What does my lease say about defaulting on the rent?
Lease Agreement : Section 1.20 :Default
(a) If Resident fails to pay rent or any other sum when due, or otherwise fails to abide by and perform any of the obligations, terms, conditions, or provisions of this Lease, including but not limited to, failure to reimburse Management for any damages, repairs, or costs when due, abandonment of the Premises, or violation of any Rules and Regulations set forth herein, or the community association rules, each and any such breach shall constitute a default under this Lease.
(b) If such default continues for seven (7) calendar days after written notice of default, Management may, at its option, terminate this Lease by written notice to Resident.
(c) Management, as Resident’s agent, may enter upon and take possession of the Premises and re-lease the Premises at the best rental price obtainable by reasonable effort, and for any term, and for any rent, upon such terms as Management deems proper. Resident shall be liable to Management for the deficiency, if any, between Residents rent hereunder and the rental price so obtained by Management by reoccupying.
(d) Any action hereunder by Management shall not prejudice any rights of action against Resident as provided in this Lease or by law, and Management shall not be guilty of trespass or forcible entry as a result of such entry and repossession of the Premises by Management.
(e) Should Management file a dispossessory action with the county to enforce payment of rent, outstanding charges or other actions of the Resident, Resident agrees to pay $250.00 (Georgia) and $750.00 (Alabama) to cover filing fees. Court filing fees subject to increases from local court and/or number of residents on the lease. Resident agrees to pay a $25 Dismissal Fee for all actions that are dismissed.
(f)Resident agrees to reimburse All 3 Realty for all lawyer fees associated with the dispossessory action.