OUC Sample Lease Agreement

Sep 16, 2026

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Lease agreement between the landlord’s agent, University Housing, and the named tenant group for a unit at 15 S. Shafer St., Athens, Ohio. The agreement sets procedures for notices and communications, rental and deposit payment terms including semester and monthly schedules, late fees and handling charges, utilities responsibilities, and the security deposit’s purpose. It also defines the lease term dates, landlord delivery of possession limitations, and holdover rules for month-to-month tenancy.

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Lease Agreement

Parties and Agent

Notices, Rent, Deposits, and Communications

Leased Premises

Lease Term and Possession

Rent, Semester Payments, and Late Charges

Renewal and Holdover

Utilities

Security Deposit

LEASE AGREEMENT On the Owner(s)/Landlord(s), Jack Torrance collectively referred to in this lease as "Landlord", and the person(s) named, Roland Deschain, Eddie Dean, Susannah Dean, Jake Chambers collectively referred to in this lease as Tenant," enter into this Lease in Athens, Ohio, in consideration of Landlord's and Tenant's mutual promises that are stated below. 1. LANDLORD'S AGENT: University Housing hereinafter referred to as Agent, serves as the agent for Landlord and may act accordingly. 2. NOTICES, RENT, DEPOSITS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO LANDLORD: Any notices that Tenant is required by law to give Landlord shall be addressed to University Housing, at P.O. Box 767, Athens, OH 45701. All rent, deposits, and other payments shall be made payable to University Housing and mailed to or delivered to P.O. Box 767, Athens, OH 45701. Tenant shall contact Agent on any notices, communications or other matters Tenant is required to make to Landlord under this Lease. 3. NOTICES, DEPOSITS, AND COMMUNICATIONS TO TENANT: Upon signing this Lease, Tenant shall provide Landlord, in writing, a current address and telephone number where Tenant may be contacted prior to the commencement of the Lease Term. Tenant shall also provide, in writing, a forwarding address and telephone number on the Tenant Information Sheet. 4. LEASED PREMISES: Landlord leases Unit 237 at University Housing, 15 S. Shafer St., Athens, Ohio, 45701. (If the Unit Number is not indicated, Landlord may assign Tenant to a unit no later than the commencement date of the term of this lease. If tenant is enrolled in Ohio University Summer Session II or Full Summer Session, Landlord may extend term of the Lease until August 15, 2020. Tenant is required to provide the Landlord a written request to extend the Lease and proof of enrollment on or before July 1, 2020. (Landlord may insert the date the unit is assigned in the space provided above. )"Premises" or "Leased Premises" as referred to in this Lease includes the assigned unit; any porches, balconies or patios attached to the leased unit; portions of the Clubhouse used by tenants; stairwell areas; and any common grounds used by tenants. "Unit" or "Leased Unit" as referred to in this Lease only includes the assigned unit. Resident acknowledges Landlord has the right to assign a Roommate to any vacant exclusive bed space in the Unit before or during the Term of this Contract without notice. Resident acknowledges that Resident is solely responsible for getting along with the Roommates, even if Landlord placed Resident with the Roommates. Resident acknowledges that reasonable cooperation and respect will be afforded to all Roommates, and non-smoker rights prevail. Landlord shall not be liable for any personal conflict of Resident with Roommates, Roommates’ guests, licensees, or invitees, or with any other residents that reside at the Community. A conflict of any kind, including, but not limited to, actual or threatened physical injury, between Resident and Roommates, or other residents that reside at the Community, does not constitute grounds for termination of the Housing Contract by Resident. 5. TERM OF LEASE: The term of this lease commences on 08/23/2019 and terminates on 07/26/2020 , hereinafter referred to as the "Lease Term" . Landlord will exercise its best efforts to deliver possession of the premises upon commencement of this lease, but will not be liable for failure to do so. Any such failure will not modify this lease except that, at Tenant's option, Landlord will prorate the rent to the date upon which occupancy is available or promptly return all deposits and cancel this Lease. 6. RENT: Tenant shall pay to Landlord the sum of $ 4,200.00 in consideration for this Lease and the Lease term. SEMESTER PAYMENTS: One-third of this rent is due and payable 07/01/2019 ; one-third due and payable no later than 12/01/2019 ; one-third due and payable no later than 04/01/2020 . 􀀂 MONTHLY PAY

FAQs

Who is the landlord’s agent and how can tenants communicate with it?

The landlord’s agent is University Housing. Tenant-required notices to the landlord must be addressed to University Housing at the provided Athens, OH address, and Tenant must contact the Agent for notices, communications, or other matters under the lease.

What are the lease term dates and how does possession delivery affect the lease?

The lease term begins on 08/23/2019 and ends on 07/26/2020. Landlord will use best efforts to deliver possession at commencement but is not liable for failure; any failure does not change the lease except that, at Tenant’s option, rent is prorated to the date occupancy is available or deposits are promptly returned and the lease is canceled.

How are rent payments scheduled and what late charges apply?

Rent includes semester payments: one-third due 07/01/2019, one-third due no later than 12/01/2019, and one-third due no later than 04/01/2020. Late rental payments may incur a late charge of either 10% of the total rent amount due or interest at an annual rate of 20% (based on a 360-day year), whichever is greater, plus a $40 handling fee if a check is returned unpaid.

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