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N. MAINTENANCE, REPAIRS, OR ALTERATIONS: The Tenant(s) shall, at their own
expense and at all times, maintain the Premises in a clean and sanitary manner and surrender the
Premises the same at termination hereof, in as good condition as received, normal wear and tear
excepted. Tenant(s) may not make any alterations to the Premises without written consent of the
Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible for repairs to the interior and exterior of the Premises. If the
Premises includes a washer, dryer, freezer, dehumidifier unit and/or air conditioning unit, the
Landlord makes no warranty as to the repair or replacement of units if one or all shall fail to operate.
Landlord will install new batteries in all battery-operated smoke detectors when the Tenant(s) moves
into the Premises. After the initial installation of batteries, it will be the responsibility of the Tenant(s)
to replace batteries when needed. A monthly "cursory" inspection by the Landlord shall be required
for all fire extinguishers to make sure they are fully charged.
O. EARLY TERMINATION: Tenant(s) may not be able to cancel this Agreement unless the
Tenant is a victim of domestic violence, and in such case, the Tenant may do so in accordance with
any local, state, or federal laws.
P. PETS: Tenant(s) is not allowed pets on the Premises or in the Premises’ common areas.
Animals that are necessary for individuals with disabilities are welcome.
Q. SMOKING: Smoking in and on the Premises is prohibited, including individual units,
common areas, every building and adjoining properties. Medication that is necessary for individuals
with disability is welcome.
R. LEGAL COMPLIANCE: Tenant(s) agrees to promptly comply with any present and future
laws, ordinances, orders, rules, regulations, and requirements of the Federal, State, County, City, and
Municipal government or any of their departments, bureaus, boards, commissions and officials
thereof with respect to the Premises, or the use or occupancy thereof, whether said compliance shall
be ordered or directed to or against the Tenant(s), Landlord, or both, during the term of this
Agreement. This Agreement is to be governed under the laws located in the State of Maryland.
S. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for
any reason and to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement
nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected
thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.
T. RETALIATION: Landlord is prohibited from taking retaliatory action against the Tenant(s),
including but not limited to, restricting access to the Premises, decreasing or cancelling services or
utilities, failure to repair appliances or fixtures, or any other type of action that could be considered
unjustified.