RENTAL AGREEMENT

By renting our lake house you agree to the following:

1. GENERAL: You must be 25 years or older, be responsible for all other occupants using the premises, and agree not to have any more than six people staying overnight.

2. CLEANING: The entire property will be inspected and cleaned after your departure. Please leave the property in the same general condition that you received it by making sure that the kitchen and bathroom are left clean, the house is neat/orderly, the outdoor furniture is in place, outdoor items returned to the shed, and all trash/recycling has been taken out to the bins in the driveway. Complete each task on the check-out day list provided.

3. NO SMOKING. Any evidence of smoking will result in $250 remediation charge.

4. GUESTS' LIABILITY: You agree to accept liability for any damages caused to the property by you or your guests, and for any items lost or stolen. If damages are in excess of the security deposit being held, you agree to reimburse the owner for costs incurred to repair or replace damaged or missing items.

5. SLEEPING CAPACITY / DISTURBANCES: You and all other occupants will be required to vacate the premises and forfeit all monies paid for any of the following: A: Occupancy exceeding the sleeping capacity of six people. B: Using the premises for any illegal activity. C: Causing damage to the property or to any of the neighboring properties. D: Any acts which interfere with the neighbors' right to quiet enjoyment of their property. E: Parking anywhere other than the paved driveway area (NO parking on Woodland Ave.)

6. GUESTS' RESPONSIBILITY: You are responsible for locking all doors and windows upon every temporary or permanent departure. You are responsible for returning all bicycles to the shed and locking it after each use.

7. HOLD HARMLESS: The owner does not assume any liability for loss, damage, or injury to any persons or their personal property. You agree to hold harmless the owner for any loss or damage caused by weather conditions, natural disasters, acts of God, or other reasons beyond the owner’s control.

8. BOATS AND WATER TOYS: You are fully aware that swimming and the usage of boats and water toys can be dangerous, and you hereby hold harmless the owner for any and all claims, demands ,and causes of action by reason of any injury or whatever nature which has or have occurred, or may occur to the guest, or any of his/her guests as a result of, or in connection with the usage of boats and/or water toys made available by this property for your use. All adults and children MUST use personal floatation devices when using boats. Always store the boats upside-down on their racks when not in use.

9. PETS are not allowed at this time. (Sorry, one of us has an allergy.)

10. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: The guest, for himself/herself, his/her heirs, assignors, executors, and administrators, fully releases and discharges owner of above said property from any and all claims, demands and causes of action by reason of any injury or whatever nature which has or have occurred, or may occur to the guest, or any of his/her guests as a result of, or in connection with, the occupancy of the premises and agrees to hold the owner free and harmless of any claim or suit arising therefrom. In any action concerning the rights, duties or liabilities of the parties to this agreement, their principals, agents, successors, or assignees the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees and costs.

11. By booking this rental, The guest hereby acknowledges and agrees to the terms above.

12. MOST IMPORTANT: Have fun, relax and enjoy yourself! And don't be freaked out by the fine print. In the years of renting our house, there have been no problems whatsoever; no guest has ever had their deposit withheld or asked to pay any compensation for any problems of any nature, nobody has drowned, sprained an ankle, been carried off by a bald eagle or has been eaten by a bear, fox, or deer.