Rental Agreement and House Rules

House Rules No Smoking, No Parties, No Shoes, No Pets, No more than 6 people allowed overnight, Quite Time-Be Considerate of your neighbors 10 PM – 8 AM

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Terms & Conditions

The parties agree that the following are material
covenants and conditions of this Rental Agreement, the breach of which shall result in immediate forfeiture by the Guest(s) of the subject rental premises in accordance with applicable law and association rules and regulations:

  1. Guest(s) shall not damage the rental premises or any part thereof or any personal property or appurtenance therein or thereto, and if the premises, or any part thereof, or any personal property or appurtenance thereto are damaged, obstructed, or rendered inoperable by the misuse or negligence of Guest(s), Guest’s guests, family, agents or employees, Guest(s) shall pay the cost for repair or replacement of same immediately upon presentation by owner of a bill for same.
  2. Guest(s) shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and county local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances, including but not limited to, the Lee County, Florida, and Conditions of Guest’s Agreement, which are attached hereto and are specifically incorporated herein and agreed to by Guest(s).
  3. Guest(s) agrees not to commit waste or to use the rental premises or any appliances or appurtenances thereof or thereto for any disorderly or unlawful or offensive purpose.
  4. Guest(s) shall permit only the people listed in Addendum A, incorporated into this agreement by reference, to use and occupy the subject rental premises.
  5. No pets or animals are allowed in or around the rental premises at any time. This includes emotional support animals, registered service animals, and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) defined service animals. The association does not allow any animals on the premises for short-term tenants, vacation rentals, or owner's guests, family members and/or friends.
  6. Vehicles identified in Addendum A, not to exceed two (2) vehicles, may be parked on the premises in approved parking places. Any vehicles not identified in Addendum A shall be towed or removed from the premises at Guest’s expense.
  7. In the event the premises become uninhabitable, due to damage from wind, fire, rain, storm surge, or any other cause, and the owner, at his sole discretion, shall decide not to repair or rebuild the premises, the term of this lease shall end, and rent will be prorated up to the time of the damage.
  8. Radon Disclosure: Pursuant to §404.056, Florida Statutes, Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed Federal and State guidelines have been found in buildings in Florida. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your public health unit.
  9. Guest(s) agrees to permit owner or oowner’s agents to enter the rental premises or any part thereof at any reasonable time for the purpose of examining same, to make necessary repairs, and/or to protect any personal property from damage. Reasonable time for said entry, without further notice to Guest(s), shall be between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., although the parties may agree to additional hours for oowner’s access. Owner or oowner’s Agent may also enter the rental premises with the consent of Guest(s), or when necessary, in case of an emergency or when the Guest(s) unreasonably withholds consent or access.
  10. Guest(s) acknowledges and agrees that owner may remove or cause to be removed from the rental premises any guest(s) or guest(s) who, while at the rental premises, illegally possesses or deals in controlled substances, violates any of the terms of this Rental Agreement, is intoxicated, profane, lewd or brawling, who indulges in any language or conduct which disturbs the peace and comfort of other guests or neighbors, or which constitutes a nuisance, or which injures the reputation, dignity or standing of the rental premises, or anyone who fails to make payment of rent at the agreed-upon rental rate and fees at the agreed-upon times, or anyone who fails to check-out at the agreed-upon time unless an extension of time is expressly agreed to by the Owner and the Guest(s) prior to check out. Admission to and removal from the rental premises is not and shall not be based upon race, creed, color, sex, physical disability, or national origin. Any notice to vacate may be given orally or in writing by owner to guest(s), and if in writing shall be as follows: “You are hereby notified that this establishment no longer desires to entertain you as its guest(s), and you are requested to leave at once. To remain after receipt of this notice is a misdemeanor under the laws of this State.”
  11. If any guest(s) who is asked to vacate early has paid in advance, owner shall, at the time notice is given, tender to the Guest(s) the unused portion of the advance rent and fees payment without prorating any portion of the day that Guest(s) is noticed to vacate. Owner may retain any security deposit without further notice as agreed upon liquidated damages, consideration for the execution of this Rental Agreement and in full settlement of all claims, or owner, at owner’s option, may proceed at law with any damages claim. Any Guest(s) who remains or attempts to remain in the rental premises after being requested to vacate shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree punishable in accordance with Florida law. If any person is illegally at the subject rental premises, owner may call upon any law enforcement officer of this State for assistance. If the Guest(s) is arrested, owner shall employ all reasonable and proper means to care for any personal property which may be left at the rental premises by the Guest(s); however, upon arrest, the Guest(s) shall be deemed to have given up any right of occupancy and to have abandoned such rights.
  1. Guest(s) agrees that owner and owner’s agents shall not be liable for any loss of or damage to any personal property in or on the rental premises or stored in rooms or places provided to Guest(s) in connection therewith, nor shall Owner or Owner’s agents or employees be liable to Guest(s), Guest’s family, guests, or agents for failure to repair or maintain any part of the rental premises or property contained therein absent gross negligence. Guest(s) further agrees that neither owner, nor owner’s agents or employees shall be liable for any damage to the personal property of the Guest(s), Guest’s family, guests, or agents arising from theft, vandalism, fire, water, rain, acts of God or government, interruption of utilities, acts of others or other third party or external causes whatsoever.
  2. No lifeguard is available on the premises. Guest(s) shall use pools with great care and in accordance with any posted rules. All children and elderly, frail adults using said pools, shall be constantly supervised by a responsible adult who can swim. If the pool is equipped with any safety features such as a fence or other pool or water area barrier, a pool cover, a door latch or a door or window alarm, Guest(s) shall be responsible for correctly operating and using said safety device every time the pool(s) or water area(s) are used.
  3. Any use of said pool(s), or water areas shall be at the sole risk of the user, the responsible adult supervising the user, and the Guest(s).
  4. Guest(s) is responsible for and shall indemnify the Owner and Owner’s agents and hold them harmless from any and all claims, liability, demands, actions, causes of action, expenses, damages, losses or injuries sustained by any person including Guest(s), Guest’s family, agents, guests or invitees as a result of or arising from the Guest’s subject occupancy and tenancy, including, but in no way limited to claims arising from the use of any pool, hot tub, spa-pool, or water area, which are part of the rental premises. Guest(s) shall also be liable and indemnify owner for attorney’s fees and court costs incurred by owner in enforcing any of the terms, covenants, or conditions of this Rental Agreement or which are sustained by owner as a result of or arising from or during Guest’s subject occupancy and tenancy.
  5. Guest(s) may not assign this Agreement or sub-let the rental premises or any portion thereof.

Security Deposit Rental Agreement and reservation confirmation will be issued by owner upon receipt of the above-referenced security deposit, due when the reservation is made. Owner reserves the right to cancel any reservation if the deposit is not promptly received.

Guest(s) may not apply the security deposit to rent.

Owner shall hold said security deposit to secure Guest’s performance pursuant to this Rental Agreement and applicable law and regulations. Owner may apply said deposit to any damages caused by Guest(s), Guest’s family, friends, or invited guests, Guest’s agents, or employees, including without limitation, unpaid rent, any excessive cleaning required above and beyond standard post-tenancy cleaning, and any other damages. Owner is not required to apply the deposit towards any rent owed by Guest(s). The security deposit shall be held by owner in a interest bearing savings account. Any remaining deposit and/or deposit claim notification shall be mailed to Guest(s) within seven (7) days after cleaning and inventory of the premises or refunded electronically.  Guest(s) shall return the rental premises and all property included therewith to owner at check-out time in the same condition it was in when Guest(s) checked in, except for normal wear and tear. Any damaged or missing personal property shall be deducted from the security deposit at replacement value. An inventory list of furnishings in the premises and personal property provided therein shall be provided to the Guest(s) upon check-in. Guest(s) shall immediately notify owner upon occupancy if any of the furnishings or property are missing or damaged. Otherwise, Guest(s) shall be responsible for maintaining and returning said furnishings and property to owner at the end of the subject Rental Agreement in the same condition it was in upon occupancy, except for normal wear and tear.

Cancellation Policy Reservations may be canceled by Guest(s) with notice to Owner within seven (7) days of the date of the signed lease agreement for a full refund.

Any cancellation requests received after seven days of the signed lease agreement but prior to sixty (60) days before check-in will receive a full refund minus a $100.00 administration fee. If cancellation is less than sixty (60) days before check-in, any deposits, rent, and fees paid shall become non-refundable if the reservation is canceled by Guest(s). In the event of an emergency, owner reserves the right at discretion, to refund on a case-by-case basis only, part of any deposit, rent or fees paid, minus an administrative fee, upon notice of cancellation by Guest(s). Any deposit, rent or fees retained by owner pursuant to this provision shall be agreed upon liquidated damages, consideration for the execution of this Rental Agreement and in full settlement of all claims. It is highly advisable to purchase travel insurance.