Co-op Life
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT & PROPERTY LEASE
Member email:
Member phone number:
This Membership Agreement and Property Lease constitutes a legally binding contract between Co-op Life (hereafter “Landlord”) and the person signing below (hereafter “Member”). It is also an agreement between the Member and the Co-op House (hereafter “Co-op”) at which the Member is rooming and boarding. This Contract is both a residential lease and a membership contract. As a membership contract, all parties assume specific legal obligations not normally included in residential leases.
This lease is made and entered into on April 16, 2017 between the Landlord, Co-op Life, whose principal place of business is 206 West Main, Urbana, IL, 61801, phone 217-369-2150 and the Member.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES
The Landlord leases to the Member room 1 in the dwelling located at 317 South Randolph in the City of Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. The room includes bed, desk, chair, and dresser.
2. TERM OF THE LEASE
The lease shall begin on 8/15/17 at 2:00 p.m. and shall end on 8/15/18 at 10:00a.m. The previous member will deliver possession of the premises in clean condition and good repair on the start date of the lease.
3. RENT
Rent is payable in monthly installments of 355 due on the first day of each month. The first payment of $177.50 is due August 15th, 2017. That payment covers your August portion of 2017. The last payment of $177.50 is due August 1, 2018. Your security deposit cannot be used for your last month’s rent. There is a $10.00 late rent fee if rent is more than 5 days late. There is a $15.00 key replacement fee if keys are lost. If you are renting a parking spot you must include that fee in your rent payment. Rent may not be paid in cash, only payment made by check or money order will be accepted. Rents shall be mailed to Co-op Life, 206 West Main, Urbana, IL, 61801. Or rent payments can be hand delivered IN AN ENVELOPE LABELED Co-op Life to the exterior mail slot at 206 West Main, Urbana, IL.
4. SECURITY AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT
Member shall pay to Landlord a security and damage deposit of $355. Within 5 days after Member moves in, Member shall complete a written report of any deficiencies in the condition of the dwelling unit, appliances and furnishings and will provide Landlord with a copy of said report. Upon moving out, Member shall be liable for Landlord’s actual costs to restore the dwelling unit to the same condition as it was when Member first moved in, normal wear and tear exempted. Landlord may not withhold any money from the deposit for said costs unless Landlord provides to Member an itemized statement of these costs, attaching copies of paid receipts for actual work done, within 30 days of the date the Member vacates and mailed to the Member’s last known address. The security and damage deposit, plus bank interest, minus any charges for damages and unpaid rent, shall be refunded to the Member by the Landlord within 30 days of the date the Member vacates the premises.
5. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Member shall be held jointly and severally liable for all terms of this lease. This means any one Member may be held responsible to the Landlord for damages to the common area.
6. SUBLETTING
Member shall not assign this lease nor sublet the dwelling unit without first obtaining the consent of the Landlord. Landlord agrees said consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The proposed Sub-Lessee Member must be formally approved by the Co-Op and enter into a Co-Op Sublet Membership and Contract. A Sub-Lessee Membership Agreement and Contract is effective only as to the room of the Sub-Lessor Member and does not apply to any other available room in the Co-Op. In the event the Sub-Lessor Member enters into an approved Sub Lessee Membership Agreement and Contract the Sub-Lessor Member shall still be responsible for all Membership obligations in the event the Sub-Lessee Member defaults.
7. UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Member pays their portion of utilities. Utilities are divided equally between all the house members.
Two people who share a room must each pay a full portion of utilities.
Member shall pay $125.00 per month into house food account.
Member will deposit $75.00 as a utility deposit into your house utility account at the time of move in. This will be refunded out of that account at the end of the lease terms.
8. MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
8A. WORK
Member responsibilities are a material component of the lease and a necessary element of cooperative living. To ensure the smooth and affordable operation of the Co-Op, the Member agrees to perform labor in accordance with the policies of the Co-Op. Such labor may include but is not limited to weekly chores, cooking and cleaning, participation in special projects such as “work holidays,” attending meetings, and other work assignments. Work assignments, chore schedules and other Member responsibilities shall be written and when they are so memorialized they shall be fully incorporated into this lease. Failure to perform the work and labor assigned to member shall constitute a material breach of this contract and is grounds for expulsion from membership and eviction from the Co-Op. Landlord is the only entity with the ability to end a membership agreement.
8B. RULES
Member agrees to acquaint her/himself with, and abide by, all rules and regulations of the Co-Op. Failure to comply with the rules constitutes a breach of this contract and is grounds for expulsion from membership. Landlord reserves the right to deal with the breaking of rules on a case-by-case basis and the Landlord’s failure to enforce any rule shall not be a waiver of the right to subsequently enforce such rules.
8C. DECISION-MAKING
The member has the privilege and obligation to participate directly in the operation of their Co-Op. As members, they are bound by group decisions related to the governance of the Co-Op.
8D. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
To keep the dwelling unit in clean and sanitary conditions at all times.
To take reasonable precautions to avoid stopping up the drains.
To take reasonable precautions to prevent the freezing of water pipes by closing all windows, including storm windows where applicable, and not turning off the heat during winter months.
To make no alterations without the Landlord’s written consent.
To place trash in the appropriate receptacles provided by the Landlord.
To keep noise levels to a minimum and avoid disturbing the neighbors, especially between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
To notify the Landlord in writing of any needed repairs.
To pay for any repairs needed as a result of the negligence of Member or Member’s guests.
9. LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES
To enter the their bedroom only in cases of emergency or after providing the Member with 24 hours notice of the specific day and time of entry, and to enter only for the purposes of making needed repairs, to exhibit the premises to prospective renters or buyers or to perform pest control.
To provide and pay for pest extermination to keep the premises free of vermin, rodents, and pests.
To maintain the premises in accordance with all municipal codes and to promptly perform needed repairs, including but not limited to repairs to plumbing, heating, hot water heater, electrical wiring, air-conditioning, roof, floors, walls, doors, windows, screens, locks, elevators, mailboxes, fixtures, appliances, and furnishings at Landlord’s sole expense except when repair is needed as a result of Member’s negligence. Landlord will perform repairs within 5 days after receiving notice from Member. Emergency repairs, such as broken locks or lack of heat or other essential services, shall be made immediately. If repairs cannot be completed within these time periods, Landlord shall notify Member of the reason for the delay and shall perform repairs within a reasonable amount of time thereafter. Landlord shall provide monetary compensation to Member for long delays in making needed repairs. If Landlord fails to make needed repairs within 14 days after receiving written notice from Member, Member may contact an appropriate tradesperson to arrange to have the repairs made and Landlord hereby agrees that Member may deduct the cost of said repairs from subsequent rent payments.
10. TERMINATION
Co-op Life may terminate this agreement and seek to evict any member for any of the following:
a) NON-PAYMENT of Rent, Utilities money, or Food money.
b) ABANDONMENT of premises.
c) UNCOOPERATIVE BEHAVIOR, as defined below:
FAILURE TO WORK OR COMPLY with obligations stipulated in this contract or the rules of the Co-Op.
VIOLENCE to or on Co-Op property.
NON-COMPLIANCE with Co-Op rules, or federal, state, or local law by Member or his/her guests while on Co-Op premises.
POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED ITEMS, including anything explosive, unnecessarily toxic, highly flammable, illegal, that creates a safety or health hazard to any person, or that could reasonably be expected to increase the risk of fire.
THREATENING behavior, harassment, or consistent and deliberate insults or offenses to another member.
ILLEGAL DRUG USE, including possession of illegal substances, drug dealing, drug use and/or drug paraphernalia in the common areas.
D) A violation of any other material condition of this agreement.
11. PETS
Member must have unanimous approval, in writing, of all other Co-Op Members and approval, in writing, of Co-op Life, in order to have a pet live permanently in dwelling. This approval may include restrictions determined by the Co-Op or Landlord. Member is responsible for any damages, incurred obligations, or contract violations caused by the pet(s).
12. INCURRED OBLIGATIONS
Member must reimburse any expense caused by action or inaction to be incurred by the Co-Op, including, but not limited to, purchases, services, and fees/penalties, unless the Co-Op chooses to cover them. In the event either party must pursue an action in the courts of this state in order to enforce any duty, right or obligation with respect to this agreement, the non-prevailing party shall cover the court costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys fees of the prevailing party.
13. BREACH OF LEASE
If either Landlord or Member breaches any provision of this lease, either party may pursue all remedies provided under the laws of the State of Illinois or the municipality, including suit for eviction as provided by law.
14. ADDENDUM
No oral agreements are binding on Co-op Life or Member. Any additional agreements are contained on the attached addendum which is XX pages and is incorporated by references as part of this lease. (Check here if no addendum is attached to the lease ____.By signing this lease, Member affirmatively states that he/she has received a copy of the Urbana Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance and a Lead Paint Disclosure.
LANDLORD_________________________________________________ DATE _________________________
MEMBER___________________________________________________ DATE _________________________
MEMBER EMERGENCY CONTACT
NAME_____________________________________________ RELATION _____________________________
PHONE _________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________
MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT & PROPERTY LEASE
Member email:
Member phone number:
This Membership Agreement and Property Lease constitutes a legally binding contract between Co-op Life (hereafter “Landlord”) and the person signing below (hereafter “Member”). It is also an agreement between the Member and the Co-op House (hereafter “Co-op”) at which the Member is rooming and boarding. This Contract is both a residential lease and a membership contract. As a membership contract, all parties assume specific legal obligations not normally included in residential leases.
This lease is made and entered into on April 16, 2017 between the Landlord, Co-op Life, whose principal place of business is 206 West Main, Urbana, IL, 61801, phone 217-369-2150 and the Member.
1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREMISES
The Landlord leases to the Member room 1 in the dwelling located at 317 South Randolph in the City of Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois. The room includes bed, desk, chair, and dresser.
2. TERM OF THE LEASE
The lease shall begin on 8/15/17 at 2:00 p.m. and shall end on 8/15/18 at 10:00a.m. The previous member will deliver possession of the premises in clean condition and good repair on the start date of the lease.
3. RENT
Rent is payable in monthly installments of 355 due on the first day of each month. The first payment of $177.50 is due August 15th, 2017. That payment covers your August portion of 2017. The last payment of $177.50 is due August 1, 2018. Your security deposit cannot be used for your last month’s rent. There is a $10.00 late rent fee if rent is more than 5 days late. There is a $15.00 key replacement fee if keys are lost. If you are renting a parking spot you must include that fee in your rent payment. Rent may not be paid in cash, only payment made by check or money order will be accepted. Rents shall be mailed to Co-op Life, 206 West Main, Urbana, IL, 61801. Or rent payments can be hand delivered IN AN ENVELOPE LABELED Co-op Life to the exterior mail slot at 206 West Main, Urbana, IL.
4. SECURITY AND DAMAGE DEPOSIT
Member shall pay to Landlord a security and damage deposit of $355. Within 5 days after Member moves in, Member shall complete a written report of any deficiencies in the condition of the dwelling unit, appliances and furnishings and will provide Landlord with a copy of said report. Upon moving out, Member shall be liable for Landlord’s actual costs to restore the dwelling unit to the same condition as it was when Member first moved in, normal wear and tear exempted. Landlord may not withhold any money from the deposit for said costs unless Landlord provides to Member an itemized statement of these costs, attaching copies of paid receipts for actual work done, within 30 days of the date the Member vacates and mailed to the Member’s last known address. The security and damage deposit, plus bank interest, minus any charges for damages and unpaid rent, shall be refunded to the Member by the Landlord within 30 days of the date the Member vacates the premises.
5. JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY
Member shall be held jointly and severally liable for all terms of this lease. This means any one Member may be held responsible to the Landlord for damages to the common area.
6. SUBLETTING
Member shall not assign this lease nor sublet the dwelling unit without first obtaining the consent of the Landlord. Landlord agrees said consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The proposed Sub-Lessee Member must be formally approved by the Co-Op and enter into a Co-Op Sublet Membership and Contract. A Sub-Lessee Membership Agreement and Contract is effective only as to the room of the Sub-Lessor Member and does not apply to any other available room in the Co-Op. In the event the Sub-Lessor Member enters into an approved Sub Lessee Membership Agreement and Contract the Sub-Lessor Member shall still be responsible for all Membership obligations in the event the Sub-Lessee Member defaults.
7. UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Member pays their portion of utilities. Utilities are divided equally between all the house members.
Two people who share a room must each pay a full portion of utilities.
Member shall pay $125.00 per month into house food account.
Member will deposit $75.00 as a utility deposit into your house utility account at the time of move in. This will be refunded out of that account at the end of the lease terms.
8. MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
8A. WORK
Member responsibilities are a material component of the lease and a necessary element of cooperative living. To ensure the smooth and affordable operation of the Co-Op, the Member agrees to perform labor in accordance with the policies of the Co-Op. Such labor may include but is not limited to weekly chores, cooking and cleaning, participation in special projects such as “work holidays,” attending meetings, and other work assignments. Work assignments, chore schedules and other Member responsibilities shall be written and when they are so memorialized they shall be fully incorporated into this lease. Failure to perform the work and labor assigned to member shall constitute a material breach of this contract and is grounds for expulsion from membership and eviction from the Co-Op. Landlord is the only entity with the ability to end a membership agreement.
8B. RULES
Member agrees to acquaint her/himself with, and abide by, all rules and regulations of the Co-Op. Failure to comply with the rules constitutes a breach of this contract and is grounds for expulsion from membership. Landlord reserves the right to deal with the breaking of rules on a case-by-case basis and the Landlord’s failure to enforce any rule shall not be a waiver of the right to subsequently enforce such rules.
8C. DECISION-MAKING
The member has the privilege and obligation to participate directly in the operation of their Co-Op. As members, they are bound by group decisions related to the governance of the Co-Op.
8D. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
To keep the dwelling unit in clean and sanitary conditions at all times.
To take reasonable precautions to avoid stopping up the drains.
To take reasonable precautions to prevent the freezing of water pipes by closing all windows, including storm windows where applicable, and not turning off the heat during winter months.
To make no alterations without the Landlord’s written consent.
To place trash in the appropriate receptacles provided by the Landlord.
To keep noise levels to a minimum and avoid disturbing the neighbors, especially between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
To notify the Landlord in writing of any needed repairs.
To pay for any repairs needed as a result of the negligence of Member or Member’s guests.
9. LANDLORD RESPONSIBILITIES
To enter the their bedroom only in cases of emergency or after providing the Member with 24 hours notice of the specific day and time of entry, and to enter only for the purposes of making needed repairs, to exhibit the premises to prospective renters or buyers or to perform pest control.
To provide and pay for pest extermination to keep the premises free of vermin, rodents, and pests.
To maintain the premises in accordance with all municipal codes and to promptly perform needed repairs, including but not limited to repairs to plumbing, heating, hot water heater, electrical wiring, air-conditioning, roof, floors, walls, doors, windows, screens, locks, elevators, mailboxes, fixtures, appliances, and furnishings at Landlord’s sole expense except when repair is needed as a result of Member’s negligence. Landlord will perform repairs within 5 days after receiving notice from Member. Emergency repairs, such as broken locks or lack of heat or other essential services, shall be made immediately. If repairs cannot be completed within these time periods, Landlord shall notify Member of the reason for the delay and shall perform repairs within a reasonable amount of time thereafter. Landlord shall provide monetary compensation to Member for long delays in making needed repairs. If Landlord fails to make needed repairs within 14 days after receiving written notice from Member, Member may contact an appropriate tradesperson to arrange to have the repairs made and Landlord hereby agrees that Member may deduct the cost of said repairs from subsequent rent payments.
10. TERMINATION
Co-op Life may terminate this agreement and seek to evict any member for any of the following:
a) NON-PAYMENT of Rent, Utilities money, or Food money.
b) ABANDONMENT of premises.
c) UNCOOPERATIVE BEHAVIOR, as defined below:
FAILURE TO WORK OR COMPLY with obligations stipulated in this contract or the rules of the Co-Op.
VIOLENCE to or on Co-Op property.
NON-COMPLIANCE with Co-Op rules, or federal, state, or local law by Member or his/her guests while on Co-Op premises.
POSSESSION OF PROHIBITED ITEMS, including anything explosive, unnecessarily toxic, highly flammable, illegal, that creates a safety or health hazard to any person, or that could reasonably be expected to increase the risk of fire.
THREATENING behavior, harassment, or consistent and deliberate insults or offenses to another member.
ILLEGAL DRUG USE, including possession of illegal substances, drug dealing, drug use and/or drug paraphernalia in the common areas.
D) A violation of any other material condition of this agreement.
11. PETS
Member must have unanimous approval, in writing, of all other Co-Op Members and approval, in writing, of Co-op Life, in order to have a pet live permanently in dwelling. This approval may include restrictions determined by the Co-Op or Landlord. Member is responsible for any damages, incurred obligations, or contract violations caused by the pet(s).
12. INCURRED OBLIGATIONS
Member must reimburse any expense caused by action or inaction to be incurred by the Co-Op, including, but not limited to, purchases, services, and fees/penalties, unless the Co-Op chooses to cover them. In the event either party must pursue an action in the courts of this state in order to enforce any duty, right or obligation with respect to this agreement, the non-prevailing party shall cover the court costs, expenses, and reasonable attorneys fees of the prevailing party.
13. BREACH OF LEASE
If either Landlord or Member breaches any provision of this lease, either party may pursue all remedies provided under the laws of the State of Illinois or the municipality, including suit for eviction as provided by law.
14. ADDENDUM
No oral agreements are binding on Co-op Life or Member. Any additional agreements are contained on the attached addendum which is XX pages and is incorporated by references as part of this lease. (Check here if no addendum is attached to the lease ____.By signing this lease, Member affirmatively states that he/she has received a copy of the Urbana Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance and a Lead Paint Disclosure.
LANDLORD_________________________________________________ DATE _________________________
MEMBER___________________________________________________ DATE _________________________
MEMBER EMERGENCY CONTACT
NAME_____________________________________________ RELATION _____________________________
PHONE _________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________
