereto.
for a term of (6) six months commencing from March 1, 2020 and terminating September
1, 2020 for a total rental of Thirty -Six Hundred Dollars ($3,600.00) payable at the rate of
$600.00 on the first of each month.
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.
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 AND TAXES. The Tenant will pay within time allowed for
payment without penalties, all charges for water, sewer and electricity and all other public
utilities which may arise from the Tenant's use of the leased property. Tenant shall pay all
taxes on the property including non -ad valorem taxes. 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 $200,000 for individual injuries and $300,000 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.
9.3 Lapse in Coverage. 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 Damage 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.
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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 two (2)_adults 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:
Nick Pappas & Ember Pappas
2601 51 st Avenue
Vero Beach, Florida 32966
Such notices to Landlord shall be addressed as follows:
Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County
Attention: Susan Adams, Chairman
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
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.
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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.
INDIAN RIVER COU F A s. Nick Pappa�s an Ember Pappas
D OF COU Y CO IISS 9 TORS
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Jason 0. Br wn, County Administrator Deputy County Attorney
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EXHIBIT "A"
South 85 feet of Lot 21, HAMPSHIRE SUBDIVISION, according to the plat
thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 99, of the Public Records of Indian
River County, Florida
Commonly known as: 2601 51st Avenue, Vero Beach, FL 32966
Parcel ID Number: 32-39-33-00004-0000-00021.1
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