This rental agreement is made on this         day of                       , 2003, between

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx as Owner/Agent (hereinafter Owner ), and

                                                                                    , as renter(s) (Hereinafter Renter).

Renter’s home address:                                                                                                             

Renter’s home phone number(s):                                                                                               

Renter’s drivers license number(s): (include photocopy)                                                           

 1.  Owner agrees to rent to the Renter, the personal residence located at xxxxxxxxx Midlake Village at Big Boulder Lake, Lake Harmony, PA 18624 (hereinafter Premises ) for the term of      nights.

 Date of check-in:                                                                    

 Date of check-out:                                                                  

    Check-in is at 4pm or earlier based on the cleaning schedule (to be determined by Owner), and check-out time is 10am unless otherwise noted in your check in packet.  These times may be adjusted by mutual written agreement.

 2.  A security deposit is required to be paid by the renter to the owner as security for the faithful performance by the Renter of the terms of this lease.   Upon completion of the lease, the Owner shall inspect the property and upon finding no damage will return the deposit, without interest, to the Renter.  Owner shall inspect the property as soon as possible, but in no cases longer than 7 days after completion of the lease.  If damage caused by the Renter exceeds the amount on deposit, Renter agrees to pay for such damages upon receipt of the damage notification.

 3. Renter agrees to pay Owner:

a.  Rental Payment:   The sum of $                  U.S. dollars (hereinafter Rent)

b.  Security Deposit:  A security/damage deposit (hereinafter Deposit ) of $200.00.  

c.  Cleaning Fee: Mandatory/non-refundable cleaning fee of $75.00 for the term of the lease.

d.  Schedule of Payments:  One half of total Rent is due upon reservation.  Balance of Rent, plus Security Deposit, and Cleaning Fee is due thirty (30) days before occupancy.  In the case where reservation is made less than 30 days prior to occupancy, the full amount of the Rental Payment, Security Deposit, and Cleaning Fee is due at the time of reservation.

e.  The payment schedule is:

Payment at time of reservation:                                          

Balance due on or before:                                                  

4. The Premises shall be used for residential purposes only and Renter shall peacefully and quietly occupy the same and shall not interfere with the rights of other Renter(s) or neighbors.

a.  Renter shall permit no activities on the Premises, which are contrary to any law, ordinance and/or any applicable health and/or fire department or insurance policy provisions. 

b.  Renter shall maintain the premises in good condition during the duration of the lease and shall neither cause nor allow any abuse of the facilities therein, and upon the termination or expiration thereof shall redeliver the property in as good condition as at the commencement of the term or as may be put in during the term, reasonable wear and tear from use and obsolescence accepted.

c. Renter is and shall be responsible and liable for making repairs and or replacements that may be required for injury or damage to the leased premises, equipment or facilities, or kitchen appliances therein.

d.  Renter shall not make or cause to be made any changes, alterations, additions or attach any objects of permanence to portions of the building or do anything that might cause injury or damage to the leased premises without the written consent of Owner. 

e.  All personal property placed in or upon the leased premises, or in any storage rooms, shall be at the risk of the Renter, or the parties owning same, and Owner shall in no event be liable for the loss or damage of any such property.

f. The Renter shall leave said Premises in a clean and sanitary condition. This includes no dishes in the sink, leftover food in the refrigerator, or trash in the premises.

9. There is no smoking on or in the Premises. There are no exceptions. There is no smoking on the patio/balcony of the premises.  Smoke only outside of the entire building Premises.

h. Pets are NOT allowed in or on the Premises. If pets enter the Premises at any time Renter agrees to automatically forfeit the full Security Deposit and to immediately vacate Premises.

i.  The premises shall be occupied by no more than 8 persons.

j. Renter agrees to report promptly to Owner (or to Owners agent) any mechanical, electrical, plumbing or other problems with the Premises.

k. The Renter agrees to comply with all sections of this Rental Agreement as well as all Rules and Regulations posted in the Premises.

l.  All usual electric and water fees shall be paid by the Owner.

m.  Only local phone service is provided.  No regional or long distance service is available.  Renter agrees to use calling card for all regional and long distance calls.

5. It is expressly understood and agreed that:

a.  neither Owner of said Premises, or any agent acting for Owner shall be liable for any damages or any injury to Renter, Renter’s family or to Renter’s property or to Renter’s family s property from whatever cause arising from occupancy of said Premises by Renter and Renter’s family.  

b.  It is agreed and understood that Owner, it's agents and employees shall not be liable to any person for any damages of any nature which may occur at any time on account of any defect in the leased premises, the building in which the leased premises are situated or the improvements therein, whether said defect exists at the time of execution of this lease or arises subsequent hereto and whether such defect was known or unknown at the time of such injury or damage, or for damages from fire, wind, rain or any other cause whatsoever, all claims for such injuries and damages being specifically waived by Renter. 

c.  Owner shall not be responsible or liable for any accident or damage to automobiles, persons, or any other equipment or persons utilizing parking facilities upon the leased premises.  The failure of Owner to insist upon the strict performance of the terms, covenants, and agreements hereto shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of Owner's right thereafter to enforce any such term, covenant, or condition but the same shall continue in full force and effect.

d.  It is further understood and agreed upon that neither Owner nor any agent acting for Owner shall be responsible for any personal property left by Renter in said Premises.

e. It is understood and agreed that Owner or Owners agent shall have the right to enter and inspect Premises at all reasonable times by appointment to insure maintenance and safety of the Premises and to show the Premises to prospective Renter(s) or buyers.

 6.  INSURANCE AND DESTRUCTION OF PREMISES: Hazard and fire insurance shall be acquired and maintained by Owner, the proceeds of which shall be payable to Owner.  In the event the leased premises shall be destroyed or rendered totally unintendable by fire, windstorm, or other cause beyond the control of Owner, then this agreement shall cease and terminate as of the date of such destruction, and the rental shall then be accounted for between Owner and Renter up to the time of such damage or destruction of said premises is the same as being prorated as of that date.  In the event the leased premises are damaged by fire, windstorm or other cause beyond the control of Owner so as to render the same partially unintendable, but repairable within a reasonable time, then this lease shall remain in force and effect and the Owner shall, within a reasonable time, restore said premises to substantially the condition the same were in prior to said damage, and there shall be an abatement in rent in proportion to the relationship the damaged portion of the leased premises bears to the whole of said premises.

 7. CANCELLATION: If Renter cancels this agreement, then: Renter’s Deposit will be refunded in full if Owner is notified of cancellation sixty (60) days prior to Renter’s scheduled arrival date, less a thirty five ($35) dollar servicing fee.  Should Renter cancel with less than sixty (60) days prior to arrival date, Owner or Owners agent will attempt to re-rent the premises.  If that rental period can be filled, all but a one hundred ($100) dollar advertising fee will be returned to Renter.  There will never be a refund to any Renter after Renter has taken occupancy of the Premises.

 8.  ASSIGNMENT OR TRANSFER: Renter shall not have the right or power to transfer, assign or sublease this lease or any provision thereof without the express written consent of Owner.

copyright 2006 John Del Ferro