RESIDENTIAL/ORGANIZATION - LEASE/RENTAL AGREEMENT

PARTIES:

LANDLORD______________________________________

TENANT(S)_____________________________________ _____________________________________ PROPERTY ADDRESS: _____________________________________ _____________________________________

RENTAL AMOUNT: Commencing ________________, 20____ TENANT agrees to pay LANDLORD the sum of $___________per meeting. Said rental payment shall be delivered by TENANT to LANDLORD or his designated agent to the following location: Rent must be actually received by LANDLORD, or designated agent, in order to be considered in compliance with the terms of this agreement.

TERM: The premises are leased/rented on the following lease term:

This lease/rental agreement supercedes and replaces all prior leases and or rental agreements..

KEYS:  The three PRINCIPLE OFFICERS only shall possess building access keys.



SECURITY DEPOSITS:TENANT shall deposit with landlord the sum of $_____________ as a security deposit to secure TENANT'S faithful performance of the terms of this lease. The security deposit shall not exceed two times the monthly rent. After all the TENANTS have vacated, leaving the premises vacant, the LANDLORD may use the security deposit for the cleaning of the premises, any unusual wear and tear to the premises or common areas, and any rent or other amounts owed pursuant to the lease agreement or pursuant to Civil Code. TENANT may not use said deposit for rent owed during the term of the lease. Within 21 days of the TENANT vacating the premises, LANDLORD shall furnish TENANT a written statement indicating any amounts deducted from the security deposit and returning the balance to the TENANT. If TENANT fails to furnish a forwarding address to LANDLORD, then LANDLORD shall send said statement and any security deposit refund to the leased premises.

Said payment shall be made in the form of cash, organizations check, or cashier's check.



OCCUPANTS: The premises shall not be occupied by any person(S) other than those designated above as TENANT.  Occupancey shall not exceed fireMarshals' limits.

SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING: TENANT agrees not to assign or sublet the premises, or any part thereof, without first obtaining written permission from LANDLORD.



PARKING: is not SUPPLIED. CONDITION OF PREMISES:  TENANT promises to keep the premises in a neat and sanitary condition and to immediately reimburse landlord for any sums necessary to repair any item, fixture or appurtenance that needed service due to TENANT'S, or TENANT'S invitee, misuse or negligence. TENANT shall also be responsible for garbage disposal.



  ALTERATIONS: TENANT shall not make any alterations to the premises, including but not limited to installing aerials, lighting fixtures, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers or other items.  TENANT shall not change or install locks, paint, or wallpaper said premises.

LATE CHARGE/BAD CHECKS: A late charge of 6% of the current rental/LEASE amount shall be incurred if rent/LEASE is not paid when due. If rent is not paid when due , TENANT must tender cash, ORGANIZATIONS CHECK, or cashier's check only. If TENANT tenders a check, which is dishonored by a banking institution, than TENANT shall only tender cash or cashier's check for all future payments. This shall continue until such time as written consent is obtained from LANDLORD. In addition, TENANT shall be liable in the sum of $25 for each check that is returned to LANDLORD because the check has been dishonored.

  TENANT or his/her guests and invitees shall not disturb, annoy, endanger or inconvenience other tenants of the building, neighbors, the LANDLORD or his agents, or workmen nor violate any law, nor commit or permit waste or nuisance in or about the premises. Further, TENANT shall not do or keep anything in or about the premises that will obstruct the public spaces available to other residents.



If the work to be performed requires the cooperation of TENANT to perform certain tasks, then those tasks shall be performed. . (EXAMPLE -removing ITEMS from cabinets so that the unit may be sprayed for pests or repaired)

  PETS: No dog, cat, bird, fish or other domestic pet or animal of any kind may be kept on or about the premises. without LANDLORD"S written consent.

SMOKING:  Will not be allowed in the building pursuant to Washington State Law

FURNISHINGS:  TENANT shall not install or use any washer, dryer, or dishwasher that was not already furnished with the unit.

HOUSEKEEPING:  TENANT  shall make a reasonable effort to clean building after use.

INSURANCE: TENANT may maintain a personal property insurance to cover any losses sustained to TENANT'S personal property. It is acknowledged that LANDLORD does not maintain this insurance to cover personal property damage or loss caused by fire, theft, rain, water overflow/leakage, acts of GOD, and/or any other causes. It is acknowledged that LANDLORD is not liable for these occurrences. It is acknowledged that TENANT'S insurance policy shall solely indemnify TENANT for any losses sustained. TENANT'S failure to maintain said policy shall be a complete waiver of TENANT'S right to seek damages against LANDLORD for the above stated losses. The parties acknowledge that the premises are not to be considered a security building which would hold LANDLORD to a higher degree of care. 



TERMINATION OF LEASE/RENTAL AGREEMENT:

POSSESSION: If premises cannot be delivered to TENANT on the agreed date due to loss, total or partial destruction of the premises,either party may terminate this agreement  upon written notice to the other party. It is acknowledged that either party shall have no liability to each other except that all sums paid to LANDLORD will be immediately refunded to TENANT.

VALIDITY/SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this agreement is held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of this agreement.

  PERSONAL PROPERTY OF TENANT: Once TENANT vacates the premises, all personal property left in the unit shall be stored by the LANDLORD for 18 days. If within that time period, TENANT does not claim said property, LANDLORD may dispose of said items in any manner LANDLORD chooses.

  ADDITIONAL RENT: All items owed under this lease shall be deemed additional rent.

ADDITIONAL TERMS:

STORAGE:   Organization items necessary for the conduct of BUSINESS & CEREMONY shall be the only stored property.  Organization will be assigned storage space.  No personal items or those not immediately necessary for the conduct of organizational activities shall be stored.

INSTALLATION:  Installations shall be allowed once yearly per gratis event.

LIASON OFFICER:  Organization shall select a liason officer to Co-ordinate communication as sole/only official voice/contact between Castle Rock Temple Board and Organization.

  ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The foregoing agreement, including any attachments incorporated by reference, constitute the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any oral or written representations or agreements that may have been made by either party. Further, TENANT represents that TENANT has relied solely on TENANT'S judgment in entering into this agreement. TENANT acknowledges having been advised to consult with independent legal counsel before entering into this Agreement and has decided to waive such representation and advice. TENANT acknowledges that TENANT has read and understood this agreement and has been furnished a duplicate original.





_____________________________LANDLORD/AGENT __________DATE _____________________________TENANT __________DATE _____________________________TENANT __________DATE NO REPRESENTATION IS MADE AS TO THE LEGAL VALIDITY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DESIRE, CONSULT WITH AN ATTORNEY BEFORE ENTERING THIS AGREEMENT

BROTHERS,  THE CASTLE ROCK TEMPLE BOARD IS HAMMERING OUT A NEW RENTAL / LEASE AGREEMENT  WITH THE CONCORDANT BODIES USING THE CASTLE ROCK LODGE BUILDING.  IT IS OUR GOAL TO DESIGN A FAIR AND HONEST AGREEMENT WHICH CLEARLY EXPLAINS AND LAYS OUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL PARTIES.  THIS IS THE CURRENT WORK AT THIS DATE.  PLEASE DIRECT ALL IDEAS AND INPUT TO EITHER WORSHIPFUL MASTER JEFF CLEMMENS,. W.B. PAT EVERDELL,  OR W.B. RICHARD HALLETT.



THIS IS NOT THE FINAL DRAFT.  FURTHER WORK ON THIS CONTRACT WILL BE CONDUCTED AT THE NEXT CASTLE ROCK TEMPLE BOARD MEETING.