Rental Agreement

This Renter Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective [Booking Date] ("Agreement Date") between [Owner/Manager Company Name] ("Owner and/or Manager") and [Guest Name] ("Guest") regarding the property known as [Property Name] ("Rental Property") which is located at:

[Property Address]

This Agreement applies to the Guest's stay at Rental Property from [Arrival Date] to [Departure Date] but also applies to any other dates which may be included if the reservation is changed.

This Agreement applies to all members of the Guest's party no matter the age or affiliation. Guest acknowledges that Guest is responsible for sharing the renter agreement, and its requirements, with all members of the Guest's party and anyone else permitted onto the Rental Property by the Guest.

In consideration of the rent received and the mutual promises contained herein, Owner of the Rental Property does hereby lease and rent to Guest(s) such Rental Property under the following terms and conditions:

Guest agrees to abide by all rules and regulations contained herein or posted on the premises related to the Rental Property. Guests obligations include but are not limited to keeping the premises as clean and safe as the conditions of the premises permit and causing no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the common area and remainder of the premises that Guest uses. Guests agree not to use the premises for any commercial activities or purpose that violates any criminal law or governmental regulation. Guest's breach of any duty contained in this paragraph shall be considered material and shall result in the termination of guest occupancy with no refund of any kind including security deposit monies.

In no event shall the Rental Property be occupied by more persons than the capacity of the property as stated on the web site or the confirmation letter, without prior written approval by Owner. No fraternities, school, civic, or other non-family groups are allowed unless Owner grants prior approval. In no event shall Guests assign or sublet the Rental Property in whole or in part. Violations of these rules are grounds for expedited eviction with no refund of any kind. Guests hereby acknowledge and grant specific permission to Owner to enter premises at any time for inspection purposes should Owner reasonably believe that Guests are causing or have caused any damage to Rental Property. Guest further agrees to grant Owner and/or Owner's authorized maintenance and groundskeeping personnel access to Rental Property for purposes of maintenance and repair, trash removal, and landscaping services. If listed "For Sale," Guests agree to grant access by scheduled appointment upon notification.

In the event Guest wishes to terminate this agreement, Travel Insurance, Damage Protection and any processing or administrative fees are non-refundable. The refund policy is as follows:

[Cancellation Policy Details]

A payment of [First Payment Amount] is taken by Owner at the time of the booking. Any remaining balance must be paid [Number of Days Prior to Arrival Balance Is Due] days prior to the arrival date, or this Agreement may be cancelled by the sole option of the Owner. An automatic credit card payment for the remaining balance will be scheduled by the Owner to be made [Number of Days Prior to Arrival Balance Is Due] days prior to the arrival date. The credit card of the first payment is used if a credit card was provided. If the automatic payment fails for any reason, it is the responsibility of the Guest to make sure that the remaining balance is promptly paid in full, or the reservation will be canceled with no refund of payments made. All policies contained in this Agreement shall apply equally to payments made by credit card, check or cash and whether made via website, by phone or in person. Any refunds due to Guests from a credit card payment will be refunded by credit card transaction; all other refunds will be made within 30 days by check.

Damage Protection/Security Deposit Waiver and Security Deposits.

If the Property requires a security deposit ("Security Deposit") it will be automatically reserved for the booking. The automatic reserve is conducted by putting a hold or charge on the Guest's credit card for the amount of [Security Deposit Amount] exactly [Number of Days Prior to Arrival Deposit Is Charged] day(s) prior to the arrival date. The credit card of the last successful payment will be used. If there are no successful credit card payments, it is the responsibility of the Guest to send [Security Deposit Amount] by check to the Owner to satisfy the Security Deposit requirement. If, at the end of the rental period, the rental property is returned undamaged beyond normal wear and tear, the Security Deposit will be released in full within [Number of Days for Deposit Release] days. In the event of any damages, Owner will provide Guest with a full accounting of expenses incurred and deductions made from the Security Deposit. Should the damages exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, Guest agrees to pay the balance within [Number of Days for Deposit Release] business days after receiving notification. Deductions from Security Deposit may include, but are not limited to: excess cleaning fee, pool draining and refilling fee, unauthorized pet fee, trash removal fee, missing item replacement costs, damaged item replacement or repair costs (including but not limited to linens, towels, garage door opener, remote controls), repair costs of buildings or grounds, or other service call fees. Owner is under no obligation to use the least expensive means of restoration.

A non-refundable Security Deposit or Damage Protection Waiver is required if Property does not require a traditional Security Deposit at the time of booking/reservation request as defined and outlined above. Specific details on the Waiver program can be found in the Property Guide Book.

Regular payments and security deposits for the booking will be displayed as [Credit Card Statement Descriptor] on the Guest's credit card statement.

Pets.

Guests must obtain written permission from the Owner to have pets on the Rental Property if Rental Property is advertised as non pet friendly. If permission is not given by the Owner, any pet(s) found in or about the Rental Property will be grounds for expedited eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid. Pets are permitted in rental homes only as arranged in advance. The addition of any other pet is prohibited without prior approval. You are solely responsible for any damage or personal injury caused by your pet. The Pet Fee for an approved/disclosed pet is $150 per pet, per stay. The Pet Fee for an undisclosed/approved pet is $500 per pet, per stay. You will be responsible for cost and expense of any damages as well as additional cleaning above the base rate or treatment needs due to fleas or "accidents." In addition to the per pet, per stay Pet Fee and standard Cleaning Fee an additional Pet Cleaning Fee will be billed and required per reservation at a rate of $100.

Guests must inform the Owner of their intention to bring children and the specific number. A child is defined as any person under the age of 18.

No refunds will be provided due to inoperable appliances, pools, hot tubs, elevators, etc. The Owner will make every reasonable effort to assure that such appliances will be and remain in good working order. No refunds will be given due to power blackouts, water shortage, flooding, snow, construction at adjacent properties, or mandatory evacuations of the area by county officials due to hurricanes or other potentially dangerous situations arising from acts of god or nature. For this reason travel insurance is highly recommended.

Guest is responsible for all shipping costs for any Lost and Found items that Owner is requested to return to Guest. Items found and not claimed within 30 days will be disposed of at the discretion of Owner.

If a hot tub or pool is provided at the Rental Property, it will be prepared and tested for proper and safe chemicals prior to or on the day of occupancy. Misuse of a hot tub or pool by the spilling of foreign substances into the pool, i.e. soap, shampoo, oils, glass or metal will result in a Service Call Charge to guest of $500 at the sole discretion of Owner. Under no circumstances are pets allowed in pools or hot tubs. Use of hot tub or pool is at Guests own risk. Rental Property does not supply a lifeguard at any time. Violation of this provision shall be grounds for expedited eviction and forfeiture of all monies paid. Children/minors must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No diving, rough housing, eating or drinking in the pool. No glass of any kind in pool or surrounding deck area/back yard. Pool is routinely serviced by a third party professional cleaning company. Some debris such as leaves can be expected in the pool between cleanings/maintenance. If additional cleanings above property standard protocol are requested they will be completed at the expense of the guest.

In the event Owner is unable to make Rental Property available for any reason other than described above or a reasonable substitute as determined by Owner, Guest agrees that Owner's sole liability as a result of this unavailability is to provide a full refund of all monies paid under this Agreement and Guest expressly acknowledges that in no event shall Owner be held liable for any special or consequential damages which result from this unavailability. Guest also agrees to indemnify Owner from and against liability for injury to Guest or any other person occupying Rental Property resulting from any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, injury sustained as a result of use of the phone, spa, hot tub, sauna, whirlpool tub, pool, exercise equipment, elevator, etc. except only such a personal injury caused by the gross negligence or intentional acts of the Owner.

Owner may terminate this Agreement upon the breach of any of the terms hereof by Guest. Guest shall not be entitled to the return of any rental monies paid under the terms of this Agreement and shall vacate the Property immediately.

Agreement shall be enforced under the laws of the state within which the Rental Property is located, including any applicable rental acts of that state, and represents the entire Agreement. In the event of a dispute, legal action may only be instituted in the county within which the Rental Property is located. If any part of this Agreement shall be deemed unenforceable by law, that part shall be omitted from this Agreement without affecting the remaining Agreement.

The Rental Property may offer access to recreational and water activities, including but not limited to canoes, bicycles, and swimming. Guest fully understands and acknowledges that outdoor recreational and water activities have inherent risks, dangers and hazards. Participation in such activities and/or use of equipment may result in injury or illness including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other ailments that could cause serious disability. Guest agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and any and all agents, employees, or contractors for any injury or damage caused by these activities, whether caused by the negligence of the Owners, the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of contract, the forces of nature or other causes foreseeable or unforeseeable. Guest hereby assume all risks and dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other conduct of the Owners or by any other person. Guest hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Owner and any and all agents, employees, or contractors from any and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise which may arise out of my use of Rental Property facilities, equipment, or activities. Guest further assumes full responsibility for the actions of any and all persons whom he may allow to enter the property during the rental period and indemnifies Owner from any and all claims arising from such other persons.

Owner has the right to amend this agreement or aforementioned and posted rules and policies at any time without notice.

No use of marijuana or other illegal drugs, tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and electronic cigarettes, is permitted within the Rental Property or on the property at any time. Violation of this House Rule will result in an additional charge of $500 per occurrence.

Check in time is 4:00pm and check out time is 10:00am.

Weapons, firearms, and fireworks are prohibited on the property.

Leave all furniture in its original location. Taking apart or moving furniture will result in a mover's fee of $350 to rearrange the furniture back into its original place.

After enjoying the beach, please be sure to wash off all sand outside before entering the house. There is an outdoor hose for guest use. Before using the washing machine, please be sure to shake off the sand outside before washing.

The Rental Property will be cleaned and inspected by third-party cleaning contractors after your departure. We ask that you leave the Rental Property tidy, run the dishwasher, start a load of towels, and take trash to the outdoor bins. DO NOT make the beds. Leave the sheets/covers on the beds.

The Rental Property is equipped with a high speed Wi-Fi connection and we will provide you with any required passwords. A landline is NOT provided, and we suggest that you use your mobile phone or Wi-Fi enabled phone for calls. We are located on an island, so the Wi-Fi service is not always guaranteed.

All locked areas such as the Owners Closet are off limits to guests.

WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND obtaining travel insurance for your trip. The owner does not accept liability for any inconveniences arising from any temporary defects or stoppage in the supply of water, gas, electricity, plumbing, satellite/cable, WIFI, damage caused by weather/road conditions, sickness, death, hurricane warnings, impact or aftermath, natural disasters, fire, epidemic, pandemic, federal, state, or local quarantine, civil commotion, changes in laws or regulations, evacuation orders, other acts of government agencies, acts of God or other reasons beyond control. No refunds will be given for any delays, cancellations, or early departure due to such conditions.

The Rental Property is a fully furnished property that includes bedspreads, linens, blankets, pillows, towels, a fully equipped kitchen, TVs and furnishings. A limited starter supply of paper products, garbage bags, bath, and dish soap are provided, but will not be replaced if consumed during your stay. If needed we recommend bringing additional items with you.

Every effort is made to eliminate the occurrence of pests. This Rental Property is serviced for pests by a licensed professional exterminator on a regular basis. As many insects are indigenous to the area, particularly ants, mosquitoes, and palmetto bugs, we recommend keeping all doors and windows closed and that you do not leave food on counters. No other arrangements, property substitutions, rate adjustments, or refunds will be issued for pest-related issues.

Video Surveillance; Quiet Hours, Noise Monitoring; Tech Devices.

The Rental Property has video surveillance cameras to monitor the exterior of the home, door, and back garage alleyway. Footage remains private and is not monitored after guest check in, but may be used for liability reasons or to ensure adherence to the policies set forth herein. The video surveillance cameras in no way infringe on Guest(s) expectations of privacy in these public areas of the property. Any attempt at disabling or obscuring the cameras is prohibited and may result in the full forfeiture of the Security Deposit and the Guest being evicted without refund.

Guests are expected to maintain an acceptable noise level throughout their stay so as to respect and not disturb neighbors and surrounding properties. Quiet hours are observed from 10pm to 7am. There is a noise monitoring device that monitors decibel levels within the Rental Property for insurance purposes and to ensure neighborhood noise levels are respected. It does not record actual sounds or conversations. Tampering with or disabling the noise monitoring device is prohibited and may result in the full forfeiture of the Security Deposit and the Guest being evicted without refund.

Tampering with, covering up, moving, or unplugging any internet, Wi-Fi or other tech devices located on or within the Rental Property is prohibited and may result in the full forfeiture of the Security Deposit and the Guest being evicted without refund.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained, Guest has read and agreed to the following:

I understand the rules and rental conditions upon which I am agreeing to rent accommodations, equipment, and use of the property. I acknowledge and accept that the sole responsibility for safety lies with the participant. In agreeing to this, I acknowledge that outdoor activities and exposure to the natural elements and animals can be dangerous and sometimes result in injury and even death. Steps and decks can be slippery, animals and insects can threaten and infect or injure, exposure to the elements can cause hypothermia, sunburn, among other risks inherent in participating in camping, outdoor and water activities. I know that alcohol and/or drugs do not mix safely with any outdoor activity.

I am over the age of 25 and assume responsibility for those in my charge under the age of [Minor Age Definition]. I hereby assume all legal responsibility for bodily injury to me or to any person on the property as a result of my visit and use, operation or possession of equipment hired or loaned to me. Acknowledging this, I accept complete responsibility for the minor children and myself in my charge and visit the property and equipment and engage in activities or events at my own risk.

I will abide by the rules and accept these rental conditions:

• The property I rent will be returned in the same condition in which it was rented and I will be responsible for all damage and/or loss that occurs during my rental period.
• I agree to hold harmless and to indemnify the Owner of the Rental Property against all loss, damage, expense and penalty on account of personal injury or property damage to the rental dwellers, the undersigned or to any minor child or children in the charge of the undersigned, howsoever arising, whether by act or acts or failure to act of the employees, owners or animals of the said company or property owners or not.
• I acknowledge receipt of the property in good order and condition (if found otherwise per my arrival I will contact Owner immediately) and further agree that the Owner of the Rental Property shall not be liable for consequential damages of any kind or nature from whatever cause arising, whether property or equipment is loaned or rented.
• I enter into agreement freely with the Owner of the Rental Property at my own risk, acknowledging the risks inherent in indoor and outdoor activities and assume any and all responsibility for the minor children and myself in my charge.
• All parties agree to and will comply with Federal, State and County pollution laws and any other applicable laws and regulations.