Regulations

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Every Tenant is required to abide by the regulations containted in their Tenant's Lease after obtaining a rental unit from the Town of Hearst Non-Profit Housing Corporation. Here are some examples:

Moving:

The Tenant's personal property shall not be taken into or removed from the Leased Premises, except at a time and in a manner that has been approved by the Landlord.  The Tenant shall reimburse the Landlord for all damages to the Leased Premises or the Residential Complex, caused by moving the Tenant's personal property into or out of the Leased Premises.

Keys:

The Tenant shall be furnished with two (2) keys to the Leased Premises and shall return all keys to the Landlord when vacating the Leased Premises.

Pest Control:

The Tenant's personal property shall be in a clean and sanitary condition, and shall be free from household pests.  The Landlord may inspect the Tenant's personal property before it is moved into the Leased premises, and may require the Tenant to have it treated at the tenant's own expense and to the satisfaction of the Landlord, to ensure that household pests have been eliminated.  The Landlord, between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, shall have the right to enter the Leased premises, upon giving twenty-four (24) hours prior written notice to the Tenant, to inspect the sanitary condition of the Leased Premises and the Tenant's personal property, and to perform, when necessary, in its opinion, and at the Tenant's expense, all appropriate pest control treatments required to eliminate household pests from the Leased Premises and the Residential Complex.

Halls:

The sidewalks, passages, public halls, stairways, fire escapes and vestibules shall not be obstructed or used for any purpose other than gaining access to and from the Leased Premises.

Windows, Screens and Balconies:

No articles of any description shall be hung from the windows, doors or balconies and nothing shall be placed on the exterior window sills or stored on the balconies.  The Tenant shall not throw any article from a window or balcony or remove any window screen or pane, except for cleaning or repair purposes and any window screen or pane shall be replaced immediately after being cleaned or repaired.

Window Safety Stops:

The Tenant shall not remove window safety stops.

Barbecuing:

The Tenant shall not barbecue on the balcony.

Safety Equipment:

The Tenant shall not tamper with or disconnect any heat, smoke or carbon monoxide detectors, fire alarms, door closures, or any other safety equipment installed in the Leased Premises or the Residential Complex by the Landlord.

Wiring, Plumbing, etc.:

No additional heating units or electrical wiring shall be installed in the Leased Premises, without the prior written approval of the Landlord.  The Tenant shall not overload the electrical circuits or use fuses in excess of fifteen (15) amperes in the lighting circuits or use the electrical, plumbing or gas equipment for any purpose other than those for which they were constructed.

Vents:

Air-Vents attached to steam radiators shall not be opened or tampered with by the Tenant, and radiator valves must be turned off tight or on full.

Water:

The Tenant shall not leave water running, unless it is being used.

Laundry Equipment:

Washing machines or clothes dryers shall not be used in Leased Premises situated in an apartment building.

Air Conditioners:

Air conditioners shall not be used in Leased Premises situated in an apartment building, without the prior written approval of the Landlord.  The Landlord may charge a fee for each air conditioner used in the Leased Premises.

Antenna:

The Tenant shall not use any radio antenna, television antenna or satellite dish, located outside the Leased Premises, without the prior written approval of the Landlord.

Signs:

The Tenant shall not display any sign, advertisement or notice, in or about the Leased Premises, except for campaign posters during a Federal, Provincial or Municipal election.

Garbage:

All garbage shall be disposed of as directed in the Tenant's Handbook, or as otherwise directed by the Landlord.  The Tenant shall not use the garbage chute for disposal of aerosol cans, explosive or combustible materials or any burning materials.

Snow Removal:

The Tenant shall be responsible for the removal of ice and snow from the entrance walks and public sidewalks fronting or otherwise bordering on the Leased Premises, except where the Leased Premises are situated in an apartment building.

Lawns:

The Tenant shall be responsible for maintaining, in good order and condition, any lawn or garden that forms part of the Leased Premises.

Personal Property:

All personal property placed in the Leased Premises or in any part of the Residential Complex shall be at the sole risk of the owner of the personal property.  The Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to the personal property from any cause, other than through the negligent or willful conduct of the Landlord.

Insurance:

The Tenant shall be responsible for obtaining, at his own expense, adequate insurance coverage against damage to the Leased Premises, loss of personal property and public liability.

Respect:

The Tenant shall respect the rights, privileges and interests of other tenants.

Tenant's Handbook:

The Tenant acknowledges receiving a copy of the Tenant's Handbook, if such document is published or provided by the Landlord....

.... Please see the Lease for full regulations....