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Home My WebLink AboutEvanston Model Lease and DisclosuresSafe Homes Act Summary of Rights | dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes Page 1 of 4 V.2025-12.3 SUMMARY OF RIGHTS FOR SAFER HOMES Landlords (owners of the building or someone working for them to rent residences) are required under Illinois law to give this summary to all Illinois housing tenants as the first page of their written lease, whether the lease is new or a renewal. Access, download, or translate this summary on the Illinois Department of Human Rights website at dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes. If you or a member of your household are a survivor of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, you have special rights relating to your housing to make you safer. 1) Under the Illinois Safe Homes Act, you have the right to end your lease early and not pay future rent when you move from your rental place because of a threat of domestic violence or sexual violence. • To end your lease early, you must give written notice that you are leaving to your landlord before or within three days of permanently leaving (for example, by removing all of your belongings and turning over your keys to the landlord or property manager) or have left your rental place because you are under an imminent threat of domestic violence or sexual violence there. You can also end your lease early by written notice and documentation because sexual violence occurred at your rental place within the last 60 days or later, if circumstances prevented you from telling the landlord sooner. • You are responsible for paying rent for the period prior to providing written notice and then permanently leaving, but you are not responsible for future rent after that and cannot be charged an “early lease break fee.” Your landlord should also return your security deposit if there is no previous unpaid rent or damage to your rental place beyond normal wear and tear. 2) You also have the right to change your locks to prevent further domestic violence or sexual violence at your rental place. • To exercise this right, you need to provide written notice to the landlord that you are under an imminent threat of domestic or sexual violence and provide one of the following forms of documentation evidencing this threat: o Medical, court, or police evidence; or, o A statement from an employee of a domestic violence or other victim services organization from whom you or a member of your household sought service. The landlord must change or give you permission to change the locks within 48 hours of your notice and documentation, at your reasonable expense. If your landlord does not change the locks within 48 hours, you can change the locks and give your landlord the new key within 48 hours. If the person seeking to harm you or a household member is also a tenant on your lease, you need to provide to the landlord a plenary order of protection or plenary civil no contact order granting you exclusive possession of the residence instead of one of the forms of documentation noted above. Each tenant acknowledges receipt of this Page 1 of this Summary by signing below and should retain a copy for their records. See also and Sign at bottom of p. 2-4. Printed Name: Signature: Date: Printed Name: Signature: Date: Safe Homes Act Summary of Rights | dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes Page 2 of 4 V.2025-12.3 3) Your landlord will be liable to you for your actual damages up to $2,000 and reasonable attorney’s fees if they disclose to a prospective landlord that you used the Safe Homes Act or share any information you provided when using the Safe Homes Act. Learn more about the Safe Homes Act (765 ILCS 750) from Illinois Legal Aid at ilao.info/dvleases 4) If your landlord tries to evict you, and the eviction is based upon you or a household member experiencing domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, you may be able to stop the eviction. You cannot be evicted solely because: • You or your household members are a victim of an actual incident of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking • You or your household members received threats of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking • Criminal activity in the form of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, or stalking against you or a member of your household • You did not knowingly consent to a person entering your rental place that the landlord had barred, or if the barred person is permitted by court order to enter your rental place When asserting any of these defenses to eviction you must provide at least one form of evidence of your status (such as medical, court or police records, or a statement from a victim services organization that you sought help from). The landlord may still be able to evict you if they prove that your continued presence in your rental place poses an actual and imminent threat to others there. It is recommended that you seek legal assistance if facing an eviction action. 5) A landlord cannot discriminate against you under the Illinois Human Rights Act because you have an order of protection, a stalking no contact order, or a civil no contact order. The Illinois Human Rights Act protects against discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in housing based on certain protected categories. A housing provider cannot refuse to rent to you, refuse to make repairs, or charge you additional fees because you have protections under any of the above court orders. Possible remedies include your actual damages and attorney’s fees. If you are using a federal housing subsidy, you have additional protections under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (42 U.S.C. Ch. 136, Subchapter III), which prevents housing providers from denying housing due to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Each tenant acknowledges receipt of this Page 2 of this Summary by signing below and should retain a copy for their records. See also and Sign at bottom of p. 3-4. Printed Name: Signature: Date: Printed Name: Signature: Date: Safe Homes Act Summary of Rights | dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes Page 3 of 4 V.2025-12.3 You can file a charge of housing discrimination with the Illinois Department of Human Rights within one year after the discrimination occurred or with the appropriate circuit court not later than two years from the date of the last discrimination. For more information on filing a charge of housing discrimination under the Illinois Human Rights Act, visit dhr.illinois.gov/filing-a-charge/housing 6) Illinois prohibits counties and municipalities from creating or enforcing laws that penalize tenants who are survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence when they (or their landlord) contact police or other emergency services to prevent or respond to this conduct. Illinois does not allow counties or municipalities to create or enforce laws that penalize tenants for: (1) Calling the police or emergency services to prevent or respond to domestic violence or sexual violence; (2) Incidents of domestic or sexual violence against a tenant, their household member, or guest at your rental place; or (3) Criminal activity at your rental place that is related to domestic violence or sexual violence. If you are penalized by being evicted, terminated from your housing, or otherwise assessed fees or fines, you may file a complaint in circuit court under Section 1-2-1.5 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5) & Section 5-1005.10 of the Illinois Counties Code (55 ILCS 5) 7) Utility companies are required to defer the initial credit and deposit requirements for a period of 60 days for a residential customer or applicant who is a victim of domestic violence To exercise this right under Section 8-201.6 of the Public Utilities Act (220 ILCS 5/8-201), provide evidence of the domestic violence from an order of protection, a certifying letter from a medical provider or domestic violence shelter, or law enforcement personnel. 8) Please note that if you apply for or reside in federally subsidized housing there are additional housing rights under the Federal Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) relating to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Each tenant acknowledges receipt of this Page 3 of this Summary by signing below and should retain a copy for their records. See also and Sign at bottom of p. 4. Printed Name: Signature: Date: Printed Name: Signature: Date: Safe Homes Act Summary of Rights | dhr.illinois.gov/safer-homes Page 4 of 4 V.2025-12.3 Below is a list of free legal service providers: Ascend Justice – Legal aid organization that provides free legal representation to survivors of gender-based violence who need to break their lease or change their locks under the Safe Homes Act. Go to ascendjustice.org/finances-housing CARPLS – Legal hotline helps low and moderate-income residents of Cook County with free legal advice and referrals to legal organizations. CARPLS provides assistance to tenants facing eviction; helps survivors with Safe Homes Act letters; and covers private and all types of subsidized housing. o Go to carpls.org/services/cook-county-hotline o CARPLS Legal Hotline: (312) 738-9200 Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt Hotline - Provides free legal assistance for tenants facing eviction in Cook County. o (855) 956-5763. Eviction Help Illinois – Provides free legal help for Illinois residents facing an eviction. o Go to evictionhelpillinois.org Illinois Legal Aid Online – Provides free legal information and resources in English and Spanish, including easy legal forms, sample letters and referrals to legal aid organizations. o Go to illinoislegalaid.org Land of Lincoln Legal Aid – Legal aid organization that provides free legal representation to survivors under the Safe Homes Act and has an eviction hotline. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid has five offices and four satellite offices that serve 65 counties throughout central and southern Illinois. o Go to lincolnlegal.org/apply-for-legal-services o Eviction Hotline: (855) 601-9474 o Other housing issues, call Legal Advice and Referral Center: (618) 394-7300 Legal Aid Chicago – Legal aid organization that provides free legal representation for low-income renters in Chicago and suburban Cook County. Legal Aid Chicago has a Fair Housing Project and is a HUD enforcement agency. Legal Aid Chicago provides assistance with housing issues including: subsidized housing; breaking a lease or changing locks under the Safe Homes Act; and eviction defense. o Go to legalaidchicago.org/get-help o Fair Housing Intake Line: (312) 423-5909 Life Span – Legal aid organization that provides free legal services to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who need to break their lease or change their locks under the Safe Homes Act. Life Span provides services to survivors in Chicago and suburban Cook County. o Go to life-span.org/get-help o Legal assistance: (312) 408-1210 North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic – Legal aid organization that provides free legal representation for low-income renters in Lake County and north suburban Cook County who are facing eviction, need to break a lease under the Safe Homes Act, or have other landlord/tenant issues. Go to nslegalaid.org/get-help/housing Prairie State Legal Services – Provides free legal assistance to survivors under the Safe Homes Act. Prairie State Legal Services has 11 offices located in Bloomington, Galesburg, Joliet, Kankakee, Moline, Ottawa, Peoria, Rockford, Waukegan, West Suburban (West Chicago) and Woodstock. o Go to pslegal.org/How-To-Get-Started o Domestic Violence Line: (844) 388-7757 Each tenant acknowledges receipt of this Page 4 of this Summary by signing below and should retain a copy for their records. Sign this last page 4 and keep this summary. Printed Name: Signature: Date: Printed Name: Signature: Date: DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON RADON HAZARDS (For Current and Prospective Tenants) Radon Warning Statement Each tenant in this residence or dwelling unit is notified that the property may present exposure to levels of indoor radon gas that may place the occupants at risk of developing radon-induced lung cancer. Radon, a Class-A human carcinogen, is the leading cause of death in private homes and the leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers. The lessor of any residence is required to provide each tenant with any information on radon test results of the dwelling unit that present a radon hazard to the tenant. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) strongly recommends that ALL rental properties have a radon test performed and radon hazards mitigated if elevated levels are found in a dwelling unit or a routinely occupied area of a multiple family residence. Elevated radon concentrations can easily be reduced by a radon contractor. Dwelling Unit Address: ______________________________________________________ Lessor's Disclosure (initial each of the following that apply) (a) ______ Lessor has no knowledge of elevated radon concentrations (or records or reports pertaining to elevated radon concentrations) in the dwelling unit. (b) ______ Radon concentrations (at or above the IEMA recommended Radon Action Level 4.0 pCi/L) are known to be present within the dwelling unit. (c) ______ Lessor has provided the tenant with copies of all available records and reports, if any, pertaining to radon concentrations within the dwelling unit. Tenant's Acknowledgment (initial each of the following that apply) (d) ______ Tenant has received copies of all information listed above. (e) ______ Tenant has received the pamphlet "Radon Guide for Tenants". Agent's Acknowledgment (initial) (if applicable) (g) ______ Agent has informed the seller of the seller's obligations under Illinois law. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and each party certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge, that the information he or she provided is true and accurate. Lessor Printed Name Lessor Date Signature Tenant Printed Name Tenant Date Signature EVANSTON MODEL LEASE GUIDE Evanston housing providers, this Model Lease should be customized to suit the specific agreement you struck with your new tenant. Neither the information included here nor the model lease is designed for your particular leasing situation, and these documents are not offered as legal advice. The City of Evanston strongly recommends that you consult an attorney before using this Model Lease. The Model Lease is designed to comply with Evanston’s Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (“RLTO”), which applies to most, but not all, Evanston rental properties. Please review the ordinance for a list of the types of housing to which the RLTO, or a part of the RLTO, does not apply. Please be aware that Evanston updated its RLTO in 2024. Those changes include, but are not limited to, the following: Fair Notice Housing providers who are subject to the RLTO should be aware of the following: (A) If the rental agreement will not be renewed or if a month-to-month tenancy will be terminated, the housing provider shall provide written notice of the nonrenewal to the tenant no less than ninety (90) days prior to the termination date. (B) If the housing provider fails to give the required written notice required by Section 5-3-6-5 (A) to the tenant, the lease term shall be extended and the tenant may remain in his/her the dwelling unit for ninety (90) days, commencing on after the date that such written notice is received by the tenant. During such period, the terms and conditions of the tenancy shall be the same as the terms and conditions during the month of the tenancy immediately preceding the notice. (C) A housing provider who wishes to renew a rental agreement must provide the proposed new rental agreement to the tenant not less than ninety (90) days prior to the termination date of the current rental agreement. No tenant shall be required to renew a rental agreement more than forty-five (45) days prior to the termination date of the current rental agreement. (D) If the housing provider fails to give the notice required by Section 5-3-6-5(C) within the time provided, the lease term shall be extended and the tenant may remain in the dwelling unit for ninety (90) days after the date that such written notice is received by the tenant. During such period, the terms and conditions of the tenancy shall be the same as the terms and conditions during the month of the tenancy immediately preceding the notice. Summary Housing providers should be aware of all required disclosures that must be included as attachments to the written rental agreement, including (but not limited to) the City-provided summary of the RLTO. A copy of this summary will be provided in multiple languages on the City of Evanston website. 1 MODEL EVANSTON APARTMENT LEASE DISCLAIMER: This form is not legal advice. It is provided as general guidance for residential leasing within the City of Evanston. The City encourages housing providers and tenants to consult an attorney before using this form. State and local laws regulating residential housing are subject to change, as is this model lease. Housing providers must also include all attachments required by law. LEASED PREMISES ADDRESS UNIT CITY STATE ZIP PARKING # STORAGE # LEASE DATE: _____________________ LEASE TERM START: _____________________ LEASE TERM END: _____________________ MONTHLY RENT UTILITIES PROVIDED BY LANDLORD NON-REFUNDABLE FEE(S),* IF ANY SECURITY DEPOSIT(S), IF ANY PREPAID RENT, IF ANY Rent: _____________ Pet rent: __________ Parking: __________ Other: ____________ Check all that apply: Electricity Gas Internet Cable Other: _______ Move-In:________________ Pet Fee:_________________ Other: __________________ __________________ Unit: _____________ Pet:_____________ Other:_____________ __________________ *Housing Provider must attach or include itemized list of reasonable estimate of the costs that compromise the fee(s), which shall not include costs associated with routine maintenance and the upkeep of the premises. Section 5-3-5-2 (A)(4) of the Evanston City Code. TENANTS/OCCUPANTS INFORMATION Note that this information should be provided for each occupant. NAME DATE OF BIRTH CELL PHONE WORK PHONE EMAIL ADDRESS 2 PETS _______________ __________ _______________ __________ TENANT EMERGENCY CONTACT HOUSING PROVIDER/LANDLORD INFORMATION Who should housing provider contact in case of emergency? Name: ________________________ Name: ________________________ Address: ______________________ Unit: ______ Address: ______________________ Unit:______ City: _________________________ City: _________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________ State: _______ Zip: _________ Cell Phone: ___________________ Cell Phone: ___________________ Work Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: _______________________ Email: _____________________________ Email: _____________________________ HOUSING PROVIDER’S AGENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION HOLDING SECURITY Person, entity/tenant should contact with DEPOSIT all concerns management company/property manager Company Name: ________________________ Name: ________________________ Contact Name: ________________________ Address: ______________________ Address: ______________________ Unit: ______ City: _________________________ City: _________________________ State: _______ Zip: _________ State: _______ Zip: _________ Work Phone: _______________________ Phone: ___________________ Email: _____________________________ Email: _____________________________ 3 LEASE AGREEMENTS AND COVENANTS All sections referred to in this Lease Agreement are regarding sections detailed in the Evanston Residential Landlord and Tenant Ordinance and shall be referred to thereafter as “ERLTO” – (Chapter also means “ERLTO”) 1. Rent. Tenant shall pay to Housing Provider’s Agent or, if none, to Housing Provider, by check, money order, direct debit, or online payment, all monthly rent, including pet rent and parking fee, if any, at the address specified herein (or to such other address specified by Housing Provider in writing) in advance, on, or before the Start Date and each monthly anniversary of the Start Date during the Term. All sums due and payable under this lease shall be considered rent and shall be paid in the same manner as monthly rent. Rent shall be deemed paid on the date actually received. If Tenant fails to make any full payment of Rent within five (5) calendar days from the due date, such rent shall be increased by the amount of the Late Fee, which shall not exceed $25.00 per month for the first $1,600.00 in rent, plus five percent (5%) of the amount by which the rent exceeds $1,600.00. Tenant agrees to pay Housing Provider, upon demand, $50.00 each time a rent check is returned for insufficient funds, in addition to any applicable Late Fee. If, during the course of the Term, more than two rent checks are returned for insufficient funds, Housing Provider shall have the right to demand that all future payments of rent be made solely by cashier’s check or money order. 2. Security Deposit. Tenant shall deposit with Housing Provider the Security Deposit as security for the performance of each and every covenant and agreement to be performed by Tenant under this lease. To the extent permitted by law, Housing Provider shall have the right, but not the obligation, to use the Security Deposit, or any portion thereof, to cure any breach or default of Tenant under this lease, or to reasonably compensate Housing Provider for any property damage caused by Tenant, its guests or invitees, reasonable wear and tear excepted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Tenant’s liability for any breach or default under this lease or for any property damage shall not be limited to the Security Deposit. Upon termination of this lease, Tenant shall promptly notify Housing Provider of Tenant’s new mailing address, and Housing Provider shall refund the Security Deposit, or any balance thereof, in accordance with governing law, but in no event later than twenty-one (21) days after the Tenant has vacated the Premises, and may pay the entirety of any Security Deposit refund to any Tenant on this lease. If Housing Provider has applied the Security Deposit or any portion thereof, Housing Provider shall provide, no later than twenty-one days (21) days after Tenant has vacated the Premises, a written notice stating the basis for the application of the funds and, if related to repairs or replacements, said notice shall include the estimated or actual cost of the same, with receipts attached for any and all payments. 3. Move-in Fee. Tenant shall pay to Housing Provider’s Agent or, if none, to Housing Provider, by check, money order, direct debit, or online payment, the Move-In Fee, if any, at the address specified herein (or to such other address specified by Housing Provider in writing) in advance, on, or before the Start Date. Prior to Tenant’s obligation to pay the Move-In Fee, Housing Provider shall provide Tenant with an itemized list of Housing Provider’s reasonable estimate of the costs that comprise the Move-In Fee, which shall not include costs associated with routine maintenance and upkeep of the Premises. 4. Possession. Tenant shall be entitled to possession of the Premises at 8:00 A.M. on the Lease Start Date at the commencement of the Term. Housing Provider may deliver possession by tendering the keys to Tenant at the Premises or by making the keys available at the office of Housing Provider or Housing Provider’s Agent, provided such office is in the reasonable vicinity of the Premises. 5. Tenant’s Use of Premises. Tenant shall use the Premises as a residence only for the individual(s) identified by Tenant in this lease and any children born to, adopted by, or in the legal custody of Tenant during the Term. Tenant shall not use, lease, or license the Premises as a shared housing unit within the meaning of Title V, Chapter 2 of the Evanston Municipal Code or as a vacation rental within the meaning of Title V, Chapter 9 of the Evanston Municipal Code, and any such violation shall constitute a default. Tenant shall not permit any guests (other than minor children of Tenant or within Tenant’s legal custody) to lodge at the Premises longer than fourteen (14) days consecutively, or thirty (30) days cumulatively during the Term, without the express written consent of Housing Provider. Tenant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations while occupying the Premises and shall not engage in any action, or allow any guests or invitees to engage in any action, that would be dangerous to life, limb, or property, cause a disturbance to other tenants or neighbors, damage the reputation of the Premises or the Housing Provider, or increase the premium cost or invalidate any policy of insurance covering the Building. Tenant shall not store on or around the Premises, or enter upon the Premises with, any item of an unusually dangerous, flammable, or explosive nature or that might unreasonably increase the risk of fire or explosion. 4 6. Utilities. Housing Provider shall provide all Utilities Provided by Housing Provider, the cost of which is included in the rent. Housing Provider has disclosed the annual cost during the prior twelve (12) months of each such Utility Provided by Housing Provider in Section 7 of this Lease. Tenant shall be responsible to pay the following utilities serving the Premises: [______________________________________], and Tenant shall be responsible for establishing an account with the provider of each applicable utility and for paying for all usage incurred during the Term or during any period that Tenant has possession. Where Tenant pays for the utility, the utility service shall be individually metered to the Premises, and Housing Provider has disclosed, if known, the annual cost of said utility service in Section 7 of this Lease. Housing Provider shall not be liable for any utility outages by reason of any cause beyond Housing Provider’s reasonable control, and Housing Provider shall have no obligation to install or provide, or consent to the installation or provision of, any utility not serving the Premises at the commencement of the Term. If Tenant fails to pay for any utility that is Tenant’s responsibility and such failure is imminently likely to affect Housing Provider’s interests or create a danger to the Premises, Housing Provider may pay the utility directly and any amount so paid shall be added to the next installment of rent. 7. Utility Cost Disclosure. Utility Party Responsible for Pa men Annual Service Previous 12 Months _______ Tenant Acknowledgement 8. Heat. If heat is a Utility Provided by Housing Provider, Housing Provider shall maintain the temperature inside the Premises in accordance with Evanston Municipal Code, at Housing Provider’s sole cost and expense. 9. Notice of Conditions Affecting Habitability. Check any that are applicable: ______ Housing Provider warrants that there are no conditions affecting habitability as set forth in Section 5-3- 5-2 (D) of the Evanston Municipal Code. _____ Tenant Acknowledgement _____ Housing Provider discloses the following code violations, code enforcement litigation and/or administrative hearing now pending or which occurred during the previous twelve months affecting the Premises or the Common Areas: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ The case or identification number of the proceeding and/or a list of the code violations are: _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ _____ Tenant Acknowledgement Housing Provider discloses that the City of Evanston or a utility provider intend to terminate utility service to the Premises or the Common Areas. The type of service to be terminated is _______________________, the intended date of termination is __________________, and the termination will affect [Premises] [Common Areas] [Both]. _____ Tenant Acknowledgement 10. Housing Provider Maintenance. Housing Provider’s obligation to maintain the fitness and habitability of the Premises shall be coextensive with the obligations imposed by the ERLTO, including but not limited to Section 5-3-5- 3(A) thereof. 11. Tenant Maintenance. With respect to the Premises and all appurtenances thereto, Tenant shall: (a) keep the same in good, clean, safe, and sanitary condition, in good order and repair, and in compliance with the Evanston municipal code; (b) repair any damage caused by the misuse, waste, or neglect of Tenant or any of Tenant’s guests or invitees; (c) notify Housing Provider promptly of any damage, defect, or condition posing a threat to person or property or necessitating attention or repair; (d) place all garbage in sealed and secured plastic bags and dispose of garbage and recyclables, in designated receptacles; (e) maintain a minimum temperature of fifty-five (55) degrees where Tenant controls heat; 5 (f) not use sinks or toilets to dispose of articles that plumbing pipes were not designed to accommodate; (g) not suffer or commit any waste, or destroy, deface, damage, or impair any property owned by Housing Provider or third persons, nor allow guests or invitees to do so. 12. Alterations and Improvements. Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, or improvements to, nor paint any portion of, the Premises, nor shall install, remove, or replace any wallpaper, fixtures, equipment, or appliances, nor modify any landscaping, without the express written consent of Housing Provider. Tenant may not install or affix any equipment to the exterior surface of the building, including awnings, air conditioning units, satellite dishes, coaxial cable, or television antennae, without the express written consent of Housing Provider. Housing Provider may condition any consent on, among other things, Tenant’s agreement to pay all costs or employ contractors specifically approved by Housing Provider. All alterations, additions, or improvements shall become the property of Housing Provider, unless Housing Provider requests that they be removed or that the Premises be restored to its original condition at the end of the Term. 13. Safety Devices. Tenant agrees to test and maintain any smoke or burglar alarms or carbon monoxide detectors at the Premises, to replace any batteries, as needed, at Tenant’s sole cost and expense, and to notify Housing Provider of any deficiencies in such safety devices that Tenant cannot correct. Housing Provider warrants that any such safety devices and batteries are in proper working order at the time Tenant takes possession. Housing Provider has no obligation to install any safety device or system at the Building, except as required by governing law. If Tenant installs any alarm system at the Building, Tenant shall provide Housing Provider with instructions on disarming the system upon entry. 14. Locks & Keys. Tenant shall have the right to change the locks or keys to any door at the Premises or to change the combination of any digital lock at the Premises, provided, however, that Tenant shall provide Housing Provider with a copy of the new key(s) or the new combination(s) within twenty-four (24) hours. _____ Tenant Acknowledgement 15. Access. Housing Provider and Housing Provider’s Agents, upon forty-eight (48) hours’ written or verbal notice, shall have the right to enter the Premises between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM (“Daytime Hours”) or at any other time expressly requested by Tenant for the purpose of inspecting or investigating actual or potential damage, performing required maintenance, alterations or repairs, supplying necessary or agreed services, conducting inspections authorized or mandated by a governmental entity, or exhibiting the Premises to prospective purchasers or mortgagees. During the final ninety (90) days of the Term, Housing Provider and Housing Provider’s Agents shall also have the right to enter the Premises during Daytime Hours and upon forty-eight (48) hours’ written or verbal notice, for the purposes of exhibiting the Premises to prospective tenants of the Premises. In the event of an apparent or actual emergency, or of a practical necessity to make repairs elsewhere in the Building, Housing Provider or Housing Provider’s Agents may enter the Premises at any time without notice, provided Housing Provider subsequently informs Tenant of such entry within forty- eight (48) hours. In all instances, Housing Provider or Housing Provider’s Agent shall knock and announce before entering. For purposes of this paragraph only, written or verbal notice may be communicated in any diligent, good faith manner reasonably calculated to reach Tenant. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit Housing Provider’s or Tenant’s rights, privileges, or remedies under governing law. In the event Tenant wrongfully precludes Housing Provider from access to the Premises, Housing Provider shall be entitled to all remedies available at law or in equity, including reasonable attorney’s fees. 16. Pets. Tenant may not keep any pets or animals at the Property other than those identified in this Lease. No pet may be permitted in any Common Area without a leash, and Tenant shall properly dispose of all pet waste in and around the Property. Housing Provider reserves the right to require Tenant to remove any pet that becomes dangerous to other tenants or neighbors or that repeatedly damages or causes disturbances in the Building or on the Property. Tenant shall be liable for injuries to any individual or damage to the Premises, Building, or Property caused by Tenant’s pet(s). Service dogs that have been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability shall not be considered pets. 17. Insurance. Housing Provider is not responsible for Tenant’s furniture or other belongings. Tenant shall obtain and keep in full force and effect during the entire Term, a policy of renter’s insurance in an amount sufficient to cover the insurable value of Tenant’s personal possessions located in the Premises and on the Property, and inclusive of liability coverage. Upon Housing Provider’s request, Tenant shall provide evidence of such renter’s insurance. 18. Assignment and Subletting. Tenant shall not assign or sublease any interest in this Lease without the express written consent of Housing Provider, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, conditioned, or delayed. Any assignment or sublease without Housing Provider’s consent shall constitute a material breach of this Lease. No sublease or assignment shall operate to release Tenant or 6 any Guarantor from any obligation or liability under this Lease, and no consent to a particular assignment or sublease shall be construed as consent to any other assignment or sublease. 19. Surrender of Possession. Upon expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall immediately vacate and surrender possession of the Premises in as good and clean an order and condition as the Premises was in at the beginning of the Term, reasonable wear and tear excepted, and Tenant shall immediately deliver all keys to Housing Provider or Housing Provider’s Agent. 20. Holdover. If Tenant fails to surrender possession following the expiration of the Term, Housing Provider may seek the remedies provided by the ERLTO. 21. Tenant Default. Any failure to pay Rent, any material noncompliance with this Lease, or any violation of the ERLTO by Tenant shall constitute a default. If the default is curable, and, within the applicable period specified by ERLTO Section 5-3-6-1, Tenant fails to cure said default following receipt of proper notice from Housing Provider, Housing Provider may terminate this Lease, maintain an action for possession without terminating this Lease, and/or exercise any and all other rights, and seek any and all remedies, individually or collectively, available at law or in equity, and the assertion or pursuit of any particular right or remedy shall not preclude the assertion or pursuit of any other. Tenant’s obligation to pay Rent during the Term or any holdover shall not be relieved or released by the service of any notice or demand or the commencement of legal proceedings by Housing Provider. Any legal proceeding instituted to enforce any right of Housing Provider under this Lease may be filed and prosecuted by and in the name of Housing Provider or Housing Provider’s Agent. 22. Housing Provider Default. Any material noncompliance by Housing Provider with this Lease or with the ERLTO shall constitute a default. If, within the applicable grace period specified by ERLTO Section 5-3- 7-1, Housing Provider fails to cure any default following receipt of proper notice from Tenant, or, in the event notice is not required, Tenant may exercise any and all rights and seek any and all remedies, individually or collectively, available at law or in equity, and the assertion or pursuit of any particular right or remedy shall not preclude the assertion or pursuit of any other. 23. Eminent Domain. If the whole or any substantial part of the Property, Building, or Premises is taken or condemned by any competent public entity for any purpose, then this Lease shall terminate and Rent shall be pro-rated as of the date of the condemnation or taking. Tenant shall not be entitled to receive any portion of any condemnation award. 24. Abandonment. Tenant shall not abandon the Premises. Abandonment shall be deemed to have occurred as provided by Section 5-3-6-2 of the ERLTO and shall vest Housing Provider with all rights available thereunder. 25. Extended Absence. In the event the Premises will remain unoccupied for more than twenty-one (21) consecutive days, Tenant shall notify Housing Provider at least seven (7) days in advance of such absence unless such advance notification is not reasonably possible, in which case Tenant shall so notify Housing Provider as soon as is reasonably practical. 26. Liens. Tenant shall not suffer or permit any lien or claim for lien to be filed against the Property arising out of work performed, or alleged to have been performed, at the direction of, or on behalf of, Tenant. If any such lien or claim is filed, Tenant shall within ten (10) days after receiving notice thereof: (a) cause such lien or claim for lien to be released; or (b) deliver to Housing Provider a proper bond in the amount of one hundred fifty percent (150%) of the amount of the lien, issued by a surety satisfactory to Housing Provider, indemnifying, defending, and holding Housing Provider harmless from and against all liability, loss, cost, and expense resulting from such lien or claim for lien. If Tenant fails to take either of the foregoing actions, Housing Provider, without investigating the validity of such lien or claim for lien, may: (c) pay or discharge the same and Tenant shall thereafter reimburse Housing Provider upon demand for the amount so paid or (d) declare a default. 27. Subordination. This Lease, and Tenant’s interest hereunder, shall be subordinate and inferior to any past, present, or future mortgages affecting the Premises, any advances made upon any such mortgages, and any renewals or extensions thereof. 28. Application. Any application submitted by Tenant in connection with this Lease is incorporated herein by reference. Tenant represents and warrants that all statements made in such application are true and complete. Tenant agrees that Housing Provider was induced to sign this Lease in reliance on all such statements, and Tenant further agrees that any breach of the foregoing representation and warranty shall constitute a default under this Lease. 29. Notice. All notices required or permitted under this Lease shall be given by signed writing and served by (a) personal delivery; (b) certified United States mail, return receipt requested, or (c) nationally-recognized overnight courier without waiver of signature. Tenant shall deliver all 7 notices to Housing Provider’s Agent (identified in this Lease) or, if none is identified, to Housing Provider. In the case of notices to Tenant, service by any method other than personal delivery shall be made at the Premises. Notice shall be deemed received at the time of personal delivery or on the date of recipient’s signing for certified mail or overnight courier delivery. If more than one good-faith attempt at service has failed, Housing Provider may serve notice on Tenant by posting on the front door to the Premises and thereafter sending a carbon copy of said notice to Tenant by first-class United States mail, in which case notice shall be deemed to have been received three days after mailing. Housing Provider may change the name and/or address of its authorized agent through notice to Tenant in accordance with this paragraph. 30. Recording. Tenant shall not record this Lease in any public office. Breach of this condition shall constitute a default. 31. Easement. Housing Provider retains an easement to display tasteful “for sale,” “for rent,” or similar signs in any Common Areas of the Premises at any time, or on the exterior of the Premises within ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of this Lease. 32. Waiver. The failure of either party to exercise any right under this Lease shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of such right, and the one party may not rely upon the other party’s inaction at any time or from time to time as constituting a waiver or relinquishment. The express waiver of any right shall not operate as a waiver of any other right. 33. Entire Agreement. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that this Lease (and any attachments or riders expressly referenced herein) embodies the complete and entire understanding between the parties with respect to the leasing of the Premises and the obligations of each party, and Tenant is not relying on any statement, promise, representation, or warranty not expressed herein, including any promise to alter or improve the Property, Building, or Premises. _______ Tenant Acknowledgement 34. Severability. If any of the provisions of this Lease or the application thereof shall for any reason be held invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable, or to the extent that any governing law imposes any obligation on Housing Provider or Tenant that contravenes any provision of this Lease or prohibits the inclusion of any provision of this Lease, then this Lease shall be deemed amended to comply with such law, and the remainder of this Lease shall not be affected thereby. If an invalid provision of this Lease cannot be reformed, it shall be severed, and the remainder of this Lease shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. 35. Modification. No modification, waiver, or amendment of this Lease or any of its terms, conditions, or covenants shall be binding upon the parties unless made in writing and signed by both parties. 36. Binding Effect. The covenants, conditions, and obligations contained herein shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns of Housing Provider and Tenant, provided, however, that following the death of the last surviving Tenant, the heirs or legal representatives of said Tenant may terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days’ written notice. 37. Joint and Several Liability. All Tenants and all Housing Providers under this Lease shall be jointly and severally liable for all covenants, agreements, and obligations hereunder. 38. Construction. The headings of each paragraph of this Lease are for convenience only and shall not be used for interpretive purposes. Singular words, including “Housing Provider” and “Tenant” shall be interpreted as plural where necessary or where context permits. 39. Governing Law, Venue. This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard for Illinois choice-of-law principles. Venue for any action arising out of this Lease shall be courts of competent jurisdiction in Cook County, Illinois. 8 40. Definitions. Building The entire physical structure in which the Premises in located, including all fixtures, machinery, and equipment appurtenant thereto Common Areas All portions of the Property except separately-demised premises intended for separate occupancy by tenants and any portions of the Property to which Housing Provider restricts public access, including but not limited to lounges, laundry rooms, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, garages, vestibules, stairways, corridors, elevators, and passages used for ingress and egress to and from the Building and the Premises. ERLTO The Evanston Residential Landlord-Tenant Ordinance (CITE), as the same has been or may hereafter be amended. Housing Provider The person(s) or entit(ies) identified as “Housing Provider(s)” on the first page of this Lease. Housing Provider’s Agent The person(s) or entit(ies) identified as “Person/Entity Tenant Should Contact With All Concerns” and/or as “Housing Provider’s Agent” in this Lease. Housing Provider’s Agent is authorized to act for and on behalf of Housing Provider for the purpose of service of process and for the purpose of receiving notices and demands from Tenant. Lease This Evanston Apartment Lease between Housing Provider and Tenant Move-In Fee The non-refundable, one-time monetary sum to be paid by Tenant to Housing Provider to compensate Housing Provider for the cost of transitioning the Premises to Tenant. The Move-In Fee is reasonably related to Housing Provider’s cost for Tenant to move into the Premises including, but not limited to, additional security costs or additional trash removal. The total amount of the Move-In Fee is stated on the first page of this Lease and an itemized estimate of the costs the Move-In Fee is meant to compensate Housing Provider for is attached to this Lease. The Move-In Fee does not include costs associated with routine maintenance and the upkeep of the Premises or Property. Pet Fee The non-refundable, one-time sum to be paid by Tenant to Housing Provider to cover costs associated with housing pets on the Premises. Premises In the case of a multi-unit Building, that separately demised portion of the Property designed for exclusive occupancy by the Tenant and includes all appurtenances thereto, including fixtures, equipment, and appliances. In the case of a single family dwelling, the “Premises” is coextensive with the Property. Property The parcel or parcels of land owned by Housing Provider on which the Building is situated. Rent Any and all monetary sums, other than Move-In Fee, required to be paid by Tenant to Housing Provider, including but not limited to the total amount stated on the first page of this Lease, applicable Late Fees, and returned check charges. Security Deposit The funds required to be deposited by Tenant to secure Tenant’s performance of all obligations and covenants under this Lease. The total amount of the Security Deposit is stated on the first page of this Lease. Start Date The date so specified in the Lease Term box on the first page of this Lease. Tenant The person(s) identified as “Tenant(s)” on the first page of this Lease. Utilities Paid by Housing Provider The utility services identified on the first page of this Lease that are provided to the Premises at Housing Provider’s sole cost and expense. 9 FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS BY TENANT Tenant acknowledges receipt of the following documents. Those in bold font are required; where not applicable, cross out.  Evanston Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance Summary _____Tenant(s) Initials  Lead-Based Paint Disclosure & Pamphlet _____Tenant(s) Initials  Radon Hazard Disclosure _____Tenant(s) Initials  Bed Bug Infestation Prevention Brochure _____Tenant(s) Initials  Security Deposit Receipt _____Tenant(s) Initials  Premises Inspection Checklist _____Tenant(s) Initials  Condominium Association Rules & Regulations _____Tenant(s) Initials  Resident Handbook _____Tenant(s) Initials  Rec clin Brochure _____Tenant(s) Initials SIGNATURES In consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein or in any rental application, Housing Provider hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant hereby leases from Housing Provider, the Premises for the Term, pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in, or incorporated into, this Lease. TENANT(S): HOUSING PROVIDER(S): Si nature Si nature ame Date ame Date Si nature Si nature ame Date ame Date Si nature Si nature ame Date ame Date 10 [ATTACH ANY RULES AND REGULATIONS] [ADD ANY ATTACHMENTS, INCLUDING THOSE REQUIRED BY ERLTO OR OTHER LAWS] Purpose of This Guide This guide is designed for people who rent apartments, condominiums, or houses. The guide explains what radon is, and how to ﬁnd out if there is a radon problem in your residence. The guide also talks about what you can do if you have high radon levels in your residence. Did You Know That . . . · Radon causes approximately 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the U.S. and approximately 1,200 deaths in Illinois each year. · One-third of all housing units in Illinois are rental units. Most are either single-family houses or apartments located below the third ﬂoor of a building. · People living in rented houses and apartment buildings can ﬁnd out if they have high radon concentraons in their residences. Building owners can ﬁx radon problems by having repairs made to the building. What is Radon? Radon is a radioacve gas that is found in soil and rock in all parts of the U.S. and throughout Illinois. It is formed by the decay of uranium, which is a natural process. Radon gas is invisible, and it has no odor or taste. What Types of Buildings Contain Radon? · Radon may be found in all types of homes and buildings. Radon gas is in the ground, and it can seep into buildings. · Radon typically moves from the ground into a home through drains, cracks or other openings in the foundaon due to pressure diﬀerenals. Radon then can be trapped inside the home. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Oﬃce of of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) can oﬀer you addional informaon or assistance. 2 Radon Guide for Tenants How Does Radon Aﬀect Health? · Studies show radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. · The higher the radon level indoors, the greater the amount you breathe. Radon gas decays into radioacve parcles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As they break down, these parcles release small bursts of energy that can damage the lung ssue. · Inhaling indoor air containing radon over a period of many years increases your risk of lung cancer. Radon induced lung cancer risk depends on how much radon is in your home, how much me you spend in your home, and your family history. If you are a smoker or a former smoker, the risk of geng lung cancer from radon is even greater. Does Your Home Have High Radon Levels? You cannot see, smell or taste radon. Therefore, tesng is the only way to determine the radon level in your home. Has Your Building Been Tested Already? · If the building you live in has been tested properly for radon, you probably do not need to test for radon yourself. Before you sign your lease agreement (whether you live in a house, apartment, or condominium building), the owner is required to inform you in wring that a radon hazard may exist and provide you with a copy of the test results. If you have quesons, call IEMA-OHS at 1-800-325-1245. · If your building has not been tested for radon, you can test for radon yourself using a radon test kit or ask the owner to test by hiring a licensed radon contractor. Radon Guide for Tenants 3 IEMA-OHS Recommends Tesng All Homes and Apartments Because most indoor radon gas comes from naturally occurring radon in the soil, IEMA OHS recommends all residences be tested for radon. In some cases, high radon levels have been found on upper ﬂoors, due to radon movement through elevators or other air shas in the building and may come from building materials in high rise buildings. Can You Test for Radon Yourself? · You can test for radon yourself. · Tesng for radon is easy to do, and takes very lile me. · To test for radon yourself, ﬁrst obtain a radon test device. You can buy do-it- yourself radon test kits in home improvement and hardware stores. Some laboratories provide kits through mail order. · The price of a radon test kit can be $15 to $25. The price generally includes the cost of laboratory analysis. · You can order a low cost test kit from the IEMA-OHS Radon Hotline at 800-325-1245. You Can Hire a Professional to Test? · You can hire a professional to test your residence for radon. · The price of a radon test performed by a license professional can be $150 to $250. 4 Radon Guide for Tenants Diﬀerent Ways to Test For Radon · At the commencement of the agreed leasing period, a tenant shall have 90 days to conduct his or her own radon test of the dwelling unit. · The quickest way to test for radon is with a short-term test. Short-term tests remain in your home for 2 days to 90 days, with the average test lasing between 2-7 days, depending on the device. Long-term radon tests remain in your residence for more than 90 days. · Because radon levels vary from day to day and season to season, a long-term test provides a year-round average radon level. How do you use a radon test kit? Follow the instrucons that come with the kit. When you use any radon test: · The test kit should be placed in the lowest level of your home that your family uses regularly. For example, if you live in a house and you use the basement, place the test kit there. Put the test kit in a room that is used regularly, but NOT in your kitchen or bathroom. · Keep the test in place for as long as the instrucons say, but for at least 48 hours. Then, re-seal the package and mail it to the laboratory listed on the package. Results are sent within a few weeks. · Keep doors and windows closed as much as possible during the test. Dras can aﬀect the test results. Radon Guide for Tenants 5 What do radon test results mean? · Radon levels are measured in "picocuries per liter" or "pCi/L". The higher the radon level, the greater the risk from long-term exposure. IEMA-OHS recommends you take acon to reduce radon if the radon level is 4.0 pCi/L or higher. · If a short-term test is 4.0 pCi/L or higher, IEMA recommends a second test to conﬁrm the results. What Can You Do if Your Residence has High Radon Levels? · Fixing a radon problem usually involves repairs to the building, therefore, it is generally the building owner - and not the tenant - who is authorized to have this work done. However, if your residence has high radon levels, you can take the steps below to see that the problem is ﬁxed. · If your radon tesng shows high radon levels, the tenant is required to inform the lessor within 10 days. The owner may need choose to conﬁrm radon concentraons in the building buy hiring a licensed professional. · If the lessor has elected to not migated the radon hazard, the tenant may terminate the lease. · If you live in an apartment building, you can share your radon informaon with other residents. Other residents may wish to test their own units or to discuss the maer further with the owner. 6 Radon Guide for Tenants What Can Lessors Do About Radon Problems? · The lessor may hire a radon contractor to perform an addional radon test within 30 days aer the tenant noﬁes the lessor of the results of a radon test. · The results of a measurement by a radon contractor may be used by the lessor to disprove the presence of a radon hazard. · Test results are valid for a period of 2 years aer the date of the tesng unless any renovaons, addions, or modiﬁcaons are made to the building containing the dwelling unit. · If the lessor declines to dispute the results of the tenant's radon test showing a radon hazard or does not migate the hazard, the tenant may, within 60 days: (1) hire, at the tenant's expense, a radon contractor to perform radon migaon acvies. If the tenant chooses to conduct migaon acvies, the migaon acvies shall only be done with express consent of the lessor; or (2) terminate the lease. · Radon reducon requires a trained professional. To ﬁnd out which radon reducon system is right for a building, and the cost of repairs, Lessors should consult with a licensed radon contractor. Radon Guide for Tenants 7 Tenant's Radon Checklist · At the me of entering into a lease, or at any me during the leasing period, upon request, the lessor shall provide to a tenant in a unit below the third story with: (1) the IEMA-OHS pamphlet Radon Guide for Tenants; (2) copies of any records or reports pertaining to radon concentraons within the dwelling unit that indicate a radon hazard; and (3) the Disclosure of Informaon on Radon Hazards to Tenants form. · Follow instrucons included in your radon test kit. · If your test shows radon levels above 4.0 pCi/L, nofy the Lessor of the test results in wring within 10 days. · If you have high radon levels or if you need addional informaon and assistance about radon tesng and radon repairs, contact the IEMA radon oﬃce, the Naonal Radon Helpline or other organizaons that work on radon or housing issues. If You Smoke . . . Smoking combined with exposure to high radon levels is a serious health risk. If you smoke or are a former smoker, the presence of radon greatly increases your risk of lung cancer. If you stop smoking and lower your radon levels, you will reduce your lung cancer risk. For More Informaon IEMA-OHS Website www.radon.illinois.gov IEMA Toll-free Hotline 1-800-325-1245 8 Radon Guide for Tenants Form No. 9600-041 Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards Lead Warning Statement Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention. Lessor’s Disclosure (a)Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (initial (i) or (ii)below):(i) ______ Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing. Describe what is known: (ii)______ Lessor has no knowledge of lead-basedpaint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.(b)Records and reports available to the lessor (initial (i) or (ii) below):(i) ______ Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. List documents below: Lessee’s Acknowledgment (c)Lessee has (initial (i) or (ii) below):(i) ______ received copies of all records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/ or lead-based paint hazards in the housing listed above. (ii)______ not received any records and reports regarding lead-based paint and/orlead-based paint hazards in the housing. Agent’s Acknowledgment (initial or enter N/A if not applicable) (e) _________ Lessor's Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor’s obligations under 42U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.(f) _________ Lessee’s Agent has informed the lessor of the lessor’s obligations under 42U.S.C. 4852d and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance.1 (d) _________ Lessee has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home(initial). (ii)_____ Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paintand/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate. 1 Paperwork Reduction Act This collection of information is approved by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act, 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. (OMB Control No. 2070-0151). Responses to this collection of information are mandatory (40 CFR 745). An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The public reporting and recordkeeping burden for this collection of information is estimated to be 0.12 hours per response. Send comments on the Agency’s need for this information, the accuracy of the provided burden estimates and any suggested methods for minimizing respondent burden to the Regulatory Support Division Director, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2821T), 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20460. Include the OMB control number in any correspondence. Do not send the completed form to this address.” 1 Only required if the lessee’s agent receives compensation from the lessor. ______________________________ Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home January 2026 English United States Environmental Protection Agency United States Consumer Product Safety Commission United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Are You Planning to Buy or Rent a Home Built Before 1978? Did you know that many homes built before 1978 have lead-based paint? Lead from paint, chips and dust can pose serious health hazards. Read this entire brochure to learn: • How lead gets into the body • How lead affects health • What you can do to protect your family • Where to go for more information Before renting or buying a pre-1978 home or apartment, federal law requires sellers, landlords, agents and rental property managers to: • Disclose known information about the presence of lead-based paint or lead-based paint hazards (or state there is none) • Provide all available records and reports on lead-based paint and lead-based paint hazards (or state there are none) • Include a specific warning statement about lead-based paint • Give buyers up to 10 days to have a certified inspector or risk assessor check for lead. If undertaking renovation, repair or painting (RRP) projects in your pre-1978 home or apartment: • Read EPA’s pamphlet, The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right, to learn about the lead-safe work practices that contractors are required to follow when working in your home (see page 12). Steps to Protect Your Family from Lead Hazards If you think your home has lead-based paint: • Don’t try to remove lead-based paint yourself. • Always keep painted surfaces in good condition to minimize deterioration. • Get your home checked for lead hazards. Find a certified risk assessor at cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro. • Talk to your landlord about fixing surfaces with peeling or chipping paint. • Regularly clean floors, window sills and other surfaces using wet methods. • Take precautions to avoid exposure to lead dust when remodeling. • Hire only EPA-, Tribal- or state-approved Lead-Safe Certified renovation firms when renovating, repairing or painting. Find an EPA-certified firm using cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro. • Have your home checked for lead-based paint by a certified inspector or risk assessor before buying, renting or renovating your home. • Consult your health care provider about testing your children for lead. Your pediatrician can check for lead with a simple blood test. • Wash children’s hands, bottles, pacifiers and toys often. • Make sure children eat a well-balanced diet with foods high in iron, calcium and vitamin C as these nutrients may help prevent the absorption of lead. • Remove shoes or wipe soil and other dirt off shoes before entering your house. 1 Lead Gets into the Body in Many Ways Adults and children can get lead into their bodies if they: • Breathe in lead dust (especially during activities such as renovations, repairs or painting that disturb painted surfaces) • Swallow lead dust that has settled on food, food preparation surfaces and other places • Eat paint chips or soil that contains lead Lead is especially dangerous to children under the age of 6. • At this age, children’s brains and nervous systems are more sensitive to the damaging effects of lead. • Children’s growing bodies absorb more lead. • Babies and young children often put their hands and other objects in their mouths. These objects can have dust that may contain lead on them. Lead is dangerous to a developing fetus. • Lead can build up in the body over time, settling in the bones. This stored lead can be transferred during pregnancy to a fetus or after birth to an infant through breast milk. Please see pages 13 and 14 for more information on sources of lead exposure. 2 Lead affects the body in many ways. It is important to know that no safe blood lead level has been identified and even exposure to low levels of lead can harm children. In children, exposure to lead can cause: • Nervous system and kidney damage • Learning disabilities, attention-deficit disorder and decreased intelligence • Speech, language and behavior problems • Poor muscle coordination • Decreased muscle and bone growth • Hearing damage While low-lead exposure is most common, exposure to high amounts of lead can have devastating effects on children, including seizures, unconsciousness and in some cases, death. In adults, exposure to lead can cause an increased risk of: • Miscarriage during pregnancy • The baby being born too early or too small • Harm to a developing fetus’ brain, kidneys and nervous system • Fertility problems (in men and women) • High blood pressure • Digestive problems • Nerve disorders • Memory and concentration problems • Muscle and joint pain Health Effects of Lead 3 Hearing Problems Brain Nerve Damage Slowed Growth Reproductive Problems (Adults) Digestive Problems Check Your Family for Lead Get your children and home tested if you think your home has lead. Children’s blood lead levels (BLLs) tend to increase rapidly from 6 to 12 months of age, and BLLs tend to peak at 18 to 24 months of age. A simple blood test is the best way to find out if a child has been exposed to lead. A child who has been exposed to lead may not have visible signs or symptoms and may look and act healthy. Consult your doctor for advice on getting your children tested. Blood lead tests are required for the following groups: • Children at 12 and 24 months enrolled in Medicaid • Children between 24 and 72 months enrolled in Medicaid with no record of a previous blood lead test • Children who should be tested under your Tribal, state or local health testing plan Blood lead tests are recommended for the following groups: • Children at 12 and 24 months living in areas that are at higher risk* or who belong to populations that are at higher risk* • Children or other family members who have been exposed to lead Your doctor can explain what the test results mean and if more testing will be needed. * Some children are more likely to be exposed to lead than others. These include children who live or spend time in a house or building built before 1978, are from low-income households, live or spend time with someone who works with lead or are immigrants, refugees or recently adopted from less developed countries. 4 Where Lead-Based Paint Is Found In general, the older your home or childcare facility, the more likely it has lead-based paint.1 Many homes and childcare facilities built before 1978 may have lead-based paint. In 1978, the federal government banned consumer uses of lead-containing paint.2 Learn how to determine if paint is lead-based paint on page 7. Lead can be found: • In homes and childcare facilities in the city, country or suburbs • In private and public single-family homes and apartments • On surfaces inside and outside of the house • In soil around a home (soil can pick up lead from exterior paint or other sources, such as past use of leaded gas in cars) Learn more about where lead is found at epa.gov/lead. 5 1 “Lead-based paint” is currently defined by the federal government as paint with lead levels greater than or equal to 1.0 milligram per square centimeter (mg/cm2), or more than 0.5% by weight. 2 “Lead-containing paint” is currently defined by the federal government as lead in new dried paint in excess of 90 parts per million (ppm) by weight. Identifying Lead-Based Paint and Lead-Based Paint Hazards Deteriorated lead-based paint (peeling, chipping, chalking, cracking or damaged paint) is a hazard and needs immediate attention. Lead-based paint may also be a hazard when found on surfaces that children can chew or that get a lot of wear and tear, such as: • On windows and window sills • Doors and door frames • Stairs, railings, banisters and porches Lead-based paint is usually not a hazard if it is in good (intact) condition and if it is not on an impact or friction surface like a window. Lead dust can form when lead-based paint is scraped, sanded or heated. Lead dust also forms when painted surfaces containing lead bump or rub together. Lead paint chips and dust can get on surfaces and objects that people touch. Settled lead dust can reenter the air when the home is vacuumed or swept, or when people walk through it. EPA currently defines any reportable level of lead dust measured by an EPA-recognized lead laboratory as hazardous. If you suspect your home has lead-based paint, you should clean regularly to minimize dust using the information on pages 9 and 11, especially when young children live in the home. EPA does not recommend lead abatements based on lead dust unless the lead dust is at or above the action levels listed on page 11. Lead in soil can be a hazard when children play in bare soil or when people bring soil into the house on their shoes. EPA currently defines the following levels of lead in soil as hazardous: • 400 parts per million (ppm) and higher in play areas of bare soil • 1,200 ppm (average) and higher in bare soil in the remainder of the yard Remember, lead from paint chips—which you can see—and lead in dust or soil—which you may not be able to see—can both be hazards. The only way to find out if paint, dust or soil lead hazards exist is to test for them. The next page describes how to do this.6 7 Checking Your Home for Lead Hire a certified lead professional to get your home tested for lead in several different ways: • A lead-based paint inspection tells you if your home has lead-based paint and where it is located. It won’t tell you whether your home currently has lead hazards or how to deal with them. A trained and certified lead-based paint inspector will inspect the paint using: • A portable x-ray fluorescence (XRF) machine • Lab tests of paint samples collected by the inspector to be tested in an EPA-recognized lead laboratory • A risk assessment tells you if your home currently has any lead hazards from paint, dust or soil, and what actions to take to address any hazards. A trained and certified lead-based paint risk assessor will: • Sample paint that is deteriorated on doors, windows, floors, stairs and walls • Sample dust near painted surfaces and sample bare soil in the yard • Get lab tests of paint, dust and soil samples • A combination inspection and risk assessment tells you if your home has any lead-based paint, if it has any lead hazards and where both are located. Be sure to read the report provided to you after your inspection or risk assessment is completed and ask questions about anything you do not understand. Closely monitor areas that are known to have lead-based paint. 8 Checking Your Home for Lead, continued In preparing for renovation, repair or painting work in a pre-1978 home, Lead-Safe Certified renovators (see page 12) may do any of the following: • Take paint chip samples to determine if lead-based paint is present in the area planned for renovation and send them to an EPA-recognized lead lab for analysis • Use EPA-recognized tests kits to determine if lead-based paint is absent • Presume that lead-based paint is present and use lead-safe work practices There are state, Tribal and federal programs in place to ensure that testing is done safely, reliably and effectively. Contact your state, Tribal or local agency for more information, visit epa.gov/lead, or call toll-free 1-800-424-LEAD (5323) for a list of contacts in your area.3 3 Hearing- or speech-challenged individuals may access this number through TTY by calling 711. 9 What You Can Do Now to Protect Your Family If you suspect that your house has lead-based paint hazards, you can take some immediate steps to reduce your family’s risk: • If you rent, notify your landlord of peeling or chipping paint. • Keep painted surfaces clean and free of dust. Clean floors, window frames, window sills and other surfaces weekly. Use a mop or sponge with warm water and a general all-purpose cleaner. (Remember: never mix ammonia and bleach products together because they can form a dangerous gas.) • Carefully clean up paint chips immediately without creating dust. • Thoroughly rinse sponges and mop heads often during cleaning of dirty or dusty areas, and again afterward. • Wash your hands and your children’s hands often, especially before they eat and before nap time and bedtime. • Keep play areas clean. Wash bottles, pacifiers, toys and stuffed animals regularly. • Keep children from chewing window sills or other painted surfaces, or eating soil. • When renovating, repairing or painting, hire only EPA-, Tribal- or state- approved Lead-Safe Certified renovation firms (see page 12). • Clean or remove shoes before entering your home to avoid tracking in lead from soil. • Make sure children eat a well-balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy and protein-rich foods. Foods that are higher in iron, calcium and vitamin C may help reduce the body’s absorption of lead. Children with empty stomachs absorb more lead than children with food in their stomachs. 10 Reducing Lead Hazards Disturbing lead-based paint or removing lead improperly can increase the hazard to your family by spreading even more lead dust around the house. • In addition to day-to-day cleaning and good nutrition, you can temporarily reduce lead-based paint hazards by taking actions, such as repairing damaged painted surfaces and planting grass to cover lead- contaminated soil. These actions are not permanent solutions and will need ongoing attention. • You can minimize exposure to lead when renovating, repairing or painting by hiring an EPA-, Tribal- or state-certified renovator who is trained in the use of lead-safe work practices. If you are a do-it-yourselfer, learn how to use lead–safe work practices in your home. • To remove lead hazards, you should hire a certified lead abatement contractor. Abatement methods (which are designed to permanently address lead-based paint hazards) include removing, sealing or enclosing lead-based paint with special materials. Just painting over the hazard with regular paint will not permanently address the lead-based paint hazards. Always use a certified contractor who is trained to address lead hazards safely. • Hire a Lead-Safe Certified firm (see page 12) to perform renovation, repair or painting (RRP) projects that disturb painted surfaces. • Hire a certified lead abatement contractor to permanently address lead hazards. This will ensure your contractor knows how to work safely and has the proper equipment to clean up thoroughly. • Certified contractors will employ qualified workers and follow strict safety rules set by their state or Tribe or by the federal government. 11 Reducing Lead Hazards, continued If your home has had a lead abatement, dust cleanup activities must be conducted once the work is completed. Dust cleanup activities must be conducted until clearance testing indicates that lead dust levels are below the following action levels: • 5 micrograms per square foot (μg/ft2) for floors, including carpeted floors • 40 μg/ft2 for interior window sills • 100 μg/ft2 for window troughs Abatements are designed to permanently address lead-based paint hazards. However, when an abatement is complete, lead dust may still remain above reportable levels (see page 6) and can also be reintroduced into an abated area. Steps to keep lead dust low after an abatement include: • Using a HEPA vacuum on all furniture and other items returned to the area • Regularly cleaning floors, window sills, troughs and other hard surfaces with a damp cloth or sponge and a general all-purpose cleaner Please see page 9 for more information on steps you can take to protect your home after the abatement. For help in locating certified lead abatement professionals in your area, call your state, Tribal or local agency (see pages 15 and 16), visit cdxapps.epa.gov/leadpro, or call toll-free 1-800-424-LEAD [5323]. 12 Renovating, Repairing or Painting a Home with Lead-Based Paint If you hire a contractor to conduct renovation, repair or painting (RRP) projects in your pre-1978 home or childcare facility (such as pre-school and kindergarten), your contractor must: • Be a Lead-Safe Certified firm approved by EPA or an EPA-authorized state or Tribal program • Use qualified trained individuals (Lead-Safe Certified renovators) who follow specific lead-safe work practices to prevent lead contamination • Provide a copy of EPA’s lead hazard information document, The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right RRP contractors working in pre-1978 homes and childcare facilities must follow lead-safe work practices that: • Contain the work area. The area must be contained so that dust and debris do not escape from the work area. Warning signs must be put up, and plastic or other impermeable material and tape must be used. • Avoid renovation methods that generate large amounts of lead-contaminated dust. Some methods generate so much lead- contaminated dust that their use is prohibited. These prohibited methods are: • Open-flame burning or torching • Sanding, grinding, planing, needle gunning or blasting with power tools and equipment not equipped with a shroud and HEPA vacuum attachment • Using a heat gun at temperatures greater than 1100°F • Clean up thoroughly. The work area should be cleaned up daily. When all the work is done, the area must be cleaned up using special cleaning methods and then checked to confirm adequate cleanup. • Dispose of waste properly. Collect and seal waste in a heavy-duty bag or sheeting. When transported, ensure that waste is contained to prevent release of dust and debris. To learn more about EPA’s requirements for RRP projects, visit epa.gov/getleadsafe, or read The Lead-Safe Certified Guide to Renovate Right. Other Sources of Lead 13 Lead in Drinking Water The most common sources of lead in drinking water in homes are lead pipes, fixtures, brass or chrome-plated brass faucets and plumbing with lead solder. Lead pipes are more likely to be found in older cities and homes built before 1986. You can’t smell or taste lead in drinking water. To find out for certain if you have lead in drinking water, have your water tested (See below). Remember that older homes with a private well can also have plumbing materials that contain lead. Important Steps You Can Take to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water • Use only cold water for drinking, cooking and making baby formula. Boiling water does not remove lead from water. • Before drinking, flush your home’s pipes by running the tap, taking a shower, doing laundry or doing a load of dishes. • Regularly clean your faucet’s screen (also known as an aerator). • If you use a filter certified to remove lead, read the directions to learn when to change the cartridge. Using a filter after it has expired can make it less effective at removing lead. Contact your water company to determine if the pipe that connects your home to the water main (called a service line) is made from lead. Your area’s water company can also provide information about the lead levels in your system’s drinking water. For more information about lead in drinking water, please use EPA’s Safe Drinking Water online form at epa.gov/safewaterhotline. Call your local health department or water company to find out about testing your water, or visit epa.gov/safewater for EPA’s lead in drinking water information. Some states or utilities offer programs to pay for water testing for residents. Contact your state or local water company to learn more. Other Sources of Lead, continued • Lead smelters or other industries that release lead into the air. • Your job. Working in certain jobs may increase adults’ potential exposure to lead, such as: renovation or repair of older homes and buildings, painting, construction, refinishing furniture, smelting, mining, auto repair, handling firearms and working at hazardous waste sites. If you work with lead, lead dust or soil could get onto your skin, in your hair and clothes, which can be transferred to the inside of your car or home. Shower and change clothes before coming home. Launder your work clothes separately from the rest of your family’s clothes. • Hobbies that use lead, such as making pottery or stained glass, fishing, shooting at a gun range or refinishing furniture that has lead-containing paint or varnish. Call your local health department for information about hobbies that may use lead. • Old toys and furniture may have been painted with lead-containing paint or varnish. Older toys and other children’s products may have parts that contain lead.4 • Food and liquids cooked or stored in lead crystal or lead-glazed pottery or porcelain may contain lead. • Items made in other countries and imported into the United States may have lead including toys, painted furniture, metal or plastic jewelry, health remedies, foods, spices, candies, cosmetics, powders, make-up used in religious and cultural practices and folk remedies, such as “greta” and “azarcon,” used to treat an upset stomach. • Older playground equipment can contain old lead-based paint, and artificial turf and playground surfaces made from shredded rubber can contain lead. Take precautions to ensure young children do not eat shredded rubber or put their hands in their mouth before washing them. 4 In 1978, the federal government banned toys, other children’s products, and furniture with lead-containing paint. In 2008, the federal government banned lead in most children’s products. The federal government currently bans lead above 100 ppm by weight in most children’s products. 14 For More Information The National Lead Information Center Learn how to protect children from lead poisoning and get other information about lead hazards on the Web at epa.gov/lead and hud.gov/lead, or call toll-free 1-800-424-LEAD (5323). EPA’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline For information about lead in drinking water visit epa.gov/safewater or use EPA’s Safe Drinking Water online form at epa.gov/safewaterhotline. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Hotline For information on lead in toys and other consumer products, or to report an unsafe consumer product or a product-related injury, call toll-free 1-800-638-2772, or visit CPSC’s website at cpsc.gov or saferproducts.gov. Food and Drug Administration For information on lead in food and foodwares visit www.fda.gov/food/ environmental-contaminants-food/lead-food-and-foodwares. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention For information on childhood lead poisoning prevention visit: www. cdc.gov/lead State and Local Health and Environmental Agencies Some states, Tribes, counties and cities have their own rules related to lead-based paint. Check with your local agency to see which laws apply to you. Most agencies can also provide information on finding a lead abatement firm in your area, and on possible sources of financial aid for reducing lead hazards. Receive up-to-date address and phone information for your state, Tribal or local contacts on the Web at epa.gov/lead, or contact the National Lead Information Center toll-free at 1-800-424-LEAD [5323]. Hearing- or speech-challenged individuals may access any of the phone numbers in this brochure through TTY by calling 711. 15 U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regional Offices The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. Your Regional EPA Office can provide further information regarding regulations and lead protection programs: epa.gov/lead/contacts. Region 1 (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont and 10 federally recognized Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 1 5 Post Office Square, Suite 100 Boston, MA 02109-3912 (888) 372-7341 Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands and 8 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 2 2890 Woodbridge Avenue Building 205, Mail Stop 225 Edison, NJ 08837-3679 Region 3 (Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, DC, West Virginia and 7 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 3 Four Penn Center 1600 JFK Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and 6 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 4 61 Forsyth Street, SW Atlanta, GA 30303 Region 5 (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin and 37 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 5 (LL-17J) 77 West Jackson Boulevard Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 353-3808 Region 6 (Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas, and 66 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 6 1201 Elm Street, Suite 500 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 665-7577 Region 7 (Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and 9 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 7 11201 Renner Blvd. LCRD/TTPB Lenexa, KS 66219 (800) 223-0425 Region 8 (Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming and 28 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 8 1595 Wynkoop St. Denver, CO 80202 (303) 312-6169 Region 9 (Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada , Guam, American Samoa, Northern Marianas, Palau, Micronesia, Marshall Islands and 148 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 9 (LNC-2-2) 75 Hawthorne Street San Francisco, CA 94105 (415) 947-8000 Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and 271 Tribes) Regional Lead Contact U.S. EPA Region 10 (20-C04) 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 155 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 553-1200 16 Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) The CPSC protects the public against unreasonable risk of injury from consumer products through education, safety standards activities and enforcement. Contact CPSC for further information regarding consumer product safety and regulations. CPSC 4330 East-West Highway Bethesda, MD 20814-4421 1-800-638-2772 cpsc.gov or saferproducts.gov U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) This document is in the public domain. It may be produced by an individual or organization without permission. Information provided in this booklet is based upon current scientific and technical understanding of the issues presented and is reflective of the jurisdictional boundaries established by the statutes governing the co-authoring agencies. Following the advice given will not necessarily provide complete protection in all situations or against all health hazards that can be caused by lead exposure. EPA-747-K-26-001 U.S. EPA U.S. CPSC U.S. HUD HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all. Its Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes’ (OLHCHH’s) lead hazard reduction grants, healthy homes grants, and guidance and enforcement of the Lead Disclosure Rule and Lead Safe Housing Rule, protect families from lead and other housing hazards. HUD OLHCHH lead.regulations@hud.gov hud.gov/lead January 2026 17 IMPORTANT! Lead From Paint, Dust and Soil in and Around Your Home Can Be Dangerous if Not Managed Properly • Children under 6 years old are most at risk for lead poisoning. • Lead exposure can harm young children and babies even before they are born. • Homes, schools and childcare facilities built before 1978 are likely to contain lead-based paint. • Even children who seem healthy may have dangerous levels of lead in their bodies. • Disturbing surfaces with lead-based paint or removing lead-based paint improperly can increase the danger to your family. • People can get lead into their bodies by breathing or swallowing lead dust, or by eating soil or paint chips containing lead. • People have many options for reducing lead hazards. Generally, lead-based paint that is in good condition is not a hazard (see page 10). V1.0 12.2024 © 2024 by Chicago Association of REALTORS® - All rights reserved CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL FLOODING IN RENTAL AND LEASE AGREEMENTS © 2024 by Chicago Association of REALTORS® - All rights reserved Property Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Landlord (choose one) ⬜ [is] OR ⬜ [is not] aware that the rental property is located in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area ("100-year 2 floodplain"). The property has experienced flooding ______ times in the last 10 years. Even if the rental property is not in a Special Flood 3 Hazard Area ("100-year floodplain"), the dwelling may still be susceptible to flooding. The Federal Emergency Management Agency 4 (FEMA) maintains a flood map on its Internet website that is searchable by address, at no cost, to determine if a dwelling is located in a 5 flood hazard area. 6 Landlord (choose one) ⬜ [is] OR ⬜ [is not] aware that the rental property you are renting has flooded at least once in the last 10 years. 7 The rental property has flooded ______ times in the last 10 years. Even if the dwelling has not flooded in the last 10 years, the dwelling 8 may still be susceptible to flooding. 9 Most tenant insurance policies do not cover damage or loss incurred in a flood. You are encouraged to examine your policy to determine 10 whether you are covered. If you are not, flood insurance may be available through FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program to cover 11 your personal property in the event of a flood. Information regarding flood risks can be found at the dnr.illinois.gov (Illinois Department 12 of Natural Resources), fema.gov (FEMA), and ready.gov/flood (U.S. National public service). 13 Landlords are required to disclose the above information pursuant to Section 25 of the Landlord and Tenant Act. A landlord's failure to 14 comply with Section 25 of the Landlord and Tenant Act shall entitle the tenant to remedies as defined in that Section. 15 Landlord: Tenant: 16 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 17 Landlord (print) Tenant (print) 18 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 19 Landlord Signature Date Tenant Signature Date 20 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 21 Landlord (print) Tenant (print) 22 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 23 Landlord Signature Date Tenant Signature Date 24 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 25 Landlord (print) Tenant (print) 26 ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ 27 Landlord Signature Date Tenant Signature Date 28 Bed Bug Prevention, Detection and Control Bed bugs are parasites that seek out sleeping people or animals for a blood meal. After feeding, they hide. It is challenging, but not impossible, to prevent, detect and control bed bugs due to their small size and ability to squeeze into cracks and crevices, where they are often unnoticed. Pesticides alone generally will not eliminate bed bugs. Effective bed bug control requires Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is an environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on knowledge of the pest, plus common sense practices, such as inspection, monitoring, reducing clutter, the use of physical barriers, and the judicious use of pesticides. For more information on bed bugs and IPM go to: www.epa.gov/bedbugs Pesticide Poisoning: Call 1-800-222-1222 How to Hire a Pest Control Operator Call several licensed and insured companies, compare services and get written estimates. Insist on and check references. Look for companies that: offer an IPM solution offer both chemical and non- chemical treatment options give a pre-treatment check-list perform pre-treatment inspection recommend both interceptors and encasements offer two or more service visits and follow-up The important thing is to act fast — before they have time to multiply. Before Using Pesticides Some pesticides are considered minimum risk. EPA does not register and check for effectiveness of these products. These products do not have EPA registration numbers on the label. Never use outdoor pesticides indoors. Some pesticides and total release foggers are highly flammable. Improper use may cause a fire. Never overuse pesticides. More is not better! Read, understand, and follow the label-use direc- tions. Be Alert, Be Aware, Bed Bugs Could be Anywhere! Pesticide Safety First! Read the Label. Day-to-Day Prevention Bed bugs are excellent hitchhikers, so be extra careful when traveling (see tips below). Change and wash bedding regularly. Do not bring second-hand furniture into your home unless you have thoroughly inspected and cleaned the items first. Reduce clutter. Traveling Tips Inspect mattress and headboard with flashlight. Keep bags, luggage, and backpacks off the bed. Inspect and then use a luggage rack. Never place clothes, or jackets, on bed or couch. Do not store clothes in dresser. If you are concerned about exposure, after travel, seal all items in plastic bags until time for washing or treatment. Unpack clothes directly into washer / dryer. Inspect luggage closely with flashlight and magnifying glass for bed bugs upon returning home. Bites and Disease Bed bugs are not known to transmit disease. Bites are often painless and occur at night while you are sleeping. Some people suffer allergic reactions and develop painful swelling. 735F12013 Early detection and prompt response will avoid larger problems. Bed bugs are no one’s fault. They don’t discriminate - anyone can have them. Bed Bug Identification Eggs: tiny, white, and glued to surfaces. Nymphs are light colored, from 1/16th”. Adults are rusty red, apple seed sized, 3/8”. Six legs, oval, flattened from top to bottom. Do not jump or fly, but are good runners. They tend to congregate together. They can live several months without a blood meal. Important: Capture several examples of the pest and have them identified by a qualified expert before taking any further actions. Signs of Bed Bugs Small, whitish shed skins and rusty spots on bed linens which are droppings and blood stains from crushed bugs. Live bed bugs of any size. Eggs and casings among droppings or in crevices where adults hide. An offensive, sweet, musty odor from the bed bugs when infestations are severe. You may have red, itchy welts or rashes from bites; however, bite marks are not a reliable indication of a bed bug infestation. Where do Bed Bugs Hide? Mattresses, box springs, bed frames and head boards (along seams and piping, under handles and labels). Under the thin dust cloth on bottom of box spring. Seams and fabric folds in curtains and under furniture, including chairs and sofas. Under wall-to-wall carpeting and padding. Anywhere there are cracks, crevices or nail holes in walls, and under wood moldings and baseboards. Under loose wallpaper and seams, and where ceiling and wall meet. In and behind picture frames and mirrors. Clothing and clutter stored in closets, under beds and elsewhere. Inside switch plates, electrical outlets, clocks, computers, phones, televisions and smoke detectors. On and in recently used luggage, backpacks and bags. Actual size Interceptor under leg Caulk cracks and spaces Mattress and box spring encasements Inspect carefully Don’t pass bed bugs onto others! Integrated Pest Management 1. Physical Control Methods Vacuuming reduces bed bug populations. Clean and vacuum bed bug prone areas daily. Immediately seal and dispose of vacuum bag. Install encasements on mattress and box spring. Install bed bug interceptors under bed and fur- niture legs. Make the bed an island: Keep bed away from wall and do not let bedding touch the floor. Remove clutter where bed bugs can hide. Isolate infested items in sealed plastic bags or containers. Treat items in hot dryer for 30 min. Clean and scrub seams / folds with detergent. Seal cracks where bed bugs can hide. If you live in an apartment or other multi-family dwelling, and you see a bed bug, contact your landlord immediately. 2. Non-chemical Controls Items that cannot be washed or dried may be steamed, heated or frozen using specialized equipment. Raising the indoor temperature with a thermostat or space heaters will not work, nor will placing items in the home freezer. Contact a bed bug management professional for advice. 3. Pesticide Controls Pesticides are an important part of the IPM tool- box. Please view cautions listed — over.