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Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. No. 90916
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STEPHEN G. KREIS,
Plaintiff
v.
CASSANDRA R. BYER,
Defendant
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CUMBERLAND ~D~NTY
PENNSYLVAP~iA
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010- 7 3 ~ ~ CIVIL TERM
NOTICE
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 defenses 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 Plaintiffs. 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, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. THIS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRIl~TG A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH IlVFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER LEGAL
SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE PERSONS AT A REDUCE FEE OR NO FEE:
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
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Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. No. 90916
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
STEPHEN G. KRFIS,
Plaintiff
v.
CASSANDRA R. BYER,
Defendant
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010- 7 3 X03 CIVIL TERM
COMPLAINT
Plaintiff, Stephen G. Kreis, is an adult individual residing at 47 North East Street,
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013.
2. Defendant, Cassandra R. Byer, is an adult individual with a last known address of 47
North East Street, Apt. 1, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013.
3 . On or about May 20, 2010, Plaintiffl s predecessor-in-title and Defendant entered into
a written residential lease agreement ("Residential Lease") whereby Defendant agreed to rent the
premises at 47 North East Street, Apartment 1, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pensylvania17013
("Premises") from May 20, 2010 through May 31, 2011. A true and correct copy of the Residential
Lease is attached hereto as Exhibit "A"
4. The Residential Lease was entered into between NLD Property Management, LLP,
and Cassandra R. Byer.
5. NLD Property Management, LLP, is the agent ofPlaintifflspredecessor-in-title whose
interest was assigned to Plaintiff.
6. Defendant is in breach of the Residential Lease by, among other things, vacating the
Premises, damaging the premises and failing to pay rent for the balance of the term of the Residential
Lease.
7. Defendant vacated the Premises on September 1 1, 2010, and failed to pay rent for the
months of August 1, 2010, through May 31, 2011, totaling $6,250.00.
8. After an inspection of the Premises, Plaintiff determined that Defendant caused
damages in the amount of $647.72.
9. Plaintiff has offset the total damages by appling the security deposit to the balance
owed.
10. Under the Residential Lease, Plaintiff is entitled to reasonable attorney fees of
$750.00, costs of suit, and inteerest.
11. Defendant has breached the Residential Lease for the reasons stated above.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff demands judgment in his favor and against Defendant in the amount
of $6,272.71, plus costs of suit, interest, late fees, any damages discovered hereafter, and attorney
fees in the amount of $750.00.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By: S' ~-
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I. D. Number 90916
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Date: ~~ ~ 2 ~_ ~ p Attorneys for Plaintiff
This is a debt collecting firm for Stephen G. Kreis. Any information obtained will be used
for that purpose.
EXffiBIT "A"
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STARLING PROPERTY MA~1/#~~ME~tT, 11~lC.
337 Lincoln Street
Carlfsie, P,A 17013
(71'~Z58-5800 .
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RESIDENTIAL LASE AGItEEM,~NT
TTY's ~~: May 20, 2010, 2010
Landlord: IVL13 Props~rty Msnage~,~t, Z,I,p ~~ •• ~(~,
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Tenant(s): Cassandra it. Byer
Property or Premises: 47 North East Street, Apartment #1, Carlislo, PA 170I3
This leas, is a legal bindatng doeumeus: Both the lairdlord sad ~
. followdng the tentts ~psUed owt lie this lease I ou do not tr~tddata~ds) ~B /~blt for
lease, plus consr~t ale attorney's opbtlo~r b~ re s,~gietag It aa~t~g wr~itsa ~ this
,i°e-srayivaa~ia I.aw requrFies real as<nts brokers sad ins ~~~) ~ advise consumers
of the brrsiieess rslatiorrships perahltte~d by the Rent Estate
Tenant(s) arcknowledge rscslpt of said Consssrsaa~ Notice asz ~ g and ,i~egdtri~tau Act The
Commission at 49 ,Pa Cods Subsscdon 35.366. P~ b3' ~e Starts Rsal Estate
1) LENGTH OF THE LEASE: This least is One (1) Year ~ Ieugth and will
20x0, and will end at s~idni begin on May 20,
landlord must si a new a ~ on Macy 31, 2011. 'I'ds lease will net renew itself. The tenant(s) aatd
6R greement by the end of this lease b allow rise tenants to cos4~nue to live at the
oabovc listed property; otherwise the tenant(s) must give a 60 day notice YN WRiTYNG that
g tlu Property If the tenant(s) mmain(s) without signing a nt~vv lease, the resatsl ra~~orf ~e~
holdover period will be the actual rental rate pjug ~% namthly. All other eondifiions of the Iease will
remain in effect, includi,ag the required 60 ~, notice to vacate.
2} t~NTS DUE: The amount of rent due in montlily installments is Siz Hnnaired Twenty Five
and00/100 (S6Z5.0p) Dollars per month i'or a total of (12} month. 'T'he total
tho lease is Seven Thon~ad Three ~andred amount ~ for the terxu of
agree to pay the tnoatlily rent before s!he x'birty Three anal 241x00 (57,333.2 Dollars. Tenant(s)
received after the filth (5th) day of the mo day of every nroath' If the total rent due from all tuts is
will be added. This amount ~, a late fee charge often percea~t (10 %) of the snonihiy rent
equals Sixty Two and SO/100 (S6Z.50)•bollars. If any PaYt by chuck is
rettuned NSF (insu#ficie:xt fiords a
with any late char )' fiYe (535.00) dollars return check charge will be added alo
other fees due be paid with eerti~ed funds cheomOAeya order ar cashies''s check ~ rent alang ~ovith any
*" Prorated aalount for May 20, 2010 to May 31, ZO10 is $ 241.92.
All tenants are responsible for payment of the fhll amount of the rent. Ya addition, a natke
demanding either payment of Late rent pins any outer {sass or movfng from the
ate' the ~h (S'~ day for aon ~-ayment of the resat. A court prQ~e+ may be sent
pay~lpent of ,rent naaaty be stazted osa or after the fffreeatlw Ig ~ S~emove tenant(s) for bora-
~ ( ~ K NOTE: If the late
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rent, late rent charge, and any funds associated with a check retgrned for lnsulYlclent funds are
paid on or before the foartcenth (]4th) day af'~r the rent is date, the 1{.andiord well not take court
action to remove the tenant(s) because of this NSF (insnfflclent funds) check
3} SECURfT`Y DEPOSIT: Tenant(s) agree to pay the landlord a security deposit of Siix Hgndred
Twenty Five and 00/100 ($62s_OO) Dollars, (Chock # or money order) to be held in an
escrow account at PNC Bank (Account # 5112043913). Asiy interest earned above one (I%) per~tage
shall be paid to tenant(s) upon the connpletion of a W-9 Form (see attached). Tema, s also
understand that the security deposit znay mot be used for rent or amy other money due to the landlord d
including the last month's rent. The landlord will hold the deposit for the following reasons:
• Payment for damages caused by the Tenant(s), Tenant(s) family, or the Tenant(s) visitors.
• Carpets have been cleaned by ~ andlonl's contractor (see Rules eft Regulations item #14).
• Paynnent of any other sum due to iandlorcl--late fees, court costs, and / or unpaid rent.
Landlord well return the deposit vvithlQ thirty (30) days of the end of the lease menus any atnpstid
fees only after the followtng occur (this means that the thirty day period does not begin until the
following things occur):
• Tenant(s) leave the property in the original condition in which they four:d it, allowing for reasonable
wear and tear. If Tenant(s) leave the property in disrepair, the 30 day period will not begin until the
Landlord has a reasonable time to make necessary repairs.
Tenant(s) remove ell pctsonal property,
Ter-ant(s) return all keys within ?A hours of vacating the prcmis~if not done, the locks will be
replaced and the cost deducted from the deposit
Tenant(s) give a forwarding street address including phone nwnber, ix wig, to the landlord before
zraoving out of the premises.
The security deposit return check will be made payable to the individual(s) providing the original security
deposit and for which the Landlord has received su exooutcd W-9.
Tenant may not use their security deposit as their last months reset If tenant ;fails behizad in their
rental payments for a period of ;snore than 30 days, Tenant agrees that Landlord may seize their
security deposit to bring their account to a more cun~cnt status and agrees to rcplexiish the
security deposit immediately upon Landlords request.
.Any portion of the security deposit which is refunded, shall be made payable to the Tenant(s) of
Record, unless previously agreod upon, in writing, by both then Tenants attd Landlord. Tenant of
record shall be the tenant who made the deposit and executed tbtc'W-9 fotxn.
4} NUMB>4~R OF TENAN')C(S): No more than , 1
ProPartY• These people are named as tenants on page no ~~ people will be allowed to live in the leased
Exceptions (please list children): Brennan M. Byer and Brock C. Byer
~Y person not listed ort this rental agreement will cause the allowed residents m have to pay an
additional one hundtnd ($100.00) dollars per person per month for each full or artial
resident is staying at the premises, The payment of this fee does not allow extra tettant(~to be add to
the lease.
S) OCC[JPANCY AND POSSESSION:
(a): Unavailability of Prerbtises: 'Tenant(s) agree that if tl~e property is not ready for thew to
occupy because a previous tenant has not moved out, did extensive damage or any other daxtu;,ae, the
cease shys i7u effect area the landlord will not start charging rent until the premises is ready for Tenant(s)
to move in. Tenant(s) will not hold the Landlord responsible for ally damages tenant may incur becawse
Tenant(s) could not move in until after the Ioase was to begin, If tho premise is not ready to occupy
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within the first thirty (30) days of the lase, the lease, at the option of the Tenant(s), may become null and
void. In this case, Tenant(s) will have all security deposits rciimded to them.
(b): Failure to Take Possession: If the property is available and Tenants} do not take
possession of the property withiq one (i) week by paying the #Iill amount of the rent owed for the first
month, it is understood that the tenant(s) have canceled their right to move in and the landlord may keep
alI monies paid by tenant(s) in advance. In this case, the ?erxan s must also
t() pay rent for the days the
premises stays empty. The Tenant(s) will also be responsible to pay for all reasonable advergsing costs
and any reasonable leasing fees incut~rcd to re-lease the property
(c): Inoproveraeats dn~ing Y.ease Term: Lf the Landlord is making irnprvvemsrnts to the
property which does not make the property unlivable, tenant agrees to allow Landlord access to the
property for these improvements and agree that there will be no reduction in the amount of the rent during
this time. The improvemorats that the Landlord intends to miake include the following items: NONE
The Landlord egrets that every effort will be made to ;Hake these improvements. Tlic Tenant(s) agree .
and utidcrstand that the Landlord is under no obligation to make these unprovemeints unless they are
specifically agreed to here.
6) TRANSFER OF LEASE (SUBLETT>1NG): Tenant(s) agree not to reassign this lease or sublet
the residence. You will be breaking this agreement if you do so. If you would like to snbicasc or change
the individuals on the lease, you must contact the Landlord, and sII decisions about changing the lease are
up to the Landlord only.
~) ~s~ arln CARE ol~ P~orEizT~:
(a) LANDLORD AGREfiS TO T~ FOLLOWING; Landlord wi11 keep the property and,
common areas in reasonable condition as required by law. Landlord will also keep the property
reasonably free of pest, rodents and insects. If continued service is needed to remove pests rodcn~ and
insects because th,e Tenant does mot keep the properly in a reasonably clean condition, Tenant(s) agrees to
pay for the cost to rpnove the pests, rodents and/or insects
(b) TIrNANT(S) AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING: Tenant(s) can only use the property as their
Pn~Y Place of residence for therm and/or their children. Tenant(s) may not use the prroperty as a p]aice
of business without the written permission of the landlord. In addition, tenant(s) cannot use the property
fora fraternity or sorority house without the writt~i oorurent of the landlord. Tenant(s) may not make any
changes or additions to the premises without the wratteu permission of the Iandkmi (this incltrdes
P~~& changing locks, etc.). Tenant(s) may not damage the physical siruct~ure or say appliance within
fire property. Il-O NOT CrLEAN ~P'RIGERATUR ItREEZERS WY`I'H ICE PIC~,SI l If damages
occur, Tenants} agree to pay for all damages to any area of flu residence or building rrutde ~,
themselves, their family, their visitors, and anyone damaging the property. Tenant(s) a'l~ not to disturb
other residents or neighbors of the property..
8) APPLXANCES: Tenant(s) iuidcrstand that tb~e appliances arc the property of the Landlord,
Tenant(s) agree that they era not permitted to remove any appliance from the property. If the ,
Tenaat(s) removes say appltarrce, they will be pra:ecated to the loll esteat of the law. The
following appliances which are tb~e properly of the Landlord era presently in the property;
;'?
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* Water & 5ewcr are municipality run utilities and therefore, will remain in the Landlord's namo.
Tenants will be billed for usago from Sterling Property Management, Irtc. and sba11 reimburse Landlord.
*eaants agree to pay said bill upon receipt or no later than the la of the following month.
If Tenants choose to contract with a satellite company, no satellites are permitted to be attached to the
home. Tenants shall have the satellite placed on s pole and agree to have the dish and pole removed at the
end of their Lease.
Tenant(s) agae to pay all utility bills for which they are responsible VV~N DU'15. Landlord has no
responsibility for providing any utilities that are to be paid by the Tenant(s). If the .Tenant(s) are
zespons~le to provide the heat, the premises crust be kopt above fifty-five (SS) degrees to arroid damages
to the premises. The Tenant(s), that fs responsible for the heat which rusa tom October Y3th to
May 15th, MAY NOT turn It oQ for aAy reason dgrlrtg the wisher month: of this kale. The
Landlord has the right to temporarily stop the service of electricity, water, or gas in the event of at:,
accident or the need for a repair. Landlord will be respous~ble for the genes-al maintenance of alI
plumbing, electrical, and heating systems and will make all repairs to these systems. If Tenant has a
fiunace or heat pump wit}a a hot air Slier, Tenant is responsible to pay for arld replace ihrnace and/or heat
Pump filter at least one time every ninety (90) days. If the repairs are necessary because of sa improper
action by the Tenant(s), Tenant(s) will be charged for the repairs and/or rcplacenotent of the systa~,(s) the
Tenant{s} have damaged Landlord has no liability for failure to supply heat, air conditioning, hot water,
or other services or utilities when it is beyond his control or during the tiuae the services are being
repaired. )Cf the Landlord pravldea and pays far heat, and windows or doors are found open daring
the period when the heating system is turned on, the tenant(s) will be charged ~Y dollars (S5o.00)
per occnrremce. If the Landlord must take care of tha maintena~aae (Lawn care or Snow removal}
thAt is identified as the reaponsiblllty of the Tenant(s), Tenant(s) agree to pay the Landlord or the
Landlord's mainteaamcc staff at ttre rata of 540.00 per hour for the work completed by Landlord
for the Tenant(s). ~ tenant(s) do not make the landlord aware of leaks acid utility bills that are the
landlord's resportslbility, artdusage is higher than norms! die to tenant(s) megltgence, the
difference 1n the averse usage and the higher bill will be billed to the tenant(s).
A O) R><GHT Oh' ENTRY: Landlord or anyone allowed by the landlord has the right to enter the
property at reasonable dunes for the following reasons:
Inspection of the properly,
• .Making repairs or alterations, .
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9) Y,3"X'ILTrIES: Landlord and Tenant(s) aro responsible to pay the following utility bills and
maintenance for the residence as marked with an "x" in the blank;
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• Enforcing the Icase,
• Showing the property to #i~twre tenants or buyers, or
• Received that all policies and rules act forth is this lease are being followed.
If yon call for service yr schedule sn appointmeAt with the:tt$ and do not allow for proper access
to make these requested repair:: You will be charged for t$e service tail.
11) DAMAGE B'u' FIRE UR OTHER CASUAL'i<'Y: If the ~ operty is da~,g~ by fire ar other
mishap, rise Landlord will repair the damages within a reason4able amount of time. Resrt will caatinue
unless the damage makes the property unlivable. If the property is unlivable for no more than thinly (30)
days, and reasonable living quarters are provided to the Teanarrt(s) by landlord or any charitable
organization, their will be no change to the lease and the Tensor(s) will eoatiaue to pay rent as agrxd. If
the property is unlivabla for more than thirty (30) days, Tenant(s) may move out attd end the Iease a$cr
payment of all rent and other charges due up to the dale of surrender. If just a portion of the prnpertjr is
unlivable, the Tenant(s) have rise right to continue the lease and pay a prorated amount agreed to by the
landlord and tenant(s) of the monthly rent uaLil the property is. repaired. This amount must ba agreed to,
inn writing, by the LandloiYl and the Tenant(s)-
12) LEAD PAINT DZSCLOS-URE: If the property was built before 1978, the ;Following is the Lead
Hazards Disclosure Requirements: The Residontial Lcad-Based Paint Hazard Redaction Act says that
any Landlord of property built before 1978 must give the Tenant(s3 an fiPA pamphlet titled Protect Xour
h'amily from Lead in Xour Home. '~ Landlord also must tell the Tenants} and Broker for Landlord
what the Landlord knows about Iead~ased paint and lead-based paint hazards that ara im or oa the
property being mated. Landlord must tell the Tensor(s) how the Landlord ltaow that lead-based paint and
lead-based p~ai~nt haaattds are on the propexty, where the lead-basedpaint audlead-based paint hazards are,
and the condition of the painted surfaces. Any Landlord of apre-I978 stzuetore must also give the Twat
any records and reports that the Landlord has or can get about leadbased paint hazards ~ ~ around the
PmPR'tY ~n8 rented, the common areas, or other dwellings in multi-fa~miIy housing. The Act does sot
apply to housing built in 1978 or later.
Lead'NVarning Sbte~ent Hou~aing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead #irom paint,
paint clops, and dust can pose health hazards if not taken care of properly. Lead ~ is espeaally
harmful ~to young children and pregnant women. Befom renting 1>re-1978 housing, Landlords must
disclose the presence of know lead-based paust and lead~ased pmnt hazard8 in tote dwelling. Test(s)
must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.
A. Landlord initial one:
~Lan;dlord does not know of any lead-based paint or lead-based paint ~
property. OR (dangers) an tl~e
Landlord kaovvs that titcrc is lead-based paint, or that Mere ale Iead-based paint ba~,ar~ds on the
property. Landlord must explain what Landlord knows about the lead-based paint and , ~~u~
brow Landlord learned that it is there, where it is, sad the condition of painted walla, trim and otbttr
surfaces. Landlord must give Tenant(s) any other information Landlord has about the lead-based paint
and lead-based paint hazards.
B. Landlord initial one;
Landlord has no reports or records about lead-based paint oor lead-based paint hazards at the
property: Olt .
Landlord has given Tenant(s) all available records and reports about lead-based paint or lead based
paint hazards at the property. List records and reports:
C.~,Teaant(s) iatitial ail that are true:
t Tenant(s) received the pampbtlet Pmrect Your Pamilp front Lead in Xour blaasa
Tenant(s) :sad the information Landlord gave in par graph (A) and i($) above.
Tenant(s) received all records and reports that Landlord listed ~ pph (B) above.
D. Landlord and'I'enant(s) certify, by signing this Lease that the frttormation >~d is true to kbe
beet of their knlpwiedge.
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13)LIEN SUBORDINATION: This lease is subject to any lien placed on any part of the property
managed by the landlord. The Tenant(s) rights are subordinate to the Iien holder.
14) -SAYE OF THE P12OPERTX: If property is sold, on the date of settlement, Landlord will give
Tenants} in writing:
(a) The name, address, and phone number of the new landlord.
(b) Where rent is to be paid.
(c) Tenant(s) understand that Landlord will have no duties regarding this Lease after the
property has been said.
(d) Landlord agrees to require any new Landlord, as a condition of sale, to take on Landlord's
duties under this Lease and to honor therm.
15) INSURANCE: Tenant(s) agree to provide their own renter's insuranec for protection against
loss and liability. Tenant(s) also agree that the landlord is not liable for property dams or
injury occurring in the residence or an here on the a) ~ I-ersonal
held by the Landlord. The onl exec on to this ruleis when the anrsonal iri of covered by the policy
ne i y p Pe Jmy is caused by a direct
gl-gent act of the landlord. Renters Ins. Co.
Policy Number
l ~) PETS: No pets are allowed an the property even temporarily, unless marked with an "x" in the
"yes" column at the end of this paragraph. Any tenant(s) found with a pet in their residence will be fused
fifty (50) dollars per day per occurrence. Paying this fee does not allow the pet to be kept in the ses.
'T'here will be a pet addendum added to this lease for all permitted l
Pet Addendum yes nu ~'
17) WAIVER OF NOTICE TO QUIT: Tenant(s) dgrce to waive the usual notice to t and a
to surrender possession of the premises at the end of the Iease. Tenant(s) also specifically waive the right
to a thirty {3Q) day notice of vacating the premises, and agree that an immediate notice is acceptable; if
any action by the landlord to recover possession of the property is taken due to forfeit, non-payment of
rcpt, or any other reason for default.
18) $REAICIN'G T>EIE PEASE (default): Tenant(s) have broken tlxe lease if they
• bail to pay rent when it is due, or
• Fail to pay the landlord any other. fee when it is due, or
• Fail to keep all provisions or regulations spelled out in this lease (paragraph 1-23), or
• Fail to follow the Rules and 12egulations listed after the lease agreement, or
• Break any Iocal, state, oz federal law while residing at the property.
19) LA1V'DLOItD'S R1~MEC-IES: If Tenant(s) break the lease, the Landlord znay:
• End the lease. Landlord will give Tenant(s) a twenty four (24) hour written notice of eviction before
starting any legal action.
• Remand payment in full of past due rent, plus any late fees, plus rent due t'or the rest of the lease or.
until such time as the property is re-rented, plus damages, plus tYling fees, plus any other fee due to
the Landlord.
• Sue the Tenant(s) for any additional damages, costs, expenses, and attorney's fees.
• Have the Courts take an
owed to the IJandlord. y Property owned by the Tenant(s) and sell it to recover any ~p~d debts
NOTE: The Landlord agrees to make reasonable efforts to reduce any damages by attempting to release
the property.
20) JOINT AND 5EVERAY 1rIA$ILITX: Tenant(s) agree acid understand ti~at b si chi s
lease agreement, ch and every tenant is equally and fully responsi ~le o fallow each anyd ~'n$
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and regulation in this lease, including the felt payment of the rent. Also, the Landlord may selectively
and iwconsistently enforce any part of or the entire lease against any Tenant individually or against any
combination of Tenants together.
21) NON-WAIVER OF ll'~MEDIES: Tenant(s) agree tbat if Landlord accepts rent or any other
charges after they are due, or if Landlord does z~ot insist on strict enforcement o#'any other terms of this
lease, this will not be considered a waiver of the right to enforce each term or condition of this lease
strictly in the future. Landlord has the night to enforce or waive remedies iaconsistentIy without
establishing future policy.
22) SMOKITIG: Smoking is permitted in apartments. However, Tenant(s) nnderebnd and agxes
that a,~y damage caused or related to cigarette, Pipe, or cigar smoldmg, ar any tobacco product
SIdALL NOT constftute aornlaI wear and tear. Tenant(s) are nspomsibk for an~r and alt dugages
and/or wets for the cleaning or repairing of any damage cause by or related to tobacco prodods.
This includes btit is not limited to deodorizing the apartm~gt, soalfng and pauating the walls and
ceiling, and npairing or replacing the carpets and pads.
23) GENLRA-L: No oral /spoken pmuuises, representations, or agreements have been made by the
landlord or any of the landlord's representatives. This lease is the entire agreement betwo~ the landlord
and tenaz-i. Any representatives (including management, maintenance, or other,personnel) do not have
the authority to make promises, representations, or agreements which impose duties unless done so in
writing.
25) MII.ITAR'S~' CLAUSE: ~ the event the Tenant is, or hereafter becomes, a member of the United
States Anaacd Forces om extended active duty and hereafter the Landlord receives pezmanem change of
station orders to return to, or xenant receives permanent change of station orders to deipart frann, the area
wlxtre the pxerniscs arc located, or if either party is relieved from active duty, or if the Tanaztt is assigned
gov~mcnt quarters then in any of these events such party may terminate this lease upon giving at least
1(one) month's written notice to the other party which notice shall have attached a copy of oft'icial orders
or a letter signed by the party's commander reflecting the change which warrants termination under this
cla~e
Initials) By initialing this clause, I hereby waive my rights to the above Military Clause.
117ave read and understand this tease agreement.
Printed Nar»ies
LANDLOItD(S)IA,UT'HOR~ZED SIGNATURE:
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RULES & REGULATION'S
l . No dog, ci-t, other pet or animal of any kind will be brought, permitted or kept in the presniscs or
elsewhere on the Landlord's property except as noted on the pet addendum.
2. Tenant(s), members of his (their) family and his (their) visitors will not at anytime make any
noise, do anything, or conduct themselves in anyway which unreasonably disturbs any other
Tenant(s) or neighbor(s) or unreasonably interferes with the rights, comfort, or eonveaiences of
any other Tenant(s) or neighbor(s). Musical or sound reproducing instruments or singing within
the pmperty must not be able to be heard outside of the property between 1 I o'clock each night
and 9 o'clock the following morning.
3. No Tenant(s) shall place or permit to be placed or maintained any sign or advertising matter or
device or any roof aerial or other structure in any window of the pnxnises or elsewhere im or upon
the Landlord's property. Damage to storm doors and windows due to negligence by tetu~rtt tenant's
farr~aly or guests, wilt be the responsibility of the tenant(s).
~4. No Tenant(s) shall hang pictures on the walls with any type of sticky adhesive. All pictures
must be hung with the smallest possible nail or pin and this nail or pin hole must be filled in after
the Tenant(s) vacate the premises. Any and all damage to the walls will be the responsibility of
the Tenant(s).
5. Tenant(s) will use plumbing and electrical installations only far their intended purposes, will
clean any stoppages and waste water lines, and will repair any damage caused by the neglect of
the Tenant(s). If Tenants} nnisuse garbage disposals, dishwashers, ect, Tenant(s) will be billed
for repair of the unit.
6. Tenant(s) agree(s) that the Landlord may reasonably change these regulations ~&om time to erne
as may be required to protect the apartment or pwner's other property or add to Tenant's
enjoyment of it.
7. Tenant(s) are allowed only parking space(s) in apartment parking lot. Multiple unit
buildings where these are a limited number of parking spaces shall be on a first serve basis.
Parking permits maybe required at the desecration of the Landlord.
8. Washer/dryer wiil be permitted to be kept or used at premises: yes_ no ~ . Dishwasher wrill be
permitted to be kept or used ar premises: yes X no
9. Trash xcmovaI on the exterior of the buildigg shall be t3te responsibility of ALL Tenant(s). At
anytime which the Landlord deems appropriate, an inspection xtiay be made of the exterior of the
building. If two (2) or more of any of the following items are found on the exterior, EACH
Tenant will be assessed a charge of $5.00 which must be included in the following months rental
payment. These items include but are not limited to: bottles, cans, plastic craps, boxes, trash bags
and any other item which would reasonably be considered rubbish or trash. Y'ou are responsible
for keeping the exterior, as well as the interior, of your property clean.
10. It is the Tenant's responsibility to maintain all frre extinguishers and smoke detectors in good
working condition at all times duriztg the term of this lease. This means that you as the
Tenant(s) must replace smoke detector batteries whin they no longer work and must have fixe
extinguishers refilled if they have been extinguished due to a negligent act of yvu the Tenant(s).
Failure to maintain these systems as required in this paragraph will result in a $50.00 fine plus
the cost of correcting the problerzt, each time this happens. It is the Landlord's responsibility to
make sure that all smoke detectors and I"ure extinguishers are in proper working order before you
zrtove into the property. PLEASE MAKE SURE T$A,T YOU 1~IAVE SMOKE DE'1('ECTORS
ANb k'IRE E~CTINGUISHERS IN YOUR RESIDENCE WREN YOYJ' MOVE YN. LF `YOU
DO h'OT HAVE EITHER QF THESE ITEMg, PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE
IMMEDIATELY. YOG MUST CHECK ALL SMOKE DETECTORS AND FIRE
E~'I'INCUISF~Rg REGUX.ARLY. TREY ARE FOR YOUR SAFETX:
1 i. Candles, incense, oil lanterns, etc. are not permitted at the property.
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12. Tenant(s) will be provided 1 phone line and 1 cable ouiiet, umless otherwise noted, in each
residence. If other lines are present, but not working, the landlord has no obligation to provide
you with Anore than one lint for each service. If tenant(s) •wish to have additional lines, it will be
at their own expense. In addition, no tenant(s) may contract am outside service (for example:
call the cable company/ telephone company/electric company for art extra connection to be rwa
into the building) without the prior written consent of the landlord.., If this service is provided _
stld damages are caused to the building by the outside service, ail repairs the must be made to fix
this damage will be the responsibility of the tenant(s)
13. T andlord does not provide Ioek out service. If tena~at(s) have locked themselves out of the
apartment or lost their keys, it is their responsibility to contact one of the locksmiths that are
provided in the utility company information at the end of ibis lease to regain access.,, you rray be
asked to provide proof ofresidence. If the locks are changed, you must get Landlord's
peanmission and immediately fozward a Dopy of the new key. •
14. Upon move out and a#ter any maintenance/damage issues are resolved, the Iarzdlord will have nc~
carpets cleaned at the expense of the tenant. Landlord has contracted with Ace Cherrr-Dry.
Costs for same areas follows: $ti5/mom; 53.25/step; $10/b~aIlway or landing. ~ the event that
the carpets need pet urine removal treatment, the cost is $69/gallon avid will be ol~acged
accordingly. 1Vlixaimum job will be $96.00- These charges will betaken horn the security deposit
on the property. Amy charges above and beyond the amount of the security deposit will be
charged to tenant and be due to landlord upon receipt of the invoice.
15. .Fuel oiI tanks must be 8llcd before move out. If this is snot done, you will be charged 1.5 times
the present market rate per gallon ot'fuel filled by the landlord.
16. If you leave the premises without notice and leave no forwarding address darting the least term
there will be a $500.00 charge.
17. If we receive notice Pram your landlord of from the Municipality in which you reside regarding
violations acrd we need to send you a letter ot'notitication there will be a $10.00 fce.
18. Any residence with hardwood floors must have 75% of We floor covered by arrm rugs,
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I have read and understand tbe:e Rnles & Regalatfons.
VERIFICATION
The foregoing Complaint is based upon information which has been gathered by my counsel
in the preparation of the lawsuit. The language of the document is that of counsel and not my own.
I have read the document and to the extent that it is based upon information which I have given to
counsel, it is true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information and belief. To the extent that
the content of the document is that of counsel, I have relied upon counsel in making this verification.
This statement and verification are made subject to the pe~lties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, which provides ghat if I make knowingly false
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averments, I may be subject to criminal penalties. ~ ~ ~ ~ i,
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Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
I.D. No. 90916
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA. 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
17 PM
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STEPHEN G. KREIS,
Plaintiff
V.
CASSANDRA R. BYER,
Defendant
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2010 - 7363 CIVIL TERM
PRAECIPE
Please mark the judgment in the above-referenced matter satisfied and the action
discontinued.
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
Dated: S./n/Y
By
(24 'Z_ 5 Y-k--
Christopher E. Rice, Esquire
I.D. Number 90916
Ten East High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Attorneys for Plaintiff
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I, Mary M. Price, an authorized agent of MARTSON DEARDORFF WILLIAMS OTTO
GILROY & FALLER, hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing Praecipe was served this date by
depositing same in the Post Office at Carlisle, PA, first class mail, postage prepaid, addressed as
follows:
Jane Adams, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
MARTSON LAW OFFICES
By:
M . Price
Ten ast High Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 243-3341
Dated: a// 7/`/
This is a debt collecting firm for Stephen G. Kreis. Any information obtained will be used
for that purpose.