Northern Illinois University Apartments

Northern Illinois University ApartmentsLaing Management has been serving Sycamore and DeKalb for over 25 years. We offer topquality housing, Northern Illinois University apartments, stone prairie rental apartmentsfor rent in Dekalb IL, St Charles IL, NIU and Sycamore.Subleasing RulesSubleasing is allowed only upon landlord approval. There is a one hundred dollar fee, persublease agreement. Whomever you choose to sublease must fill out the attachedapplication, and return to Laing Management prior to moving into theapartment/townhouse. After being approved, the sublease agreement must be agreedupon by sublessor and sublessee and accepted by LaingManagement.Do not allow anyone to move into the unit without an approved sublease agreement fromLaing Management.

Do not allow anyone to move into the unit without an approved sublease agreementfrom Laing Management.  In order for an applicant to be approved: He/She must have a favorable rental reference of at least one year from someone they are not living with or related, without exception  He/She must be of like kind to the sublessor (example: If the sublessor is a 21 year old female college student, she could not sublease to a 40 year old man, unless original lease signers agree).  All original lease signers must agree to allow the applicant to sublease by signing the back of the sublease agreementAdditional useful information:  Because the sublessor (original tenant) is responsible to the landlord (Laing Management) and the sublessee is responsible to the sublessor, the sublessor may wish to continue to make rent payments to Laing Management to avoid late fees, and have sublessee make payments to sublessor.  The sublessor must be present at the check-out appointment at the end of the lease term. We recommend ending the sublease agreement at least one day before the ending date of the lease, so you can make sure the apartment is in a good, clean condition. The security deposit refund will only be given to the original lease signers.  It is in the sublessor’s best interest to take a security deposit from the sublessee.Remember, these rules and recommendations are to protect you and yoursecurity deposit. Please take each of them into consideration.Links Northern Illinois University Huskie Bus Line Greyhound Bus Schedule DeKalb Chamber Sycamore Chamber TV Guide

LeaseThis Facsimile transmission is a copy of the actual lease used by Laing Management. Thelease has been converted to this format for the purpose of faxing. The original format of thelease contains text too small for Facsimile transmission.[Not for all properties to which the Chicago Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance(Chicago, IL, Municipal Code Ch. 193.1) is applicable. Further, some other municipalitiesunder the Home Rule Power have enacted a Landlord / Tenant Ordinance. It is advisable toconsult with your attorney before using this or any standard lease form.Lease Agreements And Covenants1. RENT: Tenant shall pay to Lessor at the above address (or such other address as Lessormay designate in writing) the monthly rent set forth above on or before the first day ofeach month in advance. The time of each and every payment of rent Is of the essence of thisLease. To cover Lessor's added costs for late payment, the monthly rent set forth aboveshall be Increased by the amount set forth above as \"Late Charge\" It paid after the 5th ofthe month. To cover Lessor's added costs for processing of checks that are dishonored orare returned due to Insufficient funds In the account, the monthly rent shall be increasedby the amount set forth above as \"Returned Check Charge.\" Rent mailed In shall be deemedpaid on date of receipt by Lessor.2. POSSESSION: At the commencement of this Lease, Lessor shall deliver possession of theapartment to Tenant. Possession shall be deemed to have been delivered to Tenant on theday that Lessor either (A) actually delivers to Tenant keys to the Apartment or (B) makesavailable to Tenant at the office of the Building or at such other place as designated byLessor keys to the Apartment. If Lessor fails to so deliver possession within 10 days fromthe date hereof, this Lease shall terminate unless reaffirmed in writing within an additional5 days by Tenant. Upon such termination Lessor shall refund all prepaid rent and security,which shall be Tenant's sole remedy. It is understood that decorating, if any, to beperformed by Lessor shall not be a condition precedent to possession or rent.Addendum to Apartment Lease (Sycamore)1. Tenants are responsible for insuring their own personal property and should consider a renter’s insurance policy. Consult an insurance agent on different coverage available. Additional Agreements and Covenants which are considered to be part of the lease between the below signed tenants and Laing Management dated _____________________.2. If rent is paid after 5 days from due date a late payment charge of 10% of the monthly rent will be charged. If any portion of the rent is late or unpaid, the whole month will be counted late until the full amount is paid for that month. Water/sewer payments are due on the 15th of each month to Laing Management. A ten percent (10%) late fee must be paid with all payments received after five (5)

days from the due date. Tampering with the water meter will result in a one hundred dollar ($100.00) fine per occurrence.3. Should any check be returned by the bank, for any reason, tenant will pay a FORTY DOLLAR ($40.00) SERVICE CHARGE to Lessor. A bounced check will, in addition to the $40.00 service charge, be susceptible to late payment charges and counted as if never paid until a replacement is made for rent payment that clears the bank.4. Each check or money order should have the building and apartment identified on it.5. This apartment is exclusively for a mature, professional atmosphere. Loud or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Offensive or loud music will not be tolerated. If after the first service to cure, an additional complaint is filed by Landlord during the remainder of the lease term, tenant agrees to immediately deliver up possession without any further notice.6. No Animals Are Allowed In The Apartment Or Building For Any Reason Whatsoever! This Is Strictly Enforced. Should Any Tenant Violate This Covenant, The Animal Must Be Removed Upon Discovery, Tenant Will Pay A $150.00 Violation Fee Per Day, Due Within Five (5) Days Of Written Or Verbal Notice, And An Automatic Steam Cleaning Charge Will Be Assessed When Tenant Vacates. Discovery Of An Animal Is Grounds For Immediate Eviction!!7. Cars that are left in the same parking space for 7 days without moving, with flat tires, broken windows or any indication that the car is not being used WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER’S EXPENSE. Car repair is not permitted on the premises.8. Any tenant who wishes to break their lease before the end of the lease term will forfeit their entire security deposit and be responsible for all rent payments through the end of the lease term. The tenant will also be responsible for all charges incurred to bring the apartment to the original condition at the beginning of the lease term.9. It is the tenant’s responsibility to return the apartment at the end of the lease term to the same condition that it was given at the beginning of lease term. Walls should be washed. They are not automatically painted every year. Bathroom and kitchen appliances are to be sparkling clean. Any furniture or waterbed indentations left in carpet will automatically require steam cleaning of that room to return the carpet nap in the “normal” condition.10. TENANT pays an immediate twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge if LESSOR or Agent is called to the apartment to unlock the apartment door for TENANT.11. TENANT pays a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) charge for abandoned garbage on the premises (in hallway, by front or back door, blowing around parking lot).

12. Paragraph #11 shall be modified by deleting the last two sentences thereof, and by adding the following: “The Lessor or his agent may enter the apartment for any reason during the hours of 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. providing the Lessor or his agent knocks loudly, then opens the door and yells Laing Management.”13. TENANT pays a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) minimum charge for maintenance not normally LESSOR’s responsibility (Example: Plunging a clogged toilet, objects down garbage disposal, clean up behind Christmas tree in common area, etc).14. If Tenant defaults in the performance of any lease obligation, Lessor may, at its option, terminate this Lease or terminate Lessor’s right to possession of the Premises. If Lessor opts to terminate Tenant’s right to possession without terminating the Lease, Tenant shall remain liable for all Rent that accrues until the end of the lease term or until Lessor relets the Premises, whichever comes first.Sycamore LocationsWestport Apartments 248 Maertz Dr 1550 West Stonehenge 1631 WestStonehenge 248 Maertz Dr 2 Bedroom Apartment 2 Bedroom 2 Bedroom Apartment1045 West State StApartment1 Bedroom Apartment For more information please visithttp://www.laingmanagement.com