The rental agreement below is required to be submitted after booking confirmation. This is a requirement to stay at our property.

GUEST RENTAL LICENSE AGREEMENT (v07.29.23)

This Guest Rental License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made by and between Edward Lui (“Owner”) and ______________________________ (“Guest”) as of the date last written on the signature page of this Agreement. Owner and Guest may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:

Property. The property is a 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom residence located in Lake Harmony, PA (the “Property”). Guest is responsible for purchasing additional supplies after items in the starter kit run out. Guest is responsible for bringing or purchasing any additional supplies and all food and beverages (including salt, pepper, and cooking spices). Guest agrees to exercise care in the treatment of the accommodations and furnishings and to leave the house the same way or better than how they received it during check in. The Property is fully furnished and comes equipped with the following amenities.
Normal housekeeping cookware, utensils, dishware, and glassware
Pillows, comforters and linens are provided for each bed.
Kitchen towels, bath towels; hand towels for each bathroom; bath floor mats
Starter items:
Toilet paper
Paper towel
Kitchen trash bags
Dishwasher detergent
Laundry detergent
Fabric softener sheets
Dish sponge

Hand soap, dish soap, and basic cleaning supplies (all purpose cleaner, mop, broom, and vacuum)
Complimentary Wifi
Complimentary onsite parking (maximum of 6 cars) - Please park only on the driveway. Unregistered vehicles or vehicles found parked/driving over lawn will be assessed a fine of $50/vehicle/occurrence.

Rental Party. Guest agrees and certifies that they are 25 years or older and agrees to provide a copy of a valid Driver’s License in conjunction with signing this Agreement.
All persons in the rental party will be bound by the terms of this Agreement. Only persons listed on this Agreement may stay at the Property.

The total number of adults in the Rental Party will be _____. The total number of children under the age of 18 in the Rental Party will be _____. The total number of pets in the Rental Party will be _____. Guest agrees and certifies that the pets in the Rental Party are well behaved and house trained (see pet section below for additional pet policy details). Guest agrees that the Property will not be occupied by minors (under the age of 18), unless a supervising adult is present and the signer(s) of this Agreement is also present.

Maximum Occupancy. The maximum occupancy for the Property is limited to 14 people (not including infants 2 years or younger) at any time, unless prior approval has been given for more. Once approval has been granted for groups larger than 14 persons, there will be an additional $50 per person per night charge for each person who stays at the Property above the maximum occupancy limit.

No Rights of Tenancy. Guest acknowledges and understands that he/she is a temporary guest of the Property and not a tenant. Nothing herein confers any rights of tenancy upon Guest.

Rental Period & Check-in. The term of the rental period shall begin on ____________________ (“Arrival Date”) and shall end on ____________________ (“Departure Date”). The Property will be ready for Guest’s occupancy at 4:00 P.M., on the Arrival Date, and the Property must be vacated by 10:00 A.M., on the Departure Date unless otherwise authorized. If Guest would like an extension on these times, please contact the property host 24 hours before your arrival/departure. Extensions are not guaranteed. Hosts will need to check with housekeeping and see if the Guest request can be granted. Authorized extensions will incur an additional charge of $50 per hour. If the guest remains on the property past their authorized checkout time, the guest agrees to pay a $200 late checkout penalty fine.

HOA and Township Rental Rules. Guest agrees to abide by all HOA and Kidder Township rental rules at all times while at the Property and shall cause all members of the Rental Party to do the same. Failure to abide by these Rental Rules shall result in the Rental Party being asked to vacate the Property and the forfeiture of any rental payments, fees, and/or deposits.

Property Care. Arrival and departure inspections are done on the property before and after each Guest stay. Guest is responsible for immediately report to property host via photography if he/she notices any damages and/or missing items. Failure to report may result in charges if these items are missing or damaged upon checkout. Guest agrees to surrender Property in the same condition as of commencement of the rental period, reasonable wear and tear expected. Guest agrees to reimburse Owner the amount of all damages/extra charges, lost rentals and community fines associated with Guest’s stay, including reasonable attorney fees. Guest will be responsible for any cost of repair or replacement required as a result of damage caused by the Rental Party during the rental term. The following list contains examples of items that the guest will be charged extra for (not an exhaustive list):
Stains on furniture, carpets, linens, towels, bedding.
Any damages found upon check out that the guest did not report via photography during the check in process.
Missing items found during check out inspection (e.g. missing remotes, pool ball, pucks, etc).
Movement of furniture from its original location.
Burnt on food or damages to cookware.
Loose trash or leaky bags resulting in extra dirty trash carts. Not complying with the trash rules.
Leaving the house excessively dirty resulting in additional cleaning hours.
Turning off the pilot light to the fireplaces.
Dirty dishes found during checkout inspection.
Turning off or tampering with the arcade game system.

Owner shall have the right to inspect and make repairs to the property, its fixtures, appliances, furnishings, and facilities during the rental period.

Rental Rate, deposit and Fees. As listed in the Airbnb/VRBO reservation system or separate agreement and subject to change. Refer to the official reservation for details. The home will be checked upon Guest departure and if a security deposit was charged to the Guest, the security deposit will be refunded within 15 days from guest Departure Date less any itemized damages, citations or extra charges.

Cancellations/Refunds - Refer to the official reservation for details. Please review cancellation policy on Airbnb/VRBO or direct booking website.

Property Access - Main entrance access code will be provided at least 24 hours before Arrival Date. If for any reason Guest is denied access to the subject property, Owner Liability shall be limited to the return of all monies paid on account.

Community Amenities - Community amenities include access to a private beach area and tennis court area. Beach opens Memorial Day weekend and closes Labor Day weekend (dates are subject to change by the HOA). Owner will provide 5 beach passes for guest use. Passes will be located in a wall mounted folder by the main entrance. All beach passes must be present during departure inspection or Guest will be responsible for paying $25 per lost pass.

Firepit - Guest agrees to comply with the following house rules and Kidder Township ordinance regarding outdoor fires:
Burning is only permitted in the firepit provided
Permitted burning materials include dry clean logs, twigs, or other untreated wood products
Prohibited burning materials include, but not limited to, treated wood, fresh cut limbs, leaves, manufactured products, garbage or other material that may cause excessive odor or smoke
Adult supervision is required at all times until fire has been completely extinguished.
If winds exceed 10 miles per hour, burning is not permitted.
No fires are allowed between 12am - 8am.

Hot tub - The hot tub is cleaned and chemically balanced by a certified technician prior to your arrival and the temperature is set at 90F. For stays under 7 days, the hot tub should not need to be serviced during your stay as long as you comply with the rules below. For stays greater than 7 days, the hot tub will be serviced once a week. If you require additional hot tub servicing than what is outlined here, there will be an additional charge for each extra servicing. Rules for keeping the hot tub clean and working properly during your stay:
Do not add any bubbles or any other bath products to the hot tub
Rinse body before entering the hot tub
Avoid spilling drinks/food or introducing any bodily fluids into the hot tub
Keep the hot tub cover on when the tub is not in use

On occasion, the tub may require a deep cleaning and draining prior to your visit. If that is the case, the tub temperature may require some extra time to reach the targeted temperature of 90F.

The Guest assumes all responsibility for the safety of all children using the hot tub.

Malfunctions - Guest shall not be entitled to any refund for inoperable appliances, hot tubs, arcade system, tvs, electronic items, etc. Owner, upon being notified by Guest, of any malfunction, will make every reasonable effort to have such items replaced or repaired but this cannot be guaranteed.

Pets - UNAUTHORIZED PETS are prohibited and are grounds for immediate termination of contract resulting in immediate eviction and loss of security deposit or $500, whichever is greater. Guest could be liable for professional carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, and additional damages if an unauthorized pet is found on the property. Guests must adhere to the following pet policy if Owner agrees to allow said pet(s) on the property:

Only dogs are allowed and no more than 2 are allowed per stay unless otherwise authorized.
A pet fee of $250 for the first dog and $50 for all subsequent dogs will be required. This fee is for the privilege of having a pet at the property. It does not cover damages or stains caused by the pet.
Dogs must be house trained and well behaved.
Dogs are not allowed on any furniture (i.e. sofas, beds, etc)
Dogs are not allowed in any carpeted area.
Dogs must not be left unattended in the house unless crated.
Guest must pick up and appropriately dispose of dog excrement from the property and community areas.

Prohibited at Property - FIREWORKS, INDOOR SMOKING, HOUSE PARTIES AND ILLEGAL DRUG USE are prohibited and are grounds for immediate termination of contract resulting in immediate eviction and loss of security deposit or $500, whichever is greater. This would include loud music or noise levels, drunken behavior, drug use or activity that results in neighbor complaints or police reporting. Guests will face possible State prosecution for using fireworks on this property. Guests could also be liable for professional carpet cleaning, duct cleaning, re-painting and additional damages.

Quiet Hours - 10pm to 8am - Refrain from loud outdoor and indoor noise between the hours of 10pm and 8am. Please keep noise levels from music and loud talking to a reasonable level at all times.

If we receive a neighbor or Code Enforcement Officer complaint, the following will be enforced:

1st time - $50 fee
2nd time - $500 fee

Surveillance Devices - Exterior house cameras are installed for the security of the Guest and Owner. We have a camera to monitor the entry and driveway.

Trash - There is no recycling. ALL trash (including cans and bottles) must be bagged and placed inside trash receptacles located in the mud room. Do NOT place any trash in the outdoor trash bins located at the end of the driveway. There is a $25 per trash receptacle fee if there is loose trash or leaky bags resulting in extra dirty trash receptacles. There is a $50 fee if any trash is left in the outdoor trash bins.

Limitation on Liability. Owner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or illness that occur to any member of the Rental Party or Guest’s visitors while in the Property or on the Property. Owner is not responsible for loss of personal belongings or valuables belonging to any member of the Rental Party or any of Guest’s visitors. Guest agrees to assume the risk of any harm arising from use of the Property. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL OWNER BE LIABLE TO GUEST OR TO ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR GUEST’S RENTAL OF THE PROPERTY OR USE OF THE PROPERTY. IN NO EVENT WILL OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT EVEN IF OWNER SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Indemnification. Guest acknowledges that the use of the Property by the Rental Party and Guest’s visitors is entirely at their own risk. Guest will indemnify and hold harmless Owner from any and all expenses, costs, damages, suits, actions, or liabilities whatsoever arising from or related to any and all loss of, or damage to, personal property, injury or death resulting from the use or occupancy of the Property, or the failure of any member of the Rental Party or Guest’s visitors to observe the Rules and restrictions set forth in Paragraph 7.

Violation of Agreement. If Guest, Guest’s visitors, or any member of the Rental Party violates any of the terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to maximum occupancy, visitors, or the Rental Rules, Owner may evict Guest and the Rental Party from the Property, and Guest will forfeit all rent and deposits paid. Should Owner elect to hire an attorney to collect any sums due under this Agreement or enforce any provision of this Agreement, Guest shall be liable for all reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by Owner.

Governing Law. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be governed by, and constructed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the Commonwealth of the Pennsylvania (including its conflicts of laws provisions).

Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue to be valid and enforceable as though the invalid or unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement.

Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all other negotiations, understandings, and representations (if any) made by and between the Parties.