QUESTIONS

For the following 5 (five) separate topics/paragraphs in this lease, explain each one in detail, and indicate how the language affects both the landlord and the tenant. It is critical that you identify the type of contract language that is involved, and discuss as many contract provision terms as you can from the text.

1. Security deposit(s)

2. Possession; Abandonment

3. Breach; Termination

4. Multiple Occupancy

5. Maintenance

Lease:

WISCONSIN REALTORS® ASSOCIATION

4801 Forest Run Road

Madison, Wisconsin 53704

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RESIDENTIAL RENTAL CONTRACT

(For month-to-month tenancy or definite lease term, not intended for agricultural or mobile home purposes)

1 This Contract for the rental or lease of the Premises identified below is entered into by and between the Landlord and Tenant (referred to in the

2 singular whether one or more) on the following terms and conditions:

3 TENANT: Number of occupants Names: LANDLORD:

4 Agent for service of process:

5 Address for service of process:

6 PREMISES: Building Address:

7 Agent & address for maintenance, management:

8 Apartment/room/unit

9 Other

10 Included furnishings: appliances: refrigerator, range, oven and:

Agent & address for collection of rents:

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STRIKE AS APPLICABLE

12 RENT: Rent of $ for Premises and $

13 for other (specify ) is due on the

TERM:

STRIKE EITHER (a) OR (b)

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day of each month. If payment is received or postmarked

(a) Month to month beginning on: , OR

15 by the day of the month when due, rent is $

(b) For a term of months, beginning on ,

16 for the Premises and $ for other. Charges and continuing to , .

17 Incurred by Landlord for Tenant’s returned checks are payable by

18 Tenant. Landlord shall provide a receipt for cash payments of rent. All

19 Tenants, if more than one, are jointly and severally liable for the full

20 amount of any payments due under this Contract (STRIKE if not appli-

(Note: A lease for a fixed term expires without further notice. If tenancy is to be continued beyond stated lease term, parties should make arrangements for this in advance of lease expiration.)

UTILITIES: Check if paid by:

21 cable). Acceptance of a delinquent payment does not constitute a

22 waiver of that default or any other default under this Contract.

23 SECURITY DEPOSIT: Upon execution of this Contract, Tenant shall

24 pay a security deposit in the amount of $

Electricity

Gas

Heat

Landlord Tenant

Sewer / Water

Hot Water

Trash

Landlord Tenant

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Air Conditioning

Other

26 PETS: Pets (are) (are not) permitted. STRIKE ONE If neither is

27 struck, pets are not permitted.) See Special provisions for additional

28 provisions relating to pets.

If any utilities or services payable by Tenant are not separately metered, Tenant’s share is allocated as follows:

29 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: Time is of the essence as to all dates and deadlines set in this Contract or by law, unless otherwise provided in

30 Special Provisions. PARTIES FAILING TO PERFORM BY A “TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE” DEADLINE WILL BE IN BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT

31 IMMEDIATELY UPON PASSAGE OF THE DEADLINE.

32 SPECIAL PROVISIONS:

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36 ATTACHMENTS: Attachments checked below are attached to this Contract and incorporated herein by reference.

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43 Landlord shall provide Tenant with a copy of this Contract and any rules and regulations. Landlord shall give Tenant a check-in

44 sheet on or before the commencement of this tenancy. NOTE: SIGNING THIS CONTRACT CREATES LEGALLY ENFORCEABLE

45 RIGHTS. LANDLORD AND TENANT SHOULD CONSULT LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING QUESTIONS AS TO THEIR LEGAL

46 RIGHTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT. THIS CONTRACT INCLUDES THE PROVISIONS ON PAGE TWO.

47 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Rental Contract.

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TENANTS: (Date)

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(Date)

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Any promise to repair, clean, or improve the Premises (including the promised date of completion) that was made by Landlord before execution of this Contract, is listed under Special Provisions or in a separate addendum to this Contract. Time being of the essence as to completion of repairs does not apply to any delay due to causes beyond the Landlord’s control. Landlord shall give timely notice of any delay to Tenant.

CODE VIOLATIONS; ADVERSE CONDITIONS. If the Premises or the building in which they are located are currently cited for uncorrected building or housing code violations, or contain conditions adversely affecting habitability (including no hot or cold running water, plumbing or sewage disposal facilities not in good operating order, unsafe or inadequate heating facilities (incapable of maintaining at least 67°F in living areas), no electricity, electrical wiring or components not in safe operating condition, or structural or other conditions that are substantially hazardous to health or safety), these are listed under Special Provisions, or in a separate addendum to this Contract, and Landlord shall exhibit copies of any uncorrected code notices or orders to Tenant, all before this Contract is signed or any deposit is accepted.

INSPECTION; SECURITY DEPOSIT. Tenant has 8 days after the start of tenancy to inspect the dwelling unit and notify Landlord of any

preexisting damage or defect. Landlord shall provide Tenant a written description of the physical damages or defects charged to the previous

tenant’s security deposit if Tenant, within the first 8 days of the tenancy, provides Landlord with a written request for such list. Tenant’s security deposit, less any amounts legally withheld, will be returned in person or mailed to Tenant’s last known address within 21 days after Tenant surrenders the Premises. Surrender shall occur on the last day of the tenancy pursuant to this Contract, subject to the exceptions described in Wis. Admin. Code § ATCP 134.06. Upon surrender, Tenant shall vacate the Premises and return, or account for, any of Landlord’s property held by Tenant, such as keys, garage door openers, etc. If any portion of the deposit is withheld, Landlord will provide an accompanying itemized statement specifically describing any damage and accounting for any amount legally withheld. The reasonable cost of repairing any waste, neglect or damages for which Tenant is responsible, normal wear and tear excepted, may be deducted from the security deposit. No deduction may be made for any damage charged against the previous tenant’s security deposit. Tenant may not use the security deposit as payment of the last month’s rent without the written permission of the Landlord.

USE; GUESTS. Tenant shall use the Premises for residential purposes only. Neither party may (1) make or knowingly permit use of the Premises for any unlawful purposes, (2) engage in activities which unduly disturb neighbors of, or tenants in, the building in which the Premises are located, or (3) do, use, or keep in or about the Premises anything which would adversely affect coverage under a standard fire and extended insurance policy. Tenant may have guests residing temporarily in the Premises if their presence does not interfere with the quiet enjoyment of other occupants, and if the number of guests is not excessive for the size of the facilities of the Premises. No guest may remain for more than two weeks without written consent of the Landlord, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Tenant shall be liable for any property damage, waste or neglect caused by the negligence or improper use of the Premises or the building or development in which they are located, by Tenant or Tenant’s guests and invitees.

MAINTENANCE. All requests by Tenant for non-emergency maintenance services by Landlord must be in writing, provide authorization for Landlord to enter, and identify reasonable time periods during which entry for maintenance is authorized. Tenant shall maintain the Premises under Tenant’s control in a clean and as good a general condition as they were at the beginning of the term or as subsequently improved by Landlord, normal wear and tear excepted. Tenant is responsible for minor repairs including but not limited to replacement of smoke detector batteries, light bulbs, fuses, and washers. Tenant shall not, without permission in the building rules or specific written approval of Landlord, physically alter or redecorate the Premises, cause any contractor’s lien to attach to the Premises, commit waste to the Premises or the property of which it is a part, or attach or display anything which subsequently affects the exterior appearance of the Premises of the property of which it is a part. Whichever party is obligated to provide heat for the Premises shall maintain a reasonable level of heat to insure the habitability of the Premises and prevent damage to the Premises and the building in which they are located. Landlord shall give Tenant written notice of parties’ responsibilities regarding the maintenance of smoke detectors.

ENTRY BY LANDLORD. Landlord may enter the Premises occupied by Tenant at reasonable times upon advance notice to inspect the Premises,

make repairs, show the Premises to prospective tenants or purchasers, or comply with applicable laws or regulations. Landlord may enter without advance notice upon consent of the Tenant, or when a health or safety emergency exists, or if Tenant is absent and Landlord believes entry is necessary to protect the Premises or the building in which they are located from damage. Tenant shall not add or change locks without obtaining Landlord’s written permission AND immediately providing Landlord keys to permit access to the premises. Landlord shall not add or change locks without obtaining Tenant’s written permission unless the addition or change of locks is made pursuant to court order. Improper denial of access to the Premises is a breach of the Contract.

RULES. Landlord may make reasonable rules governing the use and occupancy of the Premises and the building in which they are located. Tenant acknowledges receipt of the rules prior to signing this Contract. Any failure by Tenant to comply substantially with the rules is a breach of the Contract. Landlord may make reasonable amendments to the rules and any amendment shall become effective no sooner than 14 days after the amendment is mailed or delivered to Tenant. If an amendment materially and adversely affects Tenant’s use of the Premises, Tenant may at any time before it becomes effective terminate this Contract by giving Landlord not less than 28 days’ written notice, effective as of the end of a rent- paying period, citing the amendment and its effect on Tenant’s use of the Premises.

POSSESSION; ABANDONMENT. If Tenant abandons the Premises before the end of the tenancy, or if the tenancy is terminated for Tenant’s

breach of this Contract, Landlord shall make reasonable efforts to re-rent the Premises and apply the rent received, less costs of re-renting, to Tenant’s obligations under this Contract. Tenant shall remain liable for any deficiency. If Tenant is absent from the Premises for three successive weeks without notifying Landlord in writing of this absence, Landlord may deem the Premises abandoned unless rent has been paid for the full period of the absence. If Tenant’s personal property is left on the Premises after Tenant vacates or abandons the Premises, Tenant shall be deemed to have abandoned the property and landlord shall deal with it as provided by Wis. Stat. § 704.05(5) or any written lien agreement (Nonstandard Rental Provision).

ASSIGNMENT. Tenant shall not assign this Contract of sublet the Premises or any part thereof without the written consent of Landlord, which will not be unreasonably withheld. This Contract may be terminated or modified by written agreement of Landlord and Tenant. The parties may terminate this Contract and enter a new Contract instead of renewing it, assigning it or subleasing the premises.

CONTROLLING LAW. Landlord and Tenant understand that their rights and obligations under the Contract are subject to the federal and state lead-based paint laws, Wis. Stat. Chapter 704, Wis. Admin. Code Chapter ATCP 134, applicable local ordinances and housing codes, and any other applicable law. Both parties shall obey all governmental orders, laws, rules, and regulations related to the Premises.

SALE OF PROPERTY Upon voluntary or involuntary transfer of ownership of the Premises, Landlord’s obligations under this lease are expressly released by Tenant. The new owner of the Premises shall be solely responsible for Landlord’s obligations under this Contract.

LEAD-BASED PAINT PROVISIONS (Applicable only if the Premises is a “target property” constructed before 1978.) Tenant has received,

read and understands the Landlord’s lead-based paint (LBP) disclosures and the Lead-Based Paint: Protect Your Family Pamphlet (Pamphlet). Tenant agrees to follow the practices recommended in the Pamphlet in order to protect tenant and other guests and occupants from injuries caused by exposure to lead. Tenant shall immediately notify Landlord in writing if Tenant, Tenant’s guests or any other occupant observes any other conditions indicating the presence of a potential LBP hazard, as described in the Pamphlet. Tenant’s guests and any other occupant are prohibited from disturbing paint and performing lead-based paint activities on the property without proper State of Wisconsin certification.

AGENCY NOTICE. Tenant understands that any property manager, rental agent or employees thereof are representing the Landlord.

Drafted by: Attorney Debra Peterson Conrad

To order contact the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, (608) 241-2047. Copyright © 2002 by Wisconsin REALTORS® Association, Inc., 4801 Forest Run Road, Madison, WI 53704. No representation is made as to the legal validity of any provision or the adequacy of any provision in any specific transaction.

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Essay: Employment Harassment and Discrimination

Quite possibly, the most significant issue impacting business today is the rise in employment harassment and discrimination claims. This impacts not only the workplace, but dominates our political realm as well, as referenced by a recent Supreme Court nominee and US Senator. With that as a background, write a paper that addresses the following:

• Describe/define the principle federal laws associated with harassment and discrimination.
• Discuss the state of harassment and discrimination in today’s workplace (statistics, scope, for example).
• Finally, as a human resource professional, detail a thorough and comprehensive strategy that would significantly reduce the level of harassment and discrimination complaints that currently face US businesses. Your strategy must include at least three strategies, including any impediments that may affect their implementation.

Your paper should be:

• 6-7 pages in length, or about 2300 words, not including title and reference pages (which are required). Include a formal references page. This is an individual paper; however, you should reflect on our discussion forums and incorporate ideas from there, as appropriate.
• Formatted and cited according to the CSU Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.).
• Supported by at least three scholarly sources and can include resources from this course. The CSU Global library (Links to an external site.) is a good place to locate these sources. You cannot use Wikipedia or any CSU Global assignment. For this assignment, a credible source is defined as:
  • A scholarly or peer-reviewed journal article.
  • A government-based website or publication.
  • A trade or industry journal article, publication, or website, including those from trade organizations such as SHRM.org and TD.org.

Overview

Create a 7–9-page leadership analysis using the narrative and summary of the leadership interviews you conducted.

This assessment gives you the opportunity to synthesize and demonstrate your understanding and experience interviewing leaders and how the leadership characteristics you analyzed relate to leadership theories, the New Business Realities, and the Thinking Habits.

• Context

  The resources provided in this assessment explore the new science assumption of field theory and how it occurs in the human systems arena through culture, values, and ethics. Imagine purpose or direction working like gravity or a magnetic field to organize messy human behavior toward a unifying direction. A leader’s role is to state, clarify, discuss, model, and embody the values and purposes as a way to subtly create order and direction.

• The resources in this assessment also address the idea that what you see is what you get, meaning that we create self-fulfilling prophecies, shaping reality just by deciding what to measure. It is important for leaders to understand that people support what they help create, and if the leaders want implementation, they have to promote ownership through participation. When leaders begin promoting ownership, they view job descriptions and organization charts differently. Their perspective moves toward a holistic approach to the interactions and connections between managers and employees or between departments. In the end, they serve the customer better.
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  Questions to Consider

  To deepen your understanding, you are encouraged to consider the questions below and discuss them with a fellow learner, a work associate, an interested friend, or a member of the business community.

  • Appreciative Inquiry: Using an appreciative inquiry, respond to the questions below. Think about leaders who use participation to help a group see potential and create that reality.
    
    • Reflect on a specific moment when you experienced a participative leader who helped a group create and achieve something exceptional? Who was there? What were you doing? What was happening?
    • Describe the things you most valued about:
      • The leader.
      • The nature of the work.
      • The organization’s culture or values.
    • What do you consider the core factor that gives life to this leadership interaction?
    • Using what you have described, what three wishes would you make to heighten the vitality and health of your own leadership behavior in the future?
    • How does your example demonstrate or refute the importance of a leader discussing, modeling, embodying values and direction, or demonstrating how communities shape their reality? What is the importance of participation in ownership?
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  Resources

  Required Resources

  The following resources are required to complete the assessment.

  Capella Resources

  Click the links provided to view the following resources:

  • New Business Realities of the 21st Century.
  • Thinking Habits of Mind, Heart, and Imagination.

  Suggested Resources

  The following optional resources are provided to support you in completing the assessment or to provide a helpful context. For additional resources, refer to the Research Resources and Supplemental Resources in the left navigation menu of your courseroom.

  Capella Resources

  Click the links provided to view the following resources:

  • Critical Thinking.

  Library Resources

  The following e-books or articles from the Capella University Library are linked directly in this course:

  • Wheatley, M. J. (2006). Leadership and the new science: Discovering order in a chaotic world (3rd ed.). San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler.
    • Chapters 3 and 4 of this e-book are particularly applicable.

    Internet Resources
    

    Access the following resources by clicking the links provided. Please note that URLs change frequently. Permissions for the following links have been either granted or deemed appropriate for educational use at the time of course publication.

    • Future Search Network. (2012). Future search. Retrieved from http://www.futuresearch.net/
    • Society for Organizational Learning. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://www.solonline.org

    Assessment Instructions

    This is the last assessment that is related to your leadership interviews. For this assessment, use the narrative and summary of your interviews to complete the following analysis:

    1. Leadership theory: Summarize the leadership theory that you used to develop your interview questions. Analyze how the questions you asked and the data you collected during the interview support your chosen leadership theory. You might have used servant leadership, Kevin Cashman, Margaret Wheatley, articles from the Center for Creative Leadership, leadership stage theory, or other sources. Demonstrate your understanding of your chosen mastery (personal, purpose, change, interpersonal/being, balance, or action). Use examples from your interviews to demonstrate your mastery topic.
    2. Common Learning Themes: Reread the New Business Realities and the Thinking Habits of Mind, Heart, and Imagination, linked in the Resources. Select one topic from each and discuss its relevance to your experience interviewing leaders. The following are two examples:
       • New Business Realities: Did the interview reflect the dynamics of transformational change in complex systems in the change mastery questions?
       • Thinking Habits: Did the interview encourage professional self-development through conversational reflection in the questions on personal mastery?
    3. Self-Reflection: Self-assess your experience as an interviewer. What seemed to work? What did not work? What would you do differently next time? How would you change your explanation of your leadership topic, the medium you chose, or your behavior during the interview, to enhance the quality of your data? What did you learn about interviewing? What did you learn about your topic and its potential for helping leaders examine their leadership skills and characteristics?
    4. Summary Statement: Think about your experience interviewing leaders at this level. Describe the primary lessons you gained from this experience, the value of interviewing leaders, and the impact this approach has on leadership development. Include your recommendations to your current organization or an organization with which you are familiar about the development of leaders at this level and on your mastery topic and the use of interviews to propel personal development.

    Additional Requirements

    • Length: Your assessment should be 7–9 pages, double-spaced.
    • Font and size: Use a standard font—either Times New Roman or Arial. The font size must be 12 point.
    • Margins: The paper margins should be 1 inch on each side.
    • Components: Include a title page, table of contents, and reference page. These do not count toward the paper length.
    • Formatting: APA format is required for all aspects of your analysis, including citations and references. Your writing should be well organized and clear. Writing structure, spelling, and grammar should be correct as well.

    Leadership Analysis in Organizations Scoring Guide

    CRITERIA				DISTINGUISHED
    Analyze how the data from leadership interviews supports leadership theories.				Analyzes how the data from leadership interviews supports leadership theories; uses metaphors and specific examples to clarify conclusions and draws conclusions from data.
    Analyze the relevance of the concepts from New Business Realities and Thinking Habits to an interview experience.				Analyzes the relevance of the concepts from New Business Realities and Thinking Habits to an interview experience, and describes how concepts can be implemented in a real-world situation.
    Self-assess the experience as an interviewer.				Self-assesses the experience as an interviewer and provides insight into how to improve experience.
    Recommend leadership development initiatives for leaders at a specific level.				Recommends leadership development initiatives for leaders at a specific level and provides suggestions for implementation.

Select three areas of public speaking that you feel are essential for successful speechmaking. (Areas to consider include speaker credibility, verbal and nonverbal communication, subject matter and content, delivery, connection with the audience, organization of ideas, presentation of ideas, reasoning and support, and methods of support for the objective.) Define each component and explain its importance. For each of these, identify a public speaker whom you feel best demonstrates this aspect (Therefore, you will be examining three distinct speakers.) Choose a specific speech by each speaker and use concrete evidence from that speech to support your analysis.

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=steve+jobs+commencement+speech

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=ellen+degeneres+tulane+commencement+2009

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=will+ferrell+graduation+speech+2020