THORNTON TENANTS CORP. 68-20 SELFRIDGE STREET Forest Hills, New York 11375 PROCEDURE TO SUBLEASE APARTMENT: The following procedure must be followed for the sublease of a cooperative apartment. No Sublease may occur without first obtaining the approval from the Board of Directors of Thornton Tenants, Corp. 1. Shareholder must reside in the building for a minimum of one (1) year prior to being permitted to sublet. 2. The initial period of the sublease is one (1) year and upon expiration the shareholder must again obtain approval from the Board of Directors to renew the lease with the same tenant. 3. The following is a schedule of Sublet Fees due the Corporation Years 1-5 of the sublet $.25 cents per share will be the charge to your monthly statement. After year 5 $.50 cents per share will be added to your monthly Statement 4. RENEWAL TERMS: When the sublease renewal is due, and once it has been approved by the Board of Directors, the shareholder will be notified in writing by Management. At the time the renewal is submitted, a $150.00 Sublease Renewal Fee is due and payable to John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. in addition to the monthly sublet charge due to the Corporation. Your completed package should be sent to: John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 109-15 14th Avenue College Point, N.Y. 11356 Attention: Victoria A. Balbuena vbalbuena@lovettrealty.com /(718) 559-0264 Applicants must submit ONE (1) ORIGINAL CORRELATED COPY SETS of Sublease Application Package with following fees in Certified Check or Money Order ONLY: 1. $350.00 Non-refundable Processing Fee, made payable to John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 2. $75.00 PER APPLICANT, Non-Refundable Credit Report Check fee, made payable to John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 1
3. $200.00 PER APPLICANT/OCCUPANT, Non-Refundable Criminal Background Fee per applicant/occupant. Please make the check payable to John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. (Please note that everyone over the age of 18 must complete the authorization form). 4. $500.00 Refundable Move-out Deposit from the Shareholder, made payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp. 5. $500.00 Non-Refundable Move out Fee from the Shareholder, made payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp. 6. $500.00 Refundable Move-in Deposit from the Tenant, made payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp. 7. $500.00 Non-Refundable Move in Fee from the Tenant, made payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp. PLEASE NOTE: Move in/out security deposits are refundable only after the move is complete, the House Rules have been adhered to, and no damage has been done to any part of the building. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION Pet Policy: no pets allowed Processing of your application takes approximately 3-4 weeks Carpeting Policy: 100% of bedroom must be carpeted with proper padding. 80% of the rest of the apartment must be carpeted with proper padding. no area rugs allowed. Refund of move in/out deposit (s): please note that carpeting policy must be followed and inspection by the super of the unit before your refund can be returned. A request should also be made to our office. All checks must be in form of money order or bank certified checks, no exceptions! The board of directors reserves the right to request additional information. Incomplete packages will be returned to sender. if there is a specific reason that a required section cannot be submitted, please include a letter of explanation. Do not bound or staple applications together. Binder clip or rubber band is required. Please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned should you have any questions. Sincerely, John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. Victoria A. Balbuena Thornton Tenants Corp. Phone: 718.559.0228 E-mail vbalbuena@lovettrealty.com 2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER PROTECTING YOUR PRIVACY In order to protect your privacy please remove / blackout your social security number from each financial institution document inserted into the application. Financial condition (net worth) Tax returns Personal loans Bank statements o IRA o CD s o Savings The Credit Agency Authorization Form in the application is the only form that requires your Social Security number. ONLY send one (1) Credit Agency Authorization Form to our office with your original application - do not make or send additional copies of the Credit Agency Authorization Form. The Credit Agency Authorization Form containing your Social Security number will be shredded in our office as soon as we submit the information to the Credit Agency and obtain your credit report. If you have any questions please contact the Management Office. 3
IMPORTANT NOTES Due to the large volume of calls, and applications, received by this office, we kindly ask that you refrain from calling for an update, during the three (3) week processing period. When an update is ready, we will contact your point person, which we recommend should be your Real Estate Broker, or in the absence of a Broker your Attorney. Please advise all parties involved and provide them with the brokers and/or attorney s contact information. In an effort of fairness, we must process applications on a first come first serve basis. If you are concerned about the receipt of the package, please use a method of return receipt via USPS, Fed Ex, messenger service or hand delivery, etc. If there is a problem with the application submitted you will be notified accordingly. Please be advised that submission of an incomplete package may extend the three week processing period. After the application is processed and submitted to the Board you will be advised, via telephone, or e-mail, on the next step of the process. Please provide e-mail addresses below and advise us who is the point person, (main contact). Please be advised that all parties will not be called/emailed, only the main contact. 4
Brokers: replace your purchase and lease applications every three (3) months to make sure you have a current one. Submission of old packages will cause delays in the processing. Call our office and updated packages could be e-mailed to you. Please provide your bank/mortgage broker/appraiser with the attached information. Thank you for your cooperation. 5
THORNTON TENANTS CORP. SUBLEASE APPLICATION Managed by: John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 109-15 14 th Avenue College Point, New York 11356 718-445-9500 6
SECTION I SUBLEASE APPLICATION 7
Thornton Tenants Corp. John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 68-20 Selfridge St. 109-15 14 th Avenue Forest Hills, New York 11375 College Point, New York 11356 SUBLEASE APPLICATION FOR COOPERATIVE APPLICANT: APPLICANT: Telephone: Building: Number of Shares: Lease Period: Starting Apartment No.: Monthly Rent: Ending Shareholder s Name: Shareholder s Address: Telephone: Anticipated Move-In Date: INFORMATION REGARDING TENANT(S) Applicant: Home Address: Length of Occupancy: Telephone: Rent: Employer s Company Name & Address: Telephone: Supervisor: Salary Per Annum: Commission & Bonus: Spouse/Co-Applicant: Employer s Company Name & Address: Telephone: Supervisor: Salary Per Annum: Commission & Bonus: Name of all persons and relationships who will reside in apartment and, if children, please state age: 8
Name of all residents in the building known by applicant: Does applicant wish to maintain any pets? If so, please specify: Does Applicant plan alterations to apartment? If so, please specify: LANDLORD REFERENCES: Present Landlord or Agent: Address: Telephone: Previous Landlord or Agent: Address: Address of previous residence and approximate length of occupancy: INFORMATION REGARDING TENANT(S) FINANCIAL REFERENCES: (Please list first the bank, type of account (savings, checking, money market, etc.) and account number with the most assets). a. Bank: Address: Type of Account: Account Number: b. Bank: Address: Type of Account: Account Number: 9
INFORMATION REGARDING TENANT(S) BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: 1. Name & Address: 2. Name & Address: SPECIAL REMARKS: Please give any additional information, which may be pertinent or helpful: The undersigned hereby affirms that the information contained in this application is true and accurate to the best of her knowledge and belief. Signature of Applicant: Signature of Co-Applicant: 10
SECTION 2 PLEASE FEEL FREE TO USE THE STANDARD SUBLEASE AGREEMENT OR INSERT COPY OF YOUR PERSONAL SUBLEASE AGREEMENT HERE 11
Sublease Agreement Date of the Sublease:, 20 Parties to Overtenant: (Shareholder) this Sublease: Address for Notices: You, the Undertenant: (Tenant) Address for Notices: If there are more than one Overtenant or Undertenant the words "Overtenant" and "Undertenant" used in this Sublease includes them. Information for Landlord: Thornton Tenants Corp. Over-Lease: Address for c/o John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. Notices: 109-15 14th Avenue College Point, N.Y. 11356 A copy of the Over-Lease is attached for an important part of the sublease. Term: Premises Rented: One year consisting of 12 consecutive months Beginning 20 ending 20 Apartment At: Use of Premises: Persons in Occupancy: The premises may be used for Residential purposes only. The Undertenant herby specifically represents that the named Undertenant herein above shall be the only person in occupancy of the premises except for, whose relationship to the Undertenant is, and, whose relationship to the Undertenant is. The Undertenant hereby specifically agrees that no other persons shall be in occupancy with the above stated, In the event the Undertenant desires to add other persons as occupants with the Undertenant during the term of this Sub- Lease, it is specifically agreed that the Undertenant shall give notice in writing to the Overtenant and to the Landlord, the name of the other persons proposed for such occupancy and their relationship to the Undertenant. It is further hereby specifically agreed that such other persons shall not become occupants pursuant to the terms of this Sublease until such time as they are approved in writing by the Overtenant and by the Landlord, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Rent: The yearly rent is $. You, the Undertenant, will pay this yearly rent to the Overtenant in twelve equal monthly payments of $. Payments shall be paid in advance on the first day of each month during the term. 12
Security: Agreement to Lease and Pay Rent: Notices: Subject to: Overtenants Duties: Consent: Possession: Adopting the Over-Lease Exceptions: Authority: Successors: House Rules and Regulations: Move-In/Move-Out Security Agreement and Service Agreement Responsibility of Overtenant The security for the Undertenant's performance is $. Overtenant states that Overtenant received it. Overtenant sublets the premises to you, the Undertenant for the term. Overtenant states that it has the authority to do so. You, the Undertenant, agree to do everything required of you in the Sublease. All notices in the Sublease shall be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The sublease is subject to the Over lease. It is also subject to any agreement to which the Overlease is subject. You, the Undertenant, state that you have read and initialed the Overlease and will not violate it in any way. You, the Undertenant, will not breach any of the terms, conditions, restrictions or covenants contained in the Overlease, the By Laws, the House Rules and Regulations and any related documents. The Overlease describes the Landlord's duties. The Overtenant is not obligated to perform the Landlord's duties. If the Landlord fails to perform, you the Undertenant must send the Overtenant a notice. Upon receipt of the notice, the Overtenant shall then promptly notify the Landlord and demand that the Overlease agreements be carried out. The Overtenant shall continue the demands until the Landlord performs. If the Landlord's consent to the Sublease is required, this consent must be received prior to the commencement of the Sublease. If the Landlord's consent is not received, the Sublease will be void and in such event, all parties are automatically released. Possessions shall in no event commence until Landlord's consent is received. The provisions of the Over Lease are part of this Sublease. All the and Exceptions of the Overlease are part of this Sublease. All the provision of the Overlease applying to the Overtenant are binding on you, the Undertenant. You, the Undertenant, have no authority to contact or make any agreement with the Landlord about the premises or the Overlease. You, the Undertenant, may not pay rent or other charges to the Landlord, but only to the Overtenant. Unless otherwise stated, the Sublease is binding on all parties who lawfully succeed to the rights or take the place of the Overtenant or you, the Undertenant, Examples are an assign, heir or a legal representative such as an executor of your will or administrator of your estate. The Undertenant agrees to comply with the By Laws and the House Rules and Regulations of the Cooperative. The Move-In/Move-Out Security Deposit Agreement is attached hereto made a part hereof. The Overtenant shall be liable and responsible for any fines, damages, costs For Actions of and expenses (including reasonable attorney's fees) incurred or paid as a Undertenant result of or in connection with any violation of the By Laws of the Corporation and the House Rules and Regulations of the Corporation by the Undertenant. 13
Default: The Undertenant shall be considered as being in default of the Sublease Agreement if he fails to carry out any of the provisions of this Sublease Agreement,. In such event, he will be subject to removal from the premises upon demand by the Overtenant or Landlord. The members of the Board of Directors of the Landlord shall have the power to terminate the Lease Agreement and to bring summary proceedings to evict the Undertenant, in the name of the Overtenant there under in the event of a default by the Undertenant in the performance of its obligations under this Sublease Agreement. Assignment: Changes: Landlord not Party to the Sublease: This Sublease may not be transferred or assigned. This Sublease can be changed only by an agreement in writing signed by the parties of the Sublease and subject to the Landlord's written consent. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to make the Landlord a party to this Sublease and the Landlord shall not have liability with respect to this Sublease. Signatures: OVERTENANT: You, the UNDERTENANT: 14
SECTION 3 INSERT LETTER FROM PREVIOUS LANDLORD HERE 15
SECTION 4 INSERT LETTER FROM EMPLOYER HERE 16
SECTION 5 INSERT TWO (2) PERSONAL REFERENCE LETTERS HERE 17
SECTION 6 INSERT OTHER SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION HERE 18
SECTION 7 INSERT LAST YEARS TAX RETURNS WITH W2 19
SECTION 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR PARKING 20
ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR PARKING Thornton Tenants Corp. Corp. John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd., Managing Agent 109-15 14 th Avenue College Point, New York 11356 718-445-9500 Tenant (s) names are added to the Parking Waiting list only after completion of move in. Please indicate by your signature below that the above is fully understood and agreed upon by the Purchaser. Parking Space is required Parking Space is not required Signature of Tenant: Name of Shareholder: Parking Space # & Garage Location: 21
SECTION 9 WINDOW GUARD QUESTIONNAIRE 22
WINDOW GUARD QUESTIONNAIRE Appendix A LEASE NOTICE TO TENANT W I N D O W G U A R D S R E Q U I R E D You are required by law to have window guards installed in all windows if a child 10 years of age or younger lives in your apartment. Your landlord is required by law to install window guards in your apartment if you ask him to install window guards at any time (you need to give a reason), OR If a child 10 years of age or younger lives in your apartment. It is a violation of law to refuse, interfere with installation, or remove window guards where required. Check One: Children 10 years of age or younger live in my apartment No Children 10 years of age or younger live in my apartment I want window guards even though I have no children 10 years of age or younger Tenant: Tenant s Signature: Date: Tenant s Address: Return this form to: Owner Manager: John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 109-15 14 th Avenue College Point, New York 11356 For further information call: Window Falls Prevention 212-676-2158 23
SECTION 10 MOVE IN / MOVE OUT SECURITY DEPOSIT FORM 24
MOVE-IN/MOVE-OUT AGREEMENT Thornton Tenants Corp. John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd., Managing Agent 109-15 14 th Avenue College Point, New York 11356 718-445-9500 The undersigned hereby agree to comply with the provisions of the Rules and Regulations of Thornton Tenant Corp. in the delivery (Move-In) or the removal (Move-Out) of furniture, furnishings, and personal property from the apartment identified below. In addition, the undersigned agrees to the following policy and procedures established by the Board of Directors: 1. The payment of the following fees at the time of scheduling and in advance of the Move-In: a. By certified check, bank check, or money order, the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00), payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp., as a non-refundable move in fee. b. By certified check, bank check, or money order, the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00), payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp., as a refundable move in security deposit, which shall be refunded after final inspection by the Superintendent that no damage has occurred during the move. 2. The payment of the following fees at the time of scheduling and in advance of the Move-Out: a. By certified check, bank check, or money order, the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00), payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp., as a non-refundable move out fee. b. By certified check, bank check, or money order, the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00), payable to Thornton Tenants, Corp., as a refundable move out security deposit, which shall be refunded after final inspection by the Superintendent that no damage has occurred during the move. 3. One week prior notice must be given to the superintendent of the building in writing to move in or out. Moving in or out is allowed on Monday through Friday ONLY, and between the hours of 9am and 5pm. One elevator may be used; however, it must be covered to prevent damage. ALL MOVES MUST BE COMPLETED BY 5:00 P.M. NO EXCEPTION WILL BE MADE. 4. The date of the Move-In or Move-Out from the apartment must be scheduled with the Superintendent s Office (Mike Yma) (718) 544-6498 one week in advance. It is understood that the total amount of the Security Deposit shall be forfeited if the resident fails to do the following: a. Schedule the Move-In or Move-Out of property with the Superintendent s Office (or arranges for the delivery or removal of property from the apartment at other than the time scheduled. b. Have the Approval-Inspection letter Signed by the Superintendent on the scheduled day of Move-In/Move-Out, and return such signed Approval-Inspection 25
letter to the Management Office at 109-15 14 th Avenue, College Point, New York 11356. 5. Any carrier engaged for the delivery or removal of property shall be advised to comply with the instructions of the Building Staff assigned for the monitoring and supervision of the Move-In or Move-Out. 6. In addition, a Certificate of Insurance from your moving company for Workmen s Compensation and Public Liability Insurance in the amount of $500,000 property damage and $500,000/$1,000,000 bodily injury must be provided to the Managing Agent. The certificate must name Thornton Tenants, Corp. and John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. as Additional Insured. Upon submission of this certificate, building superintendent will advise the moving company with proper service entrance for move in/out. 7. The undersigned shall be responsible for damages caused in the common elements of the Thornton Place Owners Inc. during the process of the Move-In or Move-Out. 8. The cost for repairs and replacements for damages to the common elements caused by and during the Move-In or Move-Out shall be deducted from the amount of the Security Deposit. The amount of the cost for any repairs and replacements resulting from the damages attributed to the Move-In or Move-Out from the apartment shall be the sole determination of the Managing Agent which shall be based upon prevailing costs for similar repairs and replacements. 9. It is understood that the Thornton Tenants, Corp., shall return to the undersigned the full amount of the Security Deposit or the net amount of the Security Deposit after deducting the amount of the cost of repairs and replacements, if any, within thirty (30) days after the date of determination of the cost thereof. In the event of a Move- Out the refund should be sent to the forwarding address indicated below. 10. It is further understood that the amount due or payable to the undersigned from the SECURITY DEPOSIT may not be assigned to another party. AGREED: DATE OF MOVE: Name of Shareholder: Apt. No.: Signature of Shareholder: Date: Name of Purchaser/Subtenant: Date: Signature of Purchaser/Subtenant: Forwarding Address for return of Move-Out Deposit (Please print name and address clearly). If the unit is currently vacant and a Move-Out Deposit is not required, please indicate N/A 26
SECTION 11 AUTHORIZATION FOR CREDIT AGENCY & CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK 27
CREDIT AGENCY AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION FOR TENANTS DATA VERIFICATION CO., INC. TO OBTAIN A CREDIT REPORT. In order to comply with the provisions of 15 U. S. C. Section 1681(d) of the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, I (we) authorize you to retain TENANT DATA VERIFICATION CO., INC. which agency may obtain, prepare and furnish an investigative consumer report including information on my character and general reputation, personal characteristics and mode of living, whichever are applicable, as well as information regarding employment, credit and current financial position. If this is a lease application, I (we) further authorize John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd., at its discretion, to make a copy of such credit report available to the owner of the unit which I (we) propose to lease. In addition, within a reasonable period of time, upon written request to John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd., I (we) may obtain a complete and accurate disclosure of the nature and scope of the investigation requested. Receipt is acknowledged to the summary of rights enclosed herewith. Purchaser/Lessee (Print): Purchaser/Lessee Signature: Social Security #: Address ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Purchaser/Lessee (Print): Purchaser/Lessee Signature: Social Security #: Address Date: 28
RELEASE OF INFORMATION AUTHORIZATION AUTHORIZATION TO OBTAIN A CRIMINAL REPORT I hereby authorize any individual, company or institution to release to John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd., and/or its representative any and all information that they have concerning any criminal activity on a State and/or Federal Level. I hereby release the individual, company or institution and all individuals connected therewith from all liability for any damage whatsoever incurred in furnishing such information. Print Name: Date of Birth Address: Sex: Male Female City/State/Zip: Social Security Number: Signature: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Print Name: Date of Birth Address: Sex: Male Female City/State/Zip: Social Security Number: Signature: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (FOR OFFICE USE ONLY) TENANT DATA PLEASE RETURN TO: JOHN B. LOVETT & ASSOCIATES ATTN: DONNA ACHAIA FAX 718 445-9704 BUILDING REFERENCE: Thornton Tenants /APT# 29
SECTION 12 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HOUSE RULES 30
Thornton Tenants Corp. 68-20 Selfridge Street Forest Hills, NY 11375 HOUSE RULES Failure to adhere to these House Rules will cause a penalty of $250 to be invoked upon said Lessee until the situation is resolved. Each new violation will cost an additional $250. CARPETING Unless expressly authorized by the Board of Directors in writing, the floors of each apartment MUST be covered with carpeting and noise reducing padding to the extent of 100% in the bedroom and 80% of the floor areas in the rest of the apartment, except the kitchen, bathroom and closets. ANIMALS No dog, cat, bird or other animal shall be kept or harbored in the building unless the Lessor has given express written permission. Such permission shall be revocable by the Lessor if violations of the house rules occur. In no event shall dogs be permitted on elevators or in any of the public portions of the building unless carried and/or on a leash. No pigeons or other birds or animals shall be fed from the windowsills, balconies or in the yard, court spaces or public portions of the building, on the sidewalks or street adjacent to the building. MOVE IN/MOVE OUT One week prior notice must be given to the superintendent of the building in writing to move in or out. Moving in or out is allowed Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm and on Monday through Friday. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ONLY. One elevator may be used; however, it must be covered to prevent damage. At the time of scheduling a move, whether into or out of the building, the Management Company must be given two Certified Checks or Money Orders in the amount of $500 each payable to Thornton Tenants Corp. $500 will be returned after the move unless inspection shows that damage was done to any of the public areas, in which case the cost of the repair or replacement will be subtracted from the $500 and the balance will be returned. If the cost exceeds the $500, the owner will be responsible for the excess costs. The other $500 is non-refundable. OPEN HOUSE POLICY WHEN IN THE PROCESS OF SELLING YOUR APARTMENT, PLEASE ADVISE YOUR REALTOR THAT FOR SECURITY REASONS OUR BUILDING DOES NOT ALLOW OPEN HOUSES. SHOWING THE APARTMENT IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. The realtor must bring the potential buyer to the apartment and then walk them out of the building. 31
REPAIRS/INSTALLATION All renovations to apartments will require Board approval and only insured and licensed workers will be approved. Prior to starting work, the Lessee will be required to fill out an alteration agreement as well as a Check or Money Order in the amount of $1,000 payable to Thornton Tenants Corp., to be held by the building until work has been completed and a non-refundable check in the amount of $250 payable to John B. Lovett & Associates. If there is damage to walls, halls, elevators, apartment, etc, cost of repairs will be deducted. Should necessary repairs exceed $1,000 the Lessee will be billed accordingly. If there are no damages, the check or money order will be fully refunded. Shareholders must obtain a copy of the contractors EPA CERTIFICATION FOR LEAD BASED PAINT RENOVATION, which is to be attached to the Alteration Agreement. No construction, installation or repair work involving noise shall be conducted in any apartment except on weekdays (not including legal holidays) and only between the hours of 8:30am and 6pm. All workers MUST be licensed and insured. Any exposed area outside of said apartment must be covered to prevent damage to these surfaces. Management MUST be notified of the type of work being done and given the license numbers for the contractors before the work begins. The contractor is responsible for removing any debris from the building and cleaning up the area. APARTMENT SUBLET All sublets are contingent upon Board approval for a term of (1) one year. Sublets will be re-evaluated yearly and renewal will be at the discretion of the Board. NOISE No Lessee shall make or permit any disturbing noises in the building. No Lessee shall play or allow the playing of any musical instrument between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am. No Lessee shall operate a stereo, radio or television set in his/her apartment, or in the sitting area on the side of the building, at such volume as to interfere with the rights, comfort or convenience of other Lessees, particularly between the hours of 10:00pm and 8:00am. PUBLIC AREAS Children shall not play in the public halls, courts, stairways, fire towers or elevators, and shall not be permitted on the building roof. No sign, notice, advertisement or illumination shall be inscribed or exposed on or at any window or other part of the building. No exceptions. No radio or television aerial or satellite dish shall be attached to or hung from the exterior of the building. No exceptions. No article shall be placed in the halls or on the staircase landings or fire towers. No article shall be hung or shaken from the doors, windows, terraces or balconies or placed upon the windowsills of the building. No fixture shall be mounted on the exterior of the building. No exceptions. No awnings, window air conditioning units or ventilators shall be used in or about the building except as has been expressly approved by the Lessor or the management agent, nor shall anything be projected out of any window of the building without similar approval. No public halls and stairways of the building shall be obstructed or used for any purpose other than ingress to and egress from the apartments in the building, and fire towers shall NOT be obstructed in any way. 32
No public hall above the ground floor of the building shall be decorated or furnished by any lessee in any manner without the prior consent in writing of all the Lessees to whose apartments such hall serves as a means of ingress and egress. In the event of a disagreement among such Lessees, the Board of Directors will decide. Tricycles, bicycles, scooters or similar vehicles and baby carriages shall NOT be allowed to stand in the public halls, passageways, areas or courts of the building. REFUSE DISPOSAL Garbage and refuse from the apartments shall be disposed of as follows: o o o o o o o All wet debris is to be securely wrapped or bagged into small package sizes to fit easily into the hopper panel. Debris should be completely drip-free before it leaves the apartment and carried to the compactor room in a careful manner and in a drip-proof container; then placed into the hopper for disposal. No bottles or cans shall be dropped down the hopper, but shall be placed in the designated containers for recycling. Cartons, boxes, crates, sticks of wood, magazines and newspapers, or other solid matter shall not be stuffed into the hopper opening. Items of this nature may be left in appropriate containers or in a neat pile on the compactor room floor and not on top of recycle containers. Bulky items should be brought down to the storage shed in the back of the building. Under no circumstances should carpet sweepings containing naphthalene, camphor balls or flakes, floor scrapings, plastic wrappings or covers, oil soaked rags, empty paint or aerosol cans or any other flammable, explosive, highly combustible or noxious substances, or lighted cigarettes or cigar stubs be thrown into the compactor room or hopper. Vacuum cleaner bags must never be emptied into the hopper. Such dust, dirt, etc. should be wrapped in a securely tied bag or package and then be placed in the hopper. The superintendent shall be notified of any drippings or moist refuse appearing on the compactor room floor and corridors. LAUNDRY The Lessee shall use the available laundry facilities only during such hours as may be designated by the Lessor or managing agent. The Lessor shall have the right from time to time to curtail or relocate any space devoted to storage or laundry purposes. No clothes washers, clothes dryers or dishwashers shall be installed or stored in any apartment. No exceptions. APARTMENT ACCESS The agents of Lessor, and any contractor or workmen authorized by the Lessor, may enter any apartment at any reasonable hour of the day for the purpose of inspecting such apartment. If measures are necessary or desirable to control or exterminate any vermin, insects or other pests or to find and remove any debris that might be causing noxious odor to come from said apartment and for the purpose of taking such measures as may be necessary, workmen authorized by Lessor may enter such apartment. 33
The Lessee shall keep the windows and all areas of the apartment clean. In case of neglect of the apartment by the Lessee and refusal to comply within 10 days after written notice is given from the managing agent to clean the windows, terrace, or any other area to prevent or exterminate vermin and/or insects, such cleaning may be done by the Lessor, which shall have the right, by its officers or authorized agents, to enter the apartment for this purpose and to charge the cost of such cleaning to the Lessee. GARAGE The Lessee will abide by all arrangements made by the Lessor with regard to the garage and the driveways thereto. No vehicle belonging to a Lessee or to a member of the family or guest, subtenant or employee of a Lessee shall be parked in such manner as to impede or prevent ready access to any entrance of the building by another vehicle. An individual with a parking garage space cannot go into arrears. Non-payment of monthly garage fees for a period of 60 days will forfeit his/her parking space. No exceptions. The vehicle will have to be removed upon notification from Management. PLANTINGS No Lessee shall install any plantings on the terrace, balcony or roof without the prior written approval of the Lessor. Plantings shall be contained in boxes of wood lined with metal or other material impervious to dampness and standing on supports at least two inches from the terrace, balcony or roof surface and if adjoining a wall, at least three inches from such wall. Suitable weep holes shall be provided in the boxes to draw off water. In special locations, such as a corner abutting a parapet wall, plantings may be contained in masonry or hollow tile walls which shall be at least three inches from the parapet wall flashing, with a floor of drainage tiles and suitable weep holes at the sides to draw off water. It shall be the responsibility of the Lessee to maintain the containers in good conditions, and the drainage tiles and weep holes in operating condition. MISCELLANEOUS The use of charcoal barbeques is NOT permitted on the terraces. Barbeques require a 10 clearance in height per the NYC Fire Department. Any tenant who incurs a fine from the Fire Department will be responsible for full payment of the fine. No Lessee shall send any employee of the Lessor out of the building on any private business of a Lessee. No group tour or exhibition of any apartment or its contents shall be conducted, nor shall any auction sale be held in any apartment without the consent of the Lessor or its managing agent. These House Rules may be added to, amended, or repealed at any time by resolution of the Board of Directors of the Lessor. Complaints regarding the service of the building or other matters shall be made in writing to the managing agent. The term LESSOR refers to Thornton Tenants Corp. The term LESSEE refers to the shareholder and/or tenants of the apartment 34
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF HOUSE RULES & APARTMENT INSURANCE POLICY Thornton Tenants Corp. c/o John B. Lovett & Associates, Ltd. 109-15 14 th Avenue College Point, New York 11356 718-445-9500 By signing below, I (we) acknowledge receipt of the Thornton Tenants Corp. House Rules and will abide by them. FURTHER, PRIOR TO ACTUAL MOVE IN DATE, I (WE) WILL PROVIDE COPY OF APARTMENT RENTAL INSURANCE POLICY WITH THORNTON TENANTS CORP., AND JOHN B. LOVETT & ASSOCIATES LISTED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED. Apt. No.: Name of Applicant(s): Date: 35
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DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION ON LEAD-BASED PAINT AND LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS Lead Warning Statement Every purchaser of any interest in residential real property on which a residential dwelling was built prior to 1978 is notified that such property may present exposure to lead from lead-based paint that may place young children at risk of developing lead poisoning. Lead Poisoning in young children may produce permanent neurological damage, including learning disabilities, reduced intelligence quotient, behavioral problems, and impaired memory. Lead poisoning also poses a particular risk to pregnant women. The seller of any interest in residential real property is required to provide the buyer with any information on lead-based paint hazards from risk assessments or inspections in the seller s possession and notify the buyer of any known lead-based paint hazards. A risk assessment or inspection for possible lead-based paint hazards is recommended prior to purchase. Seller s Disclosure (initial) a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards (check one below): ( ) Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based hazards are present in the housing (explain): ( ) Seller has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. b) Records and reports available to the seller (check one below): ( ) Seller has provided the purchaser with all available records and reports pertaining to leadbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below). ( ) Seller has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing. Purchaser s Acknowledgments (initial) c) Purchaser has received copies of all information listed above. d) Purchaser has received the pamphlet Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home. e) Purchaser has (check one below): ( ) Received a 10-day opportunity (or mutually agreed upon period) to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards; or ( ) Waived the opportunity to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of leadbased paint and/or lead-based paint hazards. Agent s Acknowledgment (initial) (f) Agent has informed the seller of the seller s obligations under 42 U.S.C. 4852(d) and is aware of his/her responsibility to ensure compliance. Certification of Accuracy The following parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information provided by the signatory is true and accurate. Shareholder: Date: Shareholder: Date: Agent: Date: Agent: Date: Tenant: Date: Tenant: Date: 37
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