ADDENDUM TO LEASE

I. SMOKE DETECTOR ADDENDUM TO LEASE

Resident acknowledges that a UL listed smoke detector has been installed in their apartment. Residents will test the smoke detector and determine that it is operating upon move in. Resident agrees to inspect and test the smoke detector once each month during the lease term by depressing the test button for several seconds until the unit buzzes or horn sounds. Resident shall not tamper with, remove, or replace any parts or equipment of the smoke detector except “dead” batteries or missing batteries, if applicable. Landlord will not be responsible or liable for replacing or repairing an inoperable smoke detector until after resident properly delivers such written notice. Landlord may charge resident a service charge if the service call results from resident’s failing to properly test the smoke detector, replace dead or missing batteries if applicable, or tampering, interfering with, or damaging any components of the smoke detector. Resident shall be liable for immediately paying the cost of repairing any damage caused to the smoke detector by resident’s negligence or misconduct.

Landlord shall not be responsible for any injury or damage to persons or property occurring in the premises that in any manner arises from resident’s failure to test, inspect, or maintain the smoke detector as provided in the addendum, and the resident shall indemnify landlord from such damage liability.

Any cost of replacing the smoke detector, or its batteries if applicable after resident vacates the premises may, at the landlord’s option, be deducted from resident’s security deposit.

IN THE CASE OF BATTERY OPERATED SMOKE DETECTORS, THE FOLLOWING ADDITION APPLIES:
Resident is responsible for replacing “dead” batteries with the battery types specified in the smoke detector instructions throughout the lease term. If the smoke detector will not operate after resident replaces the batteries, resident will promptly notify landlord or landlord’s manager in writing.

SIGNED: