Illinois Residential Lease Agreement

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THIS LEASE AGREEMENT (hereinafter referred to as the "Agreement") made and entered into on July 15, 2026, by and between The Owen Collective (hereinafter referred to as "Landlord") and Justin Lehman and Lindsey Grilli (hereinafter referred to as "Tenant").

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, Landlord is the fee owner of certain real property being, lying and situated in Lemont, Illinois, located at 311 Canal St. Unit 3 Lemont, IL 60439 (hereinafter referred to as the Premises").

WHEREAS, Landlord desires to lease the Premises to Tenant upon the terms and conditions as contained herein; and

WHEREAS, Tenant desires to lease the Premises from Landlord on the terms and conditions as contained herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the covenants and obligations contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. TERM.

Landlord leases to Tenant and Tenant leases from Landlord the above-described Premises together with any and all appurtenances thereto, for a term of twelve (12) months, such term beginning on August 1, 2026, and ending at 11:59 PM on July 31, 2027. Tenant is permitted occupancy beginning July 15, 2026, subject to payment of the prorated rent described below.

2. RENT.

The total rent for the twelve-month lease term beginning August 1, 2026, and ending July 31, 2027, is the sum of twenty-six thousand four hundred & 00/100 DOLLARS ($26,400), payable in twelve (12) equal monthly installments of two thousand two hundred & 00/100 DOLLARS ($2,200), with the first monthly installment due on August 1, 2026, and all other monthly installments due on the 1st day of every month thereafter. Tenant shall also pay prorated rent for July 15-31, 2026, in the amount of one thousand two hundred four and 84/100 DOLLARS ($1,204.84), payable July 15, 2026.

All such payments shall be made to Landlord at Landlord's address as set forth in the preamble to this Agreement on or before the due date and without demand.

3. SECURITY DEPOSIT.

Upon execution of this Agreement, Tenant shall pay to Landlord a security deposit in the amount of Two Thousand Two Hundred and 00/100 Dollars ($2,200) as security for the faithful performance of the terms of this Lease.

Interest on Security Deposit.

In accordance with Illinois law (765 ILCS 715/1, 715/2), and subject to the exception set forth in this Paragraph, such deposit shall be returned to Tenant, without interest, and less any set-off for damages to the Premises upon the termination of this Agreement.

Landlord will only pay interest to Tenant if the Premises is an apartment in a building with 25 or more units, provided the security deposit is held by Landlord for more than six (6) months. The interest rate is to be the same rate as given by the largest bank in Illinois on minimum passbook savings accounts as of December 31 of the year before the commencement date of this Agreement.

Landlord shall pay Tenant the accrued interest annually by cash or credit towards rent due, except when Tenant is in default under the Agreement.

Timing of Return of Security Deposit. If Landlord withholds some or all of Tenant's Security Deposit, Landlord will notify Tenant within thirty (30) days after the end of the lease Term, and Landlord will include an itemized list of damages and the actual or estimated cost of repairs. Otherwise, if no part of the security deposit is withheld, Landlord will return Tenant's security deposit to Tenant within forty-five (45) days after the end of Tenant's lease Term.

USE OF PREMISES. The Premises shall be used and occupied by Tenant and Tenant's immediate family, consisting of _____none___________, __________________________________, ________________________________, _______________________________, ___________________, _____________________, exclusively, as a private single family dwelling, and no part of the Premises shall be used at any time during the term of this Agreement by Tenant for the purpose of carrying on any business, profession, or trade of any kind, or for any purpose other than as a private single family dwelling. Tenant shall not allow any other person, other than Tenant's immediate family or transient relatives and friends who are guests of Tenant, to use or occupy the Premises without first obtaining Landlord's written consent to such use. Tenant shall comply with any and all laws, ordinances, rules and orders of any and all governmental or quasi-governmental authorities affecting the cleanliness, use, occupancy and preservation of the Premises.

CONDITION OF PREMISES. Tenant stipulates, represents and warrants that Tenant has examined the Premises, and that they are at the time of this Lease in good order, repair, and in a safe, clean and tenantable condition.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUB-LETTING. Tenant shall not assign this Agreement, or sub-let or grant any license to use the Premises or any part thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord. A consent by Landlord to one such assignment, sub-letting or license shall not be deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, sub-letting or license. An assignment, sub-letting or license without the prior written consent of Landlord or an assignment or sub-letting by operation of law shall be absolutely null and void and shall, at Landlord's option, terminate this Agreement.

ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS. Tenant shall make no alterations to the buildings or improvements on the Premises or construct any building or make any other improvements on the Premises without the prior written consent of Landlord. Any and all alterations, changes, and/or improvements built, constructed or placed on the Premises by Tenant shall, unless otherwise provided by written agreement between Landlord and Tenant, be and become the property of Landlord and remain on the Premises at the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.

NON-DELIVERY OF POSSESSION. In the event Landlord cannot deliver possession of the Premises to Tenant upon the commencement of the Lease term, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then Landlord or its agents shall have no liability, but the rental herein provided shall abate until possession is given. Landlord or its agents shall have thirty (30) days in which to give possession, and if possession is tendered within such time, Tenant agrees to accept the demised Premises and pay the rental herein provided from that date. In the event possession cannot be delivered within such time, through no fault of Landlord or its agents, then this Agreement and all rights hereunder shall terminate.

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire or explosion on the Premises or that might be considered hazardous or extra hazardous by any responsible insurance company.

UTILITIES. Tenant shall be responsible for arranging for and paying for gas and electric utility services required on the Premises. Landlord shall provide water, sewer, trash, and garbage service. Tenant shall provide proof to the Landlord that gas and electric service have been placed in Tenant's name within 30 days of possession. Failure to provide said proof constitutes a default under the lease.

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; RULES. Tenant will, at its sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant shall:

Not obstruct the driveways, sidewalks, courts, entry ways, stairs and/or halls, which shall be used for the purposes of ingress and egress only;

Keep all windows, glass, window coverings, doors, locks and hardware in good, clean order and repair;

Not obstruct or cover the windows or doors;

Not leave windows or doors in an open position during any inclement weather;

Not hang any laundry, clothing, sheets, etc. from any window, rail, porch or balcony nor air or dry any of same within any yard area or space;

Not cause or permit any locks or hooks to be placed upon any door or window without the prior written consent of Landlord;

Keep all air conditioning filters clean and free from dirt;

Keep all lavatories, sinks, toilets, and all other water and plumbing apparatus in good order and repair and shall use same only for the purposes for which they were constructed. Tenant shall not allow any sweepings, rubbish, sand, rags, ashes or other substances to be thrown or deposited therein. Any damage to any such apparatus and the cost of clearing stopped plumbing resulting from misuse shall be borne by Tenant;

And Tenant's family and guests shall at all times maintain order in the Premises and at all places on the Premises, and shall not make or permit any loud or improper noises, or otherwise disturb other residents;

Keep all radios, television sets, stereos, phonographs, etc., turned down to a level of sound that does not annoy or interfere with other residents;

Deposit all trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse in the locations provided therefore and shall not allow any trash, garbage, rubbish or refuse to be deposited or permitted to stand on the exterior of any building or within the common elements;

Abide by and be bound by any and all rules and regulations affecting the Premises or the common area appurtenant thereto which may be adopted or promulgated by the Condominium or Homeowners' Association having control over them.

DAMAGE TO PREMISES. In the event the Premises are destroyed or rendered wholly uninhabitable by fire, storm earthquake, or other casualty not caused by the negligence of Tenant, this Agreement shall terminate from such time except for the purpose of enforcing rights that may have then accrued hereunder. The rental provided for herein shall then be accounted for by and between Landlord and Tenant up to the time of such injury or destruction of the Premises, Tenant paying rentals up to such date and Landlord refunding rentals collected beyond such date. Should a portion of the Premises thereby be rendered uninhabitable, the Landlord shall have the option of either repairing such injured or damaged portion or terminating this Lease. In the event that Landlord exercises its right to repair such uninhabitable portion, the rental shall abate in the proportion that the injured parts bears to the whole Premises, and such part so injured shall be restored by Landlord as speedily as practicable, after which the full rent shall recommence and the Agreement continue according to its terms

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INSPECTION OF PREMISES. Landlord and Landlord's agents shall have the right at all reasonable times during the term of this Agreement and any renewal thereof to enter the Premises for the purpose of inspecting the Premises and all buildings and improvements thereon. And for the purposes of making any repairs, additions or alterations as may be deemed appropriate by Landlord for the preservation of the Premises or the building. Landlord and its agents shall further have the right to exhibit the Premises and to display the usual "for sale", "for rent" or "vacancy" signs on the Premises at any time within forty-five (45) days before the expiration of this Lease. The right of entry shall likewise exist for the purpose of removing placards, signs, fixtures, alterations or addition, that do not conform to this Agreement or to any restrictions, rules or regulations affecting the Premises.

SUBORDINATION OF LEASE. This Agreement and Tenant's interest hereunder are and shall be subordinate, junior and inferior to any and all mortgages, liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the Premises by Landlord, all advances made under any such mortgages, liens or encumbrances (including, but not limited to, future advances), the interest payable on such mortgages, liens or encumbrances and any and all renewals, extensions or modifications of such mortgages, liens or encumbrances.

TENANT'S HOLD OVER. If Tenant remains in possession of the Premises with the consent of Landlord after the natural expiration of this Agreement, a new tenancy from month-to-month shall be created between Landlord and Tenant which shall be subject to all of the terms and conditions hereof except that rent shall then be due and owing at __________two thousand four hundred _______ & 00/100 DOLLARS ($___2,400_____) per month and except that such tenancy shall be terminable upon sixty (60) days written notice served by either party.

SURRENDER OF PREMISES. Upon the expiration of the term hereof, Tenant shall surrender the Premises in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this Agreement,

reasonable use and wear and tear thereof and damages by the elements excepted.

APPLIANCES. Landlord agrees to supply the premises with a range, dishwasher, microwave, washer/dryer, and refrigerator.

QUIET ENJOYMENT. Tenant, upon payment of all of the sums referred to herein as being payable by Tenant and Tenant's performance of all Tenant's agreements contained herein and Tenant's observance of all rules and regulations, shall and may peacefully and quietly have, hold and enjoy said Premises for the term hereof.

INDEMNIFICATION. Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury of or to the Tenant, Tenant's family guests, invitees, agents or employees or to any person entering the Premises or the building of which the Premises are a part or to goods or equipment, or in the structure or equipment of the structure of which the Premises are a part, and Tenant hereby agrees to indemnify, defend and hold Landlord harmless from any and all claims or assertions of every kind and nature.

DEFAULT. If Tenant fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this Agreement, other than the covenant to pay rent or any that may be hereafter prescribed by Landlord, or materially fails to comply with any duties imposed on tenant by statute, within seven (7) days after delivery of written notice by Landlord specifying the non-compliance and indicating the intention of Landlord to terminate the Lease by reason thereof, Landlord may terminate this Agreement. If Tenant fails to pay rent when due and the default continues for seven (7) days thereafter, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, declare the entire balance of rent payable hereunder to be immediately due and payable and may exercise any and all rights and remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity or may immediately terminate this Agreement.

LATE CHARGE. In the event that any payment required to be paid by Tenant hereunder is not made within three (3) days of when due, Tenant shall pay to Landlord, in addition to such payment or other charges due hereunder, a "late fee" in the amount of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00).

ABANDONMENT. If at any time during the term of this Agreement Tenant abandons the Premises or any part thereof, Landlord may, at Landlord's option, obtain possession of the Premises in the manner provided by law, and without becoming liable to Tenant for damages for any payment of any kind whatever. Landlord may, at Landlord's discretion, as agent for Tenant, relet the Premises, or any part thereof, for the whole or any part thereof, for the whole or any part of the then unexpired term, and may received and collect all rent payable by virtue of such reletting, and, at Landlord's option, hold Tenant liable for any difference between the rent that would have been payable under this Agreement during the balance of the unexpired term, if this Agreement had continued in force, and the net rent for such period realized by Landlord by means of such reletting. If Landlord's right of reentry is exercised following abandonment of the Premises by Tenant, then Landlord shall consider any personal property belonging to Tenant and left on the Premises to also have been abandoned, in which case Landlord may dispose of all such personal property in any manner Landlord shall deem proper and Landlord is hereby relieved of all liability for doing so.

ATTORNEYS' FEES. Should it become necessary for Landlord to employ an attorney to enforce any of the conditions or covenants hereof, including the collection of rentals or gaining possession of the Premises, Tenant agrees to pay all expenses so incurred, including a reasonable attorneys' fee.

RECORDING OF AGREEMENT. Tenant shall not record this Agreement on the Public Records of any public office. In the event that Tenant shall record this Agreement, this Agreement shall, at Landlord's option, terminate immediately and Landlord shall be entitled to all rights and remedies that it has at law or in equity.

GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed, construed and interpreted by, through and under the Laws of the State of Illinois.

SEVERABILITY. If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof shall, for any reason and to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, neither the remainder of this Agreement nor the application of the provision to other persons, entities or circumstances shall be affected thereby, but instead shall be enforced to the maximum extent permitted by law.

BINDING EFFECT. The covenants, obligations and conditions herein contained shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the heirs, legal representatives, and assigns of the parties hereto.

DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience of reference only and they are not intended to have any effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the Landlord or Tenant.

CONSTRUCTION. The pronouns used herein shall include, where appropriate, either gender or both, singular and plural.

NON-WAIVER. No indulgence, waiver, election or non-election by Landlord under this Agreement shall affect Tenant's duties and liabilities hereunder.

MODIFICATION. The parties hereby agree that this document contains the entire agreement between the parties and this Agreement shall not be modified, changed, altered or amended in any way except through a written amendment signed by all of the parties hereto.

NOTICE. Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

Any notice required or permitted under this Lease or under state law shall be deemed sufficiently given or served if sent by United States certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed as follows:

If to Landlord to:

Jeff & Rachel Owen (The Owen Collective)

(Landlord's Name)

311 Canal St.

Lemont, IL 60439

(Landlord's Address)

If to Tenant to:

___Justin Lehman and Lindsey Grilli________________________

(Tenant's Name)

311 Canal St. Unit 3

Lemont, IL 60439

(Tenant's Address)

Landlord and Tenant shall each have the right from time to time to change the place notice is to be given under this paragraph by written notice thereof to the other party. In addition, Landlord may provide notice to Tenant by posting notice upon the front door of the Premises.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS; DISCLOSURES. See Rider

As to Landlord this ____ day of ______________, 2026.

LANDLORD:

As to Tenant, this _____ day of ______________, 2026.

TENANT:

RIDER TO LEASE

The parties herein agree that this Rider shall be made part of the lease for the property at:

311 Canal St. Unit 3 Lemont, IL 60439

Lessor and Lessee consent to the following terms of occupancy:

Lessee agrees that during the term of tenancy, there shall be no loud music played which emanates beyond the physical confines of the home. No music shall be played in the yard or in the home beyond the hours of ten o'clock p.m. or before seven o'clock a.m. Failure to comply shall be an actionable cause for eviction from the property.

The Lessee agrees that there shall be no consumption of alcohol outside of the confines of the dwelling, specifically, no consumption of alcohol in the yard or adjacent porch, sidewalk or streets. Failure to comply shall be an actionable cause for eviction from the property.

The Lessee agrees that no cars shall block the sidewalk or streets surrounding the home. Further, that no automobile repair, oil change or other form of auto maintenance shall be conducted on the property.

Notwithstanding language to the contrary contained within the Lease, Lessee shall have the obligation to pay gas and electric utilities and shall place said utilities in Lessee's name at the beginning of this Lease. Landlord shall remain responsible for water, sewer, trash, and garbage service. Failure to convert said accounts in Lessee's name and to maintain said accounts shall result in an action for eviction.

Lessee agrees that during the term of tenancy to keep control of approved pets on the property, included immediate cleanup of all bodily waste on the property (in unit and in yard). Any violation of this provision shall be an actionable cause for eviction from the property.

Payment of rent shall be delivered on the first of each month and failure to pay rent by the third day shall give rise to a $100.00 late fee assessed on the fourth day of every month on any unpaid balance.

Lessee agrees to maintain the unit through the term of occupancy, keeping the grass cut at a reasonable level and all bushes and shrubbery shall be clipped from time to time. Failure to comply with this provision shall result in an action for eviction.

Lessor and Lessee herein agree that this Rider shall be controlling in the event of any conflict between the language of the Lease and any provision of this Rider.

The Parties hereto agree this _____ day of _________________, 2026.

Landlord: Tenant:

PLUMBING & TOILET USAGE RIDER

This Rider is attached to and becomes part of the Lease Agreement dated July 15, 2026, between The Owen Collective ("Landlord") and Justin Lehman and Lindsey Grilli ("Tenant").

1. Proper Use of Plumbing Fixtures

Tenant agrees to use all plumbing fixtures, including but not limited to toilets, sinks, and drains, in a responsible manner. Tenant shall only flush toilet paper down the toilet and shall not dispose of any other materials, including but not limited to:

• Paper towels, tissues, or napkins
• "Flushable" wipes or baby wipes
• Feminine hygiene products
• Diapers
• Cotton swabs, dental floss, or hair
• Cat litter or other foreign objects

2. Tenant Responsibility for Clogs & Damages

If a plumbing issue, blockage, or damage occurs and is found to be caused by the Tenant's improper use, the Tenant shall be fully responsible for:

The cost of plumbing services, including service calls, labor, and materials

Any additional repairs required due to damage caused by the blockage

Any property damage resulting from the misuse of plumbing fixtures

3. Inspection & Determination of Fault

In the event of a plumbing issue, the Landlord may hire a professional plumber to assess the cause of the problem. If the plumber determines that the issue resulted from Tenant negligence or improper use, the Tenant agrees to reimburse the Landlord for all associated repair costs within 30 days of receiving written notice.

Lessor and Lessee herein agree that this Rider shall be controlling in the event of any conflict between the language of the Lease and any provision of this Rider.

The Parties hereto agree this _____ day of _________________, 2026 .

Landlord: Tenant:

Lease Clause for Repairs Under $75

Repairs Clause: The Tenant agrees to bear financial responsibility for all repairs to the premises costing $75 or less, excluding those required due to normal wear and tear or caused by structural defects or acts of the Landlord. The Tenant must notify the Landlord of any needed repairs and obtain prior written approval before undertaking such repairs. The Landlord reserves the right to verify the cost and completion of repairs.

Move-Out Damage Costs List

Below is a list of common damages and their corresponding charges. These charges will be deducted from the Tenant's security deposit if the damages are present upon move-out. Costs reflect typical repair or replacement expenses and may vary depending on the extent of the damage.

Damage	Cost Deducted
Small holes in walls (per hole)	$40
Holes with anchors left inside	$50
Scratched floors (per scratch)	$100-$250
Broken door handles	$50 each
Missing lightbulbs	$5 each
Missing or damaged blinds	$40 per blind
Stains on carpets (per stain)	$75
Replacing missing keys	$30 per key
Damaged or missing smoke detector	$50 each
Trash or debris left behind	$60 per bag/item
Unapproved paint or wallpaper	$300 per room
Damaged countertops (per chip)	$100
Damaged cabinets (per door)	$100
Broken window glass	$500 per pane

Lessor and Lessee herein agree that this Rider shall be controlling in the event of any conflict between the language of the Lease and any provision of this Clause.

The Parties hereto agree this _____ day of _________________, 2026 .

Landlord: Tenant: