Rental Agreement
This agreement is a legal contract and conforms to the North Carolina State Truth in Renting Act and the Landlord Tenant Statute. It is designed to insure good communications for all parties. It recognizes that prospective renters often evaluate many properties in their quest for a vacation rental property and at the time a commitment is made to the owner, there could be confusion about the owner’s terms and desires. It also provides the renter with a conformation of their reservation.
THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this ____ day of ________________ 2002, by and between John McLellan, hereinafter the owner and _______________________ hereinafter the renter.
WITNESSETH: In consideration of the payment for rent and the performance of the covenants contained on the part of the renter, the owner does let unto the renter and the renter rents from the owner those premises described as 623 Old Fiddle Road, Waynesville, NC.
DATES OF TENANCY:
Arrival on:
Departure on:
DEPOSITS & PAYMENTS: To secure this booking, a $500 security / damage deposit is being made which will be returned within 30 days of departure, provided the home is left in its original excellent condition. The security / damage deposit in no way limits the liability of the renter in the event of extensive damage to the property. Payments for:
Deposit:
Rental:
Cleaning:
NC Sales Tax (6.5%):
Haywood County Development (3%):
Total: $
If the signing of this agreement is within 30 days of the rental period, the renter will be asked to send the entire amount including the security /damage deposit, rental amount, cleaning fee and taxes in the form of a certified check or money order via next day service to the following address:
CANCELLATION. If a cancellation occurs during the time the owner has received the deposit, but prior to receiving the rental payment, the deposit will be forfeited, unless a new booking is secured and a successful rental is obtained. If a cancellation occurs after the owner has received the deposit and the rental payment, the entire rental amount is forfeited, unless a new booking is secured and a successful rental is obtained; however, the deposit will be refunded regardless.
CHECK-IN. Check-in will be after 5pm. CHECK-OUT. Check-out will be prior to 11am.
SMOKING. There will be no smoking anywhere in the house, including the garage.
AMENITIES. The said premises contains amenities as described on the web page http://home.att.net/~hummingbirdheights, with the possible exception of unforeseen required maintenance of said items.
MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS. Any items in need of maintenance or repair, not already discussed with the owner, will be brought to the attention of the owner immediately. No action will be taken by the renter without first discussing it with the owner.
CONFIDENTIALITY. Any information obtained in connection with the rental of the home will be held in the strictest of confidence. This would include, but is not limited to: the location of the key lockbox, the combination to the key lockbox, the security system code and the security password.
SECURITY OF THE PREMISES. The renter will insure that upon their departure, the keys have been returned to the lockbox and the alarm has been set properly.
WINTER RENTALS. Generally speaking, this area gets two or three snows a year amounting to more than a few inches. Although the chances are slim, it is possible that snow and ice could make getting in and out of the home difficult. The city plows the roads up to within about 100 yards from the house. Most four-wheel drive vehicles can make it through the unplowed paved road, but normal passenger vehicles may have difficulty. If it is necessary to get in and out of the house on a daily basis, the renter should be prepared to deal with these conditions. On even rarer occasions the power could be temporarily interrupted due to weather.
OTHER. Upon receipt of the rental payment, the owner will provide to the renter a document called the “Hummingbird Heights Handbook”. This document contains helpful information regarding the home. The renter agrees to review this document prior to their arrival and notify the owner of any questions or concerns they might have.
OCCUPANTS. The said premises will be occupied by no more than six (6) people with a maximum of two children under the age of 18, neither of which are between the ages of 6 months and 10 years old. Please indicate the total number of guests that will be staying at the house on any given night; their names and the ages of any children under 18:______________________________________________
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No one other than the occupants listed will be visiting during your stay, initial here_______________
PETS. There are no pets allowed on the property. Please respect our strict pet policy. Any violation of our pet policy will result in a complete forfeiture of deposit. No pets will be brought to the property, initial here _______________________.
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The renter (printed name) address
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signature city, state & zip
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daytime phone
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date ____________________________________
evening phone
______________________________________ John McLellan
The owner
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date