Made the ____ day of _______________, 20___,BY AND BETWEEN Paradgm Properties, P.O.Box 41, Cortland, NY 13045, LANDLORD, and the below mentioned TENANT(S):

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1. PREMISES: Witnesseth, that the said LANDLORD has agreed to let, and hereby does let, to the TENANT(S), and the said TENANT(S) agree to take and thereby do take the following premises:

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2. TERMS OF LEASE: With the privileges and appurtenances for and during the term of two semesters from the _______day of ____________________, 20____, which term will end __________________________. TENANT(S) can occupy the leased premises over winter break only with the written permission of the LANDLORD. Tenant(s) remaining over the winter break will be required to pay for gas (heat). No additional rents will be charged.

THE SAID TENANT(S), jointly and serverally, covenant that they will pay to the LANDLORD for the use of said premises, two (2) semesters rent, equaling _______________________________________ Dollars ( $_________ ), to be paid in two(2) equal installments, the first on the 15th. day of August, 20___, the second on the 8th. day of December, 20____. TENANT(S) who request to ocupy the residence prior to the start of the lease must get written approval from the LANDLORD. The early arival fee is $25.00 per night.

It is understood and agreed that in the event that more than one person as TENANT executes this LEASE, those persons shall be deemed liable jointly and severally for all the conditions, provisions and covenants of this LEASE.

3. UTILITIES: Rental includes reasonable amounts of water and gas. (Resonable is defined by taking the average of the last three years in gallons, therms, and dollars). TENANT(S) agree to use said facilities and utilities in an economical and prudent manner. Windows and exterior doors shall be kept closed in winter. TENANT(S) shall not use extension cords, air-conditioning or electric heating units without the written consent of the LANDLORD.

4. SECURITY: By ___________, the TENANT(S) shall deposit with the LANDLORD the sum of $______________, as the security deposit for the faithful performance by the TENANT(S) for his/her/their obligation under this LEASE. The security deposit shall be returned to TENANT(S) within 45 days after the expiration of the LEASE term, provided that the TENANT(S) have complied with all conditions and obligations of said LEASE, the premises are left clean and no damage has been incurred. In no event shall this security deposit, or any portion thereof, be applied by the TENANT(S) against any month's rental payment. This deposit shall not be refunded in the event of non-occupancy.

5. LATE RENT PENALTY: rENT NO PAID BY THE THIRD(3rd) day after it becomes due is considered delinquent, and is subject to a late charge of $25.00(twenty-five dollars) plus an additional charge of $2.00(two dollars) for each day thereafter that it is unpaid. An administration fee of $35.00(thirty-five dollars) will be charged for all returned checks.

6. COST OF COLLECTION: In the event that it becomes necessary for the LANDLORD to employ an attorney to enforce any of the LANDLORD'S rights under this agreement or any law of this state, TENANT(S) agree to pay LANDLORD the actual amount of all costs, expenses and attorney's fees incurred by LANDLORD in connection therewith, whether or not suit is filed.

7. VENUE: The parties stipulate and agree that Cortland County shall be the venue of any action or proceding brought to enforce the terms of this Agreement.

8. USE OF PREMISES: TENANT(S) agree not to violate any state law, statutes, or city ordinance, nor to commit suffer or permit any way to annoy, molest, or interfere with any other occupants of said building; nor to use in a wasteful or unreasonalbe manner any of the utilities furnished by the LANDLORD. TENANT(S) agree to obey all the House Rules.

And the said TENANT(S) shall take special care that no damage happens to the building or any fixtures or sewage systems therin, in the use of electricity, water, or gs and they shall be liable for all damages occasioned by themselves, their agents, or guests in the commisision or omission of any acts causing such damage. And privided further, the TENANT(S) shall notify the LANDLORD immediately of any situation deemed hazardous to apartment, bulding and/or connecting grounds.

TENANT(S) will furnish own linens, dishes, vacuum cleaner, etc. TENANT(S) will not remove any furniture, fixtures, or personal property belonging to the LANDLORD. TENANT(S) shall take good care of furnishings, appliances, and mechanical equipment furnished by the LANDLORD, shall be careful not to damage wall, wood or decorations. Objects may be hung on walls with prior approval of LANDLORD. The TENANT(S) covenant that at the expiration of said term, they/he/she will surrender up said premises to the LANDLORD in good condition as now, necessary wear and damage by the elements excepted.

The TENANT(S) shall use the premises for residence only and for the parties named herein and no other persons shall be permitted to use the same for housing accomodations, nor shall any other use or buisness be permitted there.

Excessive complaints of noise will lead to eviction and loss ofr all monies.

All of the lands of the LANDLORD upon which the said apartment is situated shall remain subject to control of, and access and use by the LANDLORD at all times, subject to the quiet enjoyment of the TENANT(S).

9. USE OF PREMISES: Parties and Kegs are prohibited. A party is considered a gathering of more than one guest per tenant. Violations of this rule can, at the discretion of the LANDLORD, result in loss of security deposit and termination of lease.

10. PETS: No animals of any kind are alloweed on the premises at any time.

11. ASSIGNMENT: The said premises bay be sublet or assigned only with the prior written consent of the LANDLORD, and any substitution of occupants at any time during the term of the LEASE shall have pror written consent of the LANDLORD. An administration fee of $75.00(Seventy-five dollars) will be charged to the original tenant.

12. MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: Maintenance and repairs are the obligation of the LANDLORD and will be made within a reasonable length of time after notification by TENANT(S). TENANT(S) shall not, nor authorize any person to make any repairs or alterations to the said premises without LANDLORD'S prior consent. Any alterations made by the TENANT(S) to the said premises, which are so attached, that they cannot be removed without injury or defacement to the premises, shall become the property of the LANDLORD.

13. DAMAGES: The TENANT(S) shall pay the LANDLORD immediately for any damage occasioned to the building or any part thereof, or any contents of the building by his act of negligence, or the act of negligence of his/her/their guest(s) or visitor(s). If any damage is found in any rooms or halls which are used in common by all TENANTS, and this damage is not identified as the responsibility of any particular TENANT(S), the LANDLORD shall have no recourse but to divide the cost of the damage equally upon all TENANTS.

The LANDLORD reserves the right to enter said premises for inspection or repairs therein as shall be considered requisite by the LANDLORD. Further, the LANDLORD reserves the right to enter said premises to show for rental purposes. Whenever possible, the TENANT(S) shall be notified in advance.

14. ALTERATIONS:TENANT(S) shall not make alterations to the leased premises. Wallpapering or repainting of the walls, ceilings, floors or wookwork without the consent of the LANDLORD, is prohibited.

15. GARBAGE: Furnished garbage and recycling container are to be kept in space provided, taken by TENANT(S) to curb weekly for collection, then promply returned to storage area. If it becomes necessary for the LANDLORD to remove garbage, clean, or return garbage containers to said space, an appropriate fee will be deducted from TENANT(S) security deposit.

16. TENANT(S) PERSONAL PROPERTY: The LANDLORD shall not be held responsible in any way for any damage, theft, etc. to the TENANT(S)person or property in or outside the rented premises. It is recommended that TENANT(S) carry Renters Insurance on their personal property.

17. PARKING: Parking permits will be issued to TENANT(S) for a fee of $60.00 per semester for each vehicle. Only TENANTS with parking permits are allowed on the property. Guest must find alternative parking. Vehicles may be parked only in the parking area designated by the LANDLORD.

18. KEYS: The LANDLORD shall provide the TENANTS(S) with all keys necessary for the use of the premises. These keys shall be returned to the LANDLORD at the end of the LEASE. For any key not returned there whall be a fee of $30.00 to cover the cost of replacing the corresponding lock.

19. FIRE: Shall the said premises be destroyed by fire, or rendered untenable b y damage of any kind or nature, the LANDLORD may elect to terminate this LEASE.

20. SMOKE DETECTORS: Once TENANT occupies the apartment, the care and maintenance of the smoke detectors becomes the TENANT(S) responsibility, except when detector becomes inoperable due to no fault of the TENANT.

LANDLORD'S acceptance of this agreement is made expressly contingent upon TENANT furnishing to LANDLORD within 10 days of the date herof, the signed written Guaranty by TENANT(S)' parent or guardian. LANDLORD shall retain the rights to reject this lease unless such Guaranty or other security for the payment of all sums due shall be furnished to the LANDLORD.