1217 State Street Summer 2010 Rental Agreement

 

General

This lease agreement is jointly entered into between ___________________________ (hereafter known as Ôthe ProprietorÕ) and ____________________________ (in combination with any/all named overnight guests below, hereafter known as Ôthe TenantÕ) for the upper/lower/both rental unit(s) located at 1217 State Street Saint Joseph, MI (hereafter known as Ôthe PremisesÕ).

 

The term of the lease is from _______________________ 3PM through _______________________ 11AM. The rental fee for this term is $________ and is due in full before any occupancy will be granted. (Checks are acceptable if issued far enough in advance of the term such that they clear processing. Checks are not acceptable on the date of checkin.)

 

Your tenancy includes the following inclusions, not typically provided:

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

                                                                                                                                               

 

Pet Fee

There is a $35 fee (total for 1-2 pets) for pet tenants. See the Pets section for guidelines governing pets.

 

Reservations

A complete reservation includes: payment of  50% of rental fees + the Proprietor possessing a copy of this agreement with the TenantÕs signature.

 

Payment schedule

 

50% of the total rental fees is due at the time of reservation.

Any remaining rental fees are due no less than 30 days in advance of the rental term.

Any additional nights agreed to outside the rental term as defined above are to be paid for immediately upon the agreement to such by both the tenant and the Proprietor.

 

Additional nights may be available surrounding the term. If they are available and the Tenant wishes to extend the term and the Proprietor concurs, additional nights will be billed at the rate of $_______ , which payment is due prior to the term to which it applies.

 

This lease allows for the temporary residence of the Tenant and up to ___ additional overnight guests of the Tenants as named below.

 

Additional General Inclusions

Additionally included for use by the Tenant are:

-         washer/dryer in basement

-         WIFI access

-         onsite appliances including: refrigerator/freezer, dish-washer, stove/oven, microwave, coffee pot, iron & board, window A/C unit(s)

-         TV, DVD player, stereo system

-         linens for all beds, pillows, furniture, eating & cooking utensils for 8

-         small propane grill

 

Pets

A total of up to 2 dogs/cats/combo of both are allowed on the Premises as guests as described below.

 

 Peaceful Coexistence

 

Under City ordinance, it is unlawful to play or operate any musical instrument, phonograph, or radio in such a manner as to cause loud or unusual sound or noise between the hours of 10 PM and 7 AM; it is also unlawful at all times to make any unnecessary loud or unusual noise which annoys the comfort, repose, health or safety of the public. 

 

Guidelines for peaceful coexistence with neighbors and guests of the other rental unit at 1217 State St. which will be the basis of the ProprietorÕs management thereof include:

 

-         no disruptive indoor/outdoor activity after 11PM

-         parties/gatherings on Premises should be of a size manageable by the Tenant

-         no gatherings in the front yard (facing State St.) beyond the porch

-         2 reasonable complaints in any 12hr period (as deemed so by the Proprietor) re. noise, disturbance, or generally non-peaceful coexistent behavior will result in the immediate dismissal of all but the Tenant from the Premises

-         3 or more reasonable complaints during the course of the rental term (as deemed so by the Proprietor) re. noise, disturbance, or generally non-peaceful coexistent behavior will result in the immediate dismissal of the Tenant from the Premises and/or up to 100% of the deposit being retained

-         trash/debris should be cleaned up the morning after any gathering on the Premises

 

Parking

Two (2) offstreet parking spaces are allocated for use by the Tenant. Please park in a fashion that allows for the use of all other spaces by other guests. Any oversized vehicles may require different provisions as determined by the Proprietor.

 

Storage

Additional storage space outside of the Premises is available and should be utilized for large/potentially dirtier items (bikes, strollers, beach gear). The floor area inside the back entrance to the Premises is NOT to be used for such items. The shelving unit in this area is for use by the Tenant.

 

Security Deposit

A traditional security deposit is not collected. A major valid credit card belonging to the Tenant must be provided to the Proprietor prior to occupancy by the Tenant. The Tenant with his/her signature hereon authorize charge(s) by the Proprietor against the credit card provided for expenses incurred by the Proprietor during the TenantÕs stay for such things as:

á       Excessive cleanup (wall marring, floor scuffing/damage, spills on upholstery, stains, etc)

á       Damage to the rented space

á       Lost or damaged contents

á       Unpaid rent (additional days)

á       Lost/unreturned key sets

  

An itemized receipt for charges will be provided. Charges will be for fair market value of items or services.

 

Cancellation

 

If the Tenant chooses to cancel a reservation for whatever reason, and the Tenant notifies the Proprietor via PHONE CONVERSATION (no emails, no phone messages, no other) the following rental fee refund schedule will be adhered to:

-         greater than 30 complete days notification in advance of beginning of the rental term = 80% of collected money

-              30 days or less in advance of the beginning of the rental term = NO REFUND (excepion: the tenant will be issued a refund of 80% of the day rate if  the proprietor secures another renter for the day at the same or better day rate. This applies to all days which the tenant has cancelled a reservation.)

Changes

 

Date changes may be allowed based on availability. ALL date changes will incur a $25 fee. Date changes that reduce the number of days the tenant will be staying will incur a $25 fee + 20% of the difference between the initial total fees and the new total fees. Date changes within 30 days of the tenants arrival will be handled per occurrence but are generally not allowed.

 

Changes to numbers of guests: a reduction in the number of  tenants will incur neither an additional charge nor a refund. Rates are generally extended based on 4 tenants/unit. All additions to the overnight guest list are to be divulged to the Proprietor as additional charges may apply. The proprietor attempts to charge fairly for the services/ lodging that is provided Ð it is expected that an honest, accurate list of tenants will be provided and adhered to.

 

Proprietor Imposed Vacating

 

If the Tenant is justifiably required by the Proprietor to vacate the premises or the Proprietor cannot allow the Tenant to take occupancy of the Premises though a reservation has been accepted, the following refund/compensation guidelines will be applied:

-         if the Tenant has taken occupancy:

o       the Proprietor will make reasonable efforts to move the Tenant to other lodging acceptable to the Tenant for the remainder of the term

o       the Proprietor will compensate the Tenant for 100% of the rental fee not used at the Premises plus the difference between the rate of the Premises and the rate at the other acceptable lodging

o       the deposit will be refunded in accordance with the section ÔSecurity DepositÕ above

-         if the Tenant has not taken occupancy:

o       100% of any money collected from the Tenant will be refunded to the Tenant

o       if the Tenant desires, efforts will be made by the Proprietor to secure lodging for the Tenant for the term that was originally agreed to

o       no additional compensation will be extended the Tenant by the Proprietor

 

The only scenario that is suspected to lead to the execution of this section is if the Premises become unsafe for occupancy. In the case of a double booking (two or more Tenants errantly granted a lease for the same or overlapping term), the Proprietor will decide to whom occupancy will be granted and the other TenantÕs will be compensated/refunded in accordance with the section above as begins with the phrase Ôif the Tenant has not taken occupancyÕ.

 

General Safety

The Premises will have been inspected by a local authority and deemed fit for occupancy prior to any lease granting. The Premises has inherent dangers as does any structure (stairs, low basement ceilings, electric & gas appliances, garbage disposal, etc..) Any unsafe/unlawful behavior by the Tenant as determined by the Proprietor will result in the IMMEDIATE NULLIFICATION of this lease to be followed by the IMMEDIATE VACATING of the premises by the Tenant.

 

You have the right to receive a copy of the rental unit permit, from the Proprietor, at your request.  Smoke detectors are provided in each rental unit as provided by law; no person shall tamper or interfere with the effectiveness of a smoke detector.  Violators may be punished as provided under City ordinance.

 

The Proprietor and Tenant with there signatures hereon do agree to comply with all of the terms herein:

 

 

                                                                                                                                   

 Proprietor                                                                          Date Signed

 

                                                                                                                                   

                        Tenant                                                                           Date Signed