Lease & Tenancy

Rent & Payment

• Monthly rent: $2,700/mo
• Due date: 1st of each month
• Grace period: [X days — confirm in lease]
• Payment method: ACH direct deposit

Late fees apply after the grace period per your lease agreement. If you anticipate difficulty with a payment, contact me before the due date — not after.

Utilities

The following utilities are the tenant's responsibility to set up and pay directly:

• Electric — Mountain View Electric Association (MVEA)
• Gas — Black Hills Energy
• Water & Sewer — Meridian Service Metro District
• Internet — tenant's choice (Quantum Fiber recommended)

See the Guide for setup instructions and provider details.

Lease Terms

• Lease type: Fixed-term (2 years)
• Lease start: July 1, 2026
• Lease end: July 1, 2028
• Security deposit: One month's rent — held in a separate account by the landlord
• Pets: Allowed — no dangerous breeds
• Smoking: Not permitted anywhere on the property
• Subletting: Not permitted without written landlord approval

Move-In

• Key handoff: We will coordinate key transfer, garage remotes, and smart home access before or on your move-in date. Contact us to confirm the handoff plan.
• Move-in inspection: We will conduct a walk-through prior to your move-in and document the condition of the property. You will receive a copy. Review it carefully and note any discrepancies within the first few days.
• Utilities: Set up electric (MVEA), gas (Black Hills Energy), water (Meridian Service Metro District), and internet before move-in day. See the Utilities page for setup guides.
• Smart home setup: We'll transfer or share app access for the Nest thermostat, Yale lock, myQ garage, and other connected systems at move-in. See the Guide for smart home details.
• Meridian Ranch account: Create your account at meridianservice.org to access the recreation center, pool, fieldhouse, and community resources.
• Trash & recycling: Home Builder's Services (HBS) provides two 95-gallon totes (trash + recycling). Pickup is Wednesdays; recycling on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

During Your Tenancy

• Report maintenance issues promptly — small problems are easier and less costly to fix early. See the Maintenance page.
• Community rules apply for the duration of your tenancy.
• Keep us informed of anything significant — extended absences, damage, community notices, or anything else we should know about.

Move-Out

• Notice required: [30 / 60 days written notice — confirm in lease] before your intended move-out date. Written notice via email is acceptable and preferred.
• Move-out inspection: We will conduct a walk-through of the property after you vacate. You are welcome and encouraged to be present.
• Cleaning expectations: The home should be returned in the same condition as move-in, normal wear and tear excepted. A professional cleaning is strongly recommended.
• Repairs: Any damage beyond normal wear and tear will be deducted from the security deposit. Address obvious issues before your inspection to minimize deductions.
• Key & device return: All keys, garage remotes, and access devices must be returned on or before the final day of tenancy.
• Utilities: Cancel or transfer your electric, gas, and internet accounts effective on your final day.
• Security deposit return: Under Colorado law (C.R.S. § 38-12-103), the landlord has 60 days after the return of possession to return the security deposit or provide an itemized written statement of deductions.

Questions

For any lease, payment, or move-in/move-out questions, email is the fastest way to reach me — see the Contact page. Email is preferred so there's a written record of anything time-sensitive.