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Marco Island Vacation Home Lease Agreement - 2009
 

 
 

It is agreed on 2/19/2009 that ____________ (TENANT), having an address of _______________ will rent 221 Landmark St. (Seacrest)    Marco Island, FL , a Waterfront wide water, walk to beach Property (Hereafter referred to as PROPERTY, PREMISES, THE HOME), from Paul Demos (OWNER). This occupancy will be in the form of a Vacation Rental only and not constitute a permanent or primary residence. Occupancy shall begin on 3/14/2009  (After 3:00 PM) and terminate on 3/21/2009 (Before 10:00 AM). TENANT agrees that should TENANT or their GUESTS violate any of the clauses in this agreement, they agree to IMMEDIATE removal of their party from the property and waive any legal rights or rights to a refund.

(1) GENERAL TERMS: The TENANT signing this agreement must be 30 years old or older and agrees to occupy the home during the entire stay. TENANT agrees that the TOTAL number of GUESTS will not exceed the requested number of 2 Adults and 4 Children unless agreed in writing prior to occupancy. "DAY" GUESTS that would exceed the maximum occupancy of 7 TOTAL INDIVIDUALS must be approved in advance in writing. For purposes of clarification, GUESTS refers to any person brought into home at direction or under control of TENANT. This Agreement becomes binding when TENANT'S rental paperwork has been verified as complete and TENANT'S initial payment has been processed.

TENANT recognizes the need to leave on their date of departure by 10:00 AM and that they cannot extend their stay departure DATE or TIME without the written consent of the owner. Further, In the event the TENANT breaches the agreement and stays past the required departure date or time, then they agree to IMMEDIATE EVICTION and to be held liable for any expenses caused to a TENANT waiting to occupy and for any expenses the owner incurs as a result of TENANT'S delayed departure. In the event that an EXTENSION is requested and approved in writing, the TENANT agrees to be bound by all other terms of this agreement during this extension. Additional FEES regarding an extension will also be agreed to in writing.

TENANT Initials ________

(2) SECURITY: Security is required in the amount of $500. It is payable prior to occupancy. Applicable security will be returned to the TENANT within thirty to forty five (30-45) days after termination of this Agreement. All or part of the security may be withheld in the event of any BREACH to this agreement. In such an instance the TENANT will be notified within thirty (30) business days of vacating the property as to the amount withheld and reason. Security deposit shall in no way be used as rental payment. TENANT'S liability is in NO WAY limited to the amount of the security. In the event of damage or other breaches of this agreement the OWNER reserves the right to pursue any/all legal remedies available.

(3) PAYMENT: Payment in the amount of $XXXX.XX USD is required to cover the BALANCE for the occupancy period specified above.
 

Fee/Payment Amount Due Date Refundable?
    XX/XX/XXXX No
    XX/XX/XXXX Yes

Note: In the event that payments have been applied prior to this agreement being SIGNED, then those payments will be reflected in the schedule above.

TENANT Initials ________

(4) CANCELLATIONS: TENANT understands that the Property is being RESERVED for them for the dates and times specified herein and based on the TOTAL consideration agreed to herein and that the OWNER will be forgoing other opportunities to rent the home to other interested parties during the same period.  TENANT agrees that ANY cancellation will result in forfeiture of ALL ADVANCE PAYMENTS  by the TENANT, UNLESS the property can be re-rented.  TENANT agrees that any such CANCELATION request will be made and agreed to in writing and that at the time of the OWNERS acceptance, the TENANT has released any claim they have to occupancy so that the OWNER can attempt to find a replacement occupant.

TENANT agrees that if their cancellation results in only a partial re-renting, then the TENANT agrees to absorb the cost of the un-rented period as a result of their cancellation. TENANT gives the owner sole discretion to discount the property to re-rent it and the TENANT agrees to bare the FULL loss the OWNER incurs as a result of any such discounting. TENANT understands that they may purchase SEPARATE Travel Insurance to minimize their financial risk in the event of a Family Emergency or other event and that the OWNER is in no way assuming any liability for circumstances that a TENANT has that are beyond the OWNERS control.

(5) UTILITIES: ALL utilities are included with the exception of Long distance phone charges and Non Basic Cable charges for PAY PER VIEW and such. TENANT understand that the telephone will be blocked from long distance and 900 number calls. A calling card or credit card will be required to make long distance calls.

(6) PETS/GUESTS: There shall be no pets allowed on the property unless otherwise agreed by the OWNER. TENANT is limited to the number of overnight GUESTS stated in this agreement. The rental rate is based on the number of GUESTS specified in this agreement and could change should there be additional GUESTS. In the event it is determined that TENANT did exceed the number of GUESTS specified, they are waiving their right to their security refund and may be subject to additional charges.

(7) NO SMOKING: There is NO SMOKING or SMOKING RESIDUE (Like used ash trays) allowed in our home under ANY conditions. In the event it is determined that TENANT or ANYONE they allowed in the home did SMOKE/Brought RESIDUE inside, TENANT waives their right to ALL $500 of their security refund and WILL be subject to the additional charges required to remove the smoke smell and damage from the home.

(8) TENANT RESPONSIBILITIES: TENANT agrees to perform "Normal" household duties that include, but are not limited to: Garbage removal, Cleaning of individual and GUEST(s) dishes, Recycling as required by Law, Notification of damages or problems with the property.

TENANT understands they are occupying a home in a residential community which has ordinances including, but not limited to, Occupancy, Noise Levels, Number of Vehicles, Trailers (none allowed outside), RVs (none allowed), Parking, etc. TENANT accepts responsibility for any violations or costs associate with TENANT'S or GUESTS failure to comply with these ordinances.

(9) SUBLETTING/ASSIGNING/OCCUPANCY: There shall be no subletting of the premises. The TENANT shall occupy and use the premises as a VACATION RESIDENCE only and not use the premises for any business, professional, unlawful or hazardous purpose.

(10) OWNER ACCESS/REPAIRS: The OWNER must be notified IMMEDIATELY if TENANT discovers any item of significance that needs attention. Once notified, OWNER will correct the problem with all expediency. TENANT agrees to grant access to the OWNER or their Agent, upon 24 hrs notice, in the event that maintenance/repair is required. TENANT recognizes that if such a need arises, that the OWNER/AGENT will use EITHER Email or the homes TELEPHONE to attempt such contact, and that failure to respond by the TENANT, will be considered as acceptance of the 24 hrs notice. TENANT agrees to allow IMMEDIATE access, without prior notice, in the event of a FIRE or SECURITY alarm or where such access is perceived be critical to the preservation of the property in good condition. TENANT agrees to leave outside Lanai Screen doors unlocked, so that the pool service may enter the pool area to check on and treat the pool. Further, TENANT understands that no advance notice will be provided before the pool service shows up at the home.

TENANT Initials ________

(11) STANDARD OF CARE: TENANT acknowledges they are coming to/bringing people into a property they/their guests are not accustomed to and AGREES TO exercise a HIGHER STANDARD OF CARE in using the PROPERTY and EQUIPMENT. This includes, but is not limited to verifying equipment operation and serviceability, avoiding unsafe situations, reading appropriate owners manuals, ensuring safe use and following appropriate instructions.

TENANT agrees to take PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for ensuring that BICYCLES are checked before each use and that BICYCLES are ONLY USED when HELMETS are available. BICYCLES are for ADULT USE ONLY.   TENANT understands that the property is NOT Childproof.

TENANT agrees to take all necessary precautions in ensuring child safety. POOLS and WATERFRONT homes carry with them additional risks. TENANT agrees to assume and manage all risks associated with this exposure as part of their use of the property. CHILDREN should always be supervised by an ADULT when they are at risk. This especially applies to the POOL area and outside the home where the CHILDREN can reach the water.

(12) HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY: TENANT agrees to INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS and DEFEND the OWNER, Paul Demos, from and against any liabilities, damages, and costs arising out of the death or bodily injury to any person to the extent that the SAME was caused by the negligent acts, failure to act or the errors and omissions of the TENANT or TENANT'S GUESTS/VISITORS.

(13) LOSS OF USE/LIABILITY: Under certain extreme circumstances the property may become UNAVAILABLE to the TENANT either Prior to or during their stay. This could be the result of (1) Property sale, (2) Damage to the Property that makes it unusable or (3) numerous other reasons beyond our control. In such an event, the OWNER is limited in liability to the amount of Rent paid and must refund either the whole amount of rent if the TENANT never occupied the property or the prorated amount which reflects the days the property was not occupied by the TENANT. In such a case the TENANT assumes all responsibility for any cost to them or their GUESTS as a result of the unavailability of the property for their stay. TENANT agrees that the OWNER and their AGENTS are not responsible for acts of THEFT, VANDALISM or other damages to TENANT'S or GUEST'S Personal Property or belongings.

TENANT Initials ________

(14) WEATHER CONDITIONS/ACTS OF GOD:
OWNER is not responsible for any weather condition or acts of God or nature that happen during TENANT'S stay on premises. Further the OWNER shall not forfeit the rental amount if the TENANT cannot get to, or stay, in the property due to any act of nature, unless the property is rendered unsafe, unusable, or Marco Island is CLOSED due to a Mandatory Evacuation. In such an event, the OWNER will prorate the refund for the days that the home cannot be used or accessed.

(15) QUIET ENJOYMENT/CONSTRUCTION: TENANT agrees that OWNER is not responsible for the actions of contractors on properties other then our own. TENANT agrees that the OWNER is not responsible for the breach of the QUIET ENJOYMENT of our home by TENANT or GUESTS due to any circumstances beyond our control.

(16) BOAT DOCKING: Maximum of 1 boat or 2 wave runners is allowed. Use of the boat DOCK is provided at the TENANT'S risk. TENANT must be knowledgeable in the use of the DOCK before attempting to use it. TENANT assumes all responsibility from any attempt to use the DOCK. OWNER reserves right to use the dock to the degree that said use does not impede TENANT'S reasonable use of same. Use of BOAT LIFT is not allowed by TENANT due to the unique configuration requirements of each boat to the boat LIFT.

(17) END OF TERM: At the end of the term, the TENANT shall leave the premises clean and in good condition, remove all TENANT property, repair all damage caused during TENANT'S stay. TENANT further understands/agrees that the basic cleaning fee charged is for what is considered a NORMAL/REASONABLE amount of cleaning to return the home to its condition as it was when they arrived, and that if they create an excessive amount of cleanup work in the home TENANT agrees to bare cost of additional cleaning.

(18) SURVIVAL: If any clause or term in this Agreement is contrary to law, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force.

(19) AMENDMENTS: Marco has a significant tidal swing and any boat docking must support the tidal swing as to prevent damage to the boat and dock. This is Solely the responsibility of the TENANT. Guests are responsible to provide there own consumable (paper products, soaps, charcoal, etc). We provide the very basics to get you started until you can shop.

LAWS: The Laws of the State of FL shall apply to this Agreement and any disputes pertaining to this agreement or occupancy of the property.

By indicating acceptance of this agreement, You, as the TENANT, are affirming that you have read and understand this agreement and fully understand its terms and conditions and agrees to comply and be bound by these terms and conditions.


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