No Work Before Written Approval

I will not purchase or order materials, hire or schedule a contractor or worker, remove or modify any existing property, or begin any installation, repair, alteration, improvement, or construction work unless and until Anchor Point provides written approval for the specific work through this portal or through a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Anchor Point.

Submitting a request, discussing proposed work, receiving an estimate, or receiving verbal permission does not constitute approval. Silence, delay, acceptance of rent, or failure to immediately object does not constitute approval.

Scope and Conditions of Approval

Any approval is limited to the specific scope, location, design, plans, materials, colors, equipment, contractors, methods, and conditions identified in the written approval.

I may not make substitutions, additions, expansions, or other changes to the approved work without first obtaining additional written approval from Anchor Point.

Anchor Point may place reasonable conditions on its approval, including requirements concerning:

• Contractor qualifications and licensing;
• Liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage;
• Plans, specifications, materials, and colors;
• Required permits and governmental approvals;
• Work schedules and property access;
• Inspections and closeout documentation;
• Protection of the property and neighboring occupants;
• Maintenance of the alteration or improvement; and
• Removal and restoration at the end of the tenancy.

Approval of one request does not constitute approval of any future or additional work.

Costs, Compensation, and Rent

Unless a separate written agreement signed by an authorized representative of Anchor Point expressly states otherwise, all costs associated with the requested work will be my sole responsibility.

Anchor Point will not reimburse me, compensate me, reduce or credit my rent, or permit me to deduct any amount from rent because of the work, materials, labor, improvement, or increased value allegedly provided to the property.

I will not treat the requested work or its cost as an offset against rent or any other amount owed under the lease. Nothing in this acknowledgment, however, limits a repair remedy, rent-related remedy, or other tenant right that cannot legally be waived under applicable law.

Contractors and Workers

I will use only contractors, tradespeople, or workers approved in writing by Anchor Point whenever contractor approval is required.

If requested, I will provide licenses, registrations, references, certificates of insurance, written proposals, plans, specifications, and other reasonably requested documentation before any work begins.

I will not allow a contractor or worker to enter or perform work at the property without complying with Anchor Point's access, scheduling, supervision, safety, security, and insurance requirements.

Approval of a contractor or worker does not make that person an employee, agent, representative, or contractor of Anchor Point. Anchor Point's approval does not guarantee the person's qualifications or the quality of the work.

Permits, Codes, and Inspections

I will not begin work until all required permits, governmental approvals, and authorizations have been obtained.

The work must comply with all applicable federal, Texas, and City of El Paso laws, ordinances, building codes, fire and life-safety requirements, zoning requirements, permit conditions, inspection requirements, manufacturer instructions, and written conditions imposed by Anchor Point.

Unless a separate written agreement states otherwise, I am responsible for the costs of permits, approvals, inspections, and corrections associated with tenant-requested work.

Upon request, I will provide Anchor Point with copies of permits, inspection records, governmental approvals, warranties, paid receipts, contractor information, and closeout documents.

Workmanship and Protection of the Property

All approved work must be performed safely, professionally, and in a good and workmanlike manner.

I will take reasonable precautions to protect the dwelling, building, structural components, plumbing, electrical and mechanical systems, common areas, landscaping, neighboring property, occupants, and personal property from damage, debris, unsafe conditions, and unreasonable disruption.

I will not interfere with, conceal, disconnect, remove, overload, or modify any structural component, utility, plumbing line, electrical circuit, heating or cooling equipment, smoke alarm, carbon-monoxide alarm, security device, fire-safety system, or other building system unless expressly authorized in writing.

I will promptly notify Anchor Point of any accident, injury, property damage, utility interruption, code issue, unsafe condition, or unexpected condition arising from or relating to the work.

Unauthorized, Defective, or Noncompliant Work

To the extent permitted by the lease and applicable law, I may be responsible for losses, damages, and reasonable costs resulting from work that:

• Was not approved in writing;
• Exceeds or differs from the approved scope;
• Violates a condition of approval;
• Was performed negligently, improperly, or unlawfully;
• Damages the property or another person's property;
• Creates an unsafe condition;
• Violates a permit, law, ordinance, or code; or
• Interferes with the use, operation, maintenance, or repair of the property.

Recoverable costs may include the reasonable cost of inspecting and securing the work, stopping unauthorized work, correcting defective or unsafe work, repairing damage, addressing permit or code violations, removing unauthorized improvements, and restoring the affected property.

Anchor Point's inspection of, knowledge of, or failure to immediately object to any work does not constitute approval, acceptance of the work, or waiver of its rights.

Liens, Payment Claims, and Contractor Disputes

I will pay contractors, workers, suppliers, and other persons retained by me in accordance with my agreements with them.

I will not permit a mechanic's lien, materialman's lien, or other claim to be asserted against the property because of work, labor, services, or materials requested or arranged by me.

I will promptly notify Anchor Point of any payment dispute, demand, lien notice, or claim relating to the work. To the extent permitted by the lease and applicable law, I will be responsible for taking the necessary steps to resolve any lien or claim resulting from work requested or arranged by me.

Removal, Restoration, and Condition at Move-Out

Unless otherwise stated in Anchor Point's written approval, Anchor Point may determine whether an alteration, improvement, fixture, device, or installation must be:

1. removed by me and the affected area restored to substantially the condition that existed before the work was performed, ordinary wear and tear excepted; or
2. left at the property in a safe, clean, complete, properly installed, code-compliant, and fully operable condition.

Before move-out, I will obtain written instructions from Anchor Point stating whether the alteration or improvement must be removed or may remain. I will not remove an alteration or improvement if removal could damage the property unless Anchor Point authorizes or requires its removal in writing.

If Anchor Point allows or requires an alteration or improvement to remain, I must leave it in good working order and in a condition that does not require Anchor Point to incur costs to complete, secure, diagnose, repair, replace, remove, or restore it.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, I am not entitled to payment, reimbursement, rent credit, or other compensation for an alteration or improvement left at the property.

If I fail to complete a required removal or restoration, or if an alteration or improvement is abandoned, incomplete, unsafe, damaged, improperly installed, code-noncompliant, or not reasonably operable at move-out, I may be responsible for Anchor Point's reasonable and documented costs to inspect, secure, complete, correct, repair, replace, remove, dispose of, or restore the affected property.

To the extent permitted by the lease and applicable law, Anchor Point may deduct these amounts from my security deposit. Any security-deposit deduction will be limited to charges lawfully recoverable under the lease and Texas law and will not include ordinary wear and tear.

If the lawful charges exceed the security deposit, I may remain responsible for the unpaid balance.

Anchor Point's decision to allow an alteration or improvement to remain does not constitute acceptance of defective work, assumption of a contractor warranty, or waiver of a claim for damage or reasonable restoration costs.

Ownership of Alterations and Improvements

Unless the written approval states otherwise, any approved alteration, fixture, installation, or improvement that becomes permanently attached to or incorporated into the property may become part of the property and remain at the property without payment or compensation to me.

I will not remove an installed alteration, fixture, or improvement without written authorization if its removal could damage the property or any building system.

Any personal property that Anchor Point directs me to remove must be removed by the deadline provided. Property remaining after the tenancy will be handled in accordance with the lease and applicable law.

Maintenance and Ongoing Responsibility

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, I am responsible during the tenancy for the proper operation, routine maintenance, and safe condition of any alteration, equipment, fixture, or improvement installed at my request.

I will promptly notify Anchor Point if the alteration or improvement becomes damaged, unsafe, defective, or nonoperational.

I will not perform additional repairs or modifications to address a problem without obtaining written approval when such approval is required.

No Transfer of Responsibility

Approval of tenant-requested work does not make Anchor Point responsible for supervising, directing, guaranteeing, maintaining, or paying for the work.

Approval does not create a partnership, joint venture, employment relationship, agency relationship, or contractor-subcontractor relationship between Anchor Point and me, my contractor, or any person performing the work.

Except to the extent required by applicable law or expressly agreed in writing, Anchor Point does not assume responsibility for the design, materials, workmanship, performance, warranty, or continued operation of a tenant-requested alteration or improvement.

Statutory and Fair-Housing Rights Preserved

Nothing in this acknowledgment waives, limits, or modifies any right, duty, or remedy that cannot lawfully be waived.

This includes applicable rights concerning:

• Fair housing and nondiscrimination;
• Disability-related reasonable accommodations and reasonable modifications;
• Habitability and landlord repair obligations;
• Security deposits;
• Security devices;
• Smoke alarms and other required safety devices;
• Retaliation;
• Consumer protection; and
• Other protections provided by federal, Texas, or local law.

If my request relates to a disability-related reasonable accommodation or reasonable modification, it will be evaluated under applicable fair-housing requirements and will not be denied or conditioned solely under the ordinary alteration-request process.

Relationship to the Lease and Written Approval

This acknowledgment supplements the lease and does not replace it. The lease remains in full force and effect.

If there is a direct conflict between this acknowledgment and a later written approval signed by Anchor Point, the specific terms of the later written approval will control only with respect to the approved work.

If any provision of this acknowledgment is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue to apply to the extent permitted by law. Applicable law will control over any unenforceable provision.

Electronic Agreement and Signature

By selecting "I Agree," electronically signing, or submitting this request, I confirm that:

• I am a tenant or another person authorized to submit this request;
• I have read and understand this acknowledgment;
• I have had the opportunity to ask questions before submitting the request;
• I voluntarily agree to these terms;
• My electronic acceptance is intended to serve as my signature; and
• The request, this acknowledgment, the version of the terms accepted, the date and time of acceptance, and all subsequent written approvals may be retained as part of my tenancy records.