Tenancy Addendum

Respondents to this RFP that agree to include the following provisions within all tenant leases or as an addendum to all tenant leases will receive 10 points.

A. Security Deposits. The amount of a security deposit shall not be more than one month’s rent.

B. Late Fees and Other Fees. Late fees must be set forth in the rental agreement. Late fees shall not exceed 5% of the tenant’s portion of the monthly rent. Other penalty fees are prohibited. All other fees must be directly related to the cost for a specific amenity or service provided to the tenant and comply with all applicable laws.

C. Rights of Youth to Access Common Spaces. Youth under the age of 18 are allow to use and enjoy common areas without supervision. This does not preclude reasonable rules in ensure the safety of children and youth.

D. Good Cause for Termination. A tenancy may not be terminated during or at the end of the lease unless there is good cause. Good cause is defined in include the following: (i) a serious violation of the lease; (ii) repeated minor violations of the lease; or (iii) a refusal to re-certify program eligibility. Repeated means a pattern of minor violations, not isolated incidents. Termination notices and procedures shall comply with Chapter 704 of Wisconsin Statutes and federal law, when applicable. Written notice is required for non-renewal and shall include the specific grounds for non-renewal and the right of the tenant to request a meeting to discuss the non-renewal with the landlord or landlord’s property management agent within fourteen (14) days of the notice. If requested, the landlord or property management agent will meet with the tenant to discuss the non-renewal, allow the tenant to respond to the alleged grounds for nonrenewal, and pursue a mutually acceptable resolution.

E. Reasonable Guest Rules. Tenants have the right to have guests. In the event the property management establishes rules related to guests, they must be reasonable. Unreasonable rules include, but are not limited to the following: (1) Prior authorization of guests by the property management, unless the guest is staying for an extended period of time (e.g. more than 2 weeks); (2) Prohibition on overnight guests; (3) Requiring that the resident be with the guest at all times on the property. (4) Requiring guests to show ID unless requested by the tenant. (5) Subjecting caregivers, whether caring for a child or children, or an adult with disabilities, to limitations on the number of days for guests.

Landlord may ban a person who is not a tenant from the rental premises if the person has committed violent criminal activity or drug related criminal activity at rental premises. No person shall be banned from the rental premises without the consent of the tenant unless the following have taken place:

• A notice of the ban is issued to the tenant stating the:
  (a) name of the person banned, (b) grounds for the ban including, (i) the specific facts detailing the activity resulting in the ban; (ii) the source of the information relied upon in making the ban decision; and (iii) a copy of any criminal record reviewed when making the ban decision; and (c) the right of the tenant to have a meeting to dispute the proposed ban, discuss alternatives to the ban, and address any unintended consequences of the proposed ban.
• If requested, a hearing on the ban has taken place to provide the tenant an opportunity to dispute the proposed ban, discuss alternatives of the ban, and address any unintended consequences of the proposed ban.

A tenant may not invite or allow a banned person as a guest on the premises, provided the Landlord has followed the proper procedure and given notice to Tenant as set forth herein. A tenant who violates the guest policy may be given a written warning detailing the facts of the alleged violation. The written warning shall detail the violation, and warn the tenant that repeated violations may result in termination of tenancy. Tenants that repeatedly violate the guest policy, (e.g. three (3) or more violations within a twelve (12) month period) may be issued a notice of termination in accordance with state and federal law.

F. Parking Policies. Parking policies and practices must comply with applicable laws. Vehicles shall not be towed to a location that is more than 6 miles from the rental premises, unless there is not a towing company with a tow location available within 6 miles.