SUNSET HILL #11- PROPERTY RULES

QUIET AND PEACEFUL ENJOYMENT: The Owner covenants that the Renter and listed guests and/or family are the only persons authorized to hold and enjoy the rented premises for the term of this rental, subject to the conditions set forth herein. The Owner does not permit additional guests other than the renters to enter the property or property’s common area for security purposes. Hosting large gatherings or parties is not permitted in this property. If a party is held, a fine will be issued to you via AIRBNB. Please be respectful of neighbors as this is a residential, family complex.

PETS/SMOKING: Pets are not permitted on the premises and smoking is expressly prohibited inside of the unit. If Renter keeps or permits others to bring any pet or smoke where prohibited, the Renter is in violation and the rental may be terminated. Cigarette burns on furniture or smoke odors inside the home constitute damages and will be subject to charges via AIRBNB.

CLEANING: The Renter should use every effort to leave the Property in a tidy state including but not limited to: washing dishes and cooking utensils; and using garbage containers and outside ash trays for all garbage. If excessive cleaning is required, i.e. foodstuff smeared on walls, soiled or stained furniture or generally excessive untidiness, an additional cleaning fee will be taken via AIRBNB.

OWNERS AREAS: Locked areas such as Owner's personal storage areas are exempt from this rental and are off limits to the Renter. Unauthorized entry the Renter will be responsible for any damage or missing items.

MAJOR APPLIANCES: Renter understands that the premises is a privately owned home and is being made available for rent. In the event of a failure in air conditioning or a major appliance (refrigerator or stove) The Owner, Owner’s Representative or authorized repair personnel may enter the premises during normal business hours for any purpose connected with the repair.

MAINTENANCE: As general maintenance is required for the upkeep of this property, the Renter agrees to permit the Owner, the Owner’s Representative or maintenance personnel to enter the premises during normal business hours for any purpose connected with the repair, care or maintenance of the Property.

UTILITIES: The Owner is responsible for the utilities: electricity, water service and cable TV. From time to time, the electric & water service to the area is shut off. The Owner or Owner’s Representative will do the best they can to notify of any pending electrical or water interruptions. Unless there is some catastrophic event, these interruptions are generally less than a day.

WATER QUALITY: The Property is serviced with municipally supplied water. The Owner attests to or assumes no responsibility for its quality. From time to time, the water service to the area is shut off. The Owner or Owner’s Representative will do the best they can to notify of any pending water interruption. Unless there is some catastrophic event, these water interruptions are generally less than a day. It should be emphasized that this area is virtually without any rain for about six months of the year and agrees to use their best efforts to conserve water.

SEWAGE: The property is serviced by a septic system and not by a municipal sewer system. Consequently, it is the Renter’s responsibility to exercise care in its use. In this regard all toilet paper is to be disposed in trashcans and NOT flushed down toilets. All non-decomposing or slow-to –decompose items such as dental floss, sanitary napkins, etc. should be disposed of in a trash can with the garbage waste. Please understand that the infrastructure here in Costa Rica is not that of other more developed countries and this is one of the cultural differences we must abide by in order to maintain plumbing systems in working order.

FURNISHINGS: The described premises are rented furnished, to include all furnishes presently in the House. At the end of the rental, a Move-out Inventory Inspection will be conducted at the end of the term or upon eviction of the rental. Any discrepancies in Move-out inventory short of normal wear and tear will be the responsibility of the tenant to replace or repair. Bath towels are not permitted for use outside of the condo and are not for use on the beach or pool. Please use pool towels for that purpose.

RENTER RESPONSIBILITIES/SECURITY: We ask that this property be left in the same condition as you found it. Please store linens and towels in their appropriately provided places. Also take out trash. Do not rearrange bedding or furniture. RENTER is responsible for the security of the unit and its premises. Please make sure all doors and windows are locked when leaving unit. Should the RENTER, any occupant and/or companion leave the premises unsecured, RENTER will be held responsible for the repair or replacement for any damage to unit and/or damaged and/or missing items. It is advised that tenant keep personal items like computers, mobile phones, cameras, money, passports, etc out of sight when not in property.

INDEMNIFICATION: The Renter indemnifies and hold harmless the Owner and the Owner's Representatives for any injuries, accident or otherwise, that may be incurred or suffered upon the Property by the Renter and guests or anyone associated with the Renter for any cause whatsoever during the term of this rental. The Renter’s personal property and vehicles are not insured by the Owner or the Owner's Representatives against loss or damage due to fire, theft, vandalism, rain, water, criminal or negligent acts of others, or any other cause.