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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 57782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
PRAECIPE TO SATISFY
AND DISCONTINUE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Kindly mark the above-captioned matter satisfied and discontinue this action.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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David J. Lanza
Attorney I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Date: Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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AND NOW, this L' " Iay of June 2000, the undersigned does hereby certify that he did this date
serve a copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO SATISFY upon the other parties of record by causing same to be
deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Michael S. Travis, Esquire
4076 Market Street
Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
David J. Lanza
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 57782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 Civil
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AND NOW, this )I' day of May 2000, it is hereby stipulated between the parties,
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and JEAN OLAF, that the Prothonotary may release all
funds held in escrow to the Plaintiff and that Plaintiff shall not pursue any damage claims against Defendant.
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David J. Lanza
Attorneys for Plaintiff
'? chae S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 57782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
Attorneys t'or Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
AND NOW, this -n?' day of May 2000, it is hereby stipulated between the parties,
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP and JEAN OLAF, that the Prothonotary may release all
funds held in escrow to the Plaintiff and that Plaintiff shall not pursue any damage claims against Defendant.
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By:
David J. Lanza
Attorneys for Plaintiff
chae S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
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Michael S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
NO. 99-3610 CIVIL
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF APPEAL FROM AWARD
OF BOARD OF ARBITRATORS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Notice is given that Jean Olaf, Defendant, appeals from the award of the board of
arbitrators entered in this case on November 29, 1999.
A jury trial is demanded Id"
I hereby certify that the compensation of the arbitrators has been paid.
is ael? li 1 S. Travis, Attorney for Appellant
Michael S. Travis, Esquire/Attorney for Appellant
4076 Market Street, Suite 209, Camp Hill, PA 17011
David J. Lanza, Esquire/Attomey for Appellee
301 Market Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
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IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served a true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person, addressed as
follows:
David J. Lanza, Esquire
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Dated: 12/27/99
Mitfiae_l S. Travis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)731-9502
Fax 731-9511
Attorney for Appellant
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We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend
the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution Of this Common-
wealth and that we will discharge the duties
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We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn
(or affirmed), make the following award:
(Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be
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SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
PLAINTIFF
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JEAN OLAF,
DEFENDANT
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NOTICE OF SERVICE OF INTERROGATORIES DIRECTED TO PLAINTIFF
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please take notice that Defendant, Jean Olaf, has served the first set of interrogatories to
Plaintiff, Susquehanna View Limited Partnership, upon David J. Lanza, Esquire, 301 Market
Street, P.O. Box 109, Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
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Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P. 0. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043.0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
TO THE HONORABLE, THE JUDGES OF SAID COURT:
rN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
counsel for the Plaintiff in the above action (or actions) respectfully
represents that:
1. The above-captioned action (or actions) is at issue.
2. The claim of the Plaintiff in the action is $ 307.36 phis possession ofreal proper&
The counterclaim of the Defendant in the action is $ N!4
The following attorneys are interested in the case(s) as counsel, or are otherwise disqualified to sit as arbitrators:
David J Lanza. Esquire: Michael S. Travis. Esquire
WHEREFORE, your petitioner prays your Honorable Court to appoint three (3) arbitrators to whom the case shall be
submitted.
Attorneys for Plaintiff
Respectfully submi d,
Davicl J. Lanza
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AND NOW, this 3d day of 1914 in consideration of the foregoing petition, the
following are
in the above-captioned action (or actions):
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SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
PLAINTIFF
V.
JEAN OLAF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-3610 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: SUPERSEDEAS UNDER PA.R.C.P.D.J. 10081B1
BEFORE BAYLEY, J.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this l &+- day of August, 1999, the supersedeas terminated by
the prothonotary on August 3, 1999, IS VACATED. The supersedeas, IS
REINSTATED.
By the Court,
Edgar B. Bayley, J.
Michael S. Travis, Esquire
For Defendant
David J. Lanza, Esquire
For Plaintiff
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SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
PLAINTIFF
V.
JEAN OLAF,
DEFENDANT
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
99-3610 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: SUPERSEDEAS UNDER PA.R C P D J 1008(B)
BEFORE BAYLEY, J.
OPINION AND ORDER OF COURT
Bayley, J., August 18,1999:-
Defendant, Jean Olaf, rents an apartment from plaintiff, Susquehanna View
Limited Partnership. Her $190 monthly rent is due the first of each month. On June 7,
1999, plaintiff obtained a judgment from a district justice for possession of defendant's
apartment plus damages and costs of $307.36. The judgment was entered on the
basis that defendant breached her lease by intentionally littering common areas of the
premises and harassing neighboring tenants. Defendant filed a notice of appeal in this
court on June 14, 1999. She deposited with the prothonotary the monetary amount of
the judgment and costs of $307.36. An automatic supersedeas became effective
pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.D.J. No. 1008. The appeal is pending.
On July 2, 1999, defendant paid her monthly $190 rent by check which was
accepted and deposited by plaintiff. On August 3, 1999, plaintiff filed a praecipe with
the prothonotary, stating "please terminate the supersedeas in the above-referenced
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matter by reason of the Defendant's failure to make monthly payments from and after
July 1999." The prothonotary terminated the supersedeas. By check dated August 2,
1999, defendant paid plaintiff her August, 1999 rent. Plaintiff accepted and deposited
the check on August 4, 1999. On August 5, 1999, defendant filed an "Emergency
Petition to Reinstate Supersedeas Pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.D.J. 1008(B)." An order was
entered on August 5, 1999, temporarily reinstating the supersedeas pending a hearing
"[b]ased on the within averment that petitioner has paid the June, July and August rent
payments." A hearing was conducted on August 17,1999.
Pa.R.C.P.D.J. 1008(B) provides:
When an appeal is from a judgment for the possession of real
property, receipt by the district justice of the copy of the notice of appeal
shall operate as a supersedeas only if the appellant at the time of filing
the appeal, deposits with the prothonotary a sum of money (or a bond,
with surety approved by the prothonotary) equal to the lesser of three (3)
month's rent or the rent actually in arrears on the date of the filing of
appeal, based upon the district justice's order of judgment, and,
thereafter, deposits cash or bond with the prothonotary in a sum
equal to the monthly rent which becomes due during the period of
time the proceedings upon appeal are pending in the court of common
pleas, such additional deposits to be made within thirty (30) days
following the date of the appeal, and each successive thirty (30) day
period thereafter. (Emphasis added.)
The writ of possession was entered in this case for defendant's breach of a non-
rent payment in her lease. When the appeal was filed on June 14, 1999, no back rent
was due. Once the automatic supersedeas was effective on June 14, 1999, which was
the date the appeal was filed, it remains in effect pursuant to Rule 1008(B) as long as
defendant:
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[t]hereafter, deposits cash ... in a sum equal to the monthly rent which
becomes due during the period of time the proceedings upon appeal are
pending in the court of common pleas, such additional deposits to be
made within thirty (30) days following the date of the appeal, and
each successive thirty (30) day period thereafter. (Emphasis added.)
Thus, although July's rent became due to plaintiff on July 1", the supersedeas
remained in effect as long as the July rent was paid by July 13, 1999, which was thirty
days after the appeal was filed on July 14, 1999. Likewise, although the August rent
became due to plaintiff on August 1", the supersedeas remained in effect as long as the
August rent was paid by August 12, 1999, which was thirty days following July 13,
1999.
If plaintiff had followed the procedure suggested in the Note to Pa.R.C.P.D.J.
1008(B), it might have recognized that it was not interpreting the Rule correctly when it
filed the praecipe on August 3, 1999, to terminate the supersedeas. The Note states:
The request for termination of the supersedeas, upon the praecipe filed
with the prothonotary, may simply state: 'Please terminate the
supersedeas in the within action for failure of the appellant to pay
monthly rental as required by Pa. R.C.P.D.J. No. 1008 for a period in
excess of thirty (30) days' and will be signed by appellee. The
prothonotary will then note upon the praecipe: 'Upon confirmation of
failure of the appellant to deposit the monthly rent for more than
thirty (30) days, the supersedeas is terminated,' and the prothonotary will
sign and clock the praecipe. (Emphasis added.)
Accordingly, the supersedeas was wrongfully terminated by the prothonotary on August
3, 1999, on the praecipe by plaintiff, because, pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.D.J. 1008(B), it
remained in effect as long as plaintiff paid her rent by August 12, 1999. Although Rule
1008(B) requires that the rent be deposited with the prothonotary, plaintiff accepted and
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deposited both the July and August payments, therefore, the automatic supersedeas
remains in effect. The purpose of the Rule is to ensure that rent is paid during the
pendency of the appeal.
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this _W? day of August, 1999, the supersedeas terminated by
the prothonotary on August 3, 1999, IS VACATED. The supersedeas, IS
REINSTATED.
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By the Court, i .,
Edgar B. Bayley, rttJ./
David J. Lanza, Esquire
For Plaintiff
Michael S. Travis, Esquire
For Defendant
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SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PARTNERSHIP, CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant NO. 99-3610 CIVIL TERM
IN RE: TRANSCRIPT OF PROCEEDINGS
Proceedings held before the
HONORABLE EDGAR B. BAYLEY, J.,
Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle, Pennsylvania,
on August 17, 1999, at 8:55 a.m.
in Courtroom Number Two.
APPEARANCES:
DAVID J. LANZA, Esquire
For the Plaintiff/Respondent
MICHAEL S. TRAVIS, Esquire
For the Defendant/ Petitioner
NDEX TO WITNESSES
IONER DIRECT CROSS REDIRECT RECROSS
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FPLAINTIFF/RESPOONNDDEENT
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. Samuel Dil 26 28 30 --
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
FOR DEFENDANT/ PETITIONER IDENTIFIED ADMITTED
1. July check 7 32
2. August check 7 32
3. Letter from Mallard Run 32 32
FOR THE PLAINTIFF/RESPONDENT
1. Jean Olaf's lease 20 32
2. Attachment to lease 20 32
3. Amendment to lease 20 32
9. Letter to residents dated
10/28/98 19 32
5. Letter to residents dated
11/2/98 20 32
6. Log of incidents in front
of Apartment 903 21 32
7. Videotape 22 32
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August 17, 1999, 8:55 a.m.
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
(Whereupon, the following proceedings
were held:)
THE COURT: What is the issue here?
MR. TRAVIS: Good morning, Your Honor. Mike
Travis for the defendant/petitioner. The issue here is
whether or not the petitioner paid her rent basically, and
we have evidence to establish that she did.
THE COURT: Okay. Do you agree that is the
issue?
MR. LANZA: Your Honor, yeah. We can
stipulate to a number of facts here and save a lot of time.
We can stipulate to determining --
THE COURT: Gerry, turn that off, will you.
MR. LANZA: Well, Your Honor, I'm --
THE COURT: If you are going to stipulate, I
want this off while I think.
MR. LANZA: I intend to use that for
evidence, Your Honor.
THE COURT: Fine, but I want it off right
now.
stipulations?
MR. LANZA: Okay.
THE COURT: Go ahead. You say you have some
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MR. LANZA: I do, Your Honor.
THE COURT: Well, do you both?
MR. LANZA: Well, I can agree to part of
what the opposing counsel is saying.
THE COURT: If you do not have a stipulation
ready, then I will take testimony.
MR. LANZA: We don't have it in writing,
Your Honor. I can simply stipulate for the record we did
terminate the supersedeas shortly after 8:00 a.m. on August
3rd. She paid her rent about an hour or two later, and she
is current with her rent.
However, Your Honor, our position is because
the defendant poses a danger to the peaceable enjoyment and
the well-being of the neighboring tenant, she's not
entitled to a second chance under Rule 1008, which I don't
believe Rule 1008 specifically provides for second chances
in the first place, but especially in this case where we
have strong evidence that the defendant is a threat to the
neighboring tenants and to the well-being of the property.
We're prepared to present evidence on that point today.
THE COURT: Okay. I am going to let you put
your case in.
that?
MR. TRAVIS: I'm sorry?
THE COURT: Do you want to stipulate to
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MR. TRAVIS: No, I don't want to stipulate
to that at all.
THE COURT: Go ahead. Present your case.
MR. TRAVIS: Your Honor, we would like to
call Jean Olaf to the stand.
Whereupon,
JEAN OLAF,
having been duly sworn, testified as follows:
DIRECT EXAMINATION
BY MR. TRAVIS:
Q Will you please state your name for the
record.
A My name is Jean Olaf.
Q Where do you reside?
A 208 Senate Avenue.
Q And you're renting that apartment from
Susquehanna View, is that correct?
A That's correct.
Q Miss Olaf, I'm going to cut right to the
chase here. You were subject to an eviction from that
property, is that correct?
A Right.
Q And did you pay your July rent?
A Yes, I did.
MR. TRAVIS: May I approach the witness,
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Your Honor?
THE COURT: Yes.
BY MR. TRAVIS:
Q Is this a copy of your July rent check?
A Yes, that's true. I requested a copy from
my bank.
Q Is this a copy of your August rent check?
A This is the cancelled check., my August
cancelled check.
Q On the back here, there is some numbers that
appear to be printed from the bank. What is the date
reflected on the back of the July check?
A Oh, I can't make that out really.
Q Okay. How about the August check?
A The 75521?
Q No, ma'am, the date.
A The date. I'm sorry. August 4th.
Q August 4th is the date printed on the back
of the check?
A Right, '99.
THE COURT: Did you mark them?
MR. TRAVIS: Would you mark these for
Exhibit 1 and 2, please.
MR. LANZA: Once again, Your Honor, it will
save time. W e don't dispute that she paid those checks to
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THE COURT: Okay. I am going to let the
checks be marked and admitted into evidence. Mark the July
check No. 1 and the August check No. 2, Pamela.
(Whereupon, Petitioner's Exhibits 1 and
2 were marked for identification.)
THE COURT: Anything further? Any further
questions?
MR. TRAVIS: Not for this witness.
THE COURT: Any questions of this witness?
MR. LANZA: Yes, Your Honor.
MR. TRAVIS: Your Honor, I object.
THE COURT: What are you doing? What are we
doing?
MR. LANZA: I would like to present some
evidence which I think the witness can authenticate, Your
Honor. We have videotape of the witness in the conduct
which we've alleged in our answer to defendant's petition.
THE COURT: You want her to authenticate
that this is what?
MR. LANZA: That this is her on the screen,
that this depicts this witness. If she cannot, then I can
have our own witnesses authenticate.
THE COURT: I am going to let you do that as
your own portion of the case if you want that put in.
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MR. LANZA:
THE COURT:
MR. LANZA:
THE COURT:
MR. LANZA:
CROSS
BY MR. LANZA:
Okay.
Again, turn that off.
All right, Your Honor.
Any questions of this witness?
Yes.
EXAMINATION
Q Mrs. Olaf, do you acknowledge that you've
littered the premises outside the door of one of your
neighboring tenants?
A Yes, I did, but not as often as the break
down on the exhibit.
Q But you did litter the premises?
A Off and on.
Q And you did it intentionally?
A Yeah, but --
Q You did it on purpose?
A -- it's not my character.
THE COURT: Ma'am, ma'am. Now, you listen
to the question and you answer it.
THE WITNESS: Okay. I'm sorry.
THE COURT: You don't do a diatribe here.
THE WITNESS: I'm sorry, Your Honor.
THE COURT: You have littered your premises
intentionally, is that correct?
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THE WITNESS: Um-hum.
THE COURT: Next question.
BY MR. LANZA:
Q And these premises that you littered were
the premises outside the door of Mr. Dil who is sitting in
the courtroom?
A That's correct.
Q What kind of items did you place on and
about his door?
A It was coffee grounds and salt and pepper
and some flour.
Q Was there oil? Did you spread oil on his
door?
A Yeah.
MR. TRAVIS: Your Honor, I object to this
line of questioning.
THE COURT: Why?
MR. TRAVIS: This has to do with the merits
of the case. We're here just on the issue of paying the
rent.
THE COURT: I am going to listen to it.
It's interesting.
BY MR. LANZA:
Q You did spread oil on the door?
A Oil on the door, never.
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Q You threw paper around the floor around the
outside of his door?
A Yeah. He slipped a Christmas card under my
door, and I thought that was very hypocritical, and I tore
it up, yeah.
Q And at any point did you place used toilet
paper on or outside his door?
A Never, never toilet paper.
Q Any other food items?
A No.
Q Did you pour water outside his door?
A Water? Once.
Q And, in fact, you were littering the outside
of Mr. Dills door two or three times a day at certain
points?
A No, never. I worked. I work.
Q You work full-time?
A No, I work part-time from 9:00 to 1:00
and --
Q Thank you. You're not ashamed at all of
having done this to --
THE COURT: Whether she is ashamed or not is
not the issue. She did it. Next question.
MR. LANZA: Your Honor, I'm --
THE COURT: Wait. Next question.
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Q Mrs. Olaf, you would like --
A I'm Miss Olaf.
THE COURT: Wait.
THE WITNESS: I'm sorry.
THE COURT: I am going to stop this in a
moment, and I am going to hold you in contempt if you do
not wait and answer the questions correctly.
THE WITNESS: Okay. I'm sorry.
THE COURT: Ask a relevant question.
BY MR. LANZA:
Q You would like to have Mr. Dil move from the
apartment building, wouldn't you?
A No. No, I don't object to anyone living in
that building, never.
Q You want him to stay in his room, don't you?
A I beg your pardon?
Q You've told him that he should stay in his
room, haven't you?
A I very seldom see Mr. Dil around. The only
time --
THE COURT: Ma'am, did you ever tell him you
wanted him to stay in his room?
THE WITNESS: Yes, I did.
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Q And you feel the need that if Mr. Dil
doesn't stay in his room that you would have to do this
again?
A No.
Q You are not going to do this again?
A No.
Q Why won't you do it again?
A I'm sorry, why wouldn't I do it again?
Q Why wouldn't you do all of this again?
A I don't understand that question. Why
wouldn't I do this again?
Q Yeah. You told me you are not going to do
this again. Why not?
A There were objects destroyed in my
apartment, and I saw Mr. Dil leaving my apartment. He had
his hand on the doorknob, and he hesitated and I hesitated,
and then he walked over to his apartment.
Q That doesn't answer my question.
A At that time I confronted him, and only once
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Q You believe Mr. Dil broke into your
apartment and damaged things, is that correct?
A I suspect.
Q And you still believe that?
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A I do.
Q That hasn't changed?
A Right.
Q Okay. Have you taken any steps to find a
new apartment to live in?
A Yes. I submitted an application to Mallard
Run. I got an acknowledgment from Mallard Run.
Q And when did you submit an application?
A I received an acknowledgment. I think it
was dated -- is it 7/27?
MR. TRAVIS: Do you want me to give her the
letter, Your Honor?
THE COURT: Do you intend to move?
THE WITNESS: Oh, yes, I do. I need to
move.
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Q When do you intend to move?
A As soon as I get a subsidized apartment.
Q Well, have they accepted you at Mallard Run?
A I'm below poverty.
Q Mrs. Olaf, have they accepted you at Mallard
Run at this point?
A I'm on file.
Q On file?
A Right.
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A Yes, they state six months to a year.
MR. LANZA: All right. I don't have any
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THE COURT: Any questions?
MR. TRAVIS: Yes.
REDIRECT EXAMINATION
BY MR. TRAVIS:
Q Miss Olaf, what caused you to do these odd
things such as littering in the hall or having these
discussions with Mr. Dil?
A Well, the only time I confronted Mr. Dil is
a few of my panties were missing, and the reason I know
that my panties were missing was because I bought them from
Sears and they were multiple items, three in a package, and
I bought pink and white --
THE COURT: Why did you confront him? The
panties were missing. Why did you confront him?
THE WITNESS: You know, he was walking
back -- he was walking in the hall with some groceries, and
I said a few of my panties are missing, you know, and I
said stay in your apartment. And I did not -- I did not
mean any physical harm to him no way.
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Q So is it correct to say that you did this
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2 A Right.
3 Q Did you discuss that with the management of
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5 A No, I did not.
6 Q Did you ever approach them about this
7 problem?
8 A No.
9 Q Did you ever have any conversations?
10 A No, I haven't.
11 Q Did you ever have the locks changed on your
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police.
14 Q Who changed the locks on your door?
15 A Lorraine Hinkle.
16 Q Is she in the courtroom today?
17 A Yes, she is.
18 Q Would you point her out
please.
19 A That's Lorraine Hinkle.
20 Q So you did have a conversation with Lorraine
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4 Q Did you believe --
5 A There is a police report.
6 Q Did you believe that the problem persisted
7 after your locks were changed?
B A Yes.
9 Q Is that what caused you to behave in this
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11 A Yes.
12 Q Did you ask the management about correcting
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14 A No, I did not talk to management.
15 Q Why not?
16 A Because I haven't talked to management since
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21 MR. LANZA: I have no further questions,
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THE COURT: Respondent.
MR. LANZA: I would like to call Lorraine
Hinkle to the witness stand, Your Honor.
Whereupon,
LORRAINE HINKLE,
having been duly sworn, testified as follows:
DIRECT EXAMINATION
BY MR. LANZA:
Q Would you state your name for the record.
A Lorraine Hinkle.
Q And what is your occupation?
A I'm the community manager at Susquehanna
View Apartments.
Q How long have you held that position?
A About four and a half years.
Q And I have marked Exhibits 1, 2, and 3, all
of which have been admitted in the pleadings. I'm going to
hand these to you and ask you briefly to describe what
those are.
A Okay. Exhibit
Jean Olaf's lease. Exhibit 2
was made after this lease was
stipulation that we needed to
the last Exhibit 3 is just an
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drawn up through a HUD
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the following year due to recertification.
Q And do those leases prohibit the type of
conduct that Mrs. Olaf has admitted to?
A Yes, they do.
Q What do they say about littering?
A Basically there should be no littering in
the common areas. There should be no attempting to inhibit
free, peaceful enjoyment of fellowship of residents in the
building.
Q Generally what kind of tenants are in the
building?
A Elderly residents. Our preference is 62 or
above. Our average age is about 75.
Q Briefly, what type of problems, if any, have
you had with Mrs. Olaf?
A Basically it started back in the fall where
we were having problems on the fourth floor. Residents
were coming to us concerned for their safety, for the
cleanliness of the building.
We have had roaches on that floor recently
since all of this has occurred. We've even had to have an
estimate for replacing the carpet because the carpet is so
bad with the roaches and bugs due to this littering.
Q Can you authenticate for us Exhibit 4?
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about -- generally I do this on a regular basis where I put
out first a general statement that we are having a problem
in a certain area and that we need to find out why or
please stop whatever you are doing. This was back October
28th about littering in the hallway.
Q So it was a warning?
A Right.
Q And Exhibit 5, can you just tell us briefly
what that is?
A Basically was directed directly to the
residents of the fourth floor because we were having a lot
of, as it says, sugar, salt, pepper, roach traps, general
dirt has been placed on the carpet. We were having this on
the fourth floor around Apartment 403.
Q And does it make reference to videotaping?
A Yes, it does. We did want everyone to know
that we would put a camera up to find out who it was if
nobody came forward or at least stopped the activity.
Q And did you do that?
A Yes.
Q And can you identify for us what has been
labeled as Exhibit 6?
A This is going to be a log for the actual
videotape that we finally did achieve to get with Miss
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Q Now, just for the record, were these the
only times there was litter on the property?
A No, no. There were numerous tapes that we
could not get her full face. There were other incidents
that we missed where there was oil, there was wet
substances.
Q Roughly over what period of time did the
littering take place?
A Sporadically in the fall of '98. I would
say maybe once, twice a week, graduating up to around the
end of January, February to anywhere from five to seven
days a week to closer to when the videotape is showing. It
could be anywhere from two to three times a day certain
days.
Q And this Exhibit 6 reflects, as you've
testified, the incidents you caught on videotape?
A Yes.
Q And we have that with us today?
A Yes.
MR. LANZA: With your Court's permission, I
would like to display that videotape for Your Honor's
viewing.
THE COURT: Have you marked it?
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MR. LANZA: I have a marked copy here.
MR. TRAVIS: Again, Your Honor, I renew my
objection showing this. Counsel has not even seen this
tape.
THE COURT: Overruled. You are going to see
it now. What is the exhibit number?
MR. LANZA: Number 7, Your Honor.
THE COURT: Okay. You can play it.
MR. LANZA: Thank you, Your Honor.
THE COURT: How long is it?
MR. LANZA: It's about five minutes.
THE COURT: We will play it, and then later
you can ask her any questions if you want about it. Do not
ask her questions during the playing of the tape.
MR. LANZA: Okay.
MS. OLAF: Can I get up closer, Your Honor,
in order for me to see better?
THE COURT: Yes, you can move up.
(Whereupon, the videotape was played.)
MR. LANZA: Those are all of the shots.
THE COURT: Let's get the tape out and bring
it over here so we have it.
MR. LANZA: I presented a copy to the
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MR. LANZA: Yes.
BY MR. LANZA:
Q Miss Hinkle, the events that were depicted
on the videotape -- first of all, there was no sound
recorded on the tape, is that correct?
A Correct.
Q And the video camera could never see into
someone's room?
A Correct.
Q It was all common area?
A Right.
Q Were those all different incidents that we
saw on the videotape?
A Yes.
Q Why was -- the last three shots appeared to
be overhead.
A They were the first attempt at trying to get
whoever was doing this in front of 403.
Q But there was all the same door?
A Yes, all of it was in front of 403.
Q What type of management problem has this
created -- these incidents created for you?
A Residents definitely on the fourth floor are
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concerned for Sammy, so much so that they've come down to
my office and spoke to me directly.
This is causing roaches. This is causing a
need -- drastic need for replacement of that carpet which
we don't want to do until after Jean moves out. A
multitude of different problems this is causing.
MR. LANZA: I don't have anymore questions
for this witness, Your Honor.
THE COURT: Cross.
CROSS EXAMINATION
BY MR. TRAVIS:
Q Miss Hinkle, did Miss Olaf ever approach you
and tell you that she had a problem with any of her
neighbors?
A No, sir, she didn't.
Q She never did?
A No.
Q Did you ever change the locks on her
residence?
A Yes.
Q Why did you change the locks on her
residence?
A Jean had called down one morning and said
that she had spoken to the East Pennsboro Police and that
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what was the reason behind that -- because we need to know
whether to charge her or not, if it was something she was
concerned with, okay.
She did not state what the problem was. She
just kept repeatedly saying call the police. I did so. I
called the gentleman that she -- the officer she wanted me
to call. He gave me the report number. He just basically
said that she's concerned about her apartment. She wants
to have her locks changed.
Q And neither she nor the police ever told you
that she believed Mr. Dil was entering her apartment?
A No, sir.
MR. TRAVIS: That's all the questions I
have.
THE COURT: You may step down.
MR. LANZA: Your Honor, I would like to call
one final witness, Mr. Samuel Dil.
Whereupon,
SAMUEL DIL,
having been duly sworn, testified as follows:
MR. LANZA: May I approach the witness, Your
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Q Would you state your name for the record,
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A Samuel Dil.
Q And where do you live?
A Apartment 403, Susquehanna View.
Q How long have you lived there?
A Twenty years.
Q Twenty years?
A Yes.
Q Is that ever since the building opened?
A The first day.
Q Have you ever had any problems there prior
to --
A No problems at all.
Q Prior to Mrs. Olaf?
A No.
Q And you saw the videotape with the rest of
us?
A I did.
Q And was that your door these items were
being placed in front of?
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A Well, I've had a series of strokes.
Q You say you've had a couple of strokes prior
to this?
A Yeah, I still have.
Q And you suffer from those effects?
A Right.
Q And what affect directly has Mrs. Olaf's
activities had on you?
A The tension, the tension every day.
Q Take your time.
A Every day. It gets to your nerves, you
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Q You say every day it gets to your nerves?
A Yes.
Q Are you afraid?
A I'm afraid of her, yeah.
Q Has she confronted you in the hallways?
A One time.
Q What did she say?
A She said I'm out to get you.
Q She said she's out to get you?
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Q Is that a yes?
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THE COURT: Any questions.
CROSS EXAMINATION
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Q Mr. Dil, did you ever go inside Miss Olaf's
apartment?
A Beg your pardon?
Q Did you ever go inside Miss Olaf's
apartment?
A No, never there. I only change the door
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MR. TRAVIS: May I approach the witness,
Your Honor?
THE COURT: Yes.
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Q I'm sorry, Mr. Dil, I couldn't hear you.
A (Unintelligible) the door. Change it every
night. That's the only time I've ever been near it.
Q But you were near her door?
A On the outside.
Q On the outside?
A Every night.
Q Every night?
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Q There was a sign on her door?
A No, a slide.
Q A side?
A A slide.
Q A slide?
A Yeah.
Q A slide on her door?
A On all the doors.
Q On all the doors. And you have to change
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A Every night.
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Every night I do this.
Every night she saw you near the door?
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MR. TRAVIS: No further questions, Your
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MR. LANZA: Your Honor, just a few questions
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Q You have duties as a hall monitor on the
fourth floor?
A Yes, sir.
Q And your duties are to move a slide in the
evening on every door on the hallway?
A Right, so it shows red.
Q So it shows red in the evening?
A Right.
Q And then what do you do in the morning?
A I check the door to see if it's red to
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Q How would it become green?
A Well, the tenant changes it back in the
morning.
Q The tenant changes it back in the morning toy
green?
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A Right.
Q Did Mrs. Olaf change hers to green every
morning?
A Yes, she does.
Q So she knew the purpose of that?
A Sure.
Q How long have you had that duty?
A At least ten years, maybe more.
MR. LANZA: All right. No further
questions, Your Honor.
THE COURT: You may step down.
THE WITNESS: Thank you.
THE COURT: Anything else?
MR. LANZA: No further evidence, Your Honor.
THE COURT: Any further evidence?
MR. TRAVIS: Your Honor, if counsel would
stipulate, I would like to enter a copy of the letter from
Mallard Run showing that she did apply for another
apartment.
THE COURT: You may do that.
MR. LANZA: I have no objection. Just I
would like to note for the record it states the estimated
wait time is six months to one year.
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Petitioner's 3.
(Whereupon, Petitioner's Exhibit No.
3 was marked for identification.)
MR. LANZA: And I move for the admission of
all of my exhibits, Your Honor.
THE COURT: All exhibits of both parties are
admitted. The record is closed. Argument, moving party,
off the record.
(Whereupon, argument was held off the
record.)
THE COURT: I understand. I will take a
look at the rules, and I will have something down shortly.
(Whereupon, the hearing was concluded
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CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the proceedings are
contained fully and accurately in the notes taken by me on
the above cause and that this is a correct transcript of
same.
tamela R. Sheaffer
Official Court Reporter l.,
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The foregoing record of the proceedings on
the hearing of the within matter is hereby approved and
directed to be filed. /
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Johnson, Duftie, Stewnrt & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 57782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717)761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
Attorneys for Plaintiff'
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO
DEFENDANT'S NEW MATTER
18. Admitted.
19. Admitted.
20. Admitted in part. Denied in part.
Despite Defendant's age, Defendant is healthier than
many of the residents at Plaintiffs complex. Defendant's age has not prevented her from harassing
neighboring tenants much older than herself. By way of further denial, Defendant's age has not prevented her
from maintaining continuous employment.
21. Denied. Defendant was notified of her eviction in April and has had more than ample time to
search for alternate housing.
22. Denied. Defendant has no basis to believe that her neighbors entered her apartment.
23. Denied. Defendant made unsubstantiated and incoherent allegations. These allegations were
easily disproved when the maintenance department located items (within Defendant's apartment) alleged by
Defendant to have been stolen.
24. Denied. Management replaced Defendant's locks and sent maintenance personnel to
Defendant's apartment, in which the maintenance personnel located items which Defendant had claimed were
stolen.
25. Admitted in part. Denied in part. It is admitted that Defendant acted in an inappropriate
way. It is denied that such actions resulted from mere temporary emotions, as this illegal activity and
harassment continued for months and has temporarily halted only during eviction proceedings.
26. Denied. Defendant's actions have caused substantial distress and disruption to the lives of
neighboring tenants, as well as expense on the part of management repairing the damage caused by
Defendant. By way of further denial, numerous tenants are older and more frail and infirm than Defendant.
These tenants are entitled to live in peace without fear of continued harassment from Defendant.
27. Denied. There has been no unauthorized entry into Defendant's apartment. By way of further
denial, Plaintiff has taken all actions necessary to protect Defendant's security and investigate Defendant's
claims.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands Judgment for possession of the premises at 208 Senate Avenue,
Apartment 402, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as well as for damages in the amount of $307.36 plus costs and
interest from June 7, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON,, DUFFIE, STEWART 8, WEIDNER
By: 1 I ?? 1?
David J. Lanza
Attorney I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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1, Inrraine Henkel , do verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements
made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
VIEW APARTMENTS
SUSQUEHAN
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Lorraine Henkel
Dated: 08/12/99
AND NOW, this t ' r'day of August 1999, the undersigned does hereby certify that he did this date
serve a copy of the foregoing TEN DAY NOTICE upon the other parties of record by causing same to be
deposited in the United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as
follows:
Michael S. Travis, Esquire
4076 Market Street
Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
JOHNSON,,DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: /F?
David J. Lanza
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PARTNERSHIP,
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JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ORDER
AND NOW, this ? ; day of August, 1999, having reviewed the Petition of the
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Attorney for Defendant
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
NO. 99-3610 CIVIL
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
EMERGENCY PETITION TO REINSTATE SUPERSEDEAS
PURSUANT TO PA. D.J.R 1008(b)
Petitioner/Defendant, Jean Olaf is a resident at 208 Senate Avenue, Apartment
402, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. Respondent/Plaintiff, Susquehanna View Apartments, is the owner of real estate
at 208 Senate Avenue, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
Respondent operates its apartment complex as a subsidized housing program with
tenants receiving assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
4. Your Petitioner is age 71 and cannot obtain other subsidized housing within a
reasonable period of time.
Petitioner filed an appeal from eviction from the apartment complex prior to July
9, 1999.
6. Petitioner was instructed by the prothonotary of Cumberland County that she did
not have to pay rent to the prothonotary pursuant to Pa.D.J.R. 1008(b) while the case proceeded
on appeal, unless the case went to arbitration.
Petitioner did deposit funds representing alleged damages to the apartment with
the prothonotary.
8. Petitioner made rent payments for the months of June, July, and August, 1999
directly to the Respondent who accepted the payments.
9. On or about July 20, 1999, Petitioner obtained counsel to represent her in the
underlying complaint for possession.
10. Petitioner believes that she will prevail in the underlying eviction action.
11. Petitioner will suffer irreparable harm if forced to move from the apartment
complex within ten days.
12. On August 3, 1999, Respondent filed a Praecipe to Terminate Supersedeas
representing that Petitioner failed to make payment of rent after July, 1999, apparently granting
possession within ten days.
13. Respondent is not entitled to termination of the supersedeas.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner prays this Honorable Court to Reinstate the Supersedeas, and
award counsel fees and such other relief as this Court may determine appropriate.
Respectfully submitted,
ichael S. Travis
Attorney for Petitioner
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Petition are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
DATED:-L- 5! 99
Jet Olaf
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person, addressed as
follows:
David Lanza, Esquire
JOHNSON, DUFFLE, STEWART & WEIDNER
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Dated: By.
ael S. Travis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)731-9502
Fax 731-9511
Attorney for Petitioner
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By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 57782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PLAINTIFF'S ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S
EMERGENCY PETITION TO REINSTATE
SUPERSEDEAS
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Denied. While the Petitioner's age is admitted, Petitioner has had more than four (4) months
to find new housing since Plaintiff posted the original notice of eviction (resulting from the discovery of
Petitioner's illegal conduct).
5. Admitted.
6. Denied. The Prothonotary does not and cannot give legal advice, especially legal advice
which contradicts the rules of procedure.
7. Admitted.
8. Admitted in part. Denied in part. Petitioner made no payment for the month of August
1999 until after the Supersedeas was terminated.
9. Denied. Plaintiff has no knowledge regarding this averment.
10. Denied. Defendant/Petitioner has admitted the conduct which constitutes the subject of the
Complaint and Plaintiffs grounds for eviction.
11. Denied. Defendant/Petitioner has had more than four (4) months to find a new apartment.
By way of further denial, Plaintiff and the neighboring tenants will suffer irreparable harm if Defendant is
permitted to continue occupying the premises.
12. Admitted. By way of further answer, Defendant/Petitioner had paid no rent to any party for
August 1999 at the time Plaintiff filed its Praecipe to Terminate Supersedeas.
13. Denied. Plaintiff is entitled to termination of the Supersedeas as a result of Defendants
failure to timely pay August rent, and also as a result of the irreparable harm which Plaintiff and the
neighboring tenants will suffer if Defendant is permitted to continue occupying the premises.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court dismiss the Petition of
Defendant/Petitioner, and enter an Order terminating the Supersedeas in this case.
NEW MATTER
14. Paragraphs one (1) through thirteen (13) hereof are incorporated by reference herein.
15. Plaintiff and the neighboring tenants will continue to suffer irreparable harm if
Defendant/Petitioner is permitted to continue occupying the premises.
16. Defendant/Petitioner has committed intentional acts of harassment against neighboring
tenants, including vandalism and littering of the common areas and intentionally smearing garbage and
waste products on and about the door of one neighboring elderly tenant.
17. Defendant's conduct also includes verbal harassment and abusive language, all of which has
caused at least one neighboring tenant to live in fear for his safety, despite having occupied his apartment
for twenty (20) years with no prior problems.
18. Defendant/Petitioner has admitted, under oath, the conduct which gives rise to the eviction.
19. Defendant has no basis for appealing the possession award, for attempting to remain in the
property, or to challenge Plaintiffs Complaint.
20. The safety and well-being of the neighboring tenants mandates immediate removal of
Defendant/Petitioner from the premises.
21. Plaintiff/Respondent incurred attorney fees for the purpose of terminating the Supersedeas,
all of which resulted from Petitioner's failure to pay rent in a timely fashion.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that this Honorable Court dismiss the Petition of
Defendant/Petitioner, enter an Order terminating the Supersedeas in this case, and award attorney fees to
Plaintiff.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFsIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: UV
David J. Lanza
Attorney I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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Lorraine Henkel
do verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements
made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
SUSQUEHANN -VIEW APARTMENTS
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Lorraine Henkel
Dated: 08/12/99
AND NOW, this -3 day of August 1999, the undersigned does hereby certify that he did this date
serve a copy of the foregoing ANSWER TO DEFENDANT'S EMERGENCY PETITION TO REINSTATE
SUPERSEDEAS upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail,
first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Michael S. Travis, Esquire
4076 Market Street
Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
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Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V.
NO. 99-3610 CIVIL
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
NOTICE TO PLEAD
TO: Susquehanna View Limited Partnership
c/o David J. Lanza, Esquire
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
You are hereby notified to file a written response to the enclosed New Matter within
twenty (20) days from service hereof or a judgment may be entered against you.
Respectfully Submitted,
Date: bl-S199
By:
1056A& Travis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Attorney for Defendant
Michael S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
PARTNERSHIP, OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
NO. 99-3610 CIVIL
V.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
ANSWER TO COMPLAINT
1 - 5. Admitted on information and belief.
6. Denied. The lease and its amendments speak for themselves.
7. Admitted in part, denied in part. Admitted that defendant is prohibited from
damaging the premises. Denied the implication that littering rises to the level of a substantial
violation of the lease which allows for termination of the lease.
8. Admitted in part, denied in part. Admitted that defendant is prohibited from
committing any illegal acts on the premises. Denied the implication that any actions of
defendant rise to the level of substantial violation of the lease which allows for termination of the
lease.
9. Admitted in part, denied in part. Admitted that defendant littered in the common
areas of the premises. Denied that littering is a violation of the lease rising to the level which
allows for termination of the lease.
10. Denied that defendant breached the lease by harassing her neighbors, strict proof
is demanded at trial.
11. Denied. Paragraphs 9 and 10 are incorporated by reference.
12. Denied that defendant defiantly continued illegal activities despite warnings to
stop all such activities. By way of further answer, defendant had safety issues she believed were
ignored by the management and caused her to act irrationally. The warnings speak for
themselves.
13. Denied. Strict proof of damages is demanded at trial.
14. Denied. This matter on appeal from the district justice is de novo and references
to the district justice must be struck from the pleadings.
15. Denied. Plaintiff has stated a conclusion of law to which no responsive pleading
is required under the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
16. Denied. Strict proof of damages is demanded at trial.
17. Admitted in part, denied in part. Admitted that plaintiff has demanded that
defendant vacate the premises. Denied the implication that defendant is required to vacate the
premises under the lease agreements attached to plaintiffs complaint.
WHEREFORE, defendant demands that judgment be entered in her favor and against the
plaintiff, and the plaintiffs demand for possession of the premises be dismissed.
NEW MATTER
18. Plaintiff operates its apartment complex as a subsidized housing program with
tenants receiving assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
19. Plaintiff has tenants in the subject apartment complex who are aged and infirm.
20. Defendant is age 71 and receives a housing subsidy through HUD.
21. Defendant will not be able to obtain alternate subsidized housing within a
reasonable period of time.
22. Defendant believed at all time relevant hereto that her neighbors were entering her
apartment without her permission or that of the management.
23. Defendant addressed these concerns to the management on several occasions
before the alleged lease violations.
24. Management failed to act on defendant's repeated requests that actions be taken to
prevent unauthorized entry into her apartment.
25. Out of anger and/or frustration, defendant may have reacted in an inappropriate
way toward her neighbors.
26. None of defendant's actions towards the management of apartment complex or
that of her neighbors rise to the level of a substantial violation of the lease or its amendments.
27. Plaintiff failed to take action to address the concerns of unauthorized entry into
the defendant's apartment.
WHEREFORE, defendant respectfully requests that judgment be granted in her favor,
together with costs and attorneys fees as the Court may allow, along with any additional relief the
Court may deem just and appropriate.
Respeztfully Submitted,
ichael S. Travis
Attorney for Defendant
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this Answer are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. Section 4904 relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
DATED.
an Olaf
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
1, Michael S. Travis, certify that I have this day served true and correct copy of the
foregoing document by first class mail, postage prepaid, on the following person, addressed as
follows:
David J.Lanza, Esquire
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART & WEIDNER
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Dated: By. '
icl ael S. Travis
ID No.77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717)731-9502
Fax 731-9511
Attorney for Defendant
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By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
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Attorneys for Plaintiff
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
PRAECIPE TO TERMINATE SUPERSEDEAS
PURSUANT TO PA D J R 1008(4)
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Please terminate the supersedeas in the above-referenced matter by reason of the Defendant's
failure to make the monthly payments from and after July 1999.
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Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON,, DDUFF,I?E, STEWART & WEIDNER
By: C_4
David J. Lanza
Attorney I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
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AND NOW, this j day of August 1999, the undersigned does hereby certify that he did on this
date serve a copy of the foregoing PRAECIPE TO TERMINATE SUPERSEDEAS PURSUANT TO 1008(b)
upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited in the United States Mail, first class
postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsylvania, addressed as follows:
Michael S. Travis, Esquire
4076 Market Street
Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
JOHNSON, DUFFIIE, STEWART 8, WEIDNER
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I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
To the Defendant:
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
You have been sued in court. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in the following pages,
you must take action within twenty (20) days after this complaint and notice are served, by entering a written
appearance personally or by attorney and filing in writing with the court your defense or objections to the
claims set forth against you. You are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a
judgment may be entered against you by the court without further notice for any money claimed in the
complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other
rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A
LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO
FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone: (717) 249-3166
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
Johnson, Duffle, Stewart & Weidner
By: David J. Lanza
I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P. O. Box 109
Lemoyne, Pennsylvania 17043-0109
(717) 761-4540
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW LIMITED
PARTNERSHIP,
Plaintiff
V.
JEAN OLAF,
Defendant
NO. 99-3610 Civil
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
The Plaintiff, SUSQUEHANNA VIEW APARTMENTS, is the owner of real estate situate at
208 Senate Avenue, Camp Hill, (East Pennsboro Township) Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
2. The Defendant, JEAN OLAF, is an adult individual residing at 208 Senate Avenue, Apartment
402, Camp Hill, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17011.
3. On or about April 1, 1995, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a Lease Agreement. A true
and correct copy of the aforesaid Lease is attached hereto as Exhibit "1".
4. On or about October 1, 1996, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a lease amendment. A
true and correct copy of the aforesaid lease amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit "2".
5. On or about February 26, 1999, Plaintiff and Defendant entered into a lease amendment. A
Attorneys for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
true and correct copy of the aforesaid lease amendment is attached hereto as Exhibit "3".
6. Pursuant to the aforesaid Lease and related amendments thereto, Defendant is prohibited
from conducting any activity which would constitute harassment of neighboring tenants and which would
disturb the peaceable enjoyment of the property by neighboring tenants.
7. Pursuant to the aforesaid Lease and related amendments thereto, Defendant is prohibited
from damaging or littering the property and the common areas.
8. Pursuant to the aforesaid Lease and related amendments thereto, Defendant is prohibited
from committing any Illegal act on the aforesaid premises.
9. Defendant is in violation of the aforesaid Lease in that Defendant has intentionally littered the
common areas of the aforesaid premises.
10. Defendant is in breach of the aforesaid Lease as a result of Defendant's activity in harassing
neighboring tenants.
11. Defendant is in violation of the aforesaid Lease as a result of Defendant's illegal activity in
harassing neighboring tenants and repeatedly littering the common areas for the purpose of harassing
neighboring tenants.
12. Defendant has defiantly continued this illegal activity despite repeated warnings to stop all
such littering and harassment. True and correct copies os such warnings are attached hereto as Exhibits
"4" and "5".
13. Defendant's activities have caused damage to Plaintiff in the amount of $231.64, as a result
of damage to the carpet in the common area of the premises.
14. Plaintiff has been forced to incur District Justice filing fees in the amount of $75.72 in order to
obtain a judgment for possession and damages on June 7, 1999.
15. Plaintiff is entitled to immediate possession of the aforesaid premises as a result of
Defendant's Lease violations.
16. Plaintiff is entitled to damages in the amount of $307.36, calculated as follows:
Carpet Damage
District Justice Filing Fees
TOTAL
$231.64
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$307.36
17. Plaintiff has demanded that Defendant vacate the premises, but Defendant has refused and
continues to refuse to vacate the aforesaid premises.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands Judgment for possession of the premises at 208 Senate Avenue,
Apartment 402, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, as well as for damages in the amount of $307.36 plus costs and
interest from June 7, 1999.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHNSON, DUFFIE, STEWART 8, WEIDNER
By: )1 [1"'
David J. Lanza
Attorney I.D. No. 55782
301 Market Street
P.O. Box 109
Lemoyne, PA 17043-0109
Telephone (717) 761-4540
Attorneys for Plaintiff
:124313
Lorraine Henkel
do verify that the statements made in the foregoing Complaint
are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. I understand that false statements
made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. §4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities.
SUSQUEHANNA VIEW APARTMENTS
By: _ 1 0? 1Jl.A-cam
Lorraine Henkel
Dated: ?1?`?1
AND NOW, this s`IrL
! vay of July 1999, the undersigned does hereby certify that he did this date serve a
copy of the foregoing Complaint upon the other parties of record by causing same to be deposited In the
United States Mail, first class postage prepaid, at Lemoyne, Pennsyivania, addressed as follows:
Ms. Jean Olaf
208 Senate Avenue
Apartment 402
ramp Hill, PA 17011
JOHNSON,, DUFFIE, STEWART 8, WEIDNER
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LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS
1. PARTIES AND DWELLING UNIT: The panics to this Agreement are NHP
MANAGEMENT COMPANY A NT FOR SUSOUEBANNA VIEW APARTMENTS
referred to u the Landlord, and Jean Olaf referred to as the Tenant. The
Landlord leases to the Tenant unit number 402, Ioated st 208 SENATE AVR, ,
CAMP HILL, PA 17011in the project known ss SUSQUEMNNA VI-EN APTS.
2. LENGTH OF TIME PM): The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on -Aux"
1, 1995 and end on April 30, 1995 , After the initial term ends, the
Agreement will continue for successive terms of one MONTH each unless automatically
terminated as permitted by Paragraph 24 of this Agreement.
3. RENT. The Tenant agrees to pay f for the partial month ending on
. After that, Tenant agrees to pay a rent of $161 Oyer month. This amount is due
on the FIRST day of the month at _ Rental Office The Tenant
understands that this monthly rent is less than the market (unsubsidized) rent due on this unit.
This lower rent is available either bemuse the mortgage on this project is subsidized by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or because HUD makes monthly
payments to the Landlord on behalf of the Tenant. The amount, if any, that HUD makes
available monthly on behalf of the Tenant is called the Tenant Assistance Payment line of the
Certification and Recertification of Tenant Elor ility Form, which is Attachment No.1 to this
Agreement.
4. CHANGES IN THE TENANT'S SHARE OF THE RENT. The Tenant agrees that the
amount of rent the Tenant pays and/or the amount of assistance that HUD pays on behalf of
the Tenant.may be changed during the term of this Agreement if.
a. HUD or the Contract Administrator (such as a Public Housing Agency) determines,
in accordance with HUD procedures, that an increase in rents is needed;
b. HUD or the Contract Administrator changes my allowance for utilities or services
considered in computing the Tenant's share of the rent;
C. the income, the number of persons in the Tenant's household or other factors
considered in calculating the Tenant's rent change and HUD procedures provide that
the Tenant's rent or assistance payment be adjusted to reflect the change;
d. changes in the Tenant's rent or assistance payment are required by HUD's
recertification or subsidy termination procedures;
C. HUD's procedures for computing the Tenant's assistance payment or rent change, or
I. the Tenant fails to provide information on his/her income, family composition or
other futon as required by the Landlord.
The Landlord agrees to implement changes in the Tenant's rent or tenant assistance payment
only in accordance with the time frames and administrative procedures set forth in HUD's
handbooks, instructions and regulations related to administration of multifamily subsidy
programs. The Landlord agrees to give the Tepant at lean 30 days advance written notice of
any increase in the Tenant's rent except ai noted in Paragraphs 12, 16, or 18. The Notice will
state the now amount the Tenant is required to pay, the date the new amount is effective, and
the reasons for the change in rent. The Notice will also advise the Tenant that he/she shay
meet with the Landlord to discuss the rent change.
PLAINTIFF'S
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5. CHARGES FOR LATE PAYMENTS AND RETURNED CHECKS: If the Tenant does
not pay the full amount of the rent shown in Paragraph 3 by the end of t. 5th day of the
month, the Landlord will charge a fee of $5.00 on the 6th day of the month. Thereafter, the
Landlord will charge a fee of $1.00 for each additional day the rent remains unpaid during the
month it is due. The Landlord may not terminate this Agreement for failure to pay late
charges, but may terminate this Agreement for non-payment of rent, as explained in Paragraph
24. The Landlord may collect a fee of $--LO -which is an amount equal to the bank charge
for returned checks the first time or any aditional time a check is not honored for payment
(bounces). Also, late fees will accrue until the check is replaced in full, either by certified check
or money order. Personal checks will no longer be accepted once a resident's check is returned
for non-sufficient funds. The charges discussed in this paragraph are in addition to the regular
monthly rent payable by the Tenant. Late fen will be assessed accordingly in wet of returned
clucks.
6. CONDITION OF DWELLING UNIT: By signing this Agreement, the Tenant
acknowledges that the unit is safe, clean and in good condition. The Tenant agrees that all
appliances and equipment in the unit are in good working order, except as described on the
Unit Inspection Renort which is Attachment No. 2 to this Agreement.
The Tenant also agrees that the Landlord It= made no promises to decorate, alter, repair or
improve.the unit, except as listed on the Vj9 fwpection Reoort.
7. CHARGES FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES: The following charts describe how the cost
of utilities and services related to occupancy of the unit will be paid. The Tenant agrees that
these charts accurately describe the utilities and services paid by the Landlord and those paid
by the Tenant.
a. The Tenant must pay for the utilities in column (1). Payments should be made directly
to the appropriate utility company. The items in column (2) are included in the
Tenant's rent.
(1) (2)
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By Any of By Any
Utility Utility Utility
Tenant Included
Pays In Tenant
PJIS& Rent
Heat
Lights & x
Electric x
Cooking x
Water x
Other (Specify)
b. The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord the amount shown in column (3) on the date the rent
is due. The Landlord certifies that HUD has authorized him/her to collect the type of charges
shown in column (3) and that the amounts shown in column (3) do not exceed the amounts
authorized by HUD.
(3)
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Tenant Pays to
Landlord in
Addition to
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8. COURT PILING, ATTORNEY, AND SHERIFF FEES: Payments of these fees will be
accepted from tenants who wish to avoid or settle an eviction suit. These fen cannot exceed
the actual costs incurred by the Landlord..
9. SECURITY DEPOSITS: The Tenant has deposited S 14 2.00 with the Landlord. The
Landlord will hold this Security Deposit, in the financial institution known a Agmn, for
the period the Tenant occupies the unit. After the Tenant has moved from the unit, the
Landlord will determine whether the Tenant is eligible for a refund of any or all of the
Security Deposit. The amount of the refund will be determined in aceordanu with the
following conditions and procedures.
a. The Tenant will be eligible for a refund of the Security Deposit only if the Tenant
provided the Landlord with the 30-day written Notice of Intent to Move required by
Paragraph 24, unless the Tenant was unable to give the notice for reasons beyond
his/her control;
1. Death of Tenant. (Death Certificate required)
2. In the event the Tenant is transferred to such a distance that maintaining a
residence in the leased unit would constitute a serious hardship by reason of
military orders or action of his/her employer m substantiated by written proof.
3. The Tenant is unable to maintain his/her residency due to a disability which
necessitates being placed in a camproviding facility, such as nursing home, or
other similar facility. (Written verification will be requrr4
b. After the Tenant has moved from the unit, the Landlord will inspect the unit and
complete another nit Inspection Report. The Landlord will permit, and encourages,
the Tenant to participate in the inspection, if the Tenant so requests.
C. The Landlord will refund to the Tenmt the amount of the Security deposit (plus
applicable interest, less any allowable administrative fee, computed at . %, beginning
,R l,less any amount needed to pay the cost of. (f) unpaid rent;
(2) damages that are not due to normal wear and tear and are not listed on the
Unit Inspection Report completed at move-in;
(3) charges for late payment of rent, legal fees and returned checks, as described in
Paragraph 5 and Paragraph S; and
(4) charges for unretumed keys, a described in Paragraph to.
d. The Landlord agrees to refund the amount computed in Pangnph 9c within _10
days after the Tenant has permanently moved out of the unit, returned possession of
the unit to the Landlord, and given his/her new address to the Landlord. The
Landlord will also give the Tenant a written list of charges that were subtracted from
the deposit. If the Tenant disagrees with the Landlord concerning the amounts
deducted and mks to meet with the Landlord, the Landlord agrees to meet with the
Tenant and informally discuss the disputed charges.
C. If the unit is rented by more than one person, the Tenants agree that they will work
. out the details of dividing my refund among themselves. The Landlord will pay the
refund, jointly, to any Tenants identified in Pangnph 1 of this Agreement.
L The Tenant understands that all outstanding rent and damages are due prior to move.
out. The Landlord will not count the Security Deposit towards the last month's rent
or towards repair charges owed by the Tenant in accordance with Paragraph 12.
In the me of a unit transfer within the project, the security deposit will be refunded, lea any
charges, and a new deposit will be collected, bated on the new rental amount and/or housing
programs, if applicable.
10. KEYS AND LOCKS: The Tenant agree not to install additional or different locks or gate
on any doors or windows of the unit without the written permission of the Landlord. If the
Landlord approves the Tenant's request to install such locks, the Tenant agrees to provide the
Landlord with a key for each lock. When this Agreement ends, the Tenant agrees to return
all keys to the dwelling unit to the Landlord. The Landlord may charge the Tenant S 5_00
- for each key the Landlord provided which is not returned.
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11. MAINTENANCE-
o. The Landlord agrees to:
(1) regularly clean all common areas of the project;
(2) maintain the common area and facilities in a safe condition;
(3) arrange for collection and removal of trash and garbage;
(4) maintain all equipment and appliances in safe and working order,
(5) make necessary repairs with reasonable promptness;
(6) maintain exterior lighting in good working order,
(» provide extermination services, as necessary; and
(8) maintain grounds and shrubs.
b. The Tenant agrees to:
(1) keep the unit clean;
(2) use all appliances, fixtures and equipment in a safe manner and only for the
purposes for which they are intended;
(3) not litter the grounds or common areas of project;
(4) not destroy, deface, damage or remove any part of the unit, common areas, or
project grounds;
(5) give the Landlord prompt notice of any defects in the plumbing, fixtures,
appliances, heating and cooling equipment or any other part of the unit or
related facilities; and
(6) remove garbage and other waste from the unit in clan and safe manner and
dispose'of in designated containers and/or areas. Tenant agrees to handle all
trash and recyclable materials in accordance with Landlord's regulations and
State Law.
12. DAMAGES: Whenever damage is caused by carelessness, misuse, or neglect an the part of the
Tenant, his/her family or visitors, the Tenant agrees to pay:
a. the cost of all repairs and do so within 30 days after receipt of the Landlord's demand
for the repair charges; and
b. rent for the period the unit is damaged whether or not the unit is habitable. The
Tenant understands that HUD will not make assistance payments for any period in
which the unit is not habitable. For any such period, the Tenant agrees to pay the
HUDapproved market rent rather than the Tenant rent shown in Paragraph 3 of this
Agreement.
13. RESTRICTIONS ON ALTERATIONS: The Tenant agrees not to do any of the following
without first obtaining the Landlord's written permission:
a. change or remove any part of the appliances, fixtures or equipment in the unit;
b. paint or install wallpaper or contact paper in the unit;
C. attach awnings or window guards in the unit;
d. attach or place any fixtures, signs, or fences on the building(s), the common area, or
the project grounds;
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e. attach any shelves, screen doors, or other permanent improvements in the unit;
f• install washing machines, dryers, fins, heaters or air conditioners in the unit; or
g• place any aerials, antennas or other electrical connections on the unit.
14. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: The Tmmt must live in the unit and the unit must be the
Tenant's only place of residence. The Tenant shall use the premises only a s private dwelling
for himself or herself and the individuals listed on the Certifiation o^d Aer"r•:
Trnamt Elieibility. The Tenant agrees to fiunit yply
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pher obtaini orIdLl5permit other individuals to reside es the unit
--the?--.-_, prowl of the t glom, The Tenant agrees not to;
a. sublet or assign the unit, or any put of the unit;
b. use the unit for unlawful purposes;
C. engage in or permit unlawful activities in the unit, in the common areas or on the
project grounds;
d. have pets or animals of any kind in the unit without the prior written permission of
the Landlord; or
C. crate or permit any disturbing noises in or about Tenant's dwelling unit by himself,
his family, or guests; nor shall he, his family, or his guests interfere with or materially
diminish the rights, comforts, or convenience of other Tenants or surrounding
neighbors, Neither the Tenant, his family, nor his guests shall engage in any activity
that would constitute an offense against persons, public order, or public health or
decency, or that involves fraud, deception, firearms, or other weapons.
L refuse the extermination services for rodent or insect infestation. Management will
consider an exception for verified medical reasons.
g• fail to immediately notify the Landlord in the event that Tenant is unable to maintain
sufficient hest (for which the Tenant pays) to the premises. Tenant shall pay for any
damages to the unit resulting from the Tenant's negligent or intentional failure to
maintain sufficient hest or to notify the Landlord of the lack of sufficient heat.
15. RULES: The Tenant agrees to obey the House Rules which are Attachment No. 3 to this
Agreement. The Tenant agrees to obey additional rules established after the effective date of
this Agreement ih
a, the rules are reasonably related to the safety, are and cleanliness of the building and
the safety, comfort and convenience of the Tenants; and
b. the Tenant receives written notice of the proposed rule at least 30 days before the rule
is enforced,
16. REGULARLY SCHEDULED RECERTIFICATION& Once each year around the_fiM
_day of December the Landlord will request the Tenant to report the income and
composition of the Tenant's household and to supply my other information required by HUD
for the purposes of determining the Tenant's rent and assistance payment, if any, The Tenant
agrees to provide accurate statements of this information and to do so by the date specified in
the Landlord's request. The Landlord will verify the information supplied by the Tenant and
use the verified information to recompute the amount of the Tenant's rent and assistance
payment,. if any.
If the Tenant does not submit the required receniftation information by the date
specified in the Landlord's request, the Landlord may impose the following penalties.
The Landlord may implement these penalties only in accordance with the
administrative procedures and time frames specified in HUD's regulations, handbooks
and instructions related to the administration of multifamily subsidy programs,
(t) Require the Tenant to pay the higher, HUD-approved market sent for the unit
(2) Implement any increase in rent resulting from the recertification processing
without providing tlhe 30-day notice otherwise required by Paragraph 4 of this
Agreement.
Is. The Tenant may request to meet with the Landlord to discuss any change in rent or
assistance payment resulting from the recertification processing. If the Tenant requests
such a meeting, the Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant and discuss how the
Tenant's rent and assistance payment, if any, were computed.
17. REPORTING CHANGES BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED
RECERTIFICATION&
a. If any of tlhe following changes occur, the Tenant agrees to advise the Landlord
immediately.
(1) Any household member moves out of the unit.
(2) Any adult member of the household who was reported as unemployed on the
most recent certification or recertification obtains employment.
(3) The household's income cumulatively increases by $40 or more a month.
Is. The Tenant may report any decrease in income or any change in other factors
considered in calculating the Tenant's rent. Unless the Landlord has confirmation that
the decrease in income or change in other factors will last less than one month, the
Landlord will verify the information and make the appropriate rent reduction.
However, if the Tenant's income will be partially or fully restored within two months,
the Landlord may delay the certification process until the new income is known, but
the rent reduction will be retroactive and the Landlord may not evict the Tenant for
nonpayment of rent due during the period of the reported decrease and the completion
of the certification process.
The Tenant has thirty days after receiving written notice of any rent due for the above
described time period to pay or the Landlord can evict for nonpayment of rent.
If the Tenant floes not advise the Landlord of these interim changes, the Landlord may
increase the Tenant's rent to the HUD-approved market rent. The Landlord may do
so only in accordance with the time frames and administrative procedures set forth in
1-IUD's regulations, handbooks and instructions on the administration of multifamily
subsidy programs.
d. The Tenant may request to meet with the Landlord to discuss how any change in
income or other factors affected his/her rent or assistance payment, if any. If the
Tenant requests such a meeting, tlhe Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant and
explain how the Tenant's rent or assistance payment, if any, was computed.
18. REMOVAL OF SUBSIDY:
a. The Tenant understands that assistance made available on his/her behalf may be
terminated if events in either items 1 or 2 below occur. Termination of assistance
means that the Landlord may make the assistance available to another Tenant and the
Tenant's rent will be recomputed. In addition, if the Tenant's assistance is terminated
because of criterion (1) below, the Tenant will be required to pay the HUD-approved
market rent for the unit.
(1) The Tenant does not provide the Landlord with the information or reports
required by paragraph 16 or 17 within 10 calendar days after receipt of the
Landlord's notice of intent to terminate the Tenant's assistance payment.
(2) The amount the Tenant would be required to pay towards rent and utilities
under HUD rules and regulations equals the Family Gross Rent shown on
Attachment 1.
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b. The Landlord agrees to give the Tenant written notice of the proposed termination.
The notice will advise the Tenant that, during the ten calendar days following the date
of the notice, he/she may request to meet with the Landlord to discuss the proposed
termination of assistance. If the Tenant requests a discussion of the proposed
termination, the Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant.
C. Termination of assistance shall not affect the Tenant's other rights under this
Agreement, including the right to occupy the unit. Assistance may subsequently be
reinstated if the Tenant submits the income and other data required by HUD
procedures, the Landlord determines the Tenant is eligible for assistance, and assistance
is available.
19. TENANT OBLIGATION TO REPAY- If the Tenant submits false information on any
application, certification or request for interim adjustment or does not report interim changes
in family income or other factors as required by Paragraph 17 of this Agreement, and as a
result, is charged a rent less than the amount required by HUD's rent formulas, the Tenant
agrees to reimburse the Landlord for the difference between the rent he/she should have paid
and the rent he/she was charged. The Tenant is not required to reimburse the Landlord for
undercharges caused solely by the Landlord's failure to follow HUD's procedures for
computing rent or assistance payments.
20. SIZE OPDWELLING- The Tenet understands that the Landlord will assign units according
to the size of the household and the best use of the unit, and, in accordance with HUD's
Occupancy Standard Guidelines. If the Tenant is or becomes eligible for a different size unit
due to a change in household composition and the required size unit becomes available, the
Tenant agrees to:
a. move within 30 days after the Landlord notifies him/her that a unit of the required sin
is available within the project; or
b. remain in the same unit and pay the HUD-approved market rent.
If the Tenant household has a mobility impairment and an accessible unit becomes available,
the Tenant has the right to refuse the accessible unit and remain in the present unit without
penalty. The Tenant will be required to sign a Lease Addendum 'Right of Pint Refusal% if
the unit offered is declined.
All costs incurred by the Tenant as a result of a unit transfer due to overcrowding or
undenuilization will be the sole responsibility of the Tenant. ,
The Tenant understands that if the unit they are raiding in is an accessible unit and no
member of the Tenant household requires the accessible futures of the unit, the Landlord may
require the family to move to another unit when another tenant or applicant requests a unit
with the accessible futures of the unit.
If you refuse to move, action will be taken against you, including paying the HUD•appnrved
Market Rent for the unit and/or appropriate legs action for noncompliance with the Luse
Agreement.
21. ACCESS BY LANDLORD: The Landlord agrees to enter the unit only during reasonable
hours, to provide two (2) days advance notice of his/her intent to enter the unit, or obtain
prior resident consent, except when emergency situations make such notices or prior consent
impossible or except under Paragraph (c) below.
a. The Tenant agrees to permit the Landlord, his/her agents or other persons, when
authorized by the Landlord, to enter the unit for the purpose of making reasonable
repairs and periodic inspections.
b. After the Tenant has given a Notice of Intent to move, the Tenant agrees to permit the
Landlord to show the unit to prospective tenants during reasonable boon.
C. If the Tenant moves, without prior written notice to the Landlord, the Landlord may
enter the unit to decorate, remodel, alter or otherwise prepare the unit for re-
occupancy.
22. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: The Landlord agrees not to discriminate based upon
race, color, religion, creed, national origin, in, age, handicap, membership in a class (such u
unmarried mothers or recipients of public assistance), or because there are children in the
family.
23. CHANGE IN RENTAL AGREEMENT; The Landlord may, with the prior approval of
HUD, change the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any changes will become effective
only at the end of the initial term or a successive term. The Landlord must notify the Tenant
of any change and must offer the Tenant a new Agreement or an amendment to the existing
Agreement. The Tenant must receive the notice at least 60 days before the proposed effective
date of the change.
The Tenant may accept the changed terms and conditions by signing the new Agreement or
the amendment to the existing Agreement and returning it to the Landlord. The Tenant may
reject the changed terms and conditions by giving the Landlord written notice that he/she
intends to terminate the tenancy. The Tenant must give such notice at feast 30 days before the
proposed change will go into effect, If the Tenant does not accept the amended Agreement,
the Landlord may require the Tenant to move from the project, as provided in Paragraph 24.
24. TERMINATION OF TENANCY:
To terminate this Agreement, the Tenant must give the Landlord 30-days written
notice before moving from the unit. If the Tenant does not give the full30day notice,
the Tenant shall be liable for rent up to the end of the 30 days for which notice was
required or to the date the unit is re•rented, whichever date comes first, Termination
of tenancy under this provision is to occur only on the last day of any given month
unless otherwise approved in writing by the Landlord
b. Any termination of this Agreement by the Landlord must be arried out in accordance
with HUD regulations, State and local law, and the terms of this Agreement. The
Landlord may terminate this Agreement only for.
(1) the Tenant's material noncompliance with the terms of this Agreement;
(2) the Tenant's material failure to carry out obligations under any State Landlord
and Tenant Act;
(3) criminal 'activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to panful
enjoyment of the premises by other tenants or any c1mg•related criminal
activity on or near such premises, engaged in by a tenant, any member of the
tenant's household, or any guest or other person under the tenant's control; or
(4) 'other good muse*, which includes, but is not limited to, a Tenant's refusal to
accept a Landlord's proposed modification of the lease. The Landlord will
determine whether a particular circumstance/action constitutes a'good muse'
for evicting a Tenant. Whatever the muse, the Landlord must give the Tenant
prior notice that such action would be grounds for termination of tenancy.
Terminations for 'other gold cause' may only be effective at the end of any
initial or successive lease term.
The term material noncompliance with the lease includes:
(1) one or more substantial violations of the lease;
(2) repeated minor violations of the lease that:
a) disrupt the livability of the project, b) adversely affect the health or
safety of any person or the right of any tenant to the quiet enjoyment
of the leased premises and related project facilities, e) interfere with the
management of the project, or d) have an adverse financial affect on the
project;
(3) failure of the Tenant to timely supply all required information on the income
and composition, or eligibility factors, of the Tenant household (including, but
not limited to, failure to meet the disclosure and verification requirements for
Social Security Numbers, or failure to sign and submit consent forms for the
obtaining of wage and claim information from State Wage Information
Collection Agencies), or to knowingly provide incomplete or inaccurate
information; and
(4) non-payment of rent beyond any grace period permitted under State law. The
payment of rent or any other financial obligation due under the lean after the
due date but within the grace period permitted under State law constitutes a
minor violation.
If the Landlord proposes to terminate this Agreement, the Landlord agrees to give the
Tenant written notice of the proposed termination. If the Landlord is terminating this
Agreement for *other good cause; the termination notice must be mailed to the
Tenant and hand-delivered to the dwelling unit in the manner required by HUD at
lean 30 days before the date the Tenant will be required to move from the unit.
Notices of proposed termination for other reasons must be given in accordance with
any time frames set forth in State and local law. Any HUD-required notice period
may run concurrently with any notice period required by State or local law.
All termination notices must:
(1) specify the date this Agreement will be terminated;
(2) state the grounds for termination with enough detail for the Tenant to prepare
a defense;
(3) advise the Tenant that he/she has 10 dayr within which to discuss the proposed
termination of tenancy with the Landlord. The 10 day period will begin on
the earlier of the date the notice was hand-delivered to the unit or the day after
the date the notice is mailed. If the Tenant requests the meeting, the Landlord
agrees to discuss the proposed termination with the Tenant; and
(4) advise the Tenant of his/her right to defend the anion in court if any court
action is brought.
d. If an eviction is initiated, the Landlord agrees to rely only upon those grounds deed in
the termination notice required by Paragraph (c).
25. HAZARDS: The Tenant shall not undertake, or permit his/her family or guests to undertake,
any hazardous acts or do anything that will increase the project's insurance premiums. Such
action constitutes a material non-compliance.
If the unit is damaged by fire, wind, or rain to the extent that the unit cannot by lived in and
the damage is not caused or made worse by the Tenant, the Tenant will be responsible for rent
only up to the date of the destruction. Additional rent will not accrue until the unit has been
repaired to a livable condition.
26. PENALTIES FOR SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION: Knowingly giving the
Landlord false information regarding income or other factors considered in determining
Tenant's eligibility and rent is a material noncompliance with the lease subject to termination
of tenancy. In addition, the Tenant could become subject to penalties available under Federal
law. Those penalties include fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to five (5) years.
27. DISCLAIMER OF PERSONAL PROPERTY LIABILITY: The Landlord, Managing Agent,
and Owners of this apartment community hereby notifies all Tenants that we are not
responsible for the loss or damage to any personal possessions and property. Such items are
not covered by the apartment community's insurance. Insurance of your personal property
is solely your responsibility. The following are examples of incidents which the Landlord,
Managing Agent and Owners have nQ responsibility:
BURGLARY: Should your apartment be burglarized and all your possessions stolen. the
Landlord, Managing Agent and Owners have no responsibility.
WATER DAMAGE: If a water line broke in your building, ruining your apartment and
possessions. the property's insurance would cover the damages to the building but = your
possessions.
FIRE: In the instance of a fire- the Landlord, Managing Agent and owners maintain insurance
coverage for the building, hpi = your personal possessions.
With this information in mind, the Landlord strongly recommends that the Tenant purchase
a Renter's Insurance Policy to provide personal coverage for your possessions and property.
28. DRUG-FREE HOUSING PROVISION: The Landlord, Managing Agent and Owners ofthis
apartment community are committed to Drug-Free Housing. All Tenants are required to abide
by the following provisions. Violations of these provisions will be comidered as cause for
termination of tenancy:
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1. Tenant, any member of tenant's household, or a guest or other person under the
Tenant's control shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal
activity, on or near project premises.
"Drug-rclated criminal activity" meant the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use
or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use, of a controlled
substance (as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 802)).
2. Tenant, any member of the Tenant's household, or a guest or other penon under the
Tenant's control shall not en a in any act intended to f cahate t
including drug-related cnmutal activity, on or near project premises.
3. Tenant or members of the household will not permit the dwell 11
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or to faril late criminal activity including drug-related criminal activity, regardless of
whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household or a
guest.
4. Tenant or member of the household will not engage in the manufacture, sale, or
distribution of illegal drugs in any location, whether on or near project premises or
otherwise.
5. Tenant, any member of the Tenant's household, or a guest or other person under the
Tenant's control M1 .091 eneaee in acts of violent threats
of viole including,
but not limited to, the unlawful discharge of firearms, on or nor project premises.
6. VIOT.A770M OR TRY? Annvrn „s,,....,..,..... ...... __ US UICIC provisions silaii
be deemed a serious violation and a material noncompliance with the Lease Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that a single violation shall be good muse for termination
of the Lease Agreement. Unless otherwise provided by law, proof of the violation shall
not require criminal conviction, but shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.
29. CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT[ This Agreement and its Attachmenn make up the
entire agreement between the Tenant and the Landlord regarding the unit. If any Court
declares a particular provision of this Agreement to be invalid or illegal, all other terms of this
Agreement will remain in effect and both the Landlord and the Tenant will continue to be
bound by them.
30. ATTACHMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT: The Tenant certifies that he/she has received
a copy of this Agreement and the following Attachment, to this Agreement and understands
that these Attachments are part of this Agreement.
a. Attachment No 1 - Form HUD-50059, Certification and Recertification of Tenant
Eligibility.
b. Attachment Nn. 2 - Unit Inspection Report,
C. Attachment No. 3 - House Rules (if any).
d. Attachment No. -
31. SIGNATURES:
BY.
1• ? Date
2. Date
3, V Date
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SUSQUEHANNA VIEW
A P A R. T M E N T S
October 1, 1996
Jean Olaf
208 Senate Ave., Apt. #402
Camp Hill, PA. 17011
Dear Resident:
Attached please find a Lease Agreement Amendment. This Amendment revises the
provisions for Termination of Tenancy found in Paragraph 24 of your Lease Agreement,
effective DECEMBER 1, 1996.
Please read the attached, especially the items that are in bold, as these are the items that
have changed. If you agree to these changes, please sign and date the area on the second
page under "Lessee". (All household members, 18 years of age and older must sign, too.
They may sign anywhere at the bottom of the second page if there are not enough spaces)
After everyone has signed the Amendment; please return it to the Rental Office no later
than NOVEMBER 1, 1996.
If you do not sign and return the Amendment by the above date, we will have no choice
but to take legal action to terminate your Lease effective DECEMBER 1, 1996.
If you have any questions with regard to this, please feel free to contact the Rental Office
during normal business hours. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Za ur " *v?le rAd
Property Manager
file: Resident File
208 SENATE AVENUE, CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA 17011 a TEL p17i 763.1184 FAX (717) 763$987
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This Amendment to the Lease Agreement effective December 1, 1996 between Jean Olef
known as Lessee, and SUSQUEHANNA vlvw APARTi1 IV c, known as Lessor, shall be incorporated
into and made a part thereof.
It is agreed between the Parties hereto that Paragraph 24 "Termination of Tenancy", b. (3) and b. (4) of the
Lease Agreement is amended as follows:
24. TERMINATION OF TENANCY
b. Any termination of this Agreement by the Landlord must be carried out in accordance with
HUD regulations, State and local law, and the terms of this Agreement. The Landlord may
terminate this Agreement only for:
(3) criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful
enjoyment of the premises by other residents; any criminal activity that
threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of their residences.
by persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises; any criminal
activity that threatens the health, or safety of any on-site property management
staff responsible for managing the premises; or any drug-related criminal
activity on or near such premises, engaged in by a resident's household, or any
guest or other person under the resident's control shall be grounds for
termination of tenancy.
(4) expiration of the Section S Housing Assistance Payments Contract between the
Owner and HUD; or
(5) "other good cause"...."
Amendment 12/96
page I of 2
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Except as stated above, all other provisions of the Lease Agreement remain in effect
Signatures
By: M tiod'o,
``Man?' agement Representative
Date: H(O
Amendment 12/96
Lessee:
Date: 411
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Lessee:
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i&:ASE AMENDMENT
February 11, 1999
Ms. Jean Olaf
208 Senate Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dear Ms. Jean Olaf:
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This is to notify you that on the basis of our recent review of your
income and family composition, your monthly rent has been adjusted as
follows:
Contract Rent $ 713
Utility Allowance $ 0
Assistance Payment $ 523
Total Tenant Payment $ 190
Tenant Rent' $ 190
The new rent is effective with the rent due for the month of
03/01/99. This notification amends Paragraph 3 of your lease
agreement which sets forth the amount of rent you pay each month.
All other provisions of your lease remain in full force and effect.
The next scheduled recertification is 03/01/00.
Attached for your records is a copy of the Form 50059 Owner's
Certification of Compliance with HUD's Tenant Eligibility and Rent
Procedures and applicable worksheet(s). You should substitute these
forms in place of the previous 50059 and worksheet(s) which are
attached to your lease. The 50059 shows you the income we used to
calculate your new rent and the amount of rental assistance, if any,
that HUD pays monthly on.your behalf.
The next scheduled recertification is 03/01/00. By signing below,
you acknowledge that you have been informed by this INITIAL NOTICE of
when your next scheduled recertification is and understand your
responsibility to respond to a Reminder Notice that will be sent to
you approximately 90 days prior to the next scheduled
recertification. If you do not respond to the Reminder Notice by
2/10/00, your lease gives us the right to raise your rent.
You may call me at (717) 763-1184 if you wish to arrange a meeting to
discuss the above. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sinc rely, Accepted:
Occupancy Manage i
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October 28, 1998
Dear Residents:
We are having several problems of which we don't have a solution for. We
could use some help in solving this problem.
We have recently had many times of where someone has Apit on the elevator
wall or floor, or has Apu on the rug in the hallways.
Who ever is doing this, please don't spit in the building. We are sorry if you
are having health problems, but please carry a Kleenex or napkin to use
when you need to do this. Also, please throw what ever you use away in a
trash can.
The other thing that is starting is we are finding more and more candy
wrappers, gum on the carpets, and a strange variety of trash being placed on
the carpets in the hallways. Also, please stop shaking rugs in the stairwells.
If everyone could put these types of things in their own trash cans, or since
everyone has trash room key you can use that when you are in the lobbies.
I want to thank everyone who has been so good in helping us keep the
property as nice as it is!!
Sincerely,
Management
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
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November 2, 1998
Dear Residents of the 4th Floor:
There have been several occurrences of sugar, salt, pepper,
roach traps, and general dirt being placed on the carpet in the
hallway.
We have no idea why this is happening, but if it doesn't stop we
will be having roaches and ugly stains in the carpet. This has
happened too many times for it to be an accident.
If any one is having a problem, please come and talk to the
office. If anyone knows or has seen who is doing this please
write up a complaint form.
We may be left with no choice but to put up hidden camera's to
find out who is responsible for doing things like this.
Thank You,
Management
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
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DJ Name. Hon
ROBERT V. MANLOVE
A0°'°53 1901 STATE STREET
CAMP HILL, PA
TGW^n a. (717) 761-0583
JEAN OLAF
208 SENATE AVE APT.#
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
17011-0000
NOTICE OF JUDGMENT/TRANSCRIPT
PLAINTIFF: RESIDENTIAL LEASE
NAME 1n0 ADDRESS
FSUSQUEHANNA VIEW APT -I
208 SENATE AVE
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
DEFENDANT: VS' J
NAME aw ADDRESS
FOLAF, JEAN
208 SENATE AVE APT-# 402
CAMP HILL, PA 17011
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402 DocketNo.: LT-0000190-99
Date Filed: 5/28/99
THIS IS TO NOTIFY YOU THAT:
Judgment: FOR PLAINTIFF
® Judgment was entered for: (Name) SUSQUEHANNA VIEW APT
Judgment was entered against OLAF. JEAN m a
® Landlord/Tenant action in the amount of $ 307.36 on 6/07/99 . (Date of Judgment)
The amount of rent per month, as established by the District Justice, is $ " 190.00.
The total amount of the Security Deposit is $ 142.00.
Total Amount Established by DJ OLess Security Deposit Applied
Rent in Arrears $ .00
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Physical Damages Leasehold Property $_ 233.64 -$ .00
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Damages/Unjust Detention $ .00-$ 00 =
? Attachment Prohibited/ Less Amt Due Defendant from Cross Complaint -
Victim of Abuse (Act 5, 1996) Interest (if provided by lease)
UT Judgment Amount
? This case dismissed without prejudice. Judgment Costs
Attorney Fees
® Possession granted. Total Judgment
? Possession granted if money judgment is not satisfied by time of eviction.
? Possession not granted.
Levy is stayed for days or ? generally stayed.
Objection to Levy has been filed and hearing will be held:
? Defendants are jointly and severally liable.
ANY PARTY HAS THE RIGHT TO APPEAL A JUDGMENT INVOLVING A RESIDENTIAL LEASE AND AFFECTING THE DELIVERY OF POSSESSI
OF REAL PROPERTY WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUDGMENT BY FILING A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE
PROTHONOTARY/CLERK OF COURTS OF THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, CIVIL DIVISION. IN ORDER TO OBTAIN A SUPERSEOEAS, YOU
MUST DEPOSIT WITH THE PROTHONOTARY THE LESSER OF 3 MONTHS RENT OR THE RENT ACTUALLY )IN ARREARS ON THE DATE THE
APPEAL IS FILED. •• II
IF YOU WISH TO APPEAL THE MONEY PORTION ONLY OF A JUDGMENT INVOLVING A RESIDEt9TIAL'LEA I * HAYE 30 DAYS
AFTER THE DATE OF ENTRY OF JUD NT IN WHICH TO LE A NOTICE OF APPEAL WITH THE PROTHO ..TARS'/CLOAK OF COURTS OF
THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, M.
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YOU UST INCLUDE A COPY OF I JUD ENT/TRANSCRIPT FORM WITH YQUR, NOTICE OF APPEAL.
Date i
Date /i
expires first Mond# of January, 2000 •
Adjudicated Amount
$ -00
$ 231.64
$ no
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$ _n0
$ 211 64
$ 7x+_72
$ _n0
$ 307.36
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820 Lisburn Road • Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone (717) 761-5414
Fax (717) 761-5606
TDD (800) 497-3943
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Oeaz Applicant:
You application hue Been placed on ouz waiting list. Based on
the inAzmation you Pzovided, you will ge eoneideaed /oz the
following ei.ze unit. The estimated wait time is aleo ze/iected.
Unit size Estimated ldait Time
1 Bedzoom 6 plonths to 1 yeaz
PPeaee ge advised that the actual wait time /ouz housing is
detezmined gy many di//ezent /actozs, including gut not Limited
to youz position on the Nait List and ;ezequency of vacancies.
We cannot at and t.lzree give you youz exact poaition on the lief,
/oz it can change daily.
YOU WILL BE CON7AC7£t7 By /TAIL WIEN YOUR NA17£ IS CLOSE 70 THE
70P OF ME 1dAI7INS LIS7.
Should any o, the inlozmation on youz application change, you
NUS7 zepozt the changed, in wzit.ing, to ouz o?lflice. 7his includee
gut ie not Limited to, income, numgez o/ people in the houdehoed,
addzedd, and telephone numgez.
I/ management is unagle to contact you gecauee oZ unzepozted
changed, youz application will ge zemoved /zom the Wait Lidt.
7hie lettez doee not guanantee housing. youz /inal egigigieity
will not ge detenmined until all zelevunt inlozmation has Been
vezi/ied acconding to 1111t7 zuled and zegulationd, and you have
saccesslu.ely passed the applicagle tenant 5eneening czitezia.
Should you have uny questions, please contact ouz o//ice at
the numgez listed agove, 11onday -7ziday 9am to 72pm 8 fpm to
5pm.
YOUR FILE NVNBER IS
Sincezely,
Oaxine L. Shaw
Site Nanagez
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November 2, 1998
Dear Residents of the 4th Floor:
There have been several occurrences of sugar, salt, pepper,
roach traps, and general dirt being placed on the carpet in the
hallway.
We have no idea why this is happening, but if it doesn't stop we
will be having roaches and ugly stains in the carpet. This has
happened too many times for it to be an accident.
If any one is having a problem, please come and talk to the
office. If anyone knows or has seen who is doing this please
write up a complaint form.
We may be left with no choice but to put up hidden camera's to
find out who is responsible for doing things like this.
Thank You,
Management
pWINTIFFS
09 EXHIBIT
November 2. 1998
Dear Residents of the 4`h Floor:
There have been several occurrences of sugar, salt, pepper,
roach traps, and general dirt being placed on the carpet in the
hallway.
We have no idea why this is happening, but if it doesn't stop we
will be having roaches and ugly stains in the carpet. This has
happened too many times for it to be an accident.
If any one is having a problem, please come and talk to the
office. If anyone knows or has seen who is doing this please
write up a complaint form.
We may be left with no choice but to put up hidden camera's to
find out who is responsible for doing things like this.
Thank You,
Management
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
October 28, 1998
Dear Residents:
We are having several problems of which we don't have a solution for. We
could use some help in solving this problem.
We have recently had many times of where someone has spit on the elevator
wall or floor, or has Spit on the rug in the hallways.
Who ever is doing this, please don't spit in the building. We are sorry if you
are having health problems, but please carry a Kleenex or napkin to use
when you need to do this. Also, please throw what ever you use away in a
trash can.
The other thing that is starting is we are finding more and more candy
wrappers, gum on the carpets, and a strange variety of trash being placed on
the carpets in the hallways. Also, please stop shaking rugs in the stairwells.
If everyone could put these types of things in their own trash cans, or since
everyone has trash room key you can use that when you are in the lobbies.
I want to thank everyone who has been so good in helping us keep the
property as nice as it isH
Sincerely,
Management
PLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
October 28, 1998
Dear Residents:
We are having several problems of which we don't have a solution for. We
could use some help in solving this problem.
We have recently had many times of where someone has spit on the elevator
wall or floor, or has spit on the rug in the hallways.
Who ever is doing this, please don't spit in the building. We are sorry if you
are having health problems, but please cant' a Kleenex or napkin to use
when you need to do this. Also, please throw what ever you use away in a
trash can.
The other thing that is starting is we are finding more and more candy
wrappers, gum on the carpets, and a strange variety of trash being placed on
the carpets in the hallways. Also, please stop shaking rugs in the stairwells.
If everyone could put these types of things in their own trash cans, or since
everyone has trash room key you can use that when you are in the lobbies.
I want to thank everyone who has been so good in helping us keep the
property as nice as it is!!
Sincerely,
Management
pLAINTIFF'S
EXHIBIT
February 11, 1999 i+ eASE AMENDMENT
Ms. Jean Olaf
208 Senate Ave
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Dear Ms. Jean Olaf:
This is to notify you that on the basis of our recent review of your
income and family composition, your monthly rent has been adjusted as
follows:
Contract Rent $ 713
Utility Allowance $ 0
Assistance Payment $ 523
Total Tenant Payment $ 190
Tenant Rent $ 190
The new rent is effective with the rent due for the month of
03/01/99. This notification amends Paragraph 3 of your lease
agreement which sets forth the amount of rent you pay each month.
All other provisions of your lease remain in full force and effect.
The next scheduled recertification is 03/01/00.
Attached for your records is a copy of the Form 50059 Owner's
Certification of Compliance with HUD's Tenant Eligibility and Rent
Procedures and applicable worksheet(s). You should substitute these
forms in place of the previous 50059 and worksheet(s) which are
attached to your lease. The 50059 shows you the income we used to
calculate your new rent and the amount of rental assistance, if any,
that HUD pays monthly on.your behalf.
The next scheduled recertification is 03/01/00. By signing below,
you acknowledge that you have been informed by this INITIAL NOTICE of
when your next scheduled recertification is and understand your
responsibility to respond to a Reminder Notice that will be sent to
you approximately 90 days prior to the next scheduled
recertification. If you do not respond to the Reminder Notice by
2/10/00, your lease gives us the right to raise your rent.
You may call me at (717) 763-1184 if you wish to arrange a meeting to
discuss the above. Thank you for your cooperation.
?Sin rely, Accepted:
Occupancy Manage _
Trot Ouse o Date
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October 1, 1996
Jean Olaf
208 Senate Ave., Apt. #402
Camp Hill, PA. 17011
Dear Resident:
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Attached please find a Lease Agreement Amendment. This Amendment revises the
provisions for Termination of Tenancy found in Paragraph 24 of your Lease Agreement,
effective DECEMBER 1, 1996.
Please read the attached, especially the items that are in bold, as these are the items that
have changed. If you agree to these changes, please sign and date the area on the second
page under "Lessee". (All household members, 18 years of age and older must sign, too.
They may sign anywhere at the bottom of the second page if there are not enough spaces.)
After everyone has signed the Amendment; please return it to the Rental Office no later
than NOVEMBER 1, 1996.
If you do not sign and return the Amendment by the above date, we will have no choice
but to take legal action to terminate your Lease effective DECEMBER 1, 1996.
If you have any questions with regard to this, please feel free to contact the Rental Office
during normal business hours. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Zmw&e'WewAd
Property Manager
file: Resident File
208 SENATE AVENUE, CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA 17011 • TEL. (7171763-1184 FAX (717) 763$987 MD# 18006545984
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This Amendment to the Lease Agreement effective December 1, 1996 between -lean ON
known as Lessee, and "SOUEHANNA VIEW PAg? TMEM, known as Lessor, shall be incorporated
into and made a part thereof.
it is agreed between the Parties hereto that Paragraph 24 "Termination of Tenancy", b. (3) and b. (4) of the
Lease Agreement is amended as follows:
24. TERMINATION OF TENANCY
b. Any termination of this Agreement by the Landlord must be carried out in accordance with
HUD regulations, State and local law, and the terms of this Agreement. The Landlord may
terminate this Agreement only for:
(3) criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful
enjoyment of the premises by other residents; any criminal activity that
threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of their residences
by persons residing in the immediate vicinity of the premises; any criminal
activity that threatens the health, or safety of any on-site property management
staff responsible for managing the premises; or any drug-related criminal
activity on or near such premises, engaged in by a resident's household, or any
guest or other person under the resident's control shall be grounds for
termination of tenancy.
(4) expiration of the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Contract between the
Owner and HUD; or
"other good cause"....:'
Amendment 17/96
page 1 of2
Except as stated above, all other provisions of the Lease Agreement remain in effect.
Signatures
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anagement Representative
Date: /? 1?
Amendment 12196
Lessee:
Date: Z/1 C>7 Ft
Lessee•
Date:
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PLAINTIFF
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LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR SUBSIDIZED PROGRAMS
1. PARTIES AND DWELLING UNIT: The parties to this Agreement are
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referred to as the Landlord, and Jean olaf ,referred to as the Tenant. The
Landlord leases to the Tenant unit number 402, located at 208 SENATE AVE.,
CAMP IIILL, PA 17011in the project known as SUSQUEHANNA VIEW APTS.
2. LENGTH OF TIME (TERM); The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on Anri1
t• 1995 and end on _ April 30, 1995 . After the initial term ends, the
Agreement will continue for successive terms of one MONTH etch unless automatically
terminated as permitted by Paragraph 24 of this Agreement.
3. RENT: The Tenant agrees to pay $for the partial month ending on
After that, Tenant agrees to pay a rent of f 161 • 0jier month. This amount is due
on the FIRST day of the month at Rental office . The Tenant
understands that this monthly rent is less than the market (unsubsidized) rent due on this unit.
This lower rent is available either because the mortgage on this project is subsidized by the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and/or because HUD makes monthly
payments to the Landlord on behalf of the Tenant. The amount, if any, that HUD makes
available monthly on behalf of the Tenant is called the Tenant Assistance Payment line of the
Certification and Recertification of Tenant Eligibility Form, which is Attachment No.1 to this
Agreement.
4. CHANGES IN THE TENANT'S SHARE OF THE RENT: The Tenant agrees that the
amount of rent the Tenant pays and/or the amount of assistance that HUD pays on behalf of
the Tenant may be changed during the term of this Agreement if:
a. HUD or the Contract Administrator (such as a Public Housing Agency) determines,
in accordance with HUD procedures, that an increase in rents is needed;
b. HUD or the Contract Administrator changes any allowance for utilities or services
considered in computing the Tenant's share of the rent;
C. the income, the number of persons in the Tenant's household or other factors
considered in calculating the Tenant's rent change and HUD procedures provide that
the Tenant's rent or assistance payment be adjusted to reflect the change;
d. changes in the Tenant's rent or assistance payment are required by HUD's
recertification or subsidy termination procedures;
e. HUD's procedures for computing the Tenant's assistance payment or rent change; or
f. the Tenant fails to provide information on his/her income, family composition or
other factors as required by the Landlord.
The Landlord agrees to implement changes in the Tenant's rent or tenant assistance payment
only in accordance with the time frames and administrative procedures set forth in HUD's
handbooks, instructions and regulations related to administration of multifamily subsidy
programs. The Landlord agrees to give the Tenant at least 30 days advance written notice of
any increase in the Tenant's rent except as noted in Paragraphs 12, 16, or 18. The Notice will
state the new amount the Tenant is required to pay, the date the new amount is effective, and
the reasons for the change in rent. The Notice will also advise the Tenant that he/she may
meet with the Landlord to discuss the rent change.
5. CHARGES FOR LATE PAYMENTS AND RETURNED CHECKS: If the Tenant does
not pay the full amount of the rent shown in Paragraph 3 by the end of 0• 5th day of the
month, the Landlord will charge a fee of $5.00 on the 6th day of the month. Thereafter, the
Landlord will charge a fee of $1.00 for each additional day the rent remains unpaid during the
month it is due. The Landlord may not terminate this Agreement for failure to pay late
charges, but may terminate this Agreement for non-payment of rent, as explained in Paragraph
24. The Landlord may collect a fee of $__L0 -which is an amount equal to the bank charge
for returned checks the first time or any additional time a check is not honored for payment
(bounces). Also, late fees will accrue until the check is replaced in full, either by certified check
or money order. Personal checks will no longer be accepted once a resident's check is returned
for non-sufficient funds. The charges discussed in this paragraph are in addition to the regular
monthly rent payable by the Tenant. Late fees will be assessed accordingly in cues of returned
checks.
6. CONDITION OF DWELLING UNIT: By signing this Agreement, the Tenant
acknowledges that the unit is safe, clean and in good condition. The Tenant agrees that all
appliances and equipment in the unit are in good working order, except as described on the
Unit Inspettion Report which is Attachment No. 2 to this Agreement.
Tile Tenant also agrees that the Landlord has made no promises to decorate, alter, repair or
improve.the unit, except as listed on the Unit Inspection Report.
7. CHARGES FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES: The following charts describe how the cost
of utilities and services related to occupancy of the unit will be paid. The Tenant agrees that
these charts accurately describe the utilities and services paid by the Landlord and those paid
by the Tenant.
a. The Tenant must pay for the utilities in column (1). Payments should be made directly
to the appropriate utility company. The items in column (2) are included in the
Tenant's rent.
(1) (2)
Put "X" Type Put "X"
By Any of By Any
Utility Utility Utility
Tenant Included
Pays In Tenant
Directly Rent
Heat
Lights & x
Electric x
Cooking x
Water x
Other (Specify)
b. The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord the amount shown in column (3) on the date the rent
is due. The Landlord certifies that HUD has authorized him/her to collect the type of charges
shown in column (3) and that the amounts shown in column (3) do not exceed the amounts
authorized by HUD.
(3)
Show S Amount
Tenant Pays to
Landlord in
Addition to
Rent
Parking $
Other (Specify)
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8. COURT FILING, ATTORNEY, AND SHERIFF FEES: Payments of these fees will be
accepted from tenants who wish to avoid or settle an eviction suit. These fees cannot exceed
the actual costs incurred by the Landlord.
9. SECURITY DEPOSITS: The Tenant has deposited S 14 2.0 0 with the Landlord. The
Landlord will hold this Security Deposit, in the financial institution known as the period the Tenant occupies the unit. After the Tenant has moved from tA&U!L for
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Landlord will determine whether the Tenant is eligible for a refund of any or all of the
Security Deposit. The amount of the refund will be determined in accordance with the
following conditions and procedures.
a. The Tenant will be eligible for a refund of the Security Deposit only if the Tenant
provided the Landlord with the 30-d2y written Notice of Intent to Move required by
Paragraph 24, unless the Tenant was unable to give the notice for reasons beyond
his/her control;
1. Death of Tenant. (Death Certificate required)
2. In the event the Tenant is transferred to such a distance that maintaining a
residence in the leased unit would constitute a serious hardship by reason of
military orders or action of his/her employer as substantiated by written proof.
3. The Tenant is unable to maintain his/her residency due to a disability which
necessitates being placed in a care-providing facility, such u nursing home, or
other similar facility. (Written verification will be required)
b. After the Tenant has moved from the unit, the Landlord will inspect the unit and
complete another Unit Inspection Report. The Landlord will permit, and encourages,
the Tenant to participate in the inspection, if the Tenant so requests.
C. The Landlord will refund to the Tenant the amount of the Security Deposit (plus
applicable interest, less any allowable administrative fee, computed at . 96, beginning
9 l,less any amount needed to pay the cost of:
(1) unpaid rent;
(2) damages that are not due to normal wear and tear and are not listed on the
Unit Inspection Report completed at move-in;
(3) charges for late payment of rent, legal fees and returned checks, as described in
Paragraph 5 and Paragraph 8; and
(4) charges for unreturned keys, as described in Paragraph 10.
d. The Landlord agrees to refund the amount computed in Paragraph 9c within 30
days after the Tenant has permanently moved out of the unit, returned possession of
the unit to the Landlord, and given his/her new address to the Landlord. The
Landlord will also give the Tenant a written list of charges that were subtracted from
the deposit. If the Tenant disagrees with the Landlord concerning the amounts
deducted and asks to meet with the Landlord, the Landlord agrees to meet with the
Tenant and informally discuss the disputed charges.
e. If the unit is rented by more than one person, the Tenants agree that they will work
out the details of dividing any refund among themselves. The Landlord will pay the
refund, jointly, to any Tenants identified in Paragraph I of this Agreement.
f. The Tenant understands that all outstanding rent and damages are due prior to move-
out. The Landlord will not count the Security Deposit towards the last month's rent
or towards repair charges owed by the Tenant in accordance with Paragraph 12.
In the case of a unit transfer within the project, the security deposit will be refunded, less any
charges, and a new deposit will be collected, based on the new rental amount and/or housing
programs, if applicable.
10. KEYS AND LOCKS: The Tenant agrees not to install additional or different locks or gates
on any doors or windows of the unit without the written permission of the Landlord. If the
Landlord approves the Tenant's request to install such locks, the Tenant agrees to provide the
Landlord with a key for each lock. When this Agreement ends, the Tenant agrees to return
all keys to the dwelling unit to the Landlord. The Landlord may charge the Tenant $ 5.0 0
_ for each key the Landlord provided which is not returned.
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11. MAINTENANCE:
a. The Landlord agrees to:
(1) regularly clean all common areas of the project;
(2) maintain the common areas and facilities in a safe condition;
(3) arrange for collection and removal of trash and garbage;
(4) maintain all equipment and appliances in safe and working order;
(5) make necessary repairs with reasonable promptness;
(6) maintain exterior lighting in good working order;
(7) provide extermination services, as necessary; and
(8) maintain grounds and shrubs.
b. The Tenant agrees to:
(1) keep the unit clean;
(2) use all appliances, fixtures and equipment in a safe manner and only for the
purposes for which they are intended;
(3) not litter the grounds or common areas of project;
(4)' not destroy, deface, damage or remove any part of the unit, common areas, or
project grounds;
(5) give the Landlord prompt notice of any defects in the plumbing, fixtures,
appliances, heating and cooling equipment or any other part of the unit or
related facilities; and
(6) remove garbage and other waste from the unit in clean and safe manner and
dispose*of in designated containers and/or areas. Tenant agrees to handle all
trash and recyclable materials in accordance with Landlord's regulations and
State Law.
12. DAMAGES; Whenever damage is caused by carelessness, misuse, or neglect on the part of the
Tenant, his/her family or visitors, the Tenant agrees to pay:
a. the cost of all repairs and do so within 30 days after receipt of the Landlord's demand
for the repair charges; and
b. rent for the period the unit is damaged whether or not the unit is habitable. The
Tenant understands that HUD will not make assistance payments for any period in
which the unit is not habitable. For any such period, the Tenant agrees to pay the
HUD-approved market rent rather than the Tenant rent shown in paragraph 3 of this
Agreement.
13. RESTRICTIONS ON ALTERATIONS: The Tenant agrees not to do any of the following
without first obtaining the Landlord's written permission:
a. change or remove any part of the appliances, fixtures or equipment in the unit;
b. paint or install wallpaper or contact paper in the unit;
C. attach awnings or window guards in the unit;
d. attach or place any fixtures, signs, or fences on the building(s), the common areas, or
the project grounds;
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e. attach any shelves, screen doors, or other permanent improvements in the unit;
E install washing machines, dryers, fans, heaters or air conditioners in the unit; or
g. place any aerials, antennas or other electrical connections on the unit.
14. GENERAL RESTRICTIONS: The Tenant must live in the unit and the unit must be the
Tenant's only place of residence. The Tenant shall use the premises only as a private dwelling
for himself or herself and the individuals listed on the Certification ?d Re rtifi tion of
Tenant Eligt?"tx. The Tenant agrees to permit other individuals to reside in the unit 2DIy
after obtaining the prior written approval of the Landlord. The Tenant agrees not to:
a. sublet or assign the unit, or any part of the unit;
b. use the unit for unlawful purposes;
C. engage in or permit unlawful activities in the unit, in the common areas or on the
project grounds;
d. have pets or animals of any kind in the unit without the prior written permission of
the Landlord; or
e. create or permit any disturbing noises in or about Tenant's dwelling unit by himself,
his family, or guests; nor shall be, his family, or his guests interfere with or materially
diminish the rights, comforts, or convenience of other Tenants or surrounding
neighbors. Neither the Tenant, his family, nor his guests shall engage in any activity
that would constitute an offense against persons, public order, or public health or
decency, or that involves fraud, deception, firearms, or other weapons.
f. refuse the extermination services for rodent or insect infestation. Management will
consider an exception for verified medical reasons.
g. fail to immediately notify the Landlord in the event that Tenant is unable to maintain
sufficient heat (for which the Tenant pays) to the premises. Tenant shall pay for any
damages to the unit resulting from the Tenant's negligent or intentional failure to
maintain sufficient heat or to notify the Landlord of the lack of sufficient heat.
I5. RULES: The Tenant agrees to obey the House Rules which are Attachment No. 3 to tlas
Agreement. The Tenant agrees to obey additional rules established after the effective date of
this Agreement if:
a. the rules are reasonably related to the safety, care and cleanliness of the building and
the safety, comfort and convenience of the Tenants; and
b. the Tenant receives written notice of the proposed rule at least 30 days before the rule
is enforced.
16. REGULARLY SCHEDULED RECERTTFICATIONS: Once each year around the first
-day of _December . the Landlord will request the Tenant to report the income and
composition of the Tenant's household and to supply any other information required by HUD
for the purposes of determining the Tenant's rent and assistance payment, if any. The Tenant
agrees to provide accurate statements of this information and to do so by the date specified in
the Landlord's request. The Landlord will verify the information supplied by the Tenant and
use the verified information to recompute the amount of the Tenant's rent and assistance
payment,. if any.
a. If the Tenant does not submit the required recertification information by the date
specified in the Landlord's request, the Landlord may impose the following penalties.
The Landlord may implement these penalties only in accordance with the
administrative procedures and time frames specified in HUD's regulations, handbooks
and instructions related to the administration of multifamily subsidy programs.
(1) Require the Tenant to pay the higher, HUD-approved market rent for the unit.
(2) Implement any increase in rent resulting from the recertification processing
without providing the 30-day notice otherwise required by Paragraph 4 of this
Agreement.
b. The Tenant may request to meet with the Landlord to discuss any change in rent or
assistance payment resulting from the recertification processing. If the Tenant requests
such a meeting, the Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant and discuss how the
Tenant's rent and assistance payment, if any, were computed.
17. REPORTING CHANGES BETWEEN REGULARLY SCHEDULED
RECERTIFICATION&
a. If any of the following changes occur, the Tenant agrees to advise the Landlord
immediately.
(1) Any household member moves out of the unit.
(2) Any adult member of the household who was reported as unemployed on the
most recent certification or recertification obtains employment.
(3) The household's income cumulatively increases by $40 or more a month.
b. The Tenant may report any decrease in income or any change in other factors
considered in calculating the Tenant's rent. Unless the Landlord has confirmation that
the decrease in income or change in other factors will last less than one month, the
Landlord will verify the information and make the appropriate rent reduction.
However, if the Tenant's income will be partially or fully restored within two months,
the Landlord may delay the certification process until the new income is known, but
the rent reduction will be retroactive and the Landlord may not evict the Tenant for
nonpayment of rent due during the period of the reported decrease and the completion
of the certification process.
The Tenant has thirty days after receiving written notice of any rent due for the above
described time period to pay or the Landlord can evict for nonpayment of rent.
C. If the Tenant does not advise the Landlord of these interim changes, the Landlord may
increase the Tenant's rent to the HUD-approved market rent. The Landlord may do
so only in accordance with the time frames and administrative procedures set forth in
HUD's regulations, handbooks and instructions on the administration of multifamily
subsidy programs.
d. The Tenant may request to meet with the Landlord to discuss how any change in
income or other factors affected his/her rent or assistance payment, if any. If the
Tenant requests such a meeting, the Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant and
explain how the Tenant's rent or assistance payment, if any, was computed.
18. REMOVAL OF SUBSIDY:
a. The Tenant understands that assistance made available on his/her behalf may be
terminated if events in either items I or 2 below occur. Termination of assistance
means that the Landlord may make the assistance available to another Tenant and the
Tenant's rent will be recomputed. In addition, if the Tenant's assistance is terminated
because of criterion (1) below, the Tenant will be required to pay the HUD-approved
market rent for the unit.
(1) The Tenant does not provide the Landlord with the information or reports
required by paragraph 16 or 17 within 10 calendar days after receipt of the
Landlord's notice of intent to terminate the Tenant's assistance payment.
(2) The amount the Tenant would be required to pay towards rent and utilities
under HUD rules and regulations equals the Family Gross Rent shown on
Attachment 1.
b. The Landlord agrees to give the Tenant written notice of the proposed termination.
The notice will advise the Tenant that, during the ten calendar days following the date
of the notice, he/she may request to meet with the Landlord to discuss the proposed
termination of assistance. If the Tenant requests a discussion of the proposed
termination, the Landlord agrees to meet with the Tenant.
C. Termination of assistance shall not affect the Tenant's other rights under this
Agreement, including the right to occupy the unit. Assistance may subsequently be
reinstated if the Tenant submits the income and other data required by HUD
procedures, the Landlord determines the Tenant is eligible for assistance, and assistance
is available.
19. TENANT OBLIGATION TO REPAY: If the Tenant submits false information on any
application, certification or request for interim adjustment or does not report interim changes
in family income or other factors as required by Paragraph 17 of this Agreement, and as a
result, is charged a rent less than the amount required by HUD's rent formulas, the Tenant
agrees to reimburse the Landlord for the difference between the rent he/she should have paid
and the rent he/she was charged. The Tenant is not required to reimburse the Landlord for
undercharges caused solely by the Landlord's failure to follow HUD's procedures for
computing rent or assistance payments.
20. SIZE OF'DWELLING: The Tenant understands that the Landlord will assign units according
to the size of the household and the best use of the unit, and, in accordance with HUD's
Occupancy Standard Guidelines. If the Tenant is or becomes eligible for a different size unit
due to a change in household composition and the required size unit becomes available, the
Tenant agrees to:
a. move within 30 days after the Landlord notifies him/her that a unit of the required size
is available within the project; or
b. remain in the same unit and pay the HUD-approved market rent.
If the Tenant household has a mobility impairment and an accessible unit becomes available,
the Tenant has the right to refuse the accessible unit and remain in the present unit without
penalty. The Tenant will be required to sign a Lease Addendum "Right of First Refusal", if
the unit offered is declined.
All costs incurred by the Tenant as a result of a unit transfer due to overcrowding or
underutilization will be the sole responsibility of the Tenant.
The Tenant understands that if the unit they are residing in is an accessible unit and no
member of the Tenant household requires the accessible features of the unit, the Landlord may
require the family to move to another unit when another tenant or applicant requests a unit
with the accessible features of the unit.
If you refuse to move, action will be taken against you, including paying the HUD-approved
Market Rent for the unit and/or appropriate legal action for non-compliance with the Lease
Agreement.
21. ACCESS BY LANDLORD: The Landlord agrees to enter the unit only during reasonable
hours, to provide two (2) days advance notice of his/her intent to enter the unit, or obtain
prior resident consent, except when emergency situations make such notices or prior consent
impossible or except under Paragraph (c) below.
a. The Tenant agrees to permit the Landlord, his/her agents or other persons, when
authorized by the Landlord, to enter the unit for the purpose of making reasonable
repairs and periodic inspections.
b. After the Tenant has given a Notice of Intent to move, the Tenant agrees to permit the
Landlord to show the unit to prospective tenants during reasonable hours.
C. If the Tenant moves, without prior written notice to the Landlord, the Landlord may
enter the unit to decorate, remodel, alter or otherwise prepare the unit for re-
occupancy.
22• DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED: The Landlord agrees ot to discriminate based upon
race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, handicap, membership in a class (such as
unmarried mothers or recipients of public assistance), or because there are children in the
family.
23. CHANGE IN RENTAL AGREEMENT: The Landlord may, with the prior approval of
HUD, change the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Any changes will become effective
only at the end of the initial term or a successive term. The Landlord must notify the Tenant
of any change and must offer the Tenant a new Agreement or an amendment to the existing
Agreement. The Tenant must receive the notice at least 60 days before the proposed effective
date of the change.
The Tenant may accept the changed terms and conditions by signing the new Agreement or
the amendment to the existing Agreement and returning it to the Landlord. The Tenant may
reject the changed terms and conditions by giving the Landlord written notice that he/she
intends to terminate the tenancy, The Tenant must give such notice at least 30 days before the
proposed change will go into effect. If the Tenant does not accept the amended Agreement,
the Landlord may require the Tenant to move from the project, as provided in paragraph 24.
24• TERMINATION OF TENANCY:
a. To terminate this Agreement, the Tenant must give the Landlord 30-days written
notice before moving from the unit. If the Tenant does not give the full 30-day notice,
the Tenant shall be liable for rent up to the end of the 30 days for which notice was
required or to the date the unit is re-rented, whichever [late comes first. Termination
of tenancy under this provision is to occur only on the last day of any given month
unless otherwise approved in writing by the Landlord
b. Any termination of this Agreement by the Landlord must be carried out in accordance
with HUD regulations, State and local law, and the terms of this Agreement. The
Landlord may terminate this Agreement only for:
(1) the Tenant's material noncompliance with the terms of this Agreement;
(2) the Tenant's material failure to carry out obligations under any State Landlord
and Tenant Act;
(3) criminal 'activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful
enjoyment of the premises by other tenants or any drug-related criminal
activity on or near such premises, engaged in by a tenant, any member of the
tenant's household, or any guest or other person tinder the tenant's control; or
(4) "other good cause", which includes, but is not limited to, a Tenant's refusal to
accept a Landlord's proposed modification of the lease. The Landlord will
determine whether a particular circumstance/action constitutes a "good cause"
for evicting a Tenant. Whatever the cause, the Landlord must give the Tenant
prior notice that such action would be grounds for termination of tenancy.
Terminations for "other good cause" may only be effective at the end of any
initial or successive lease term.
The term material noncompliance with the lease includes:
(1) one or more substantial violations of the lease;
(2) repeated minor violations of the lease that:
a) disrupt the livability of the project, b) adversely affect the health or
safety of any person or the right of any tenant to the quiet enjoyment
of the ]eased premises and related project facilities, c) interfere with the
management of the project, or d) have an adverse financial affect on the
project;
(3) failure of the Tenant to timely supply all required information on the income
and composition, or eligibility factors, of the Tenant household (including, but
not limited to, failure to meet the disclosure and verification requirements for
Social Security Numbers, or failure to sign and submit consent forms for the
obtaining of wage and claim information from State Wage Information
Collection Agencies), or to knowingly provide incomplete or inaccurate
information; and
(4) non-payment of rent beyond any grace period permitted under State law. The
payment of rent or any other financial obligation due under the lease after the
due date but within the grace period permitted under State law constitutes a
minor violation.
C. If the Landlord proposes to terminate this Agreement, the Landlord agrees to give the
Tenant written notice of the proposed termination. If the Landlord is terminating this
Agreement for 'other good cause," the termination notice must be mailed to the
Tenant and hand-delivered to the dwelling unit in the manner required by HUD at
least 30 days before the date the Tenant will be required to move from the unit.
Notices of proposed termination for other reasons must be given in accordance with
any time frames set forth in State and local law. Any HUD-required notice period
may run concurrently with any notice period required by State or local law.
All termination notices must:
(1) specify the date this Agreement will be terminated;
(2) state the grounds for termination with enough detail for the Tenant to prepare
a defense;
(3) advise the Tenant that he/she has 10 days within which to discuss the proposed
termination of tenancy with the Landlord. The 10 day period will begin on
the earlier of the date the notice was hand-delivered to the unit or the day after
the date the notice is mailed. If the Tenant requests the meeting, the Landlord
agrees to discuss the proposed termination with the Tenant; and
(4) advise the Tenant of his/her right to defend the action in court if any court
action is brought.
d. If an eviction is initiated, the Landlord agrees to rely only upon those grounds cited in
the termination notice required by Paragraph (c).
25. HAZARDS; The Tenant shall not undertake, or permit his/her family or guests to undertake,
any hazardous acts or do anything that will increase the project's insurance premiums. Such
action constitutes a material non-compliance.
If the unit is damaged by fire, wind, or rain to the extent that the unit cannot by lived in and
the damage is not caused or made worse by the Tenant, the Tenant will be responsible for rent
only up to the date of the destruction. Additional rent will not accrue until the unit has been
repaired to a livable condition.
26. PENALTIES FOR SUBMITTING FALSE INFORMATION: Knowingly giving the
Landlord false information regarding income or other factors considered in determining
Tenant's eligibility and rent is a material noncompliance with the lease subject to termination
of tenancy. In addition, the Tenant could become subject to penalties available under Federal
law. Those penalties include fines up to $10,000 and imprisonment for up to five (5) years.
27. DISCLAIMER OF PERSONAL PROPERTY LIABILITY: The Landlord, Managing Agent,
and Owners of this apartment community hereby notifies all Tenants that we are not
responsible for the loss or damage to any personal possessions and property. Such items are
not covered by the apartment community's insurance. Insurance of your personal property
is solely your responsibility. The following are examples of incidents which the Landlord,
Managing Agent and Owners have no responsibility:
BURGLARY: Should your apartment be burglarized and all your possessions stolen- the
Landlord, Managing Agent and Owners have no responsibility.
WATER DAMAGE: If a water line broke in your building, ruining your apartment and
possessions- the property's insurance would cover the damages to the building bu not your
possessions.
F JL- In the instance of a fire. the Landlord, Managing Agent and Owners maintain insurance
coverage for the building, but nut your personal possessions.
With this information in mind, the Landlord strongly recommends that the Tenant purchase
a Renter's Insurance Policy to provide personal coverage for your possessions and property.
28. DRUG-FREE HOUSING PROVISION: The Landlord, Managing Agent and Owners of this
apartment community are committed to Drug-Free Housing. All Tenants are required to abide
by the following provisions. Violations of these provisions will be considered as cause for
termination of tenancy:
1. Tenant, any member of tenant's household, or a guest or other person under the
't'enant's control shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal
activity, on or near project premises.
"Drug-related criminal activity" means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use
or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use, of a controlled
substance (as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 802)).
2. Tenant, any member of the Tenant's household, or a guest or other person under the
Tenant's control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity
including drug-related criminal activity, on or near project premises.
3. Tenant or members of the household will not permit the dwelling unit to be used for
or to facilitate, criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, regardless of
whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household or a
guest.
4. Tenant or member of the household will not engage in the manufacture, sale, or
distribution of illegal drugs in any location, whether on or near project premises or
otherwise.
5. Tenant, any member of the Tenant's household, or a guest or other person under the
Tenant's control shall not engage in acts of violence or threats of violence including,
but not limited to, the unlawful discharge of firearms, on or near project premises.
6. VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL
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be deemed a serious violation and a material noncompliance with the Lease Agreement.
It is understood and agreed that a single violation shall be good cause for termination
of the Lease Agreement. Unless otherwise provided by law, proof of the violation shall
not require criminal conviction, but shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.
29. CONTENTS OF THIS AGREEMENT: This Agreement and its Attachments make up the
entire agreement between the Tenant and the Landlord regarding the unit. If any Court
declares a particular provision of this Agreement to be invalid or illegal, all other terms of this
Agreement will remain in effect and both the Landlord and the Tenant will continue to be
bound by them.
30. ATTACHMENTS TO THE AGREEMENT: The Tenant certifies that he/she has received
a copy of this Agreement and the following Attachments to this Agreement and understands
that these Attachments are part of this Agreement.
a. Attachment No. I - Form HUD-50059, Certification and Recertification of Tenant
Eligibility.
b. Attachment No. 2 - Unit Inspection Report.
C. Attachment No. 3 - House Rules (if any).
d. Attachment No. -
31. SIGNATURES:
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