HomeMy WebLinkAboutbocc.con.210.23 LEASE AGREEMENT
PHILLIPS MOBILE HOME PARK SPACE
THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (“Lease”) is made and entered into this ________day of _________
202___, by the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado (hereinafter called
“Park Owner”), and ___________________________________ (hereinafter called "Tenant"),
WITNESSETH:
1.Lease Covenant and Rent. In consideration of the payment of the rents and the keeping and
performing of the covenants and promises set forth below, Park Owner hereby leases to Tenant
the premises situated within the Phillips Mobile Home Park (“Park”) in Pitkin County, Colorado,
described as follows: Space No. ___ Phillips Mobile Home Park a/k/a ___ Phillips Hillside or
Phillips Riverview, Snowmass, CO 81654 (the “Premises”) only for occupancy by the Mobile
Home identified as ___________, Tenant(s) and other named occupants commencing on
_________, 202___ for a monthly rental payment of $ (“Rent”), payable on the 1st day
of _________, 202___ and on the same day of each succeeding month for the term of this Lease.
The term of this lease shall be from month to month with the term renewing each successive month
until the lease is terminated by either Party.
(a)Rent payments shall be made in the form of a personal check, cashier’s check or money
order made payable to Pitkin County Treasurer and shall be deposited in one of the three drop
boxes located within the Park or mailed to Pitkin County, 530 E. Main Street, Suite 304, Aspen,
CO 81611.
(b)If Tenant makes any payment to Park Owner by a check which is later dishonored for any
reason, Park Owner may, in addition to the other remedies available to it hereunder, require that
future rental payments be made by cashier’s check or certified funds. Tenant agrees to pay Park
Owner $35 for each instance that a check made payable to Pitkin County Treasurer is dishonored
in addition to a late payment charge. Park Owner, at its option, has the right to terminate this Lease
upon receiving its first dishonored check from Tenant.
(c)In the event of termination of this Lease at a time other than the beginning or end of the
specified rental period, Rent shall be prorated as of the date of termination and in the event of
termination for reasons other than default, all prepaid Rent shall be refunded to Tenant or paid on
its account.
(d)Existing tenants are not required to meet APCHA guidelines but any tenant that moves onto
any of the Phillips Property rental spaces after March 10, 2021 will have to meet all APCHA
guidelines.
2.Late Charges. Tenant shall be assessed a late charge of $25 if rent has not been paid by the
close of business on the tenth day (10th) of the month. If the 10th falls on a Saturday, Sunday or
holiday, Rent will considered late on the following business day. Interest shall accrue on the
delinquent rental installment at the rate of 1% per month from the day following the due date.
Park Owner’s failure to collect any late charges that have accrued shall not be deemed a waiver of
these charges and Park Owner shall be entitled to deduct all accrued and unpaid late charges out
of Tenant’s Security Deposit upon termination of this Lease. Late charges shall accrue as provided
hereunder in any case where the full rent, or any portion thereof, due hereunder remains unpaid.
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Accordingly, partial payments of rent will not prevent the full late charge from being applied to
the amounts due.
3.Right to Increase Rent. The parties agree that the Park Owner reserves the right to increase the
Tenant’s rent upon sixty (60) days written notice as provided herein or posted on the subject mobile
home.
4.Emergency Contact. In the event of an emergency Tenant shall contact the Property Manager,
Hyrum Noyes at (970)319-7646 or (970)923-6397 or Jodi Smith at (970) 618-3717 during regular
Pitkin County business hours (Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
5.Non-Payment of Rent. Where Rent is not paid as provided in the Lease, this Lease may be
terminated at the option of the Park Owner by written notice to Tenant requiring, in the alternative,
payment of Rent or the removal of the mobile home from the Premises, within a period of not less
than ten (10) days after notice is served or posted on the Premises for failure to pay Rent when
due. If Rent is not paid as required in the notice, the laws of Colorado provide that Tenant and the
mobile home unit are subject to immediate eviction by appropriate court proceedings. Attorneys
or other professional fees, hauling, clean-up or disconnection costs and all other expenses incurred
by the Park Owner because of rent delinquency or termination of the Lease under this paragraph,
or otherwise, shall be due and payable by Tenant to the Park Owner as additional rent, and interest
at 1% per month from the date demand therefor is mailed to Tenant or posted on Tenant’s mobile
home.
6.Security Deposit and Last Month’s Rent.
(a) Tenant shall deposit with the Park Owner the sum of $ (unless a deposit has been
previously paid) as security for the faithful performance of the terms and obligations of the Tenant
provided for herein. This Security Deposit shall be held by Park Owner, for the term of the Lease.
No interest shall be paid to Tenant on the Security Deposit. The Park Owner, at its option, may
apply proceeds from the Security Deposit as partial or full payment for any month's rent unpaid
during the lease term, including late charges, after written notice to Tenant. The Park Owner further
can apply any proceeds from the Security Deposit to the repair of damage caused to the Premises
stated after written notice to Tenant. The Security Deposit shall not be deemed the total amount
for which the Tenant shall be responsible in the event of damage caused by the Tenant, additional
occupants, pets, guests, sub-lessees and any other invitees of the Tenant.
In the event that cause exists for retaining any portion of the Security Deposit, Park Owner not
later than sixty (60) days after the expiration or sooner termination hereof, shall provide Tenant
with payment of the unused portion of this deposit and an accounting of deductions. Said sixty
(60)days notice shall be deemed given upon deposit in the mail, regular postage pre-paid addressed
to Tenant at the address set forth in this Lease. This Security Deposit shall not be construed as
liquidated damages and shall not impair or alter remedies otherwise available to Park Owner
hereunder, or at law or in equity, including the right to proceed against the Tenant for rent, damages
or expenses not adequately covered by the deposit. In the event Tenant unlawfully attempts to
terminate this Lease or abandons the Premises, Park Owner shall be entitled to retain the entire
Security Deposit.
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(b) Last Month’s Rent. Tenant shall deposit with the Park Owner at the commencement of
this Lease, the sum of $ in payment of the last month’s rent (unless last month’s rent has
been previously paid).
7. Default Failure to Cure/Abandonment. In the event of default and failure to cure if applicable,
or if Tenant abandons the Premises as defined by C.R.S. § 38-12-510, or should Tenant be evicted
by a judgment of the Court, Park Owner, in addition to any other remedies available to it, shall be
entitled to all remedies pursuant to C.R.S. § 30-12-208.
The rights and remedies of Park Owner provided for herein are in addition to and not an exclusion
of any other remedies available to them at law or in equity.
8. Compliance with Rules and Regulations. Tenant agrees that Tenant and each occupant of said
Premises shall strictly and timely comply with each and every provision of the Rules and
Regulations, as they presently exist, or as they may subsequently be amended from time to time
as provided therein, and agrees that the same shall be incorporated herein as terms and conditions
of this Lease by this reference as if fully set forth herein.
9. Utilities. Tenant shall, except as provided for herein, pay for all utilities, including electric,
propane, trash removal, telephone, internet, and television service in connection with the Premises.
Tenant’s failure to establish and pay for electric, trash removal and propane service in a timely
fashion shall be a default hereunder.
(a) Water and Sewer. The Park Owner provides water and sewer service to each mobile home
space (for its presently assumed occupancy within the capacity of the present water and sewer
system) without additional charge, but without any guarantee as to adequacy or reliability of such
water or sewer service. Tenant shall pay and provide for and secure the prompt and proper hook-
up of the Tenant’s mobile home to the water and sewer service. The Tenant shall keep water and
sewer appliances and fixtures in the mobile home in good working order, at the Tenant's cost. The
Park Owner reserves the right to terminate or suspend water or sewer service to affect repairs, for
non-payment of Rent or special service charges, and for excessive use, or abuse, of said water or
sewer facilities. The Park Owner reserves the right to bill for supplementary service or expense
occasioned by extraordinary use or abuse of said services by the Tenant, or any expenses
occasioned by Tenant's damage to said water or sewage facilities.
(b) Electricity. Electricity service is not included in the space rent. Each space is separately
metered. Electricity is provided by Holy Cross Energy. Tenant shall contact Holy Cross Energy
at 3799 Hwy 82, Glenwood Springs, Colorado (970) 945-5491, to make the necessary
arrangements, to establish service and to arrange for billings direct to the Tenant from the utility
company.
(ii) Trash. Trash removal is not included in the space rent. Tenant shall arrange for service
with the trash collection company of Tenant’s choice and make payment directly to said company
or may opt to take trash directly to the Pitkin County Landfill at Tenant’s cost.
(iii) Propane. Propane is not included in the space rent. Tenant shall arrange for service by
contacting the propane company of Tenant’s choice and make payment directly to said company.
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10. Mobile Homes. Tenant will furnish Park Owner with the VIN number, or other
identification, for the mobile home brought to the Mobile Home Park. The Tenant will not
substitute mobile homes without approval of the Park Owner.
11. Size or Appearance of Mobile Homes. The Park Owner has the right to approve or reject a
mobile home at the time of its initial location in the park because its size and appearance do not
meet park standards. The Tenant shall not thereafter change the size or appearance without similar
approval by the Park Owner.
12.Notice of Intent to Terminate Lease
(a) By the Tenant. Tenant may terminate the Lease by giving the Park Owner written notice
at least thirty (30) days prior to the day the next rental payment is due under the Lease. Tenant
shall remove the mobile home from the park on or before the said next rental payment date, and
shall clean up and restore the leased premises to the condition the same were in when Tenant’s
mobile home was originally located thereon.
(b) Park Owner. A notice to quit or demand for possession of real property may be served by
delivering a copy thereof to the Tenant or other person occupying such premises, or by leaving
such copy with some person, a member of the Tenant's family above the age of eighteen years,
residing on or in charge of the premises, or, in case no one is on the premises at the time service is
attempted, by posting such copy in some conspicuous place on the premises.
(c) In addition to termination under paragraph 5 of this Lease (Non-Payment of Rent), Park
Owner may terminate Tenant's Lease and require the sale or removal of the mobile home from the
mobile home park premises within ninety (90) days after the date of service of notice to quit
pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, except that Tenant shall have the right to cure
noncompliance under subsections (i) and (ii) of this subsection (c) within ninety (90) days after
the date of service of a notice to quit pursuant to subsection (b) of this section, which period of
time shall run concurrently with the ninety-day period to sell or remove the mobile home,
specifying one or more of the following grounds:
(i) Failure of Tenant to comply with local ordinances, regulations, or administrative orders,
or state laws and regulations relating to mobile homes or mobile home;
(ii) Failure of Tenant to comply with Rules and Regulations of the Phillips Mobile Home
Park either established at the inception of tenancy, or thereafter amended with the consent of
Tenant, or thereafter reasonably amended without Tenant’s consent on sixty (60) days written
notice, except where local ordinances, regulations or orders, or state laws and regulations or
emergency situations require immediate compliance.
(iii) Condemnation or change of use of the mobile home park;
(iv) Making or causing to be made with knowledge, of false or misleading statements on an
application for tenancy;
(v) Any other cause specified by Colorado State law for termination of Tenant’s lease.
(d) Termination by Park Owner due to Tenant Conduct. Park Owner may terminate Tenant's
Lease and require removal of the mobile home from the Park premises by not less ten (10) days
notice mailed to Tenant's last known address or posted at the main entrance of Tenant's mobile
home for conduct of the Tenant on the mobile home park premises pursuant to C.R.S. §38-12-
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(e) The abandonment of the Premises by the Tenant as defined in C.R.S. § 38-12-510, shall
constitute a default under this Lease and all rights of Tenant shall there upon terminate. In such an
event, Park Owner shall be entitled to all remedies prescribed by law.
(f) No termination of this Lease shall relieve Tenant of Tenant's liability and obligations under
this Lease, and such liability and obligations shall survive any such termination.
(g) Tenant shall be responsible for any and all costs and attorney fees incurred by Park Owner
in enforcing the provisions contained in this paragraph 12.
13. Owner Occupancy Restriction. Occupancy of leased spaces is restricted to the titled owner(s)
of the mobile home and any additional occupants as set forth in the Application. Tenant shall not
sublease or assign the Premises (or any portion of said Premises except in case of sale of a mobile
home as provided in paragraph 14) without the prior written consent of the Park Owner, which
consent shall be given in Park Owner’s sole discretion. In the event Tenant, having obtained such
written consent of the Park Owner, shall assign or sublease this Lease to a nominee or some person,
Tenant shall guarantee the performance of the lease obligations provided for the Tenant under this
lease. In order for a tenant to sublease a space, the person they are proposing to sublease to must
meet the requirements of a qualified employee, as identified in the Aspen Pitkin County Affordable
Housing Guidelines in force at the time of execution of this lease agreement, and any future
adopted regulations that supersede such regulations during the term of this lease agreement.
Any unauthorized occupancy by such other parties will, at the option of the Park Owner, constitute
a violation of this Lease and incorporated regulations, constituting cause for termination of the
Lease.
14. Sale of Mobile Homes. A Tenant who intends to sell the Tenant's mobile home, or any interest
therein, under circumstances where the mobile home is intended to remain on the leased premises,
whether by assignment of the Lease or otherwise, shall notify the Park Owner in writing before
entering into any contract or agreement with respect to such sale, and shall obtain the Park Owner's
approval for assignment of the Lease, or any interest therein which consent shall be given at the
Park Owner’s sole discretion. The intended assignee of the Lease must meet the requirements, as
identified in the Aspen Pitkin County Affordable Housing Guidelines in force at the time of
execution of this lease agreement, and any future adopted regulations that supersede such
regulations during the term of this lease agreement, and demonstrates reasonable financial
responsibility; enters into a new lease with the Park Owner; makes the necessary lease payments
and security deposit, acknowledges familiarity with and agrees to be bound by the Rules and
Regulations of the Phillips Mobile Home Park and provided further that Tenant so selling
assigning pays or secures all sums which are or will become due to the Park Owner up to and
including the effective date of the transfer of any interest in the mobile home or the lease to the
purchaser. Sales of mobile homes intended to be removed from the Park, and the actual removal
thereof, shall be consented to by the Park Owner upon similar applicable terms and conditions.
15. Signs & Advertising. No signs or advertising materials will be permitted to be posted or
distributed in the Park without the advance written consent of the Park Owner. Consent will not
be unreasonably withheld in the case of a single "For Sale" sign of not greater than 12 inches by
12 inches in size posted in one window of the mobile home by the owner thereof, or for reasonable
posting or distribution of notices or communications of a mobile homeowners association
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composed exclusively of lawful tenants and occupants of the Park. This prohibition will not apply
to campaign signs for candidates or issues.
16. Noises. Tenant shall not permit loud noises, whatever the source, from the leased Premises to
disturb the neighborhood.
17. Conduct. Tenants shall conduct themselves and require other persons upon or within the
Premises within the Tenant’s control, to conduct themselves in a manner that does not disturb their
neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the neighbor's dwelling unit(s) or property.
18. Liability for Damages. Tenant shall pay for any damage caused by themselves, their children,
pets or guests. Tenant shall be liable for any damage to buildings, grounds or the Premises if such
damage is due to their negligence, or lack of supervision.
19. Soliciting. No soliciting, delivering of handbills, or peddling is allowed without the written
permission of the Park Owner.
20. Trash Receptacles and Storage. All trash shall be placed in tied trash bags and placed in proper
bear-proof receptacles. Tenant shall provide sufficient approved receptacles for complete storage
of their trash and refuse pending removal. If in doubt about large trash disposal, please contact the
Property Manager for instructions. NO 50 GALLON DRUMS WILL BE ALLOWED. Trash may
be put out for pick-up only at times specified by the Park Owner or the trash removal contractor.
21. Vehicles.
(a) Parking. Tenants and their visitors shall park their vehicles only in their designated parking
areas. No Tenant or guest shall cause or permit blockage or restriction of roads, driveways or
other vehicles.
(b) Vehicles Maintenance. Minor vehicle maintenance is permitted when completed in a timely
manner. Rebuilding/Overhauling of vehicles on the leased premises is prohibited but permitted
in storage area.
(c) Vehicular Noise. Excessive noise of trucks, automobiles, motorcycles, motorbikes and
snowmobiles is prohibited.
(d) Speed. Speed limit in the Park is set at 5 mph for your safety and the safety of others.
(e) Inoperable Vehicles. Inoperable or unlicensed vehicles are not allowed in the Park. They
will be towed away at Tenant’s expense or expense of vehicle owner.
(f) Vehicle Washing. Vehicle washing is prohibited on the Premises or within the Park.
(g) Number of Vehicles. Only two vehicles may be parked at Tenant’s space at any time.
(h) Guest Parking. Guests of tenants shall park their vehicles in areas that are specially
designated by signs by the Park Owner as "Guest Parking" areas.
22. Pets on Premises. Tenant shall be permitted to keep _____ pet(s) on the Premises with prior
approval of Park Owner, so long as said pet is not damaging the Premises. In such event, the dog
shall be removed, or the lease may be terminated on 30 days’ notice. Additionally, dogs must be
leashed, cleaned up after and make no excessive noise. Cats are permitted.
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23. Location of Mobile Homes. Mobile homes must be parked on each lot in a uniform manner
or as specified by the Park Owner. Upon arrival in the Park, the Park Owner will instruct the driver
as to the proper position for parking the mobile home.
24. Skirting. All mobile homes shall have approved skirting installed within thirty (30) days after
arrival. Thereafter such skirting shall be kept secure to prevent pets, children or debris from going
beneath the mobile home.
25. Failure to Maintain. No exterior storage of bottles, cans, boxes, refrigerators, washers, dryers,
furniture, equipment or other items shall occur. In the event that a Tenant neglects to maintain the
Tenant's space so as to have a neat and orderly appearance, the Park Owner may do so at the
expense of the Tenant and may terminate the Lease for cause.
26. Additions. No additions to mobile homes or awnings, carports, structures, fences or the like
may be built unless first approved in writing by the Park Owner; if approved they must conform
to applicable local building codes .
27. Transfers to Other Spaces. Transfers of mobile homes from one space to another space will
be permitted with the approval of the Park Owner, provided that in all cases, all costs of the move
shall be paid for by Tenant, including moving the mobile home, landscaping and clean up.
28. Emergencies and Administration. The Park Owner, and duly appointed and authorized public
officials, are authorized to enter the Premises to affect emergency repairs or to take corrective
emergency actions where the condition within the Premises or its surrounding space, is likely- to
cause damage or injury to the utility systems within the Park, or the health, safety and welfare of
other Park residents or guests. Tenant grants to the Park Owner access and authority to enter upon
the space or into the Premises in any case of emergency for the purpose of performing such acts
as the Park Owner or local public officials in their sole discretion may deem necessary for the
safety of said property or the safety or property of others. Tenant shall hold the Park Owner
harmless for any acts performed by the. Park Owner or authorized public officials under the
foregoing grants and authorizations. The Park Owner may pass over, under or through any space
to install or repair water, sewer, or other utilities.
29. Fire Protection. Tenant shall provide and thereafter maintain in good working order in
Tenant’s mobile home, an operable fire extinguisher of adequate capacity. If in doubt, the local
fire department or fire marshal should be consulted. All exits and passageways in a mobile home
shall be kept clear of obstruction. Each Tenant shall keep all space heaters, stoves and fireplaces
in safe and clean working order, and shall keep all flues and fireplaces screened and in a clean and
safe condition.
30. Casualty. In case of fire or other casualty, the Tenant shall give immediate notice to Park
Owner. If the leased Premises are not livable as a result of fire, the elements or by any other cause
not resulting from Tenants' neglect or default, the obligation to pay rent shall cease until the
demised Premises shall be substantially repaired, whereupon the obligation to pay rent shall
resume to the same extent and at the same rate as if the damage had not occurred. However, the
obligation to pay rent shall not cease nor shall any reduction in the rental payment be made during
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the period that Tenant continues to reside in the Premises. In no event, however, shall the
provisions of this clause become effective or be applicable if fire or other casualty or damage shall
be the result of carelessness, negligence or improper licensees, invitees, sublessees, assignees or
successors. In such case, the Tenant's liability for the payment of rent and the performance of all
the covenants and conditions and terms hereof on the Tenant's part to be performed shall continue
and the Tenant shall be liable to the Park Owner for the damage and loss suffered by Park Owner,
including all repairs and rebuilding expenses. Park Owner shall not be responsible for any loss or
damage of Tenant's personal property.
31. Duty of Familiarity with Rules and Regulations. A major prerequisite for admittance to the
Park is that each prospective tenant demonstrate familiarity with each rule and regulation. The
principal purpose of the interviewing of prospective tenants is to determine whether the individual
or individuals have thoroughly familiarized themselves with the Park rules and regulations.
Tenants shall be presumed to know and be familiar with such rules and regulations. Ignorance of
any rule or regulation shall not be accepted as an excuse for its violation. The rules and regulations
are subject to change, and tenants will be notified of any such changes in writing. A tenant’s lease
is subject to termination for failure to be familiar with, or to comply with the Rules and
Regulations, on written notice as provided in paragraph 11(b) of this Lease Agreement.
32. Definitions. For the purpose of this Lease Agreement and Rules and Regulations, “Lease”
means this Lease Agreement and Rules and Regulations incorporated herein, executed by Tenant
and the Park Owner for the rental of a space or pad within the Phillips Mobile Home Park. “Park
Owner" means the Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado, its authorized
agents, employees or representatives thereof. “Park” means the Phillips Mobile Home Park
located in Pitkin County, Colorado. “Premises” means that particular Space or Pad within the Park
that is the subject of this Lease Agreement and Rules and Regulations. “Tenant” means any owner
or registered occupant of the Premises. "Approval” of the Park Owner means a written approval
which is required under the Rules and Regulations before Tenant is authorized to do or omit an
act. Except as provided in paragraph 13 (upon sale of a mobile home), approvals may be granted
or withheld on a case by case basis in the sole and unlimited discretion of the Park Owner, and
without regard to different exercises of such discretion in other cases.
33. Use of Premises and Compliance with Governmental Rules, Regulations and Orders. Tenant
shall use the Premises for residential and related purposes only and shall permit no activity on the
Premises which will violate the laws of the Pitkin County, the State of Colorado, or the United
States. The Park Owner reserves the right to terminate any lease, which does not comply with
local, state and federal rules, regulations and orders. This Lease is also subject to all agreements
and protective covenants of record or off record, which agreements and covenants shall not be
violated by Tenant. Tenant shall not use nor permit the Premises or any part of the Premises to be
used for any business purposes (except home office uses without signs or client traffic) or unlawful
purpose of any sort.
34. Liability for Expense of Enforcement. Each Tenant shall be liable to the Park Owner for all
sums due the Park Owner together with all costs or expenses (including attorney’s fees and other
payments to third parties) that are incurred by the Park Owner on account of any failure by the
Tenant strictly to comply with these Rules and Regulations, or on account of any action reasonably
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necessary on the part of the Park Owner to enforce the terms of Tenant’s Lease or to enforce the
Rules and Regulations. Unless otherwise specified, all sums which may become due to the Park
Owner from Tenant under this Lease are additional rent and shall bear interest at the rate of 1%
per month.
35. Condemnation. In the event that the Premises are taken by an authority exercising the power
of eminent domain, this Lease shall terminate as of the date possession shall be taken by the
condemner. Tenant waives all claims against Park Owner or any condemning authority by reason
of the complete or partial taking of the Premises, or the remainder of the Premises, and shall not
be entitled to receive any part of any award that Park Owner may receive, hereby quitclaiming all
interest therein to Park Owner, unless otherwise prescribed by law.
36. Tenant’s Property Remaining on Premises. In the event the term of this Lease expires or is
otherwise terminated, or the Premises are abandoned hereunder, and Park Owner enters into
possession of the Premises by judgment of the court, the Park Owner shall be entitled to all
remedies pursuant to C.R.S. § 38-12-208.
37. Holding Over. Upon the expiration or sooner termination hereof, Tenant shall immediately
and without notice from Park Owner surrender possession of the Premises to Park Owner. In the
event Tenant does not so vacate the Premises, Tenant’s holding over shall not be deemed a
tenancy of any kind or nature whatsoever and Tenant shall be subject to eviction proceedings
without further notice. For purposes of such proceedings, Tenant shall pay the fair rental value of
the Premises for the period of such holding over. The Tenant stipulates that such rental shall be
that charged for the Premises for under this Lease, or that amount provided for in this Lease,
whichever is greater. Payments made by Tenant(s) to Pitkin County during such holdover shall
be credited to against Tenant's obligation to pay the fair rental value of the Premises, but shall
not create any rights in tenancy, of any kind or nature whatsoever, and Tenant shall remain
subject to eviction without further notice. If Tenant remains on the Premises, the tenancy so
created shall be a tenancy at will.
38. Applicable Law and Venue. This Lease is to be construed according to the laws of the State
of Colorado. Jurisdiction for any disputes hereunder shall be in the courts in and of Pitkin County
and the State of Colorado.
39. Severability. If any provision of this Lease shall be declared invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of the Lease shall continue in full force and effect.
40. Amendment to Rules and Regulations. The rules and regulations contained herein form a part
of each lease and may be amended at any time by agreement of the Park Owner and Tenant, or
without the agreement of Tenant upon sixty (60) days written notice, except where local
ordinances, state regulations or laws or emergencies may require immediate action or compliance.
Any such amendment of the rules and regulations contained herein shall also constitute an
amendment of each lease then in effect.
41. Attorney Fees. In the event that legal action is necessary to enforce any of the provisions of
this Lease, the substantially prevailing party, whether by final judgment or out of court settlement,
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shall recover from the other party all costs and expenses of such action or suit including reasonable
attorney fees.
42. Applicable Law and Venue. This Lease is to be construed according to the laws of the State
of Colorado. Jurisdiction for any disputes hereunder shall be in the courts in and of Pitkin County
and the State of Colorado.
43. Joint and Severable Liability. In the event that more than one Tenant is obligated under the
terms of this Lease, each such Tenant shall be jointly and severally liable for the fulfillment of all
of the obligations of this Lease, including without limitation, the payment of Rent and the payment
of the Tenant’s other financial obligations hereunder.
44. Indemnity. Tenant hereby agrees to and does indemnify and hold Park Owner harmless from
and against any and all claims, demands, causes, judgments or liability for any losses or damage
to any property of, or any injury or death to, any persons in or about the Premises during the term
of this Lease, including, but not limited to Tenant, Tenant's family, agents, servants, guests,
licensees, or invitees; and further, Tenant shall indemnify Park Owner for any payments, expenses,
costs or attorney fees incurred by Tenant as a result of such losses, damages, injury or death.
45. Government Immunity. The parties hereto understand and agree that Park Owner is relying
on, and does not waive or intend to waive by any provision of this Lease, the monetary limitations
or any other rights, immunities, and protections provided by the Colorado Governmental Immunity
Act et seq., as from time to time amended, or otherwise available to Pitkin County, its subsidiary,
associated and/or affiliated entities, successors, or assigns; or its elected officials, employees,
agents, and volunteers.
46. Waiver. Failure of Park Owner to declare any default immediately upon occurrence thereof
and any delay in taking any action in connection therewith shall not waive such default, but Park
Owner shall have the right to declare any such default at any time.
47. Nondiscrimination. Park Owner shall not discriminate against any Tenant because of age, race,
color, religion, sex, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, public assistance status, disability,
handicap, nationality or ancestry.
48. Quiet Enjoyment. Subject to the terms of this Lease, and the faithful performance of Tenant's
obligations hereunder, Tenant shall have quiet enjoyment of the Premises during the term hereof,
provided however, that Park Owner shall not be responsible for any disturbances caused to Tenant
as a result of actions not directly attributable to Park Owner, including without limitation,
maintenance, and repair, traffic noises, construction noises and other disturbances.
49. Amendment to Lease Agreement. Any amendments to this lease agreement must be in
writing and signed by both parties.
50. Binding Effect. The terms and conditions of this Lease shall extend to and be binding upon
the heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors and assigns of the parties hereto.
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51.Noticing. Except where provided for by law pursuant to Paragraph 12(b) above, any notice
required or permitted under this Lease shall be in writing and shall be provided by electronic
delivery to the e-mail addresses set forth below and by one of the following methods 1) hand-
delivery or 2) registered or certified mail, postage pre-paid to the mailing addresses set forth below.
Each party by notice sent under this paragraph may change the address to which future notices
should be sent. Electronic delivery of notices shall be considered delivered upon receipt of
confirmation of delivery on the part of the sender. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to
preclude personal service of any notice in the manner prescribed for personal service of a summons
or other legal process.
To Park Owner:To Tenant:
Pitkin County Administration Name_____________________
530 E. Main Street, Suite 302 Address___________________
Aspen, CO 81611 City ______________________
Jodi.Smith@pitkincounty.com State_______ Zip ___________
Phone: 970-618-3717 e-mail address (required):
With copies to: __________________________
Pitkin County Attorney
530 E. Main Street, Suite 301
Aspen, CO 81611
attorney@pitkincounty.com
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Lease Agreement has been agreed upon and approved by the
parties hereto.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TENANT
OF PITKIN COUNTY, COLORADO
By_____________________________________________________________
Board Representative Tenant
Date:______________________________ Date:_____________________
__________________________
Tenant
Date:_____________________
Stephen Heron & Hanna Burns
30 Phillips Hillside
Snowmass
CO 81654
Stephenheron17@gmail.com
Aug-11-2023
Aug-11-2023
Aug-13-2023
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ADDENDUM A PITKIN COUNTY REVISED HOUSING POLICY
TO PITKIN COUNTY EMPLOYEE HOUSING LEASE AGREEMENT
I. County Offered Units
A minimum of one (1) County employee qualified per APCHA guidelines must be seeking
residence to be eligible to apply for an identified County Unit. The income and total assets for all household members applying must not exceed the Net Gross Income and Net Assets per household threshold set by the APCHA Rental Unit Guidelines.
Priority for County Offered Units: The following is the priority for rental of County offered
units:
Priority 1: Pitkin County full-time employees whose departments do not offer employee
housing.
Priority 2: Pitkin County full-time seasonal employees who work nine (9) months or more or part-time employees working 24-30 hours per week. Seasonal employees need to have worked at least two (2) seasons before they can be considered for a rental unit.
Priority 3-4: Pitkin County full-time employees that work for departments who offer housing.
II. Community Offered Units
APCHA Community Units will be available based on the established Category set forth by APCHA requirements. For community-offered units or other available housing in the area, employees should contact APCHA at 210 East Hyman Ave., Suite 202, Aspen, CO, phone # 970-920-5050 or visit their website apcha.org.
III.Rental Rates
The rental rate for a County Unit is determined by the total household income for the Unit. The total income is identified in the APCHA Guidelines for a specific Category. The rent will be set at no more than the corresponding Category’s maximum monthly rental rate and will be
calculated based on size, proximity to Aspen and condition/age of the Unit. County staff will
determine the specific rental amount of the Unit. Utilities shall be the responsibility of the renter and will be identified when the Unit is offered. County-owned units will have a $10Month fee for each approved pet if applicable
IV. Rental Procedures
When a County Unit becomes available, Human Resources will identify if the unit is needed for relocation of a new hire within 60 days of the unit becoming available. The individual being
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offered the unit must sign up with APCHA to document qualification, and Category assignment. If the unit is not needed for relocation, then the unit will be offered to current employees.
County Units available to current employees will be announced by email to all County
employees. County rental applicants must sign up with APCHA to document qualification, and Category assignment. Once the qualification and Category are established, County staff will execute the lease. A rental lease must be signed prior to an employee occupying any unit. All lease agreements will be under the County Housing administration.
V. Determination Process
Determination of priority for units for recruiting proposes will be recommended by Human Resources to the County Manager for approval.
County Owned Units Priority: For units offered to current employees is established according to a combination of duration/work history with Pitkin County and in Pitkin County and match number of occupants with number of bedrooms. When two or more qualified employees receive
the same priority rating a random draw for priority will be made by APCHA. There are no other
specified priorities for County Units. Process to be followed: 1. Advertise available unit via county-wide email to fill out form by deadline.2. Compile a list of all who are interested, based on
a) How long has the person work for Pitkin County Government, and
b) How long has the person worked in "Pitkin County" and where.c) Match number occupants with number of bedrooms.3. Select the person with the most seniority working in the county gov and/or work inside PitkinCounty combined and number of occupants.
4. If there are multiple people with the same qualification, a drawing will be made by the County
Housing Team (Jodi and Michele) to ensure unbiased selection is made.5. Once the selection is made, an offer will be made and notice sent to all other applicants.6. Once qualified by APCHA, Housing staff will enter into a lease with that person.7. Term of lease is 1-year
8. Each unit varieties in accepting pets and will need to be approved by the Facilities Director.
9. Each unit varies in HOA rules and regulations on Pets, parking, occupants, visitors, etc., HOAdocuments will be attached to lease issued by through the facilities department.
VI. Rental Term
County-owned units will be administered through the Housing Team Housing@pitkincounty.com
VII. Employment Termination
If a County employee in a County Unit terminates employment they must vacate the unit within 60 days from the date of termination. Prior to the employee’s last day in the unit, they must
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notify Housing@pitkincounty.com and schedule a final inspection, return of keys, and transfer of utilities of when the unit will be vacant.
Landlord: Board of County Commissioners of Pitkin County, Colorado
Tenant:
___________________ Date _______________, for BOCC ________________ Date
________________ Date
Aug-11-2023
Aug-11-2023
Pitkin County Commissioner
Aug-13-2023