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Rental Agreement

All rents and deposits are to be paid 50 days before arrival (money order).  

Check In/Out:  Check In Time is After 3:00PM and Check Out Time is at 10:00AM.  

Please contact Elizabeth Whitlam,  850-387-1446 or cell 850-625-8191.     House phone number is 850-249-4116.

There are cordless phones and answering machine on the premises.

Cleaning Fee:  A one time checkout cleaning fee of $150.00  will be charged for each reservation.

The is a minimal cleaning fee for Normal Cleaning. ( Cleaning that requires additional cleaning staff or time will come out of the security deposit)

Security/ Damage Deposit:  A deposit of $350 - $500  is required to confirm your reservation.  (Large deposits may be required for large parties.) 

If you decide to bring more guests this must be discussed and agreed to with the owner or you will be liable to lose your security deposit. 

The person or person registering for this unit is responsible At the time of check in, the deposit automatically converts to a damage deposit.  The deposit is not applied toward rent, however the deposit is fully refundable within 14 working days after departure, provided that: NO DAMAGE IS DONE TO THE HOUSE OR IT’S CONTENTS.  If the cleaning service reports damage or losses, the amount for repairs will be deducted from the deposit.  

The person or person registering for this unit is responsible for all damaged or missing items in the house and for all damages to the property caused by anyone in the house. The person registering must be an occupant of the unit for the entire length of the stay.  There are no refunds for early check out or for eviction.

Please inspect and report immediately upon check in any damage in the house, otherwise it may be deducted from your security deposit.  The house is inventoried and you will be charged for all missing or damaged items.  If damages are in excess of the security deposit and must be pursued through an attorney, or if litigation ensues, you will be responsible for the attorney’s fees in addition to the other damages recovered. 

Rules:

o     No candles should be burning in the house at any time.

o     Please do not leave doors and windows open with air conditioner/ heat running.

o    Please do not adjust any thermostats in the house (fridge, hot water tank etc.) or swimming pool timer

o     Pool:   Gate must stay closed at all times (Florida Law.)

o     Grill: There is charcoal grill.  Please do not use grill on pool deck or in screened Florida room.   

o     Absolutely No Smoking is allowed in the house.  Please smoke outside.  Please do not throw butts on the property grounds. 

o     By renting and checking into the house you agree to be bound and accept terms of this agreement, you agree to be responsible for all others in your party and for all visitors to the house or its property. 

o     Remember to bring your beach towels, paper products, groceries and portable radio.

      We provide bath towels, all bed linens and cooking utensils.

o     We have caller restrictions for 900 and long distance, so please use your calling card or cell phone for all long distance calls. 

o            Children must be supervised at all times while in the backyard or using the swimming pool or spa

o            If furniture if moved within the home it must be put back in place, or you will be charged a moving fee ($25)

o            Please do not leave whirlpool running while not in use.  It is on a timer for your enjoyment and should be turned off

Loss, theft or injury:  Tenants agree that landlord does not provide insurance for tenants’ possessions, the loss of property due to theft, fire or vandalism, flooding or other causes or hazards or for personal injury, sickness or death you may incur during your stay.  All tenants and guests named and unnamed agree to release and discharge Elizabeth Whitlam from any and all claims and causes or actions of any kind or nature whatsoever from your stay at the house located at 4116 Ocean Street, Panama City Beach, Florida, 32408  

Equipment and Appliances:  Should any equipment or appliances fail they will be repaired as soon as possible.  No refund or discount will be given for time necessary to repair or correct the problem.  Please do not overload washing machine and please clean filters in dryer prior to each use. 

Cancellations:  There will be a $ 100.00 fee for all reservations cancelled 90 days prior to arrival.  Cancellations that are made within 90 days of arrival or no shows will forfeit the security deposit.  No refunds for early departure for evictions.  No outside noise after 11pm.  Once deposits and rents are paid there is no cancellation.  Guests are encouraged to take out cancellation insurance. 

Parking:  There is enough parking for 4 small vehicles.  Please be extra cautious when you back out of the house property.  You will be responsible for any item you back into.  Also, no parking on the street.  Make sure vehicles are not parked on street blocking traffic.