LEASE AGREEMENT
This VACATION COTTAGE LEASE AGREEMENT
Dated______________________________,
between
Oldham's Lakefront Cottages
c/o Loren Oldham
Office: 616 El Dorado, PO Box 271
New Denver, BC V0G 1S0, Phone: (250) 358-2344
and
Lessee:______________________________
Address:_____________________________
Telephone: ___________________________
Email: _______________________________
Number of Guests: _____________________
The TERM of this lease is: _________week(s).
From 4:00 p.m. Saturday ________________
To 10:00 a.m. Saturday __________200____
Please circle chosen cottage:
CREEKSIDE COTTAGE: 604 El Dorado. Bedroom #1: 2 XL twin beds (can be converted to king), Bedroom #2: 1 double bed XL, Living room: 1 Queen size sofa bed, 1 Bathroom: 4pc., fireplace, creek and lakefront location.
CHESTNUT COTTAGE: 612 El Dorado. Bedroom #1: 2 XL twin beds (can be converted to king), Bedroom #2: 1 double bed, Bedroom #3: 1 double bed, Living room: Queen size sofa bed, 1 Bathroom: 4pc., lakefront location.
CEDAR COTTAGE: 616 El Dorado. Bedroom #1: 2 XL twin beds (can be converted to king), Bedroom #2: 1 double bed, Bedroom #3: 1 double bed, Living room: Queen size sofa bed, 2 bathrooms: 4 pc. each, lakefront location.
MAPLE COTTAGE: 608 El Dorado. Bedroom #1: King size bed, Bedroom #2: Queen size bed, Bedroom #3 Queen size bed, 2 1/2 bathrooms, 1 bathroom: 4pc., 1 bathroom: 3pc., 1 bathroom: 2pc., lakefront location.
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION
CREDIT CARD TYPE (VISA, MASTERCARD): ______________________________
CARD NUMBER: ______________________________________________________
EXPIRATION DATE: ___________________________________________________
CARD HOLDER'S NAME: _______________________________________________
SIGNATURE: _________________________________________________________
I/We certify that I/We are at least 23 years of age.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES
1) CHECK-IN is at 4:00 p.m. on the beginning date of the lease. There is no early check-in except by prior arrangement.
2) CHECK-OUT time is 10:00 a.m. SHARP. Your cooperation in adhering to our established check-out time will be greatly appreciated by both our housekeeping staff and incoming guests. Prior to departure please ensure that all dirty dishes, cookware and eating utensils are washed, rinsed, dried, and put away in the proper location. All household trash, garbage, and/or other discarded items should be properly bagged-up so as to avoid spillage/leakage and properly deposited in the refuse containers located in the storage shed. Under NO circumstances should household refuse be deposited and/or otherwise left outside as it can attract unwanted visitors. Upon departure, all keys are to be brought back to the manager at 616 El Dorado Street. . Keys not returned by the scheduled checkout time of 10:00 a.m. shall be subject to an assessment of a fee equivalent to a sum of one (1) additional night's rental rate with all such costs being charged to the LESSEES credit card.
3) The RENT for Maple Cottage is $1,350.00 per week in the high season, $950.00 per week in the shoulder seasons, and $800.00 per week at all other times. Creekside Cottage is $1,000.00 per week in the high season, $743.00 per week in the shoulder seasons, and $683.00 per week at all other times. Chestnut Cottage is $950.00 per week in the high season, $706.00 per week in the shoulder seasons, and $648.00 per week at all other times. Cedar Cottage is $850.00 per week in the high season, $632.00 per week in the shoulder seasons, and $580.00 per week at all other times. Each cottage also has a $30.00 booking fee, a $75.00 per week cleaning fee and a refundable $200.00 damage deposit, payable as follows.
PAYMENTS
(All dollar amounts are in Canadian funds)
4A)
ADVANCE PAYMENT: To confirm your reservation an advance payment of 50% of
the total rent, the $30.00 booking fee and this signed Lease Agreement must
be received within 7 days of initial booking. After receiving your advance
payment and signed Lease Agreement, your reservation will be confirmed in
writing by letter or e-mail. The property is subject to availability until
the signed Agreement and the advance payment are received.
4B)
BALANCE PAYMENT: The remaining balance of rental payment is due in full at
least 21 days prior to your occupancy term. If you are making a reservation
of less than 21 days before your arrival, we require payment in full at the
time of the booking.
4C)
SECURITY/CLEANING/DAMAGE DEPOSIT: A refundable Security/Cleaning/Damage Deposit
of $200.00 is due at the time Balance Payment is due.
4D)
PAYMENT METHODS: Payment may be made by personal cheque,
money order, cashiers cheque, or credit card (Visa/MasterCard).
Advance payment and Balance Payment shall be paid no later than the stipulated
due date.
IF A
BALANCE PAYMENT IS NOT MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS OF THE DUE DATE, THE RESERVATION
AND MONEY PAID SHALL BE FORFEITED. Lessee will be levied a service charge
of $25.00 if Lessee's bank returns a cheque for
insufficient funds.
5) SECURITY/CLEANING/DAMAGE
DEPOSIT: Security Deposit less any charges will be returned within 14 days
of checkout. Written notice will be made if damages are charged against the
security deposit refund. Charges may include additional cleaning fees due
to excessive misuse of the property, damage to the property, or missing items
from the property. If charges exceed Security Deposit, Lessee agrees to pay
all additional costs.
6A)
CANCELLATION NOTICE: Notice of any cancellation must be received in writing
by via letter, fax or e-mail.
6B) REFUND: Cancellations received 60 days or more prior to the beginning of your stay will receive a full refund minus the $75.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations received less than 60 days prior to your arrival will be charged a cancellation fee equal to the advance payment total. We will make every effort to re-book the property. If we re-book the property and the owner has not lost revenue we will refund the full rental rate. In any event the $75.00 cancellation fee will be charged against the deposit. No-shows without written cancellation will not receive ANY refund. Once your stay has commenced there will be no compensation for any unused nights. However, if during the term of this agreement the property becomes uninhabitable without fault or negligence on behalf of the Lessee, the Lessee will be refunded the portion of the unused rent.
6C)
TRANSFERS: Lessee agrees that this lease may not be assigned or sublet, even
to a member of the leaseholder's family. Changing date of stay is on availability
only.
7) You
will be sent directions and other information regarding your property once
your reservation is confirmed.
UTILITIES:
8) The
landlord will provide water, heat, electric, trash removal and local telephone
usage. All long distance calls and any other applicable charges must be billed
to LESSEE'S telephone card.
PETS:
9) Pets
are allowed with the following restrictions.
A) No
cats are allowed.
B) Call
ahead on other pets.
C) Pet
bed must be provided by owner.
D) Please
observe New Denver's leash law.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
10)
All units include linens (bedding, towels, beach
towels), BBQ grill, telephone, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, washer/dryer,
TV/DVD player, dishes/utensils, cleaning supplies, hand soap and a starter
supply of toilet tissue, paper towel, and coffee filters.
11)
The cottage site is to be occupied by no more than SIX (6) persons
maximum
VIOLATION
OF THE MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY PROVISION CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS HEALTH PROBLEMS DIRECTLY
RELATED TO OVERUSE OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM ON THE PREMISES AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE SEPTIC SYSTEM WHICH IS DIFFICULT TO QUANTIFY.
THEREFORE, IN THE EVENT LESSEE ALLOWS THE PREMISES TO BE OCCUPIED BY MORE
THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED NUMBER OF PERSONS, LESSEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE TO
PAY LESSOR THE SUM OF ONE HUNDRED ($100.00) DOLLARS PER PERSON IN THE EXCESS
OF THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED PER DAY FOR EACH DAY THE LESSEE ALLOWS THE PREMISES
TO BE OCCUPIED BY MORE THAN THE MAXIMUM ALLOWED.
12)
Violation of the maximum occupancy is also grounds for immediate eviction
from the Cottage with forfeiture of any and all monies paid.
15)
LESSEE assures the LESSOR that the tenants will observe all conditions and
terms of this lease as to maintaining the premises in good order and appearance
and will conduct themselves in a manner inoffensive to neighbors.
16)
LESSEE and their guests shall not disturb, annoy, endanger, or inconvenience
neighbors, nor use the premises for any immoral or unlawful purposes, nor
violate any law or ordinance, nor commit waste or nuisance on or about the
premises.
17)
LESSEE and their guests agree that during the term of this lease they will
keep the leased premises clean and free of trash, garbage, and other waste.
All pipes, wires, glass, plumbing and other equipment and fixtures shall be
kept in the same condition as at the beginning of the lease. Reasonable wear
and tear and damage by unavoidable fire and/or casualty are the only exceptions.
18)
LESSEE agrees to indemnify and save LESSOR harmless from all liability, from
loss or damage arising from any nuisance or harm made or suffered on the lease
premises by the LESSEE, tenants, or guests from any carelessness, neglect,
or improper conduct of any persons entering, occupying or visiting the leased
premises.
19)
LESSEE agrees that he/she shall not paint or make alterations to the property
without the LESSOR'S written consent.
20)
Upon not less than 24 hours notice, LESSEE shall make available to LESSOR
or his agent for the premises, the right of entering to make necessary or
convenient repairs and to show the premises to prospective tenants. In an
emergency, LESSOR or his agent may enter the premises at any time without
securing prior permission from LESSEE.
21)
SMOKING is not allowed inside the cottages.
22)
If LESSEE abandons or vacates the premises, LESSOR may at his/her option terminate
the lease, enter the premises and remove some or all property.
23)
In the event that any legal action shall be commenced by either party arising
out of, or concerning this lease or any right or obligation derived there
from, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive attorney's fees as
fixed by the Court in addition to all relief at law or equity.
24)
Either party may terminate the lease in the event of a violation of early
provisions of this lease by the other party in the manner as provided by law.
25)
Inconveniences over which we have no immediate control and DO NOT warrant
any refund of rental monies include: (1) breakdown of TV's or other recreational
appliances/devices, (2) power outages, (3) adverse road and/or weather conditions,
(4) construction taking place in the area, (5) vacation home that is not decorated
and/or otherwise accommodated to suit the guests personal/individual taste(s).
26)
All LESSEES and tenants use the cottages and premises at their own risk. Oldham's
Lakefront Cottages and its Property Owners (principals) shall not be held
liable or otherwise responsible in any way for injury to any LESSEE and/or
their guests that is caused or permitted to be caused by the intentional or
unintentional acts of said LESSEE and/or their guest(s), or by the failure
of structures, appliances, (including BBQ's), furnishings, and/or other equipment,
whether by malfunction, misuse, acts of God/nature, and/or are otherwise naturally
occurring. No guarantees are expressed or implied as to the fit condition
of utilities and other services provided to the cottages and adjacent structures
and premises. No guarantees are expressed or implied regarding the fit condition,
suitability, compatibility of materials utilized in the construction of the
cottage and/or its contents. Lessor shall not be
held liable or otherwise responsible in any way for allergic reactions to
LESSEE and/or their guests caused or permitted to be caused by materials utilized
in the manufacture of the cottage and/or its contents, nor from mold and/or
airborne spores, nor from pet/animal allergens, nor from chemical agents including,
but not limited to, appliances, linens, carpeting, utensils, fixtures or equipment.
27)
LESSEE assumes full responsibility for fulfilling the terms of the lease for
the period stated and assures the LESSOR full recourse for the payment of
any amount outstanding from the total amount due in accord with the terms
as stated above including any outstanding or unpaid charges that are the responsibility
of the LESSEE.
28)
I state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to sign this affirmation
and release, that I understand the term contractual and not a mere recital,
and I have signed this document as of my own free act.
29)
I have fully informed myself of the contents of this lease agreement by reading
it before I signed it. I can read and understand English.
Date______________________________ Signature______________________________