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The resident will maintain the condition of the apartment/townhouse/house/or condo as follows:

Inside

Walls should be clean, free of dirt, grease, holes, cobwebs and fingerprints.  Paint should be light-colored.  Adhesive materials should not be put on walls.

Floors should be clean, clear, dry and free of hazards.

Ceilings should be clean and free of cobwebs.

Windows should be clean and not nailed shut.-(painted)  Shades or blinds should be intact.  Locks should work.

Doors should be clean, free of grease and fingerprints.  Doorstops should be present.  Locks should work.

Heating unit (townhouse) door should be locked and access uncluttered.

Trash shall regularly be disposed of properly and not left in the apartment.  Entire apartment should be free of rodent or insect infestation. 

Laundry Areas should be clean and neat.  If dryers are installed, remove lint from dryers after use.

Kitchen

The stove should be clean and free of food and grease including the stovetop, burners, the oven and the broiler.

The refrigerator should be kept clean.  The freezer door should close properly.  The door gaskets should be kept clean and free of spills and wiped down at least weekly.

The cabinets should be clean and neat.  The cabinet surfaces and countertop should be free of grease and spilled food.  Cabinets should not be overloaded.  Storage under the sink should be limited to small or lightweight items to permit access for repairs.

The exhaust fan should be free of grease and dust.

The sink should be clean, free of grease and garbage.  Dirty dishes should be washed and put away in a timely manner.

Food storage areas should be neat and clean without spilled food.

Bathroom

The toilet and tank should be kept clean.

The tub and shower should be clean and free of mildew and mold.  Where applicable, shower curtains should be in place and of adequate length to contain water in the bathtub.

Exhaust fans, where present, should be free of dust.  The resident will receive instructions on how to clean fans.

Floors should be clean and dry.

Storage Areas

All closets should be neat and clean.  No flammable materials such as gasoline, kerosene, etc. may be stored in the apartment.

Other storage areas should be clean, neat and free of hazards.

Building Exterior

Yards should be free of debris, cars, car parts, appliances, etc.  Exterior walls should be free of graffiti.

Accumulation of junk will negatively affect the appearance of the community.

Front and rear porches should be clean and free of hazards.  No items should be stored on the porch.

Front and rear steps should be clean and free of hazards.  Snow should be promptly removed.

Sidewalks should be clean and free of hazards.  Snow should be promptly removed.

Hallways should be clean and free of hazards.

Stairwells should be clean and uncluttered.

No items should be hung on fences; specifically, clothes, rugs and laundry.

No parking of junk cars or other vehicles is allowed on public streets.  Repair of cars is not allowed; this is a violation of City ordinances.

The back and front lawns should be kept free of debris.