HOME RENTAL AGREEMENT
A. Occupancy: Guest agrees that no more than twelve[12] persons shall be permitted to stay on the Property at any time during the Rental Term, all of whom shall comply with the conditions and restrictions imposed upon Guest under this Agreement.
B. Minimum Age: The “Minimum Age” to rent the Property is 25 years of age. You agree to provide us with proof of age upon request. A parent or legal guardian must accompany all guests who are under the Minimum Age for the entire duration of the rental.
C. Renter Responsibility: As the Guest, you agree to be an occupant of the property that you have rented for the duration of the rental period. All other guests will be family members or friends over the minimum age requirement of 25 or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 25. You agree to be responsible for the actions of all guests at the property.
D. Be a Good Guest: This is a privately-owned home; all occupants must comply by being a good guest. Please treat the home with the same care as you treat your own home. Leave it in the same condition as it was when you arrived. Please close and lock the door when leaving. Please ensure that all guests conduct themselves throughout your stay in a respectful manner to our neighbors and community. Loud noises are not permitted between 10pm and 8 am.
E. Condition and Use of Property: The Property is provided in “as is” condition and Agent shall use its best efforts to ensure the operation of all amenities in the Property, such as internet access, and all appliances in working order. Agent shall not be held responsible for such item’s failure to work but will make every effort to correct any issues as reported as quickly as possible. Guest acknowledges that use of the home and the like may be potentially dangerous and involve potential risks if improperly used, particularly regarding children and such use is at the Guest’s own risk. Loss of power, due to storms or other natural causes are not the responsibility of the homeowner as said homeowner has no control over these. Homeowner holds no liability of such instances.
F. Guest shall use the Property for residential purposes only and in a careful manner to prevent any damage or loss to the Property and keep the Property in clean and sanitary condition at all times. Guest and any additional permitted guests shall refrain from loud noise and shall not disturb, annoy, endanger, or inconvenience neighbors, nor shall Guest use the Property for any immoral, offensive or unlawful purposes, nor violate any law, association rules or ordinance, nor commit waste or nuisance on or about the Property.
G. No Smoking: No smoking is permitted at the Property, including decks, outdoor areas, and underneath the house at any time.
H. No Permanent Residence: You agree that your use of the Property is on a temporary and transient basis only; that you may not use the Property as a permanent residence; and that your permanent residence is and will remain elsewhere than at the Property.
I. Animals: No animals or pets of any kind are permitted (unless exception made at this property at any time. Exceptions are bona fide service animals that we are required by law to allow.
J. No Refunds For Weather Related Type Incidents. Trip Insurance Recommended. There will be no refunds given for weather related or other incidents which are out of the hosts control.
K. Criminal Activity Prohibited: Use of the Property for any criminal activity is prohibited and may result in fines, prosecution, and/or your immediate removal from the Property. This prohibition extends to use of the Property’s internet service, if any, for criminal activity, including but not limited to unlawful downloads of copyrighted material, including movies, music, software, or other material. We may cooperate with any investigation of alleged criminal activity that occurred at the Property during your stay.
L. Default: If Guest should fail to comply with the conditions and obligations of this Agreement, Guest shall surrender the Property, remove all Guest’s property and belongings and leave the Property in good order and free of damage. No refund of any portion of the rental fees shall be made and if any legal action is necessary, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from the other party for all costs incurred.
M. Charges for Damage or Breach of Agreement: Failure to comply with any of the terms, policies, or conditions mentioned above is a breach of this Agreement and may result in a forfeiture of your rights to access the property. It may also include immediate removal from the Property without refund and with or without the assistance of law enforcement.
N. Early Check-In/Late Check-Out: Early check-in or late check-out may be available if the property is not rented prior to check in or rented the same day as check out. Additional charges may apply so please inquire. If guest does not vacate by check-out time or late check-out time as agreed upon, you authorize us to keep part of your deposit for a late departure fee of up to one night’s rental and we will remove all Occupants and their personal property from the Property.
O. Maintenance or Housekeeping Issues; Property Conditions: The Property is provided as is, and we are not responsible for the inoperability or unavailability of any amenities. You agree to contact the owner, using the contact information provided in your confirmation email, as soon as you notice any maintenance or housekeeping problem, or any potentially hazardous condition, at the Property, or if any incident occurs at the Property that is related to such a problem or condition. You further agree to give the owner a reasonable amount of time to respond to your report and to cooperate with our efforts to address the concern or provide a remedy. We will take reasonable and appropriate steps to remedy any reported problem as soon as practicable. We may enter the Property at your invitation to remedy any problem you report, at reasonable times and with reasonable notice to inspect, maintain, or repair the Property, and to address any situation that we reasonably deem an emergency that threatens persons or property. You acknowledge that if the Property has access to amenities that are shared with other properties, such as a shared pool or parking lot, that the availability and condition of those amenities is outside of the Owner’s control.
P. Release: Guest hereby waives and releases any claims against Agent, the Property owner and their successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or death that may be sustained by Guest on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.
Q. Entry and Inspection: Agent reserves the right to enter the Property at reasonable times and with reasonable advance notice for the purposes of inspecting the Property or showing the Property to prospective purchasers, renters or other authorized persons. If Agent has a reasonable belief that there is imminent danger to any person or property, Agent may enter the Property without advance notice, but will attempt to give prior notice if possible.
