Common use of Original Condition Clause in Contracts

Original Condition. You agree to keep the Property, appliances, fixtures, furniture, and any adjoining patios, decks, and grounds safe, neat, and clean, and to return the Property to us at the end of this Lease in as good a condition as it was at the beginning of the Lease (less reasonable wear). Each Resident must pay a one time Refurbishing Fee (listed on the Summary of Lease Terms page). This fee covers the cost of minor patching and drywall repair, painting, basic floor refinishing, replacing light bulbs, and other minor repairs due to your use of the Property. It does not cover major or excessive damage such as broken doors, large holes in the walls, deep scratches on the floors, broken blinds, late rent charges, etc. The Refurbishing Fee is paid as additional rent, is not part of your Security Deposit, and does not change your obligations under Section 4, Security Deposit. We will not charge your Security Deposit for any costs already covered by the Refurbishing Fee. In other words, you will not be charged twice for the same item.