Monterey, California
VACATION, SHORT TERM OR MONTHLY RENTAL AGREEMENT
This is a sample Rental Agreement. We will adjust the agreement to fit the dates
and rental option you choose e.g. weekly or monthly rental. We will fax it to you and
you will be asked to sign it and fax it back to us.
TERM OF RENTAL:
This is a weekly/monthly rental (circle one).
Rental begins on ________________, 2008 at 3pm; and ends at 12 noon on ______________.
Number of persons ________ to occupy Chang House & Chang Cottage, Monterey, California
COST OF RENTAL:
Check Rate Schedule
Figure - number of weeks or months X weekly or monthly rate; Plus $______________as a
Security Deposit, refundable less damages should they occur; Plus $____________
as a non-refundable Departure Cleaning Fee; and $_______for a Utility Fund Deposit
if you are renting monthly.
PAYMENT IS DUE AND PAYABLE AS FOLLOWS:
Visa, Mastercard & American Express cards and Cash are accepted.
Sorry, we do not take checks at this time.
We require 1/2 of Grand Total Amount (see COST OF RENTAL above) to secure dates. And the
remaining 1/2 balance is due six (6) weeks prior to occupancy. Note: This balance will
be automatically charged to the same credit card on file, or a new card given if this
card has expired at the time the charge is due. When your card is processed and has it
has cleared; and this agreement is signed and faxed back to us, we will email you notice
of confirmation and along with entry instructions.
Note: The balance will still be due regardless of the fact that you may have requested
cancellation and be awaiting a person/s to re-book the dates you have rented. However
until these dates are actually rented you are still responsible for payment in full as
herein agreed upon. See the refunds requirements for cancellations below.
CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT REQUIREMENTS:
Checking in is always 3pm Checking out is always 12 noon (no exceptions). Our cleaning
crew arrives promptly between 12 noon and 12:15. They have only two hours, 45 minutes
to complete their tasks to make your apartment suite ready for our next guests who are
scheduled to arrive at 3pm. In the event you have not vacated the premises at the time
you agreed upon (12 noon) the cleaning crew will leave and will have to be called back
thereby creating a return fee of $125.00. We therefore will charge you for this cost
incurred by your 'Late Check Out" to compensate for this additional cost to us. Also
do note, that your credit card (whose number we keep on file) will be charged, and you
do hereby authorize this card to be charged this fee should a 'late checkout' occur.
REGARDING RATES AND THE NUMBER OF GUESTS PERMITTED:
You do hereby agree to have only the exact number of persons you have agreed to and that
you have paid for. No additional persons will be permitted to visit or occupy any of the
premises know as Chang House and Chang Cottage or grounds of either Chang House or Chang
Cottage at any during the time you have reserved and paid for. And should you have any
additional persons in violation of this agreement you do hereby agree to vacate premises
immediately upon written or verbal notice and forfeit all of your security deposit.
QUIET REQUIREMENT RULE:
We strive to create quiet, peaceful and tranquil environments for neighbors. Our ability
to use our property for legal vacation rentals depends upon our enforcement of "The Quiet
Tenant Rule", which the city of Monterey requires of all vacation rental property owners.
We ask that you keep all voices, radios, tvs, cd/tape players and all music at reasonable
low volumes. Note: Live music is not permitted in the city of Monterey without a 'Live
Music Permit'; and they do not give permits except to owners of property. Any loud party
that warrant a call to police could result in a fine to the owner of the property and in
the event this were to happen during your rental term you do hereby agree to pay that fine.
And further compensate the owner for any losses occurring as a result of loss of owners
ability to 'vacation rent' their property. Neighbors are sensitive to noise in this quiet
neighborhood and would promptly call owners and/or the police should you not comply with
the "Quiet Rule".
PARKING (NUMBER AUTOMOBILES ALLOWED):
We allow only __________ automobiles. Please bring only the number of autos we have
hereby agreed to. We have only ________ number of off-street parking spaces available.
TELEPHONE:
Please bring and use your cell phones and chargers as we do not provide them.
PET POLICY:
Sorry, we do not allow pets.
SECURITY/DAMAGE DEPOSIT AND REFUNDS:
Your 'Security deposit' will be refundable less any cost for damage e.g. (smoke removal
carpets, drapes and furniture); replacement costs for broken or lost items, any cleaning
beyond the necessary normal departure cleaning service covered under non-refundable fee.
less cost or losses due to the violation of our quiet rule or our non-smoking rule e.g.,
which could result in your the entire security deposit being withheld should another of
our tenants ask for a refund due to your actions. Should a tenant bring suit against us
for failure to enforce the noise or non-smoking rule you hereby agree to pay court costs
and pay any and all damages resulting from your actions and losses to landlord or tenant.
Do further note that our cleaning crew makes note of any changes, and/or damage done to
the premises as they do their departure cleaning of your unit. They report all changes
and damage, and loss of items missing that are standard in each unit e.g remote controls
etc., This report goes directly to us and we promptly quote replacement costs and seek
repairs. Sometimes a repair quote will take several days to receive so any refund will
be held up awaiting the quote. All refunds due will be either credited to your credit
card or paid to you via a check within 30 days maximum of your departure.
DEPARTURE CLEANING COST:
Our non-refundable fee is charged at the time of rental. The House & Cottage
will be immaculate upon your arrival. Additional cleaning prior to your departure will
need to arranged for, and paid by you. You must use our cleaning crew (their phone no
will be posted in the House; (and no outside cleaning service is allowed because we only
we specific brands of cleaning products and damage to the fixtures could occur if they
use the wrong products and procedures on appliances and fixtures. There is an on-site
washer and dryer (please phone if either is not working properly at any time)? PET POLICY:
Sorry, we do not accept pets (even with a deposit). The next guests may be allergic to
pet dander. We asked that you comply with this for the sake of health to future guests
who could be seriously affected should you bring an animal in violation of this policy.
NON-SMOKING RULE:
We are a non-smoking vacation rental. And you hereby agree not to smoke, or allow your
guests to smoke in our home or cottage. Should you violate this agreement your Security
Deposit money could be used to remove smoke for carpets, drapes and furniture.
REFUNDS REGARDING CANCELLATIONS AND DAMAGES:
Refunds are given only when, and if, all of the dates you have rented are able to be re-rented.
There is a $75 cancellation re-booking fee. Your refund, if you are eligible for one,
will be less this re booking cancellation fee.
ALL REFUNDS DUE
After your departure when damage or non-compliance is noted, and all replacement or
repairs costs have been determined by outside repairmen etc., or additional cleaning
beyond normal departure cleaning costs are evaluated and determined, will any refunds
be made. This usually happens very quickly unless repair people are delayed making
assessments. In any event all refunds due you are to be made no later than 30 days of
your departure.
I have read this rental agreement and do hereby agree to all the terms and conditions
herein stated.
print your _______________________________ Sign your name ___________________________
address __________________________________________print phone Numbers _______________
print drivers license number and state issued in ____________________________________
EMAIL US
Email or phone us to say you would like make a reservation. Give us the dates you wish to
rent and we will create a rental contract for you. Don't forget to give us a return phone No?
FAX ____________________ and/or PHONE __________________
Check Available Dates
Phone 831 479 0818
Best wishes for a splendid stay in The Chang House and Chang Cottage, Monterey.
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