Terms of Service

Effective Date: December 27, 2025

Agreement to Terms

These Terms of Service ("Terms") constitute a legally binding agreement between you and I Rent Houses In Sweats ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") regarding your use of the website irenthousesinsweats.com (the "Website") and any related services provided by the Company.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree to these Terms, you may not access or use the Website.

Use of the Website

Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years of age to use this Website and our services. By using the Website, you represent and warrant that you are at least 18 years old and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

Permitted Use

You may use the Website for lawful purposes only, including:

• Browsing available rental properties
• Submitting inquiries about properties
• Completing prequalification forms
• Scheduling property showings
• Submitting rental applications
• Accessing the tenant portal (if you are a current tenant)
• Making rent payments

Prohibited Use

You agree NOT to:

• Use the Website for any illegal purpose or in violation of any local, state, national, or international law
• Violate or infringe upon the rights of others, including privacy, publicity, intellectual property, or other proprietary rights
• Submit false, misleading, or fraudulent information
• Impersonate any person or entity or falsely state or misrepresent your affiliation with a person or entity
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website or servers or networks connected to the Website
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any portion of the Website, other accounts, computer systems, or networks
• Use any automated system (including robots, spiders, or scrapers) to access the Website
• Transmit any viruses, malware, or other malicious code
• Harass, abuse, or harm other users or our staff
• Collect or harvest personal information of other users
• Use the Website to solicit or advertise competing services
• Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble any portion of the Website

Property Listings and Availability

Accuracy of Information

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information about our rental properties, we do not warrant that:

• Property descriptions, photos, or specifications are completely accurate, current, or error-free
• Any property will be available when you submit an inquiry or application
• Rental prices or terms will remain unchanged

Property availability, pricing, and terms are subject to change without notice.

No Guarantee of Approval

Submitting an inquiry, prequalification form, or rental application does NOT guarantee that:

• You will be approved to rent a property
• A property will be held or reserved for you
• You will be offered a lease agreement

All applications are subject to our screening criteria, including but not limited to credit checks, background checks, employment verification, and rental history verification.

Third-Party Listings

Some property listings may be syndicated through third-party platforms such as Zillow. We are not responsible for the accuracy of information on third-party platforms or for any interactions you have through those platforms.

Rental Applications and Screening

Application Process

By submitting a rental application through our Website, you:

• Authorize us to obtain credit reports, background checks, and employment verification
• Certify that all information provided is true, accurate, and complete
• Understand that providing false information may result in application denial or lease termination
• Agree to pay any applicable application fees (non-refundable)

Screening Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on:

• Income Requirement: Monthly household income must be at least 3 times the monthly rent
• Credit Score: Minimum credit score of 600 required
• Criminal Background: No felony convictions
• Rental History: No prior evictions or collections
• Employment Verification: Proof of current employment (last 3 months of pay stubs showing name and employer)
• Landlord References: Previous landlord contact information

We comply with all applicable fair housing laws and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected class.

Application Fees

Application fees, if applicable, are non-refundable and cover the cost of processing your application, including credit and background checks. Payment of an application fee does not guarantee approval.

Tenant Portal

Access and Use

If you are a current tenant, you may access the tenant portal to:

• View your rental information
• Make rent payments
• Download your lease agreement
• Access important documents
• View payment history
• Contact property management

Account Security

You are responsible for:

• Maintaining the confidentiality of your tenant portal access
• All activities that occur through your portal access
• Notifying us immediately of any unauthorized use

We are not liable for any loss or damage arising from your failure to maintain the security of your portal access.

Email Lookup

The tenant portal uses email-based authentication. You must use the email address on file with us to access the portal. If your email address changes, you must notify us immediately.

Payments

Rent Payments

Rent is due on the 1st of each month with a grace period until the 3rd of the month.

Rent payments may be made through the following platforms:

• Venmo: @Neela-Kelly
• Cash App: $NeelaKelly
• PayPal: @payrent2NeelaKelly
• Zelle / Apple Pay: (419) 902-7728
• Chime: $Neela-Kelly
• Tenant Portal: Payment links provided via email
• Other methods: As agreed upon in your lease

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through third-party platforms (Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, Zelle, Chime, etc.). By making a payment, you agree to the respective platform's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We do not store your complete payment account credentials on our servers.

Late Fees

Late Fee Policy:

• Rent is due on the 1st, grace period until the 3rd
• $10 per day late fee beginning on the 4th of each month
• First 3 months: NO TOLERANCE POLICY - Rent must be paid by the 3rd or a 3-day eviction notice will be posted

Failed Payments

If a payment fails or is returned for insufficient funds, you may be charged:

• Applicable late fees (as specified above)
• Collection costs
• Legal fees if eviction proceedings are initiated

Failed payments do not relieve you of your obligation to pay rent and may result in eviction proceedings.

Payment Authorization

By providing payment information, you authorize us to charge the specified amount for rent, fees, or other amounts due under your lease agreement.

Security Deposits

• Amount: Security deposit equals one month's rent
• Purpose: Refundable if property is left clean and undamaged (normal wear and tear excepted)
• Carpet Cleaning: Tenants must vacuum and wet shampoo all carpets ($60-$200/room if not completed)
• Return Timeline: Within 30 days after move-out and landlord notification
• Deductions: May be made for unpaid rent, late fees, cleaning, damages, missing items, unreturned keys/garage openers

Pet Fees

If approved for pets:

• Non-refundable pet deposit: $250
• Monthly pet rent: $50/month additional
• Cats allowed in condos at landlord's discretion
• Small dogs may be allowed in certain circumstances

Property Rules and Tenant Responsibilities

Prohibited Activities

The following activities are strictly prohibited:

• NO SMOKING inside any property at any time
• Allowing anyone not on the lease to live in the property for more than 14 days
• Subletting or assigning the property without written landlord permission
• Using window coverings without solid color (preferably white) facing outside
• Doing laundry for non-residents
• Immoral, unlawful, or disruptive behavior

Violation of these rules may result in immediate lease termination.

Tenant Responsibilities

Tenants are responsible for:

• Utilities: Tenant pays for all utilities except water/trash/sewer (paid by landlord)
• Lawn Maintenance: Mowing, trimming, and general upkeep (houses only)
• Snow Removal: Sidewalks and driveways (houses only)
• Small Repairs: Light bulbs, drain maintenance (Drano for slow drains), pest control
• Keeping Heat On: Must keep electricity and gas on at all times to prevent pipe damage
• Carpet Cleaning: Must vacuum and wet shampoo all carpets upon move-out for full deposit return
• Keys/Garage Openers: Must return all keys and garage openers at end of lease

Landlord Responsibilities

Landlord is responsible for:

• Water, trash, and sewer bills
• Major repairs and maintenance
• Property safety and habitability
• Responding to maintenance requests within reasonable time
• Appliance replacement (72-hour minimum for refrigerator repair/replacement)

Maintenance and Repairs

• Tenant-Caused Damage: Repairs due to tenant negligence (feminine products in toilet, non-flushable wipes, plastic in drains, etc.) are tenant's expense
• Emergency Repairs: Contact landlord immediately for emergencies
• Response Time: Landlord has reasonable time to address non-emergency repairs
• Entry for Repairs: Landlord may enter property with 24 hours notice (except emergencies)

Additional Fees

• Lock Change: $75 fee for tenant-requested lock changes during lease
• Lease Reissue: $50 fee to re-issue and sign new lease during current term
• Third-Party Payer: $100/month additional fee if tenant requests third-party to pay any portion of rent

Default and Eviction

• 3-Day Notice: If rent not paid by 3rd of month (especially first 3 months), 3-day eviction notice will be posted
• Daily Rent: $20/day rental fee if tenant fails to vacate after notice
• Abandonment: Items left in property may be considered abandoned and disposed of
• Legal Action: Landlord may pursue eviction proceedings and seek all damages, costs, and attorney fees

Lease Agreements

Binding Contract

If your rental application is approved, you will be offered a lease agreement. The lease agreement is a separate, legally binding contract that governs your tenancy.

These Terms of Service govern your use of the Website; your lease agreement governs your rental of the property.

In the event of any conflict between these Terms and your lease agreement, the lease agreement shall control with respect to your tenancy.

Lease Terms

• Duration: One year from move-in date
• Notice to Vacate: 30 days written notice required before lease termination
• Renewal: 30 days prior to termination, notify landlord of intent to vacate or request renewal
• Month-to-Month: After initial term expires, lease becomes month-to-month until either party provides 30 days written notice
• Early Termination: Fee equal to one month's rent plus responsibility for rent until new tenant moves in

Lease Execution

You may be required to:

• Review and sign the lease agreement in person or electronically
• Pay security deposit (equal to one month's rent)
• Pay first month's rent
• Provide proof of renter's insurance (REQUIRED)
• Provide last 3 months of pay stubs
• Meet landlord in person

Failure to execute the lease agreement or provide required payments by the specified deadline may result in cancellation of your application.

Required Insurance

RENTERS INSURANCE IS REQUIRED.

The landlord is not liable for loss or damage to tenant's personal property (furniture, jewelry, clothing, etc.) from theft, vandalism, fire, water, smoke, or other causes. Tenants must secure their own renters insurance policy.

Intellectual Property

Ownership

The Website and its entire contents, features, and functionality (including but not limited to all information, software, text, displays, images, video, and audio, and the design, selection, and arrangement thereof) are owned by I Rent Houses In Sweats, its licensors, or other providers of such material and are protected by United States and international copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, and other intellectual property laws.

Limited License

We grant you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to access and use the Website for your personal, non-commercial use. This license does not include any right to:

• Modify or copy the materials
• Use the materials for commercial purposes
• Remove any copyright or proprietary notations
• Transfer the materials to another person
• Reverse engineer any software or technology used on the Website

Trademarks

"I Rent Houses In Sweats" and all related logos, service marks, and trade names are trademarks of the Company. You may not use these trademarks without our prior written permission.

User-Generated Content

Submissions

If you submit any content through the Website (such as inquiry forms, application information, or communications), you grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sublicensable right to use, reproduce, modify, adapt, publish, translate, create derivative works from, distribute, and display such content throughout the world in any media.

Responsibility for Content

You are solely responsible for any content you submit. You represent and warrant that:

• You own or have the necessary rights to submit the content
• The content does not violate any third-party rights
• The content is accurate and not misleading
• The content does not violate these Terms or any applicable law

Right to Remove Content

We reserve the right to remove, edit, or refuse to post any content that we determine, in our sole discretion, violates these Terms or is otherwise objectionable.

Third-Party Links and Services

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as Stripe, Zillow, or Google Calendar) that are not owned or controlled by us.

We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. You acknowledge and agree that we shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by or in connection with the use of any third-party websites or services.

We strongly recommend that you read the terms of service and privacy policies of any third-party websites or services that you visit.

Disclaimers

"As Is" and "As Available"

THE WEBSITE IS PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" AND "AS AVAILABLE" BASIS, WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. NEITHER THE COMPANY NOR ANY PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPANY MAKES ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPLETENESS, SECURITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, ACCURACY, OR AVAILABILITY OF THE WEBSITE.

No Professional Advice

The information provided on the Website is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice. You should consult with appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on information from the Website.

Property Condition

We make no warranties regarding the condition, safety, or habitability of any property. Properties are rented in their current condition unless otherwise specified in a lease agreement. It is your responsibility to inspect any property before signing a lease.

Website Availability

We do not warrant that the Website will be available at all times or that it will be free from errors, viruses, or other harmful components. We reserve the right to suspend, modify, or discontinue the Website at any time without notice.

Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL I RENT HOUSES IN SWEATS, ITS AFFILIATES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, OR LICENSORS BE LIABLE FOR:

• ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES
• ANY LOSS OF PROFITS, REVENUE, DATA, OR USE
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEBSITE
• ANY DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS TO OR USE OF OUR SERVERS
• ANY ERRORS, MISTAKES, OR INACCURACIES OF CONTENT
• ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE

THIS LIMITATION APPLIES WHETHER THE ALLEGED LIABILITY IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL DAMAGES EXCEED THE AMOUNT YOU HAVE PAID US IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, OR $100, WHICHEVER IS GREATER.

SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CERTAIN DAMAGES, SO SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Indemnification

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless I Rent Houses In Sweats, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, and licensors from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, judgments, awards, losses, costs, expenses, or fees (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or relating to:

• Your violation of these Terms
• Your use of the Website
• Your violation of any rights of another person or entity
• Your submission of any false, misleading, or fraudulent information

Dispute Resolution

Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.

Jurisdiction and Venue

Any legal action or proceeding arising out of or relating to these Terms shall be brought exclusively in the state or federal courts located in Lucas County, Ohio. You consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue of these courts.

Informal Resolution

Before filing a claim, you agree to contact us at [email protected] to attempt to resolve the dispute informally. We will attempt to resolve the dispute through informal negotiation within 30 days.

Arbitration

If we cannot resolve a dispute informally, either party may elect to resolve the dispute through binding arbitration in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. The arbitration shall take place in Toledo, Ohio.

BY AGREEING TO THESE TERMS, YOU WAIVE YOUR RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL AND YOUR RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT.

Exceptions to Arbitration

Either party may seek injunctive or other equitable relief in court to protect intellectual property rights or confidential information.

Fair Housing Compliance

I Rent Houses In Sweats is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws, including but not limited to the Fair Housing Act, as amended.

We do not discriminate on the basis of:

• Race or color
• National origin
• Religion
• Sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
• Familial status (including children under 18 and pregnant individuals)
• Disability
• Any other protected class under applicable law

For more information, see our Fair Housing Statement.

Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. We will notify you of any material changes by:

• Posting the updated Terms on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of these Terms
• Sending an email notification (for significant changes)

Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Terms. If you do not agree to the updated Terms, you must stop using the Website.

Termination

Termination by You

You may stop using the Website at any time. If you are a tenant, terminating your use of the Website does not terminate your lease agreement.

Termination by Us

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice, including if:

• You violate these Terms
• You provide false or misleading information
• Your use of the Website poses a security risk
• We are required to do so by law

Effect of Termination

Upon termination:

• Your right to use the Website will immediately cease
• We may delete your account and data (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Provisions of these Terms that by their nature should survive termination shall survive

Severability

If any provision of these Terms is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

Waiver

Our failure to enforce any right or provision of these Terms shall not be deemed a waiver of such right or provision. Any waiver must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of the Company.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any lease agreement you enter into, constitute the entire agreement between you and I Rent Houses In Sweats regarding your use of the Website and supersede all prior agreements and understandings.

Assignment

You may not assign or transfer these Terms or your rights under these Terms without our prior written consent. We may assign these Terms at any time without notice to you.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

I Rent Houses In Sweats
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (419) 902-7728
Address: Toledo, OH
Website: https://irenthousesinsweats.com/contact

Acknowledgment

BY USING THE WEBSITE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ THESE TERMS OF SERVICE, UNDERSTAND THEM, AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM.

Last Updated: December 27, 2025
Effective Date: January 1, 2026