Common use of Property Condition upon Tenant Surrender Clause in Contracts

Property Condition upon Tenant Surrender. (a) When Tenant surrenders the Property to Landlord, it is the Tenant’s obligation to assure that the Property in good and clean condition, normal wear and tear excepted, and free of all trash, debris, and any of Tenant’s personal property. (b) For purposes of this Lease, “normal wear and tear” means deterioration that occurs without negligence, carelessness, accident, or abuse caused by Tenant. “Normal wear and tear” does NOT include large holes in the walls caused by very large picture hooks or sheetrock anchors; holes or damage caused by the removal of a television wall-mount; the presence of pet urine or feces; carpet stains; scratches on wood or laminate floors; removal of pet odors; infestation of fleas or ticks; chewed wood trim; holes dug in the yard or damage to lawn or fences caused by dogs; or unauthorized painting or other alterations to the Property. (c) For purposes of this Lease, “surrender” occurs when all occupants have vacated the Property, in Landlord’s reasonable judgment, and one of the following events occurs: (1) the date Tenant specifies as the move-out date in a written notice to Landlord has passed; or (2) Tenant returns keys and access devices that Landlord provided to Tenant under this Lease.