The rental agreement can be accessed on Google Docs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14hy22u8BMZZSBVD9C9EsR5BREkkHUT4f/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=116785023193723040944&rtpof=true&sd=true

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Sea Dunes J-5 Rental Agreement
1. Please print out, sign, send and this agreement along with your first half payment, to secure your dates. Your dates will be held for 5 days while awaiting your payment. Payments may be made via credit card (3% fee) ; paypal (3% fee unless you use Friends & Family); venmo (3% if they charge for service related fees); check (sent to: Lynn Brau; 185 W Side Lane; Powells Point, NC 27966), or through VRBO (expect fees). Trip insurance can be purchased when you use VRBO or through a third party like www.insuremytrip.com .
2. Your second ½ payment is due 45 days before check in. Check-in information will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to your stay.
3. Your deposit is placed in an account. This deposit DOES NOT APPLY TO RENT. OUR CHECK for your FULL DEPOSIT will be returned within 14 days after you check out and send us the evaluation, provided there is no damage, the unit is left reasonably clean (instructions will be sent to you in your check-in letter).
4. If the housekeeper has to remove trash, or do excessive cleaning or replace items to their proper locations, there will be an additional charge, as you are responsible to remove trash and any items from the refrigerator.
5. Anyone booking within two weeks of stay must use credit card. This must be processed through squareup.com (I will send you an invoice) and there will be a service fee added (3%).
6. By renting this property you are assuming all risk of and liability for any damage done to person or property, agents, employees, or visitors occasioned by the present or future condition of the premises, both latent and manifest. We will not be responsible for accidents or injury to guest or loss of money or valuables of any kind.
7. We cannot guarantee air conditioners, televisions, VCRs, appliances, etc. No refund or rate adjustment will be made for mechanical failures. In case of breakdown, we will strive to repair it as soon as possible after being notified by you of the problem.
8. There is no land-line in the unit. Please be sure you send me your cell phone numbers in case of emergency. The unit is Sea Dunes J-5.
9. Linens are furnished. No linens will be exchanged during your stay. Please do not use white towels to clean faces with makeup. There are makeup cleaning packets and colored face cloths in the unit. Beach towels are available for use. You will need to clean beach towels and leave folded in the container when you leave (please plan ahead). 
10. The TOTAL NUMBER occupying the unit CANNOT EXCEED SIX. This is very important in the high season. Privileges in the clubhouse may be revoked if you exceed this number. This is a septic issue, and is very important!
11. THIS IS A NO-SMOKING UNIT. Evidence of smoking in the unit will cause forfeiture of entire rent and deposit and immediate tenant eviction. We have a smoke-free unit, and want to be sure it is a safe place for those with allergies. Please do not smoke in the unit, on the deck, or near the door.
12. NO PETS are allowed in or on vacation property premises. A pet or evidence of a pet found on premises will cause forfeiture of entire rent and deposit and immediate tenant eviction.
13. NO HOUSE PARTIES allowed. Violations are grounds for tenant eviction without refund or rent or deposit. No sororities, fraternities, school or civic groups allowed.
14. WE DO NOT RENT TO GROUPS OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25.
15. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT not to refund deposits, refuse rental or to discontinue occupancy if in our judgment your occupancy of the unit is detrimental to the property. As we reserve the right to enter the premises at any time for the purpose of inspection, repair, or management. Property may not be used for any unlawful purpose.
16. If you must CANCEL or CHANGE DATES, a 60 DAY NOTICE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL must be given for your payment to be refunded or dates transferred. If notice is given 30-60 days prior, you will be refunded half of your amount due. If notice is given less than 30 days prior, only your deposit and cleaning fee will be refunded, UNLESS we are able to re-rent the unit.  A $100 cancellation fee charged for each cancellation. 
17. In case of voluntary or involuntary evacuation (in case of hurricane), any reserved dates that you are unable (due to evacuation) to use, will be credited to you and can be used at another time (off season). We highly recommend you purchase vacation insurance for September and October rentals.
18. PARKING - There is a garage, and space for one to two vehicles outside. Additional vehicles or boats can be parked in front of the clubhouse, or on the gravel near the entrance. Please be considerate of J6, as it is difficult to get in and out of their spaces.
19. The bikes and outdoor toys are to be used at your own risk. Please check all equipment before you use it to be sure it is safe. If something is broken, please let me know. If broken in such a way that could injure someone, please throw it in the trash. Be sure all used outdoor chairs and equipment are cleaned and put away. The housekeeper is not responsible for the garage, so please leave it the way you want to find it. THANK YOU!

YOUR SIGNATURE CERTIFIES that you have read this agreement and understand and agree to abide by it. YOUR SIGNATURE also certifies that you are an adult and financially responsible for any damage by parties present during your tenancy dates. Any reservation made under false pretense will result in loss of deposit and rent. Typing in your name, signifies signing.


Guest's full name and initials  __________________________________________

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Dates of rental                               __________________________________________

Cell phone numbers with names : __________________          ___________________
                                                       

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