Rental agreement

Vacation rental agreement

In consideration of the monies received and mutual promises contained herein, the Owner of the subject property, hereinafter "Owner", does hereby lease and rent to Tenant the certain property described herein and under the following terms and conditions. Unit information, rental rate and other financial data is set forth on this lease.

1. Pets

PETS are NOT permitted under any circumstances. Violation is grounds for immediate termination with no refunds of rent, tax, fees or deposit. An additional non-refundable $1000 pet cleaning fee will be assessed if tenants are found to have had a pet in the property.

2. Smoking

SMOKING is absolutely NOT permitted inside the property. Violation is grounds for immediate termination with no refunds of rent, tax or deposit. Smoking outside is permitted assuming debris is cleaned and disposed appropriately.

3. Families and responsible adults

ALL RENTALS ARE TO FAMILIES AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS (25 YEARS OF AGE) ONLY. No high school, college or civic groups, chaperoned or not, are permitted. Violation is grounds for immediate termination. Violation of any of these terms shall give right to termination. Tenant agrees that the premises shall not be used for any illegal or unlawful purpose.

4. Gatherings, events and filming

Property management understands that on occasion Tenant may wish to have additional people over to the property for a Gathering. If the number of people will exceed 10 but is less than 14 (including Tenants) then it is required that the property manager be notified prior to that Gathering and a $250 fee shall be charged to account for notification of neighbors, excess trash that may be generated and other consideration. If property management is notified of a Gathering by someone other than Tenant then a $500 fee will be charged to the credit card on file.

If Tenant wishes to have an Event, defined as more than 14 people including tenants, then the property manager must be notified 30 days prior to the event. An event contract will be required and additional charges will apply depending on type of event and number of attendees. Lack of notification of property management will incur a $1,000 fee in addition to damages and excess garbage charges.

The property is available, and has been used, as a film set. Prior discussion with property management is required to understand the scope of the filming, film schedule and neighborhood impact. Additional charges may apply depending on scope of filming. These fees do not nullify any other clauses in this contract.

5. Check-in

CHECK IN will be after 4:00 P.M. on the arrival date. Early occupancy requests can be considered schedule permitting. The door code will be provided prior to check-in.

6. Check-out

CHECK OUT on the date of departure will be by 11:00 A.M. The cleaning service arrives promptly at 11 A.M. so this time must be strictly adhered to. Late departure requests may be considered with prior written notice, schedule permitting. Each part of an hour past the agreed checkout time of 11 A.M. will be charged at $25/hour. If check-out is delayed by more than 3 hours, an additional day of rental will be charged.

Please leave all remote controls at the location. A $50 per item fee will be charged for each lost remote control. Please assure that all doors, sliders, and windows are securely locked and lights and water are turned off.

7. Furnishings

The property is equipped and set up as a fully furnished property that will include bedspreads, linens, blankets, pillows, towels, as well as a fully equipped kitchen. THERE WILL BE EXTRA CHARGES FOR REPLACING THESE ITEMS IF FOUND TO BE NECESSARY.

8. Appliance malfunctions

APPLIANCE MALFUNCTIONS or service requests for televisions, appliances etc. will be responded to as quickly as possible. There are no rebates or refunds issued to Tenants for any reason as every good faith effort is made to maintain the property to the highest standards.

9. Care of house

Tenant is expected to care for the property as if it were their own. Tenant agrees to be responsible for damages to the property. In addition, Tenant acknowledges that unless Owner is notified on the day of check-in of any damage or cleaning concerns, then thereafter, all damages or concerns to the property during the occupancy will be Tenant's responsibility and must be reported to OWNER and paid prior to departure. All occupants are to be jointly and severally liable for any and all damages to the property.

Rearranging of furniture is not permitted. Tenant must leave the property in a clean condition. All doors and windows closed and locked. All breakage reported to the Owner. No pet hair anywhere in the home. Property must be left the same as you found it. Failure to comply will give the Owner the right to deduct appropriate sums.

Due to the location of the property near the beach/ocean, it is expected and traditional to remove shoes while inside the house. Please leave things as you found them including lawn games and other outdoor equipment.

10. Parking

Street parking is available at no charge. There is usually ample street parking as the home is located on a dead-end residential street. Do not park on the side or behind the property for any extended period of time. NO PARKING IN THE SHARED DRIVEWAY.

11. Pool use

The pool can be used at the Tenant's own risk. Responsibility of injury in or around pool is not the Owner's responsibility. A key will be provided and is expected to be placed in the same location upon check-out.

12. Safety

The property is a working ocean front home with a semi-private pool.

a. On the property there are slippery surfaces including the floor, patio, and pool area. Care must be taken not to fall.

b. Tropical weather could occur on property. Please contact the Owner immediately if you notice any damage.

c. Firework use on the property is strictly prohibited.

Nothing in the preceding sub-clauses should be construed to modify clause 20 below.

13. Pay-per-view

The television system in the house may allow ordering pay-per-view movies. This feature should not be used unless prior arrangements are made.

14. Locked areas

LOCKED AREAS for which Tenant is not provided a key, such as owner's personal storage areas, are exempt from this lease agreement and are off limits to the Tenant. Forced entry into these areas is cause for immediate termination and Tenant will be charged for damage and/or missing items.

15. Delivery

In the event that the Owner is unable to deliver said property to Tenant under this lease agreement because of fire, eminent domain, act of nature, or any other reason whatsoever, Tenant hereby agrees that Owner's sole liability as a result of these conditions is a full refund of all consideration previously tendered by Tenant. Pursuant to the terms of this lease, Tenant expressly acknowledges that in no event shall Owner be held liable for any consequential or secondary damages, including but not limited to travel expenses to get to the vacation rental, or for any other loss.

16. Transfer of property

Should the present Owner transfer title to the real property, which is subject to this lease, the Owner is obligated to disclose to the Grantee certain information regarding existing leases. For rentals which end more than one hundred eighty (180) days after such recording of the interest to Owner's successor in interest, the successor in interest will not be bound for any rents which end more than one hundred eighty (180) days after such recording unless they agree to be bound in writing. If such successor in interest does not agree to be bound in writing, you will be notified in writing and will receive a refund of any payments made by you.

17. Lost, stolen or abandoned articles

Owner shall not have any responsibility for lost, stolen or abandoned items. Tenant will be responsible for shipping charges for any returned items.

18. Check-in and check-out inspections

Upon check-in you will be provided with a list of preexisting damages (if any). It is your responsibility to walk through the house upon check-in, and make sure that all damages to the house are listed. Any damages caused during tenancy MUST BE REPORTED PRIOR TO CHECKOUT to the owner at 404.307.2957. Failure to report damages prior to checkout will obligate tenant to responsibility for the damage.

19. Dirty dishes at check-out

The Tenant agrees not to leave any dirty dishes when checking out. The property has a very short turnaround time for guest changes, and the cleaning crew is unable to wash piles of dirty dishes during that time. Therefore, leaving dirty dishes at checkout will result in an additional $50 dirty dishes cleaning fee.

20. Indemnity

The Tenant agrees to release and indemnify the Owner from and against all liability, should anyone be injured upon the premises during the term of the lease, resulting from any cause whatsoever.

21. Survival

This contract shall survive the termination and/or check-out dates described in this agreement.

22. Privacy

The parties agree that they wish for privacy and confidentiality with regard to the lease and therefore will not disclose any information regarding the terms of the lease, the parties to the lease or the property being leased except as required to enforce the terms contained within or as required by law. Violation of the privacy clause shall result in a $500 per disclosure fee.

23. Third party beneficiaries

Nothing in this agreement shall confer any rights, remedies, obligations, or liabilities whatsoever upon any person other than the Parties and their respective successors or assigns, except as expressly named therein.

24. Severability

If a provision of this Agreement is or becomes illegal, invalid or unenforceable in any jurisdiction, that shall not affect: the validity or enforceability in that jurisdiction of any other provision of this Agreement; or the validity or enforceability in other jurisdictions of that or any other provision of this Agreement.

25. Governance

This Agreement shall be interpreted and controlled by the laws of the state of Florida, Escambia County. Any such legal action shall take place exclusively in Escambia County, Florida State. The prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in enforcing this agreement through legal action or otherwise and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in appealing or enforcing any judgment. The parties shall not be liable to each other for any consequential, incidental, special or punitive damages.

26. Entire agreement

This written contract embodies the entirety of the agreement between owner and tenants and supersedes all other oral and written representations, understandings or agreements relating to the rental of Bayfront Manor. There are no other agreements between the parties, either written or verbal.

27. Registered renters and guests

Please identify below the names and ages of the people who will be occupying the property. Please note this is REQUIRED in accordance with our HOA rules.

28. Acknowledgment

Tenant acknowledges they have reviewed and understand the terms of this lease and agree to be bound thereby.