Exhibit 2 MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND STAFF TEMPORARY HOUSING RENTAL AGREEMENT Date ______________ Name________________________________________________ MSU ID _________________________________ Mailing Address ______________________________________________________ Department ________________________________ Unit Location _______________________________Unit Description: Apartment ________House ________ Number Bedrooms _______ Date Deposit Received _______________________ Amount Deposit Received _________________ Monthly Rate ___________________ Temporary Occupancy Beginning Date _________________________ Temporary Occupancy Ending Date: June 30, 20___________ * * ENDING DATE IS FIRM AND TENANT SHOULD NOT EXPECT THIS LEASE TO BE RENEWED OR EXTENDED! TENANT AGREES TO 1. Pay a security deposit of one month's rent to Mississippi State University when assignment is accepted to hold the unit until employee's arrival. Deposit insures the property is vacated in good condition (normal wear excluded). Should additional cleaning or repair be required, the deposit will be used to cover cost and a refund of the unused balance will be made (refer to Minimum Cleaning Standards.) 2. Pay for any damage incurred to property during period of occupancy (normal wear excluded). 3. Pay by first of each month rent/utilities and fee charges (refer to Fee Schedule) billed by Mississippi State University through payroll deduction. Tenants not paid by MSU will make direct payments to the Comptroller's Office (Garner Hall) by the first of each month and nine-month faculty will do likewise for the months not on University payroll. 4. Make arrangements for and pay all utilities not provided by Mississippi State University (4-County Electric Power Association, Atmos Energy). 5. Maintain property, including grounds (lawn, shrubbery) and exterior of all buildings in accordance with Grounds and Maintenance Rules. 6. Provide control over pets (refer to Pet Rules). 7. Give written notice of intent to vacate the property and be responsible for rent/utilities and fee charges for at least fifteen days from the date notice is given (refer to Intent-To-Vacate Form); pay partial monthly charges due on a prorated 30-day basis. 8. Vacate property within thirty days following termination of employment with Mississippi State University. 9. Pay a daily rate equal to twice the contract daily rate for occupancy beyond ending date. 10. Comply with all University rules and regulations regarding temporary housing. TENANT UNDERSTANDS THAT 1. Violation(s) of Rental Agreement and rules may result in losing the privilege of housing and he/she will have two weeks to vacate. Occupancy beyond the two-week deadline will be at a daily rate equal to twice the contract daily rate. 2. Basement storage is not recommended. Basement construction does not preclude leakage and any stored items may incur moisture damage. 3. Subleasing of rented property is not allowed. 4. Rent/utilities/fee charges/rules are subject to change upon notification by the Assistant Director for Facilities Services. Any changes will apply at the beginning of the month following receipt of notice. Tenant agrees to terms and conditions of this Agreement. Tenants paid by MSU authorize rent/utilities and fees covered by this agreement to be deducted from his/her wages/salaries. Other tenants will be billed. Tenant acknowledges receipt of _________keys, _______________, Serial Numbers________________ . Failure to return all keys upon vacating will result in a charge of $____________ for rekeying unit. ________________________________________________ APPROVED: ________________________________________________ Tenant Date Assistant Director for Facilities Services Date Revised 06/23/2006