ASSURED SHORTHOLD TENANCY AGREEMENT

[This document should not be used to create a tenancy where the initial fixed term is to be for more than three years; you should consult a Solicitor, as such an agreement must be created by Deed]

IMPORTANT

This agreement contains the terms and obligations of the tenancy. It sets out the promises made by the
landlord to the tenant and by the tenant to the landlord. These promises will be legally binding once the agreement has been signed by both parties and then dated. ou should read it carefully to ensure it contains e!erything you want and nothing that you are not prepared to agree to. "hilst e!ery attempt has been made to compose this agreement using plain and intelligible language, it ine!itably contains some legal terms or references. If either party does not nderstand this a!ree"ent# or anythin! in it# it is stron!$y s !!ested yo as% for an e&p$anation 'efore si!nin! it( Yo "i!ht )onsider )ons $tin! a So$i)itor# Citi*ens Ad+i)e , rea or Ho sin! Ad+i)e Centre(

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DE-INITIONS

The intention of pro+idin! this $ist of definitions is to he$p e&p$ain or )$arify so"e ter"s or e&pressions that "ay 'e fo nd in this tenan)y a!ree"ent( It is not "eant to 'e an e&ha sti+e or )o"p$ete $ist( In the e+ent of a disp te# on$y a )o rt )an de)ide on a definiti+e interpretation or "eanin! of any

)$a se# or of any part of this a!ree"ent( The premises The premises include all, or any parts of the dwelling#house, gardens, paths, fences, boundaries or other outbuildings which form part of the let. "here the premises form only part of another property $e.g. in a bloc% of flats&, the letting includes the use, in common with others, of communal access ways and other similar facilities. ' tenancy agreement is not, technically, a legally binding contract until it has been (executed) by being Dated, after both parties $or their authorised representati!es& ha!e signed; although it might be possible for either party to ta%e legal action against the other if they withdraw prior to this date. ' person or persons who at any rele!ant time own, or ha!e a formal interest in, the premises that gi!es them the right to possession of the premises. ' person, or persons, who at any rele!ant time are entitled to occupy the premises under the terms of this tenancy agreement. The expression *oint and se!eral liability means that *ointly the tenants are liable for the payment of all rents and all liabilities falling upon the tenants during the tenancy as well as any breach of the 'greement. Indi!idually each tenant is responsible for payment of all rent and all liabilities falling upon the tenant as well as any breach of the 'greement until all payments ha!e been made in full. ' maximum of four people can be such *oint tenants. +eople, or persons, to whom the ownership or interest in the ,easehold premises might re!ert in the fullness of time, following the expiry of the term of any head, or superior, lease. -eans a ,ease $if any& under which the landlord himself holds, or owns the premises and which contains the obligations of which the landlord, or his tenants in turn, may be bound. .eferences to fixtures and fittings relate to any of the landlord/s furniture, furnishings, sanitary ware, decorati!e features, white goods, other e0uipment or any floor, ceiling or wall co!erings and include anything listed in any In!entory and1or Schedule of 2ondition supplied. .eferences to the term or the tenancy include any extension or continuation, or any statutory periodic tenancy which may arise following the end of the period set out in clause .(/ This means that at the end of the tenancy, the agent $sub*ect to any other o!er#riding contractual arrangements& should follow the landlord/s instructions regarding the apportionment of deductions from the tenant/s deposit, e.g. for costs or compensation for damage, or for breaches of, or failure to comply with, the tenant/s obligations. This means that at the end of the tenancy, the two parties to the tenancy agreement should *ointly agree on the apportionment of any deductions from the deposit, e.g. for costs or compensation for damage, or for breaches of, or failure to comply with, the tenant/s obligations. 'ny portion in dispute should not be paid o!er to, or ta%en by, either party until and unless mutual agreement is reached, or unless an appropriate third party ma%es a decision. "here the consent of the ,andlord or his 'gent is re0uired for the tenant to carry out some action it is strongly recommended that where such consent is granted, the tenant obtain confirmation in writing so as to a!oid misunderstandings or disputes at a later date. This charges, rates or costs relating to water, sewerage and en!ironmental ser!ices The wee%ly price includes charges, rates or costs relating to telephone, gas, electricity, oil and 2ouncil Tax. 3ollowing changes, which came into force on 4st December 5667, the responsibility for paying any Stamp Duty ,and Tax $SD,T& that might be due on a tenancy agreement is solely the tenants. This is a legal obligation and the Inland .e!enue may impose fines or penalties for failure to comply. The calculation of the liability for duty on rent o!er the rele!ant threshold is sub*ect to a number of factors and calculations. -ore information and guidance can be obtained from either www.arla.co.u% or www.inlandre!enue.go!.u%. 'ny reference to either one gender includes the other and any reference in the singular shall include the plural, if appropriate.

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Landlord Tenant Joint and several liability

Superior landlord Head or Superior lease Fixtures and fittings The term or the tenancy (security Deposit held as !agent for the landlord" (security Deposit held as !sta#eholder"

$onsent of the landlord or his agent %ater charges &tilities Stamp Duty Land Tax

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'ny letting or managing agent, or any other duly authorised person, notified to the tenant, who is acting from time to time on behalf of the landlord. -eans a calendar month.

on thl y +nventory and or Schedule of $ondition This refers to any document prepared by the landlord, the agent or an in!entory cler% and pro!ided to the tenant detailing the landlord/s fixtures, fittings, furnishings, e0uipment etc., the decor and condition of the premises generally. Such a document may subse0uently be relied upon at the end of the tenancy in assessing damage or compensation for damage $o!er and abo!e fair wear 8 tear& and so should be chec%ed carefully at commencement of the tenancy. 'ny significant mista%es, misdescriptions or other amendments should be notified to the landlord or his agent as soon as practicable after the tenancy starts. In order to a!oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that this notification be in writing and a copy %ept for future reference. -eans the Independent 2ase 9xaminer of The Dispute Ser!ice whose details are shown in the tenancy agreement. -eans the person, firm or company mentioned in the +rescribed +ages who holds the Deposit under and is a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme. -eans the person, company guarantor or other person paying the Deposit on behalf of the Tenant whose details are shown at clauses ': to '46 of the +rescribed +ages.

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SUMMARY of CORE TERMS

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tenant to nderstand ?hat he " st or " st not do( If the tenant 'rea%s# or does not )o"p$y ?ith any of these o'$i!ations# the $and$ord "ay 'e entit$ed to )$ai" da"a!es or )o"pensation fro" the tenant# or to see% other $e!a$ re"edies a!ainst the tenant# in)$ din! the possi'i$ity of e+i)tion(

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2(. 2(2 GENERAL LIA,ILITIES# SER@ICES AND UTILITIES 's *oint and se!eral tenants to be responsible and liable for all obligations under this agreement To pay the rent, whether formally demanded or not, and all other sums due to the landlord on time. +ayments by other persons on behalf of the tenants will be considered as if payments from the tenants. The landlord reser!es the right to charge interest $calculated from day to day& at 7@ o!er the Aan% of 9ngland base rate on late payments and the landlord may reco!er the interest as though it were rent. To pay the rent in the manner specified by Standing Brder to To occupy the premises as the tenant/s only or principal home. To be held liable for the fair net costs in!ol!ed in carrying out repair and maintenance to the premises or its fixtures or fittings where such action is re0uired as a result of negligence, or significant breach of this agreement, or mis#use, by the tenant or his in!ited guests or !isitors. To be responsible for payment of 2ouncil Tax $or any other similar charge replacing the 2ouncil Tax& during the tenancy in respect of the premises or, if the landlord pays it, to reimburse the landlord. To be responsible for the payment of all associated charges in respect of the use and supply at the premises during the tenancy of any telephone ser!ice, of electricity, gas, oil and any other rele!ant fuels, water and en!ironmental ser!ices etc. "here the premises are ser!ed by a septic tan% or cesspit, to be responsible for the reasonable costs of emptying or clearing such facilities, as re0uired, during the tenancy. To notify, at commencement of the tenancy, the local authority responsible for the collection of 2ouncil Tax and the suppliers of such ser!ices or utilities of the tenant/s liability for their charges and to ha!e all such accounts transferred into the tenant/s name for the duration of the tenancy. "here the tenant allows, either by default of payment or by specific instruction, the utility or other ser!ices to be cut off, either during, or at the end of the tenancy, to pay or be liable to pay, the costs associated with reconnecting or resuming those ser!ices. Cot to tamper, interfere with, alter or add to the gas, water or electrical installations or meters, either in or ser!ing

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the premises. Cot to ha!e or allow a %ey meter to be installed or any other meter which is operated by the insertion of coins, or a pre#paid card, or %ey, without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent which will not be unreasonably withheld. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& The landlord or his agent reser!es the right to withdraw, for reasonable grounds and upon reasonable notice, any such consent pre!iously gi!en. Cot to change the supplier of the domestic utilities or ser!ices referred to in the abo!e clauses without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. "here such consent is gi!en, the tenant underta%es to promptly pro!ide the landlord or his agent with full details of the new supplier and account numbers etc. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& The landlord or his agent reser!es the right to withdraw, for reasonable grounds and upon reasonable notice, any such consent pre!iously gi!en. Cot to change or transfer any existing telephone number at the premises without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. "here such consent is gi!en, the tenant underta%es to promptly pro!ide the landlord or his agent with the details of the new number and, at the re0uest of the landlord, pay the telephone companies reasonable standard costs of storing the landlord/s number for re#use at the end of the tenancy. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& If the tenant brings into the premises any gas appliance$s&, he must ensure they are safe to use and are properly connected to the appropriate pipe wor% in the premises by a suitably 0ualified 2orgi engineer and to immediately stop using and remo!e any such gas appliance which is, or becomes %nown to be, unsafe or dangerous to either the occupants or the premises. "here the tenant is notified prior to commencement of the tenancy, in writing or by the pro!ision of copy documents, of any agreements or restrictions contained in any superior or head lease affecting the premises which may bind the landlord $and his tenant& in the use or occupation of the premises, not to brea% such agreements or restrictions. Cot to use the premises, or %nowingly allow it to be used, for illegal or immoral purposes and that includes the use of any illegal drugs which are or become prohibited or restricted by statute. 3or the duration of the tenancy, to pay the appropriate terrestrial tele!ision licence fee, cable tele!ision or satellite tele!ision charges $if any& for the use of any tele!ision, or associated broadcast recei!ing e0uipment $if any& on the premises. To use the premises only as a single pri!ate residence for the occupation of the tenant and not to carry on any formal or registered trade, business or profession there. Cot to sublet, ta%e in lodgers or paying guests or otherwise share occupation or possession of the premises.

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Cot to assign the tenancy of the premises or any part of it.

's 0uic%ly as is practical after receipt, to send to the landlord or his agent any formal or legal notice or orders or other similar document deli!ered to the premises by a third party which relate to, or might significantly affect, the premises, its boundaries or ad*acent properties. To pay, or be liable to pay, the reasonable net costs incurred by the landlord, or his agent or professional

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ad!isers, in successfully enforcing or remedying a notable breach of, or significant failure to comply with, the obligations of the tenant under this agreement. To be liable at any time to reimburse the landlord or his agent any sums which the landlord or his agent is re0uired to repay to the local authority in respect of Dousing Aenefit which has been paid direct to the landlord or his agent on behalf of the tenant, and accepted in good faith, but is subse0uently shown to ha!e been paid incorrectly or as a result of fraud, error or ineligibility of the tenant. (For the avoidance of doubt5 the tenant6s or e7uipment 8ithin the premises are his and are not covered by any insurance policy maintained by the landlord

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INSURANCEALOCBS AND SECURITY

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In the e!ent of loss or damage by fire, theft, attempted theft, impact or other causes to the landlord/s premises or its contents, to promptly inform the authorities as appropriate and the landlord or his agent as soon as is practicable. Subse0uently to pro!ide, as soon as is practicable, full written details of the incident in order for the landlord or his agent to assess whether to ma%e a claim on any rele!ant insurance policy. Cot to deliberately do anything, and to ta%e reasonable and prudent steps not to allow anything to be done by in!ited guests or !isitors, which leads to de!astation, harm or ruin of the premises or its contents. To reimburse the landlord for any excess sum, up to a maximum of E466, payable under the landlord/s insurance policy for each and any claim on the landlord/s policy resulting from any action or inaction on the part of the tenant, his in!ited !isitors or guests in breach of this agreement. Aefore lea!ing the premises empty or unoccupied for any continuous period in excess of 5> days, to notify the landlord or his agent in ad!ance and to fully co#operate and comply $and bear the fair cost of such compliance& with any reasonable re0uirements or conditions relating to the security or safety of the premises and its contents whilst being left empty or unoccupied. Cot to change any burglar alarm codes $if any& without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. "here such consent is gi!en, to promptly pro!ide the landlord or his agent with the rele!ant new code. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& Cot to change, alter, add to or otherwise damage any loc%s or bolts on the premises $except in the case of an emergency& without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent. Such consent will not be unreasonably withheld. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& "here any new or additional loc%s or bolts are fitted to the property, to promptly pro!ide the landlord or his agent with an appropriate set of %eys. If any loc% or bolt is installed or changed on or in the premises without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent to remo!e them if so re0uired by the landlord or his agent and be responsible for the fair costs of ma%ing good any resultant damage to the premises or spoilage of decoration. To ta%e ade0uate precautions to %eep the premises, including its external doors and windows, loc%ed and secured, and any burglar alarm set, when the premises are empty. During the tenancy, to ta%e such reasonable precautions expected of a householder to %eep the premises free of infestation by !ermin, rodents or animal fleas. "here such infestation occurs as the result of action or inaction on behalf of the tenants, to be responsible for the appropriate costs in fumigating and cleaning any affected parts as appropriate and for rectifying and or remo!ing the causes of such an infestation.

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GARDEN Cot to dig up, or cut down, any trees, shrubs or bushes or timber $if any&, except with the landlord/s prior consent. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& To cut the grass $if any& of the premises with an appropriate garden mower as necessary from time to time to %eep the grass in, or bring about, a neat and tidy condition. 3urthermore, to %eep the patio areas $if any&, paths, garden areas, lawns, flower beds, shrubs or bushes and borders $if any& as tidy, weed free and culti!ated, as at commencement of the tenancy.

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USE O- THE PREMISES# -I:TURES AND -ITTINGS IN A TENANT LIBE MANNER

#hese clauses should not be taken as an e+hausti'e list* 2(4 7 2(4 8 2(4 9 2(4 / To ta%e reasonable and proper care in the use of the premises, its fixtures and fittings and not to deliberately damage or alter the premises, its dFcor, fixtures and fittings either internally or externally. 't least once e!ery nine#months of the tenancy to ha!e any wor%ing chimneys, made use of by the tenant, swept by an appropriate person and retain a suitable record, receipt or in!oice to demonstrate compliance with this clause. To clean or ha!e cleaned both internally and externally all reasonably accessible windows of the premises as necessary during the tenancy, and within one month prior to the end of the tenancy. "here the tenant, his in!ited guests or !isitors are responsible by any action for any crac%ed or bro%en windows or door glass on the premises, to promptly repair or replace such glass to the re0uired specification and be liable for the costs in!ol!ed. To ta%e care not to cause an o!erload of the electrical circuits by the inappropriate use of multi soc%et electrical adaptors or extension cables when connecting appliances to the mains electric system. To ta%e care to replace or ha!e replaced appropriately, light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses etc. as and when necessary during the tenancy and to ensure that all light bulbs, fluorescent tubes, fuses are in place and in wor%ing order at the end of the tenancy. To test at regular inter!als any battery operated smo%e alarms fitted in the premises and replace any battery in an alarm, which is found not to be wor%ing. If the alarm is not wor%ing after the fitting of a new battery, to promptly inform the landlord or his agent. To be responsible for unbloc%ing or clearing stoppages in any sin%, or basin, or toilet, or waste pipe which ser!e such fixtures if they become bloc%ed with the tenant/s waste, or as a result of the actions or inactions of the tenant $or his in!ited !isitors or guests& in breach of obligations under this agreement. THE PREMISES# ITS -I:TURES AND -ITTINGS Cot to alter the appearance or decoration or structure of the premises or its fixtures or fittings either internally or externally. To ta%e care not to put, or allow to be put, any damaging oil, grease or other harmful or corrosi!e substances into the washing or sanitary appliances or drains within the premises.

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To notify the landlord or his agent as immediately as is practicable of any defect, damage or disrepair which de!elops or occurs at the premises which might be, or might reasonably be expected to become, a haGard or danger to life or limb or to the fabric of the premises itself. The tenant must not carry out or authorise repairs himself except to ta%e reasonable steps in an emergency to restrict or diminish such immediate dangers or damage. Cot to %eep on, or bring into the premises, any inflammable or other material or e0uipment $apart from properly stored fuel or similar material in 0uantities appropriate for normal domestic use& which might reasonably be considered to be a fire haGard, or otherwise dangerous to the premises or the health of its occupants or of the neighbours. To ta%e such reasonable and prudent precautions expected of a householder as may be re0uired from time to time, but particularly between and including the months of Co!ember to 3ebruary, to pre!ent damage by frost or freeGing occurring to the premises, its fixtures or fittings. Cot to place or fix any aerial, satellite dish, or notice or ad!ertisement or board onto the premises $either externally or internally&. Cot to do anything at the premises $including the playing of excessi!ely loud music& which is a nuisance or annoyance or causes damage to the premises or ad*acent or ad*oining premises or neighbours or might reasonably be considered to be anti#social beha!iour. Cot to remo!e from the premises any of the landlord/s fixtures or fittings, or to store them in a loft, basement, garage or outbuildings $if any&. Cot to fix or hang, any posters, pictures, photographs or ornaments to the walls or ceilings or woodwor% with nails, glue, stic%y tape, blu#tac or similar adhesi!e fixings other than solely with a reasonable number of commercially made picture hoo%s appropriate for the purpose and to ma%e good at the end of the tenancy, or be liable for the fair costs of ma%ing good, any unreasonable damage or mar%s or holes caused by such fixings or their remo!al. Cot to store or %eep on the premises or any communal car par% any boat, cara!an or commercial !ehicle without the prior consent of the landlord or his agent. $In order to a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later, it is strongly recommended that the tenant obtain confirmation in writing of any such consent granted*& Such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The landlord reser!es the right to withdraw, for reasonable grounds and upon reasonable notice, any such consent pre!iously gi!en. Cot to store or %eep within the hallway of the premises any bicycle or pram which may present an obstruction or cause damage to the internal decoration. Cot to repair cars, motorcycles, !ans or other commercial !ehicles at the premises apart from general maintenance, from time to time, to a !ehicle of which the tenant is the registered %eeper. To ta%e reasonable and prudent steps to ade0uately heat and !entilate the premises in order to help pre!ent condensation. "here such condensation may occur, to ta%e care to promptly wipe down and clean surfaces as re0uired from time to time to stop the build up of mould growth or damage to the premises, its fixtures and fittings. "here the tenant clearly brea%s, or fails to comply with, any of the obligations relating to loo%ing after or the use and occupation of the premises set out under this agreement, the tenant agrees to carry out $at his own cost& any reasonable and necessary correcti!e measures or action within a maximum of four wee%s, or within any alternati!e timescale agreed with the landlord or his agent, or earlier if urgency re0uires it, of being as%ed in writing to do so by the landlord or his agent. 'fter that time, the landlord or his agent may notify the tenant that the landlord is arranging for the wor% to be done and in such circumstances the tenant agrees to be responsible and liable for the fair costs in!ol!ed in those arrangements and for the carrying out of such wor%s.

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During the last two months of the tenancy, upon a minimum of 5; hours prior written notification, to permit the premises to be !iewed during wor%ing hours and or at other reasonable times including at wee%#ends by prospecti!e tenants or purchasers who are authorised to do so by the landlord or his appointed agent. 9xcept where mutually agreed otherwise with the tenant, the landlord or his authorised agent or representati!e will accompany these !iewing appointments. During the last two months of the tenancy to permit, at the discretion of the landlord or his agent, a 3or Sale or To ,et board to be displayed on the premises. In order to comply with the re0uirements of the +arty "alls etc. 'ct 4??: $but only upon appropriate formal written notice&, to permit the owner of a neighbouring property, or their authorised wor%man or their professional ad!isors, access to the landlord/s premises in order to carry out any wor% re0uired to the premises or their neighbouring property under the +arty "alls etc. 'ct 4??:. To permit the landlord or his agent or authorised wor%man, from time to time upon a minimum of 5; hours prior written notification $except in the case of emergency&, to enter the premises during wor%ing hours and or at other reasonable times including at wee%#ends, to inspect the premises, its fixtures and fittings, and to do wor% which might be re0uired from time to time in order to fulfil obligations under this agreement or rele!ant legislation. AT THE END O- THE TENANCY To clean the premises, its fixtures and fittings to $or pay for the cleaning to& at least the same clean state and condition as existed at the commencement of the tenancy such cleaning to include the cleaning of any carpets, curtains $including net curtains&, blan%ets, bedding, upholstery etc. which ha!e become soiled, stained or mar%ed during the tenancy. To pro!ide, upon re0uest, receipts to the landlord or his agent to demonstrate compliance with this clause. To remo!e all the tenant/s refuse and rubbish from within the premises and to ensure that it is stored outside in proper receptacles and, where appropriate, ma%e arrangements with the local authority or others for its prompt remo!al at the expense of the tenant. To return all %eys to the premises $including any new or additional or duplicate %eys cut during the tenancy& to the landlord or his agent promptly on the last day of the tenancy. Da!ing replaced the landlord/s items in the same areas of the premises $as far as is practicable& as at commencement of the tenancy, to co#operate in the chec%ing of any In!entory and or Schedule of 2ondition and to pay, or be liable to pay, for any pre!iously agreed costs in!ol!ed in the chec%ing of any In!entory and or Schedule of 2ondition. To remo!e all the tenant/s belongings, or property, or personal effects, or foodstuffs, or furnishings and e0uipment from the premises on, or before, the last day of the tenancy. 'ny of the tenant/s belongings, or property, or personal effects, or foodstuffs or furnishings and e0uipment left behind at the premises will be considered abandoned if, after the end of the tenancy and after the expiry of 4; days written notice sent, addressed to the tenant, to the single address re0uired to be pro!ided by the tenant under clause 2(7/ of this agreement or, in the absence of such an address, to the address of the premises sub*ect to this tenancy gi!en at clause .(8, the tenant has not remo!ed or retrie!ed them. 'fter this time the landlord, or his agent, may remo!e, store or dispose of any such items as he sees fit. The tenant will remain liable for the fair costs of arranging such remo!al storage or disposal and such costs may be deducted from the sale proceeds $if any& or deposit and any surplus costs after such deduction will remain the liability of the tenant.

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"here such items belonging to the tenant described in clause 2(74# 2(77# 2(78 abo!e are of a bul%y or unwieldy nature, $either indi!idually or as a collection& which may inhibit, or unreasonably incon!enience the landlord or other persons immediate ability to comfortably occupy or ma%e use of, or relet, or sell the premises, or any part of the premises, the landlord reser!es the right to charge the tenant damages or compensation at a rate e0ui!alent to the rent, calculated on a daily basis, until the items are remo!ed, either by the tenant, or in line with clause 2(78. To promptly pro!ide as soon as is practicable *ust before or immediately at the end of the tenancy a forwarding or correspondence address to the landlord or his agent; for ease of administration and communication between the parties, including the processes in!ol!ed in the return of the deposit.

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or does not )o"p$y ?ith any of his o'$i!ations in this a!ree"ent or of his stat tory o'$i!ations# the tenant "ay 'e entit$ed to )$ai" da"a!es or )o"pensation fro" the $and$ord# or to see% other $e!a$ re"edies a!ainst the $and$ord(

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4(. To %eep the premises and the landlord/s contents $if any& insured for such sums and on such terms as the landlord feels appropriate against fire and other ris%s normally co!ered by a comprehensi!e household policy and any other such ris%s as the landlord considers necessary from time to time. Cot to interrupt or interfere with the tenant/s lawful occupation, en*oyment or use of the premises other than in an emergency or in the normal and lawful process of exercising or implementing the landlord/s rights and obligations under this agreement and ha!ing pro!ided at least a minimum of 5; hours prior written notification. To comply with the re0uirements of section 44 of the ,andlord and Tenant 'ct 4?>< which imposes obligations on the landlord to repair the structure and exterior $including drains, gutters and external pipes& of the premises; to %eep in repair and proper wor%ing order the installations in the premises for supply of water, gas and electricity and for sanitation $including basins, sin%s, baths and sanitary con!eniences, but not other fixtures, fittings and appliances for ma%ing use of water, gas or electricity&; to %eep in repair and proper wor%ing order the installations in the premises for space heating and heating water. In determining the standard of repair re0uired by the landlord under this clause, regard shall be had to the age, character and prospecti!e life of the premises and the locality in which it is situated. "here the landlord supplies a wor%ing burglar alarm with the premises at commencement of the tenancy; to %eep it in wor%ing order and repair, but only where such a repair is not caused by negligence or mis#use by the tenant, his in!ited guests or !isitors. To ta%e reasonable steps to ensure that the landlord/s domestic gas and electrical appliances and other similar mechanical appliances in the premises for which he is responsible are safe, in proper wor%ing order and in repair both at commencement of, and during the tenancy, as may be necessary from time to time in order to comply with the landlords obligations under the Has Safety $Installation and Ise& .egulations 4??>, the 9lectrical 90uipment $Safety& .egulations 4??;, the +lugs and Soc%ets etc., $Safety& .egulations 4??;. The landlord confirms that he is the sole or *oint owner of the leasehold or freehold interest in the premises and that all appropriate consents necessary for him to sign this agreement ha!e been obtained. "here the landlord/s normal place of abode is not in the Inited Jingdom he agrees to nominate a representati!e or appoint an agent to whom the rent due under this agreement shall be paid. If the landlord fails to appoint such a representati!e or agent the landlord agrees that the tenant will be entitled to deduct, and hold for payment to the

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Inland .e!enue, basic rate tax from the rent as may be re0uired by the 3inance 'ct 4??< or subse0uent similar legislation as it relates to non IJ resident landlords.

5? 5( THE DEPOSIT 76 HOC THE SECURITY DEPOSIT CILL ,E DEALT CITH

The deposit referred to in clause .(.. and .(.2 will be held as security for and in respect of, the performance by the tenant of all the obligations of the tenant in this agreement including those set out in this section $5&; to pay for or be used for; 5(. 'ny damage, or compensation for damage, to the premises its fixtures and fittings or for missing items for which the tenant may be liable, sub*ect to an apportionment or allowance for reasonable fair wear and tear and for the age and condition of each and any such item at commencement of the tenancy. The fair costs incurred in compensating the landlord for, or for rectifying or remedying any meaningful breach by the tenant of his obligations under this agreement, including those relating to the cleaning of the premises, its fixtures and fittings. 'ny sum which is or becomes repayable by the landlord or his agent to the local authority with regard to Dousing Aenefit which has pre!iously been paid directly to the landlord or his agent relating to the tenant named in this agreement. 'ny unpaid accounts for utilities or water charges or en!ironmental ser!ices or other similar ser!ices or 2ouncil Tax incurred at the property for which the tenant is liable. 'ny rent or other money lawfully due or payable by the tenant under this agreement of which the tenant has been made aware and which remains unpaid after the end of the tenancy.

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DEALING CITH THE DEPOSIT A-TER THE END O- THE TENANCY 'fter the end of the tenancy no deductions shall be made from the deposit unless, or until, the reason for the nature of the deductions ha!e been notified in writing to the tenant. Such correspondence will be sent, addressed to the tenant, to the single address re0uired to be pro!ided by the tenant under clause 2(7/ of this agreement or, in the absence of such an address, to the address of the premises sub*ect to this tenancy gi!en at clause .(8. "here a dispute or difference relating to the treatment, application or repayment of the deposit remains unresol!ed o!er 5> days after the end of the tenancy the dispute can, with the written agreement of both parties, be referred to the 2hairman or 2hief 9xecuti!e of '.,' $'ssociation of .esidential ,etting 'gents& for the appointment of an arbitrator or expert or an appropriate alternate dispute resolution process, to pro!ide an ad*udication on the dispute. The deposit $or appropriate balance& will be returned as soon as is reasonably practicable once !acant possession has been obtained following the final day of the tenancy; after the deduction of any sums or money $if any&, in accordance with section 5, which are due to the landlord arising from the tenant/s breach of, or failure to comply with, the tenant/s obligations under this agreement. The deposit $or appropriate balance& will be returned to the tenant by che0ue, or ban% draft or direct electronic ban% transfer and where the tenant comprises more than one person, the deposit $or appropriate balance&, may be returned to any one of them indi!idually for and on behalf of all tenants. If monies lawfully due to the landlord under this agreement are more than the deposit held, the tenant will be liable to pay any excess to the landlord within 4; days of written demand.

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The deposit $or appropriate balance& will be returned to the tenant by che0ue, or ban% draft or direct electronic ban% transfer and where the tenant comprises more than one person, the deposit $or appropriate balance&, may be returned to any one of them indi!idually for and on behalf of all tenants. 5(. If monies lawfully due to the landlord under this agreement are more than the deposit held, the tenant will be liable < to pay any excess to the landlord within 4; days of written demand. 5(.. 6(2

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The 'gent must tell the tenant within 46K wor%ing days of the end of the tenancy if they propose to ma%e any 74 deductions from the Deposit If there is no dispute the 'gent will %eep or repay the Deposit, according to the agreed deductions and the conditions of the tenancy agreement. +ayment of the Deposit or any balance of it will be made within 46 wor%ing days of the landlord and the tenant agreeing the allocation of the Deposit. The Tenant should try to inform the 'gent in writing if the tenant intends to dispute any of the deductions regarded by the landlord or the 'gent as due from the deposit within 56 wor%ing days K after the termination or earlier ending of the tenancy and the tenant !acating the property. The Independent 2ase 9xaminer $(I29)& may regard failure to comply with the time limit as a breach of the rules of TDS and if the I29 is later as%ed to resol!e any dispute may refuse to ad*udicate in the matter. If, after 46 wor%ing daysK following notification of a dispute to the 'gent and reasonable attempts ha!ing been made in that time to resol!e any differences of opinion, there remains an unresol!ed dispute between the ,andlord and the Tenant o!er the allocation of the Deposit the dispute will $sub*ect to ;.4: below& be submitted to the I29 for ad*udication. 'll parties agree to co#operate with the ad*udication. The statutory rights of the ,andlord and the Tenant to ta%e legal action through the 2ounty 2ourt remain unaffected by clauses ;.45 to ;.4< abo!e.

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ReDinstate"ent of property rendered ninha'ita'$e 6(. The landlord/s repairing obligations referred to in clause 4(4 shall not be construed as re0uiring the landlord to $a& carry out wor%s or repairs for which the tenant is liable by !irtue of his duty to use the premises in a tenant#li%e manner; $b& to rebuild or reinstate the premises in the case of destruction or damage by fire or by tempest, flood or other ine!itable accident; or $c& to %eep in repair or maintain anything which the tenant is entitled to remo!e from the premises. The 2ontract $.ights of Third +arties& 'ct 4??? does not apply to this agreement. This agreement is sub*ect to all laws and statutes affecting assured shorthold tenancies. If a court decides that some part of the agreement is in!alid or unenforceable, the rest of the agreement will still be !alid and binding on all parties. GENERAL CLAUSES ALL PARTIES TO THIS AGREEMENT SHOULD READ THESE

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7< Ser+i)e of Noti)es et)( 'y the Land$ord or A!ent 7:

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In accordance with section 4?: of the ,aw of +roperty 'ct 4?5< as amended by the .ecorded Deli!ery Ser!ice 'ct 4?:5; if the landlord or his agent deli!ers a Cotice or document $and retains reasonable e!idence of that deli!ery& re0uired to be ser!ed under this agreement or any 'ct of +arliament, to the premises $or the last %nown address of the tenant if different& by hand or sends it by recorded or registered deli!ery or by first class post, addressed to the tenant then the tenant will be treated as though they ha!e recei!ed it.

S rrender of the tenan)y 'y the tenant 6(6 Strictly with the landlord/s or his agents prior written consent and sub*ect to certain conditions that may include the landlord/s reasonable costs associated with the re#letting of the premises, the tenant might be allowed to surrender or gi!e up this tenancy before it could otherwise lawfully be ended.

Sta"p D ty Land Ta& 6(7 The tenant will be responsible for assessing their liability, if any and at any time, for Stamp Duty ,and Tax $SD,T& and for submitting the appropriate forms and payment to the Inland .e!enue. -OR-EITURE D RIGHT O- REDENTRY If either party to this a!ree"ent are ns re of their ri!hts or reE ire f rther )$arifi)ation of this )$a se they sho $d )ons $t a so$i)itor or their $o)a$ Citi*ens Ad+i)e , rea (

I"portant

The law $+rotection from 9!iction 'ct 4?==& gi!es tenants protection against arbitrary or immediate termination of their rights of occupation and the law restricts a landlord/s rights, except in certain circumstances, to e!ict from, or pre!ent a tenant from li!ing in, premises sub*ect to an existing tenancy agreement without first obtaining a court order. 3or the landlord to commence legal proceedings to repossess the premises based on a breach of the tenancy $where the tenant had failed to remedy the breach in good time&, which might result in the court e!icting the tenant or issuing a court order terminating the tenancy earlier than might otherwise be lawful; the law re0uires that the tenancy agreement contains a 3orfeiture clause, sometimes referred to as a .ight of .e# entry. 2lause 6(8 is such a clause. -or the a+oidan)e of do 't3D In order to e&er)ise his $e!a$ ri!hts nder this )$a se# 6(8# a $and$ord ?i$$ first need to o'tain a )o rt order

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If at any time the rent, or any part of the rent, shall remain unpaid for 4; days after becoming due, whether formally demanded or not, or if any ma*or agreement or ma*or obligation on the tenant/s part is not complied with, or if any of the circumstances mentioned in the following Gro nds; Gro nd 9( $that both at the time of notice of the intention to commence proceedings and at the time of the court proceedings there is $a& at least eight wee%s rent unpaid where rent is payable wee%ly or fortnightly; $b& at least two months rent is unpaid if rent is payable monthly; $c& at least one 0uarters rent is more than three months in arrears if rent is payable 0uarterly; $c& at least three months rent is more than three months in arrears if rent is payable yearly&, as set out in Part I of S)hed $e 2 to the Ho sin! A)t ./99 0as a"ended 'y the Ho sin! A)t .//71 or, Gro nd .<( $that both at the time of notice of the intention to commence proceedings and at the time of the court proceedings there is some rent outstanding&, Gro nd ..( $that there is a history of persistently being behind with rent&, Gro nd .2( $that the tenant has bro%en one or more of his obligations under the tenancy agreement&,

Gro nd .4( $that the condition of the premises or the common parts has deteriorated because of the beha!iour of the tenant, or any other person li!ing there&, Gro nd .5( $that the tenant or someone li!ing or !isiting the premises has been guilty of conduct which is, or is li%ely to cause, a nuisance or annoyance to neighbours; Br, that a person residing or !isiting the premises has been con!icted of using the premises, or allowing it to be used, for immoral or illegal purposes or has committed an arrestable offence in or in the locality of, the premises&, Gro nd .6( $that the condition of the furniture has deteriorated because it has been ill treated by the tenant or someone li!ing at the premises&, Gro nd .8( $that the landlord was induced to grant the tenancy by a false statement made %nowingly or rec%lessly by either the tenant or a person acting at the tenantLs instigation&, as set out in Part II of S)hed $e 2 to the Ho sin! A)t ./99 0as a"ended 'y the Ho sin! A)t .//71 shall arise, then the landlord may re#enter the property and the tenancy shall be terminated. 'ny such action will not restrict or limit any other legal rights, which the landlord may ha!e in pursuing the tenant for breaches of the tenant/s obligations under this agreement. 7( 7(. DATA PROTECTION F CON-IDENTIALITY ,etting agents may share details about the performance of obligations under this agreement by the landlord and tenant; past, present and future %nown addresses of the parties, with each other, with credit and reference pro!iders for referencing purposes and rental decisions; with Itility and "ater 2ompanies, local authority 2ouncil Tax and Dousing Aenefit departments, -ortgage lenders, to help pre!ent dishonesty, for administrati!e and accounting purposes, or for occasional debt tracing and fraud pre!ention. Inder the Data +rotection 'ct 4??> you are entitled, on payment of a fee which will be no greater than that set by statute, to see a copy of personal information held about you and to ha!e it amended if it is shown to be incorrect. The fo$$o?in! are SPECIAL or ADDITIONAL CLAUSES ne!otiated 'et?een the parties(
$9xamples might beM clauses relating to +ets or 'nimals, Smo%ing, Area% 2lauses, .ent .e!iew clause, permitted occupiers, additional charges etc&

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If there are no special or additional clauses please draw a diagonal line through the blank space of this section

Ter" of Tenan)y

Ad"inistration -ee To pay the reasonable costs for administration fees in relation to the preparation of the tenancy agreement, such fees not to exceed E45?.5< inclusi!e of N'T.

In+entory Ma%e and Che)%Din The landlord shall pay the cost of an in!entory ma%e and chec%#in of the In!entory and Schedule of 2ondition listing all the fixtures and fittings in the premises and the condition thereof at the commencement of the tenancy. Should the tenant re0uire the in!entory $supplied at the landlord/s expense& to be chec%ed#in by an in!entory cler% it will be at the tenant/s own expense.

In+entory Che)%o t The tenant agrees to pay the costs of and in connection with the chec%ing of the said In!entory and Schedule of 2ondition at the beginning of the tenancy $howsoe!er the same may be determined& and the preparation of any schedule of dilapidations. If the tenant or any agent appointed by him shall not %eep a mutual appointment made by the landlord or the landlordLs managing agent to chec% the In!entory and Schedule of 2ondition at the termination or sooner ending of the tenancy to pay the additional cost incurred by the ,andlord or the ,andlordLs managing 'gent in ma%ing and attending a second appointment to chec% the In!entory and Schedule of 2ondition. If neither the Tenant nor his 'gent shall %eep the second appointment any assessment made by the ,andlord or the ,andlordLs managing 'gent shall be final and binding on the Tenant.

C$eanin! C$a se 2leaning of the premises at the end of the tenancy by the tenant must be specific to the re0uirements of the materials of all items of fixtures, fittings and furnishings contained therein but not exhausti!e to, all windows, wall co!erings, tiles,
,ontinue o'erleaf if required * * As a matter of good practice, and to help a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later- where special or additional clauses ha'e been

inserted in this section, the parties should initial the bottom of this page 8( Cont>d ( ( (

( ( ( f rther SPECIAL or ADDITIONAL CLAUSES ne!otiated 'et?een the parties(

$9xamples might beM clauses relating to +ets or 'nimals, Smo%ing, Area% 2lauses, .ent .e!iew clause, permitted occupiers, additional charges etc&

If there are no special or additional clauses please draw a diagonal line through the blank space of this section

Mis)e$$aneo s

This tenancy is go!erned by the laws of 9ngland and "ales and the parties submit to the exclusi!e *urisdiction of the 9nglish 2ourts

As a matter of good practice, and to help a'oid misunderstandings or disputes later- where special or additional clauses ha'e

been inserted in this section, the parties should initial the bottom of this page

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SIGNATURES of the PARTIES IMPORTANT

This agreement contains the terms and obligations of the tenancy. It sets out the promises made by the landlord to the tenant and by the tenant to the landlord. These promises will be legally binding once the agreement has been signed by both parties and then dated. ou should read it carefully to ensure it contains e!erything you want and nothing that you are not prepared to agree to. "hilst e!ery attempt has been made to compose this agreement using plain and intelligible language, it ine!itably contains some legal terms or references. If either party does not nderstand this a!ree"ent# or anythin! in it# it is stron!$y s !!ested yo as% for an e&p$anation 'efore si!nin! it( Yo "i!ht )onsider )ons $tin! a so$i)itor# Citi*ens Ad+i)e , rea or Ho sin! Ad+i)e Centre(
The terms and conditions of this agreement include those special or additional clauses $if any& set out in section >, o!erleaf.

SIHC9D Ay, or for and on behalf of, the LANDLORD$s&

SIHC9D -IRST TENANT

SIHC9D

CITNESS

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PRESCRI,ED IN-ORMATION Ho sin! A)t 2<<5 A(. This infor"ation is pres)ri'ed nder the Ho sin! A)t 2<<5( That "eans that the t?o parties to the Tenan)y A!ree"ent " st 'e "ade a?are of their ri!hts d rin! and at the end of the Tenan)y re!ardin! the prote)tion of and ded )tions fro" the Deposit( Na"e and address of Land$ord0s13

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+lease pro!ide the details re0uested in '.4.< O 46, on a separate sheet, for other rele!ant persons $i.e. Huarantor, parent or other body paying the Deposit etc&.

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Deductions may be made from the Deposit according to clauses ;.4 to ;.< of the Tenancy 'greement attached. ' leaflet explaining how the Deposit is protected by the Dousing 'ct 566; will be pro!ided to the Tenant by the person holding the Deposit being [ ]. The holder of the Deposit will register the Deposit with and pro!ide other re0uired information to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme within 4; days of the commencement of the Tenancy or the ta%ing of the Deposit whiche!er is earlier and pro!ide proof to the Tenant of compliance. If the holder of the Deposit fails to pro!ide proof within 4; days the Tenant should ta%e independent legal ad!ice from a solicitor, 2itiGens 'd!ice Aureau $2'A& or other housing ad!isory ser!ice. The procedure for instigating a dispute regarding deductions from the Deposit at the end of the Tenancy are explained in clauses '5.4 to '5.45 shown below. Co deductions can be made from the Deposit without written consent from both parties to the Tenancy 'greement. Pro)ed re for Disp te at the End of the Tenan)y

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"hen the ,andlord and Tenant agree how the Deposit should be returned, in full or in part, it must be paid bac% within 46 wor%ing days. 3ailure to return the Deposit within the specified period will be grounds for the tenant to refer the matter directly to the Independent 2ase 9xaminer $(I29)&. The Tenant should ma%e their best endea!ours to inform the 'gent if they wish to raise a dispute about the Deposit within 56 wor%ing daysK after the lawful end of the tenancy and !acation of the property. The 'gent has a maximum of 46 wor%ing daysK to resol!e the dispute. It is not compulsory for the parties to refer the dispute to the I29 for ad*udication. They may, if they choose, see% the decision of the 2ourt. Dowe!er, this may ta%e longer and may incur further costs. Pudges may, because it is a condition of the Tenancy 'greement signed by both parties, refer the dispute bac% to the I29 for ad*udication. If the parties do agree that the dispute should be resol!ed by the I29, they must accept the decision as final and binding. The 'gent, the ,andlord or the Tenant can instigate a dispute by completing the Cotification of Dispute form $TDS.5& and submitting it to the I29. The form can be downloaded from the website www.tds.gb.com or be obtained directly from The Dispute Ser!ice ,td at the address or telephone number specified in clause $insert number& of the attached Tenancy 'greement. If the 'gent instigates a dispute they must send with the Cotification of Dispute to the TDS the full Deposit, less any amounts already agreed by the parties and repaid. "here one of the parties to the Tenancy raises the dispute, the 'gent must send the Deposit or the balance in dispute together with the rele!ant e!idence being a copy of the Tenancy 'greement, in!entory and schedule of condition, any chec% in or chec% out report, correspondence and in!oices or estimates within 46 days of being told that a dispute has been registered with TDS whether or not the 'gent or the other party want to contest it. 3ailure to do so will not delay the ad*udication but the TDS will ta%e appropriate action to reco!er the Deposit and discipline the 'gent. The sum in dispute must be remitted to The Dispute Ser!ice ,td within 46 days of being re0uested to do so, whether or not the parties wish the I29 to resol!e the dispute. The I29 will aim to resol!e the dispute within 5> days of recei!ing the final documentation that is once all the e!idence considered necessary has been gathered or re0uested and a suitable time period has been allowed for submission. TDS will pay out the money within 46 wor%ing days of the decision of the I29 or instruction of the court as appropriate. The time#scale specified may be !aried at the discretion of the I29 if he considers it necessary to see% legal or other expert ad!ice, or in exceptional circumstances which affect the ability of either party to the Tenancy being able to pro!ide information promptly.

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' 5.46 The 'gent and the parties to the Tenancy must co#operate with the I29 in the consideration of the
dispute and follow the recommendations of the I29 concerning the method of resolution of the dispute.

' 5.44 If one party raises a dispute with TDS the TDS will contact the other party gi!ing a right to reply
within 46 days. If the other party fails to reply TDS will ma%e their ad*udication and decision upon the information already held and find accordingly for the party raising the dispute.

' 5.45 If the ,andlord or the 'gent are unable to contact the Tenant despite ma%ing reasonable efforts to do
so, or the Tenant is unable to contact the ,andlord or the 'gent despite ma%ing reasonable efforts to do so, action must be ta%en through the 2ounty 2ourt system to get a *udgement for the return of or

deductions from the Deposit because TDS are specifically excluded under the Statutory Instrument from ad*udicating under these circumstances. The ,andlord confirms that the information pro!ided to the 'gent and the Tenant is accurate to the best of his %nowledge and belief and the Tenant has had the opportunity to examine the information. The Tenant confirms he has been gi!en the opportunity to examine this information. The Tenant confirms by signing this document that to the %nowledge of the Tenant the information abo!e is accurate to the best of the ,andlordLs %nowledge and belief. SIHC9D Ay, or for and on behalf of, the LANDLORD$s&

SIHC9D TENANT