Residential Lease Agreement

1. Basic Terms Summary

• Move-in date: August 15, 2026 ("Start Date")
• Lease term: August 15, 2026 through September 30, 2027 ("Expiration Date"). Total 13 months, 16 days of occupancy.
• Rent-free concession: Landlord grants a rent-free period from August 15, 2026 through September 30, 2026. One-time concession only — not a permanent discount, not renewable, not credited toward any other Rent obligation.
• First Monthly Rent payment: $1,785.00 due October 1, 2026, then $1,785.00 on the 1st of each month thereafter through September 1, 2027 (twelve monthly payments).
• Late Fee: $75.00 if any Monthly Rent installment is not paid in full within three (3) calendar days after the due date.
• Returned/dishonored payment fee: $150.00 per occurrence.

2. Property; Included Appliances

The Property is the residential dwelling unit located at 1506 Lincoln Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, which is the westerly (1506) side of a duplex building. The Property includes the following appliances, fixtures, and equipment (collectively, the "Included Equipment"), all in working order as of the Start Date except as noted on any move-in condition report:

• Refrigerator
• Oven/Range
• Microwave (if installed)
• Dishwasher (if installed)
• Clothes washer (if installed)
• Clothes dryer (if installed)
• Furnace and water heater serving the Property
• Existing window treatments, light fixtures, and hardware

The Property does NOT include the neighboring unit at 1508 Lincoln Ave, the common structural elements (roof, exterior walls, foundation), or the exterior grounds beyond the reasonable use permitted below.

3. Term, Renewal, and Holdover

• Fixed term. This Lease begins on the Start Date and ends on the Expiration Date. Neither party has any unilateral right to renew or extend.
• Month-to-month conversion. If Tenants remain in possession after the Expiration Date and Landlord accepts a Monthly Rent payment for the month following the Expiration Date, a month-to-month tenancy is created on the same terms as this Lease. Either party may terminate a month-to-month tenancy by delivering at least 30 days' written notice to the other party, effective as of the last day of a calendar month.
• Holdover without consent. If Tenants remain in possession after the Expiration Date without Landlord's written consent, Tenants shall pay double the Monthly Rent (prorated to a 30-day month) for the holdover period, plus Landlord's costs of removal and any damages caused by the holdover. Landlord may also commence an action for forcible entry and detainer under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1923 or any successor statute.

4. Rent and Payment

4.1 Rent Defined

"Base Rent" means the $1,750.00 monthly base rent. "Monthly Rent" means Base Rent plus Pet Rent ($35.00), for a total of $1,785.00 per month. "Additional Rent" means any other amount Tenants owe Landlord under this Lease, including Late Fees, Insufficient-Funds Fees, damage costs, and utility reimbursements Landlord advances on Tenants' behalf. "Rent" means Monthly Rent and Additional Rent combined. All Rent is due without demand, deduction, or offset.

4.2 Payment Method — Zelle Recurring Transfer

Tenants shall pay Monthly Rent by recurring Zelle transfer to Ralph West at (216) 484-5305 or ralphwestworld@gmail.com. Tenants shall set up an automatic recurring Zelle send from Tenants' bank on the 1st of each month, in the amount of $1,785.00, beginning October 1, 2026, and continuing through September 1, 2027. Additional Rent shall be paid by separate Zelle transfer within three (3) days of demand.

4.3 Timing; Weekends and Holidays

Rent is due on the 1st of each month. If the 1st falls on a weekend or federal or bank holiday and the Zelle transfer posts on the next business day, the payment is not late for that reason alone, provided the transfer was initiated on or before the 1st.

4.4 Late Fee

If Monthly Rent is not received in full by the end of the 3rd calendar day after the due date, a Late Fee of $75.00 is immediately assessed and becomes Additional Rent. Landlord's acceptance of a late Monthly Rent payment does not waive Landlord's right to require timely payment in the future.

4.5 Returned or Dishonored Payments

If any payment fails (insufficient funds, wrong account, revoked authorization, or otherwise), Tenants shall pay an Insufficient Funds Fee of $150.00 as Additional Rent, and Landlord may require future payments in the form of certified funds (cashier's check or money order). If more than two payments fail during the Term, Landlord may permanently require certified funds.

4.6 Application of Payments

Landlord may apply any payment first to unpaid Late Fees, then to Insufficient Funds Fees, then to other Additional Rent, then to unpaid Monthly Rent from oldest to newest, regardless of any notation on the payment. Any notation on a payment or accompanying communication purporting to modify this order or to make the payment an accord-and-satisfaction is void and of no effect.

5. Security Deposit and Pet Deposit

5.1 Security Deposit

Tenants shall deliver a Security Deposit of $1,750.00 to Landlord at signing. Landlord shall hold the Security Deposit as security for Tenants' full and timely performance of every obligation under this Lease. Landlord is not required to hold the Security Deposit in a separate or interest-bearing account except as required by Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16 or any successor statute.

5.2 Use of Security Deposit

Landlord may apply the Security Deposit to (i) unpaid Rent (Monthly or Additional), (ii) costs to repair damage to the Property beyond ordinary wear and tear caused by Tenants, Tenants' guests, occupants, or invitees, (iii) cleaning costs to restore the Property to move-in condition, (iv) unpaid utility charges Tenants were obligated to pay, and (v) any other amounts owed under this Lease.

5.3 Pet Deposit

Tenants shall also deliver a Pet Deposit of $350.00 at signing. The Pet Deposit is refundable, subject to deduction for any pet-related damage, cleaning, or remediation, including but not limited to scratched or gouged floors and trim, chewed doors or window sills, urine or feces stains, flea or tick remediation, and deep cleaning to remove pet odors.

5.4 Return of Deposits

Landlord shall return the Security Deposit and Pet Deposit, less any lawful deductions, within thirty (30) days after Tenants surrender the Property and provide Landlord with a forwarding address in writing, together with an itemized written statement of any deductions, all as required by Ohio Revised Code § 5321.16 or any successor statute. Tenants' failure to provide a forwarding address may extend Landlord's return deadline. Tenants remain liable for any deficiency if Landlord's lawful deductions exceed the Security Deposit and Pet Deposit combined.

6. Utilities and Services

Tenants shall arrange for, place in Tenants' own names, and pay directly to the utility provider all of the following utilities and services throughout the Term:

• Electricity (Cleveland Public Power or First Energy/Illuminating Company, whichever serves the Property)
• Natural Gas (Dominion Energy Ohio or successor)
• Heat (provided by the gas-fired furnace serving the Property; Tenants pay via the gas bill)
• Water and Sewer (Lakewood municipal water/sewer, billed by the City)
• Telephone, if Tenants desire
• Cable or Satellite Television, if Tenants desire
• Internet, if Tenants desire

Tenants' additional utility duties: Tenants shall place each utility account in Tenants' own name effective on the Start Date, and shall provide Landlord with account numbers and copies of the enrollment confirmations upon Landlord's reasonable request. Tenants shall not permit any utility to be disconnected or interrupted for non-payment during the Term. If Landlord is required to pay any utility on Tenants' behalf to prevent lien, disconnection, or damage to the Property, the amount paid becomes Additional Rent and is immediately due.

Landlord's utility responsibilities: Landlord shall provide reasonable trash and recycling receptacles and shall arrange for regular curbside trash collection through the City of Lakewood (or arrange for a private provider), the cost of which is Landlord's responsibility. Tenants shall place trash and recycling in the provided receptacles and shall not overfill or contaminate them.

Snow removal, landscaping, and exterior upkeep: Tenants are responsible for snow removal from the walkways, driveway, and sidewalk serving the Property within a reasonable time (not more than 24 hours) after snowfall, and for keeping the yard, landscaping beds, and shrubs adjacent to the Property in reasonably maintained condition. Landlord is responsible for major landscaping, tree removal, and structural exterior maintenance.

Smoke and CO detectors: Landlord shall install and maintain operable smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors as required by law. Tenants shall test them monthly, replace batteries as needed, promptly notify Landlord of any malfunction, and never remove batteries or disable them.

7. Use of Property; Occupants

• Residential use only. Tenants shall use the Property solely as a private residence for Tenants and permitted occupants. No commercial use, no operation of a business open to the public, no daycare, no manufacture or storage of hazardous materials.
• Permitted occupants. Only Yulenny D Brito Ventura, the Second Tenant identified on the signature block, and any minor children of either Tenant, may reside at the Property as permanent occupants. No other adult may reside at the Property for more than 14 consecutive days or 30 total days per year without Landlord's prior written consent.
• No sublease, no assignment, no short-term rental. Tenants shall not sublease, assign, or list the Property (in whole or part) on Airbnb, VRBO, or any other short-term rental platform, or permit any person other than a permitted occupant to occupy the Property for consideration. Any attempted sublease or assignment is void and cause for termination.
• Quiet enjoyment. Tenants shall not cause or permit unreasonable noise or disturbance, particularly between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Tenants shall respect the tenants of 1508 Lincoln (the adjoining unit) and the surrounding neighborhood.
• No smoking. Smoking (tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes, vape products, or any inhaled substance) is not permitted anywhere on the Property, including inside the dwelling, on porches, patios, decks, balconies, in the yard, or in the driveway. Any violation is a material breach and Tenants shall pay the cost of remediation, including odor-removal cleaning and repainting if necessary.
• No illegal activity. Tenants shall not use the Property for any illegal purpose. Manufacture, sale, or distribution of controlled substances at the Property is a material breach and cause for immediate termination.
• No firearms discharge. No firearm shall be discharged at or on the Property except in lawful self-defense.
• Compliance with law. Tenants shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the Property and Tenants' occupancy, including the City of Lakewood housing code.

8. Maintenance, Repairs, and Alterations

8.1 Tenants' Duties

• Keep the Property clean, safe, and sanitary at all times.
• Dispose of trash and other waste properly and place it in provided receptacles.
• Use all appliances, fixtures, and Included Equipment in a reasonable manner.
• Promptly notify Landlord in writing of any needed repair, malfunction, damage, water leak, mold, pest infestation, or safety hazard.
• Not damage, deface, or remove any part of the Property or its fixtures.
• Replace lightbulbs, furnace filters (at least quarterly), and smoke/CO detector batteries as needed.
• Keep plumbing fixtures clear of obstruction; not flush non-flushable items.
• Pay for any repair required as a result of Tenants' or Tenants' guests', occupants', or invitees' misuse, neglect, or willful act.

8.2 Landlord's Duties

• Maintain the Property in a fit and habitable condition and comply with Ohio Revised Code § 5321.04 or any successor statute.
• Maintain the Building's structural elements, roof, foundation, exterior walls, common systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), and Included Equipment in good working order, except where damage results from Tenants' misuse or neglect.
• Make repairs within a reasonable time after receiving written notice from Tenants.
• Comply with all applicable health, building, and housing codes materially affecting habitability.

8.3 No Alterations

Tenants shall not paint, wallpaper, install fixtures, drill into walls beyond ordinary picture hanging with small nails or removable adhesive hooks, install additional locks, install a satellite dish, or make any other alteration to the Property without Landlord's prior written consent. If Landlord consents, any resulting improvement becomes Landlord's property at the end of the Term. Tenants shall restore the Property to its original condition at Tenants' expense if Landlord so requires.

9. Landlord's Right of Entry

Landlord may enter the Property at reasonable times and with at least twenty-four (24) hours' notice (which may be delivered by email, text message, phone call, or writing) for the purposes of inspection, maintenance, repair, showing the Property to prospective tenants, purchasers, mortgagees, contractors, or insurers, or any other lawful purpose. In the event of a genuine emergency (fire, flood, gas leak, structural collapse, or reasonably suspected criminal activity), Landlord may enter without prior notice and shall notify Tenants of the entry within two days thereafter. Tenants shall not unreasonably deny or delay lawful entry.

10. Renter's Insurance

Tenants shall obtain and maintain, at Tenants' expense and throughout the Term, a renter's insurance policy from an insurer rated A- or better by A.M. Best (or equivalent) with (i) personal property coverage of not less than $25,000 and (ii) personal liability coverage of not less than $100,000 per occurrence. Tenants shall name Landlord (Ralph West) as an additional interested party on the policy and shall provide Landlord with a certificate of insurance before the Start Date and upon each annual renewal. Landlord's insurance does not cover Tenants' personal property or Tenants' liability to third parties. Tenants' failure to maintain required renter's insurance is a material breach of this Lease.

11. Waiver, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnification

11.1 Assumption of Risk

Tenants have inspected the Property and are satisfied with its condition. Tenants acknowledge that (i) the Property is an older duplex building (built in or around 1911) with wood floors, stairs, older windows and doors, and interior conditions typical of a century-old residential building; (ii) Tenants have been informed of the presence of possible lead-based paint (see Lead-Based Paint Disclosure below) and other conditions inherent to older housing; and (iii) Tenants voluntarily assume the ordinary risks of residing at the Property, including slip, trip, and fall hazards, minor plumbing or electrical malfunctions, weather-related damage, insect or rodent activity, and other conditions reasonably to be expected in older residential rental housing.

11.2 Waiver of Claims Against Landlord

To the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law, Tenants, on behalf of themselves, their guests, invitees, family members, occupants, and any person claiming through them, hereby waive, release, and discharge Landlord (and Landlord's heirs, agents, employees, contractors, insurers, brokers, realtors, successors, and assigns, collectively the "Released Parties") from any and all claims, causes of action, damages, and liabilities for personal injury (including bodily injury and death), property damage, or loss arising out of or in any way connected with Tenants' occupancy of the Property, use of the Property or its Included Equipment, or presence of Tenants or Tenants' guests, invitees, family members, or occupants on the Property, except claims arising directly and proximately from Landlord's gross negligence or willful and wanton misconduct.

This waiver includes without limitation claims arising out of: slip-and-fall injuries on stairs, floors, walkways, or driveways; injuries from doors, windows, or fixtures; injuries from any pet kept at the Property (Tenants' or a guest's); food-borne illness or allergic reaction; loss or damage to Tenants' personal property from fire, water, sewer backup, wind, storm, theft, or vandalism; injuries from the acts of third parties (including other tenants, guests, contractors, or trespassers); injuries from any pre-existing condition of the Property that Tenants had opportunity to inspect; injuries in the yard, driveway, garage, basement, or attic; and injuries during any activity conducted at the Property.

11.3 Non-Waivable Rights Preserved

Notwithstanding Section 11.2, nothing in this Lease waives, releases, or limits any right of Tenants that is non-waivable under Ohio Revised Code § 5321.13 or any other applicable law, including Tenants' rights under Ohio Revised Code §§ 5321.04 (Landlord obligations), 5321.06 (Tenant remedies), 5321.07 (rent-escrow procedure), 5321.15 (self-help eviction prohibited), and 5321.16 (security deposit rules), or any successor statute. Any provision of this Lease held void under § 5321.13 shall be severed and the remainder shall remain in full force.

11.4 Indemnification by Tenants

Tenants shall, jointly and severally, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all third-party claims, demands, actions, proceedings, liabilities, damages, losses, penalties, fines, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees and expert fees) arising out of or in any way relating to:

1. Tenants' occupancy or use of the Property;
2. The acts or omissions of Tenants, Tenants' guests, invitees, licensees, occupants, family members, or any person permitted at the Property by Tenants;
3. Any injury to person (including bodily injury and death) or damage to property occurring at, on, or in connection with the Property during the Term;
4. Any pet kept at the Property, whether Tenants' own or a guest's, including injuries caused by that pet to any person on or off the Property;
5. Any alleged sub-tenancy, assignment, or short-term rental in violation of this Lease; and
6. Any complaint, inquiry, or investigation by a governmental agency (HUD, Ohio Civil Rights Commission, local fair housing authority, City of Lakewood housing code enforcement, or otherwise) concerning Tenants' occupancy.

Landlord may, at Landlord's option, control the defense of any indemnified matter with counsel of Landlord's choosing (whose fees shall be reasonable and customary for the Cleveland, Ohio market) at Tenants' expense, and Tenants shall not settle any indemnified matter without Landlord's prior written consent. This indemnification survives the Expiration Date and any earlier termination of this Lease, and shall expire on the sixth (6th) anniversary of the surrender date, except for claims that arose before that date, which shall remain subject to indemnification until finally resolved.

11.5 Landlord Not Responsible for Certain Losses

Except where prohibited by law, Landlord is not liable for (a) interruption or malfunction of any utility (whether or not paid by Landlord); (b) loss or damage caused by burglary, theft, vandalism, or the acts of third parties not employed by Landlord; (c) loss or damage caused by fire, water, mold, smoke, wind, storm, sewer backup, tree fall, or other casualty not caused by Landlord's gross negligence; (d) loss caused by any condition Tenants failed to report to Landlord in writing with reasonable promptness; or (e) inconvenience or emotional distress from any of the foregoing.

12. Move-In, Move-Out, and Surrender

• Move-in condition. Tenants shall complete and return to Landlord a move-in condition report within seven (7) days after the Start Date, identifying any pre-existing damage or conditions. Any condition not reported within that time is deemed satisfactory as of move-in.
• Move-out. On or before the Expiration Date (or the effective date of any earlier termination), Tenants shall (i) remove all personal property; (ii) return the Property in the same condition as the Start Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted; (iii) clean the Property (including kitchen, bathrooms, floors, windows, appliances, and refrigerator interior); (iv) return all keys, remotes, and access devices; (v) provide a forwarding address for the return of the Security Deposit and Pet Deposit; and (vi) leave the Property broom-clean.
• Abandoned property. Any personal property left at the Property after the Expiration Date or after Tenants surrender the keys is deemed abandoned. Landlord may store, dispose of, sell, or donate the abandoned property, and Tenants shall pay Landlord's costs of removal and storage, if any.
• Move-out inspection. Landlord may inspect the Property immediately upon surrender. Landlord's discovery of damage or unpaid obligations within thirty (30) days after the surrender date is timely.

13. Pet Addendum

Tenants are permitted to keep the following three (3) pets at the Property. Tenants shall complete the identifying details below at signing. No other pets are permitted without Landlord's prior written consent.

• Pet Rent: $35.00 per month for Pet 3. Pets 1 and 2 are exempt from monthly Pet Rent as a courtesy concession by Landlord. This exemption is limited to Pets 1 and 2 as identified above; any additional pet or any change or substitution of Pet 1 or Pet 2 requires Landlord's prior written consent and may trigger additional Pet Rent.
• Pet Deposit: $350.00, one-time, refundable at end of Lease per Section 5.3.
• Vaccinations and licensing. Tenants represent that each pet is currently and shall remain properly licensed with the applicable municipality and vaccinated per Ohio and Cuyahoga County requirements (rabies + core vaccines). Tenants shall provide proof of licensing and vaccination within thirty (30) days of the Start Date and annually thereafter.
• No vicious tendencies. Tenants represent that no pet has any known history of biting, aggression, or vicious behavior. Tenants shall carry renter's insurance that does not exclude pet-related liability.
• On leash / under control. Pets shall be kept on-leash or under direct physical control in all common areas, on the sidewalk, on the driveway, and in any yard visible to the public or accessible to the tenants of 1508 Lincoln.
• Clean up. Tenants shall clean up after all pets immediately and dispose of waste properly. Tenants shall not permit any accumulation of pet waste on the yard, deck, patio, or driveway.
• Damage from pets. Tenants are responsible for and will be charged for any damage to the Property or Building caused by any pet, including damage to floors, carpet, walls, trim, doors, screens, blinds, landscaping, and fencing, and any pet-related odors or infestations. Charges may exceed the Pet Deposit; Tenants remain personally liable for any deficiency.
• Removal of pet. Landlord may require Tenants to permanently remove any pet from the Property within forty-eight (48) hours upon reasonable determination that the pet has become vicious, poses a threat to health or safety, or constitutes a nuisance under the Lease, a City of Lakewood ordinance, or Ohio law.

14. Default and Landlord's Remedies

14.1 Events of Default

Tenants are in default under this Lease if any of the following occurs:

1. Tenants fail to pay any Rent in full within three (3) days after the due date and do not cure within three (3) days after Landlord's written notice of non-payment;
2. Tenants violate any other provision of this Lease and do not cure the violation within thirty (30) days after Landlord's written notice (or such shorter period as applicable law permits for the specific violation);
3. Tenants abandon the Property or vacate for more than fifteen (15) consecutive days without notice to Landlord;
4. Tenants materially misrepresent any information in their rental application, including income, employment, criminal history, or rental history;
5. Tenants file, or have filed against them, a petition under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and the resulting stay or discharge would materially impair Landlord's rights under this Lease;
6. Tenants use the Property for any unlawful purpose.

14.2 Landlord's Remedies

Upon Default, Landlord may, in Landlord's sole discretion and to the fullest extent permitted by Ohio law, exercise any one or more of the following remedies:

1. Terminate this Lease by delivering written notice of termination to Tenants;
2. Commence and prosecute an action for forcible entry and detainer under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1923 or any successor statute;
3. Recover from Tenants all unpaid Rent (Monthly and Additional), Late Fees, and all costs of repair, cleaning, or removal;
4. Recover Rent for the balance of the Term, less amounts Landlord actually collects from a replacement tenant during the same period (Tenants remain liable for the difference);
5. Retain the Security Deposit and Pet Deposit and apply them to amounts owed;
6. Recover Landlord's reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses;
7. Pursue any other remedy available at law or in equity.

Landlord's exercise of one remedy does not waive any other remedy. Landlord's acceptance of partial Rent after Default does not constitute a waiver of Landlord's right to terminate.

14.3 Early Termination by Tenants — Liquidated Damages

If Tenants terminate this Lease before the Expiration Date, or vacate the Property before the Expiration Date, for any reason other than as expressly permitted under this Lease or applicable Ohio law, then, in addition to Tenants forfeiting the entire Security Deposit and Pet Deposit, Tenants shall pay Landlord an Early Termination Penalty equal to fifty percent (50%) of the total Monthly Rent that would have been due for the remaining months of the Term as of the date of Tenants' actual vacatur. This Penalty is a liquidated-damages provision that the parties agree is a reasonable estimate of Landlord's costs of re-letting, marketing, screening, and rent-loss during vacancy, which costs are inherently difficult to calculate at the time of contracting. The Early Termination Penalty is due and payable on or before the date Tenants vacate.

14.4 Landlord's Duty to Mitigate

To the extent required by Ohio law, Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to re-let the Property after Tenants vacate. Rent Landlord actually collects from a replacement tenant during the balance of the Term reduces the Monthly Rent portion of Landlord's damages but does not reduce the Early Termination Penalty, which is fixed as liquidated damages.

14.5 No Self-Help Eviction

Landlord shall not remove Tenants from the Property or change the locks except by process of law. Landlord's acceptance of a late payment or other partial performance does not waive any Default.

15. General Provisions

1. Voluntary and knowing. Each party acknowledges that they have read this Lease in full, understand every provision, have had the opportunity to consult with independent legal counsel of their own choosing, and are signing voluntarily.
2. Entire agreement. This Lease, together with the Addenda incorporated by reference (Pet Addendum in Section 13; Lead-Based Paint Disclosure in Section 17; Rules Addendum in Section 16), constitutes the entire agreement between the parties concerning the Property and supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, representations, emails, texts, and understandings.
3. Amendment. This Lease may not be modified, amended, or waived except by a written instrument signed by all parties.
4. Governing law and venue. This Lease is governed by the laws of the State of Ohio. Exclusive venue for any action to enforce or interpret this Lease is the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas or the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division, and the parties consent to personal jurisdiction there.
5. Waiver of jury trial. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party knowingly, voluntarily, and irrevocably waives any right to a jury trial in any action arising out of or relating to this Lease.
6. Attorneys' fees. In any action to enforce this Lease, the prevailing party is entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys' fees, court costs, and expenses.
7. Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder remains in full force. The unenforceable provision shall be reformed to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable.
8. No waiver. Landlord's delay or failure to enforce any provision does not waive that provision. Landlord's acceptance of any late or partial Rent payment does not waive Landlord's right to strict future compliance.
9. Joint and several liability. All Tenants' obligations under this Lease are joint and several. Each Tenant is fully bound whether or not the other Tenant is bound or performs.
10. Successors and assigns. This Lease binds and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.
11. Electronic signatures and counterparts. This Lease may be executed electronically (including via the online signing interface below) and in counterparts, each of which constitutes an original, all of which together constitute one instrument. Electronic signatures are legally binding under the federal ESIGN Act, 15 U.S.C. § 7001 et seq., and the Ohio Uniform Electronic Transactions Act, ORC § 1306.01 et seq.
12. Notices. Notices may be delivered by (i) email to the addresses in the parties block, effective on send; (ii) hand delivery; (iii) certified mail with return receipt; or (iv) reputable overnight courier. Each party shall promptly notify the other of any change of address.
13. Landlord Identification (ORC § 5321.18). The Landlord's name and address for service of process and for all notices under this Lease are: Ralph West, 1506 Lincoln Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107.
14. Time of essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of every obligation under this Lease.
15. Headings. Section headings are for convenience only and do not modify or limit any provision.

16. Rules Addendum

The following rules are part of the Lease and violation is a breach:

Keys

• Tenants receive keys/access devices at move-in; Tenants shall sign a key receipt.
• Tenants shall not duplicate keys without Landlord's consent, and shall not change or add locks without prior written consent.
• Tenants shall return all keys at the end of the Term. Failure to return keys is a $75 re-keying charge deducted from the Security Deposit.

Use of Premises

• No drilling of holes or use of large nails/screws that leave visible damage; small picture-hanging nails and removable adhesive hooks are permitted.
• Nothing shall be attached to Building fixtures or the exterior.
• No laundry, rugs, or personal items may be hung from windows, porches, or fencing visible to the street.
• No flammable or hazardous chemicals may be stored at the Property.
• No candles with open flames; battery-operated candles are permitted.
• No cooking or barbecuing on porches, balconies, or within 15 feet of the Building.
• No signs, advertisements, or notices visible from outside the Property without Landlord's consent.
• Waterbeds, aquariums over 20 gallons, and heavy furniture (safes, pianos) require Landlord's written consent.
• Tenants shall promptly report all repair or maintenance needs to Landlord in writing.

Parking

• Tenants may park operable, registered passenger vehicles in the driveway area assigned to the 1506 side. No commercial vehicles over 3/4-ton, RVs, boats, trailers, or oversized vehicles.
• No vehicle repair on the Property (other than emergency repair).
• Landlord may remove any abandoned, inoperable, or improperly parked vehicle at the owner's expense.

17. Lead-Based Paint Hazard Disclosure and Acknowledgment

18. Landlord Identification Disclosure (ORC § 5321.18)

In compliance with Ohio Revised Code § 5321.18 or any successor statute, the Landlord's name and address for the receipt of notices and legal process are:

Ralph West
1506 Lincoln Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107
(216) 484-5305 · ralphwestworld@gmail.com

Landlord's insurer for the Property is available upon Tenants' reasonable written request.