RENTERS RULES, REGULATIONS & POLICIES

We understand that finding a home to lease can be difficult. Blue Ribbon Homes is devoted to the leasing of residential properties in Knoxville, Knox County and surrounding areas. Blue Ribbon Homes is here to help you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on maintaining quality properties you will be glad to call "Home," and you will be treated as a valuable customer, with fairness and respect. If you are looking for an apartment, condo or home to lease in Knoxville, then you have come to the right place!

1. Rent is due and payable on the first day of each month. Checks or money orders should be made payable to Blue Ribbon Homes.com, Inc. Rent may be paid in person, placed in the drop box at the office or mailed to the above address. Rent that is received after the 5 of th the month will be subject to late fees. Checks that are returned by the bank are subject to a $30 returned check charge.

2. Written notice of at least 30 days is required prior to move out. A cancellation fee equal to two month’s rent will be charged for breaking a lease. A move out inspection will be performed after all belongings have been removed from the home. All keys must be returned to our office along with your forwarding address.

3. Keys will not be given out to anyone without prior consent from tenant(s). There will be a charge to re-key the home if keys are lost or stolen.

4. Blue Ribbon Homes.com, Inc. acknowledges the right of tenants to entertain friends and have guests, but requires that perfect order and tranquility prevail. Tenants, members of tenants families, and tenant’s guests shall at all times maintain order in the home and at all places on the premises, and shall not make or permit any loud, improper or boisterous conduct or otherwise disturb the comfort and interrupt the sleep of neighbors. Radios, television, or other noise shall be kept at normal level so as not to disturb or annoy neighbors. No band instruments are to be played at any time.

5. The driveways and sidewalks shall not be obstructed or used for any purpose other than ingress and egress. Bicycles, and other such vehicles or toys shall not be brought into any building or left on the lawn, nor be allowed to obstruct the driveways and sidewalks.

6. Loss or damages to your furnishing or personal effects, whether in your home or on the premises, are not covered by our insurance. We strongly advise you to consult your insurance agent and arrange for adequate coverage of personal items.

7. Windows and doors shall not be obstructed and covered. Nothing shall be thrown out of windows or doors. Tenants must exercise care and caution about leaving windows or doors open during inclement weather. Tenants shall be liable for any damage to interior, including paint, plaster, cabinets, carpets, floors or damage to any part of the premises resulting from failure to exercise reasonable care. Waterbeds are not permitted. All windows, glass, doors, screens, locks and hardware should be kept and maintained in good repair. Any damage shall be reported to our office immediately. The cost of the repair or replacement thereon shall be charged to the tenant if the repair is a result of tenant damage.

8. The Agent/Owners shall have the right to inspect any home at reasonable times.

9. Tenants shall not alter, replace or add locks (see management for charges and installation of any additional locks)

10. Performing mechanical work on vehicles anywhere on the premises is strictly prohibited. Parking of motorcycles in any other designated parking areas is strictly prohibited. Tenants agree that the management has the right to remove said vehicle, at tenant’s expense. Parking of race cars, junk cars or storage of any vehicle that is not operable is prohibited. Parking of boats, recreational vehicles, or commercial vehicles in other than designated parking areas is strictly prohibited. Management reserves the right to refuse parking of any vehicles which may endanger life or property. Management or its agents have the right to remove vehicles, which violate any rules, at tenant’s expense. If designated parking spaces are assigned, tenants must park in their designated space. All guest must park in non-designated spaces or they are subject to begin towed at vehicles owner’s expense.

11. Tenants will place all trash and garbage in sanitary containers in locations designated by management. Trash is not to be placed on balconies or visible in driveways.

12. Management reserves the right at any time to change or add rules for the safety, care and cleanliness of the premises and for the preservation of good order, comfort, or benefit of all tenants generally.

13. Lessor will furnish two complete sets of keys for each property. All keys must be returned to the office upon vacating the property. If keys are not returned there will be a charge applied to your account.

14. No satellite cable is allowed. When ordering cable for your television, computers, or secondary phone lines, please contact the office first so that a proper installation can be achieved.

15. Complaints will be handled as follows: two warnings that may be verbal or written; the third warning shall be an eviction. Any tenant that has the police department called due to a disturbance will also receive an eviction. Also, any drug activity will result in an immediate eviction.

16. It is the tenant’s responsibility to change any/all HVAC filters on a monthly basis. If it is determined by an HVAC technician that any damage is a result from filters not being changed properly a charge may be applied to your account.

17. All electric smoke alarms must be plugged in and operable at all times. All battery smoke alarms should be tested once a month by Lessee. If they do not work, this must be reported to the Lessor immediately.

18. Yard work that is required at the leased premises shall be done on a timely basis. Grass should be mowed consistent with the “neighborhood look”, leaves raked, weeds cut and ivy trimmed on a per needed basis.