Rental Agreement Terms & Conditions
By checking the box to accept these terms & conditions & continuing to book the property, Guests are agreeing to be bound by the terms set forth here in this short term rental agreement terms and conditions.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
THIS SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS (the "Lease")
dated for date of Guest(s) paid reservation, is entered into
BETWEEN:
Ashley Clifford, Josh Clifford
(collectively and individually the "Lessor")
- AND-
(collectively and individually the "Guest")
(individually the “Party” and collectively the “Parties”)
IN CONSIDERATION OF the Lessor leasing certain premises to the Guest and other valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is hereby acknowledged, the
Parties agree as follows:
Leased Property
1. The Lessor agrees to rent to the Guest the property, municipally described as 11 Lewis
St, Greenville, ME 04442, USA (the "Property"), for use as short-term, non-primary,
residential premises only. The Property is more particularly described as follows: fully
furnished 3 Bedroom log cabin with a loft.
2. Neither the Property nor any part of the Property will be used at any time during the
term of this Lease by the Guest as permanent housing, or for the purpose of carrying on
any business, profession, or trade of any kind.
3. Any children staying with the Guest will be supervised as appropriate and will not cause
excessive noise or disturb any neighbors or other guests staying at the Property.
Maximum Guests
4. The Guest agrees that they will have no more than 10 people staying overnight in the
Property without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
Visitors
5. In no case will the Guest have more visitors than are permitted by the applicable fire
code, and in no case shall the Guest permit visitors to stay overnight except with the
prior written consent of the Lessor. Should the Lessor consider that any visitors are
causing a disturbance or are otherwise not in compliance with this Lease, the Lessor
may ask the Guest to remove the visitors or the Lessor may terminate this Lease as set
out in the Termination for Breach clause, at the Lessor's option.
Term
6. The term of the Lease commences at 4:00 PM (the "Check-In Time") on reserved date
(lease start date), and ends at 10:00 AM (the "Check-Out Time") on last reserved date
(lease end date) (the "Term").
7. The Guest may not stay in the Property after the stated Check-Out Time under any
circumstances. If the Guest stays after the stated Check-Out Time, the Guest will be
charged a late penalty as follows: 10% of the nightly rental charge for checking out up
to 2 hours after the set Check-Out Time; ii) 50% of the nightly rental charge for
checking out between 2 hours and 5 hours after the set Check-Out Time; and iii) 100%
of the nightly rental charge if the Guest checks out over 5 hours after the set Check-Out
Time.
8. Under no circumstances will the Guest be permitted to stay for any additional nights at
the Property, unless otherwise arranged with the Lessor or allowed in this Lease
contract.
Property Rules and Amenities
9. The Guest may keep the following pets on the Property during the Term of the Lease:
Well behaved, house trained dogs. The Guest is responsible and liable for any damage
caused by the pets to the Property or common areas, and for any injury caused by the
pets. If the pets cause excessive noise or otherwise disturb any neighbors or other guests
staying at the Property, the Lessor may either revoke this privilege and require the
Guest to remove the pets from the Property or immediately terminate the Lease, without
reimbursement to the Guest, as set out in the Termination for Breach clause of this
Lease. If the Guest fails to remove the pets from the Property after being requested to do
so by the Lessor for the reasons set forth in this clause, the Lessor may immediately
terminate the Lease, without reimbursement to the Guest, as set out in the Termination
for Breach clause in this Lease.
10. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, the Guest is entitled to the use of parking on or
about the Property as follows: large Driveway.
11. Internet will be provided at the Property for the Guest during the Term of the Lease.
Notwithstanding, access to the internet is provided as a convenience to the Guest, and
such access is not integral to this Lease. No refund or discount will be given in case of
the internet not functioning.
12. The Guest will not smoke anywhere in the Property nor permit any visitors to smoke in
the Property.
13. The Lessor agrees to supply and the Guest agrees to use and maintain in reasonable
condition, normal wear and tear excepted, all furnishings and amenities in the Property.
Rent
14. Subject to the provisions of this Lease, the rent for the Property is $150.00 per day (the
"Rent").
15. The Guest will pay the Rent through the associated rental platform, as set out on the
rental platform.
Termination for Breach
16. The Lessor may terminate the Lease immediately and without notice if the Guest
violates or breaches any term of this Lease. Upon the Guest’s breach, the Lessor may
require the Guest to vacate the Property, which the Guest must do immediately upon
request. No rental costs will be reimbursed, and the Guest will be responsible for the
payment of the entire Term of the Lease as stated in this Lease agreement.
Early Termination of Lease by Guest
17. The Guest may not terminate this Lease prior to the stated Check-Out Time. If the
Guest leaves the Property prior to the Check-Out Time, the Guest is still responsible for
the payment of the entire Term of the Lease as stated in this Lease agreement.
Early Termination of Lease by Lessor
18. The Lessor may terminate this Lease without cause or reason before the stated Check-
Out Time by giving the Guest the greater of 14 days' written notice and the minimum
required by the Act.
Lessor Access
19. The Lessor may enter the Property at any time in the case of an emergency to protect
the Property. In cases of non-emergency, the Lessor may enter the Property upon
reasonable notice to the Guest, at a reasonable time, and in compliance with the Act, in
order to complete repairs, maintenance or improvements, or to inspect the Property. The
Guest shall not unreasonably withhold consent for the Lessor to enter the Property for
the stated purposes. The Lessor shall not abuse the rights of access, harass the Guest, or
otherwise infringe on the Guest’s right to quiet enjoyment of the Property during the
Term.
Inspections
20. The Lessor and it's associates will complete an inspection report at the beginning and at
the end of the Term of this Lease and notify the tenant of any findings promptly.
Guest Improvements
21. The Guest may not make any improvements, alterations or constructions to the
Property. Improvements, alterations and constructions.
Utilities and Maintenance
22. All utilities and maintenance in relation to the Property are included in the Rent and will
be paid by the Lessor, except as otherwise provided in this Lease.
23. Notwithstanding any other term in this contract, the Guest will, at its sole expense, keep
and maintain the Property and appurtenances in good and sanitary condition and repair
during the Term of the Lease.
24. The Guest will leave the Property at the end of the Term in the same condition it was
found at the beginning of the Term. If the Guest leaves the Property in a state that
requires additional maintenance and repair, the Guest agrees to pay for the costs of
returning the Property to the condition it was found prior to the Guest's stay.
25. Any major maintenance or repair of the Property which is not due to the Guest's misuse,
waste, or neglect or that of the Guest's employee, family, agent, or visitor, will be the
responsibility of the Lessor, and at the cost of the Lessor.
Cleaning Fees
26. In addition to the Rent, the Guest will be charged a cleaning fee of $100.00 (the
“Cleaning Fee”) that will be due at the same time and in the same manner as the Rent.
The Cleaning Fee will be used to cover the reasonable costs of the regular cleaning of
the property required to put the Property back to the same condition it was in prior to
the Guest’s stay. These regular costs do not include any excessive cleaning costs.
27. If the Property requires excessive cleaning, that is, above and beyond the regular
cleaning generally required in order to return the Property to the state it was in prior to
the Guest’s stay, due to any cause, such as from a party or large gathering, the Guest
shall be charged for such excessive cleaning at a reasonable rate, which may be
recovered from the Guest by any legal means.
Rental Rules
28. The Guest agrees that they will not use the Property to host any parties, large gatherings
or events that will disturb other tenants or neighbors of the Property; or that will violate
the maximum occupancy limits as stated in this Lease. Should the Lessor reasonably
determine that the Guest has violated this clause by hosting a party, large gathering or
event, the Lessor may terminate the Lease as set out in the Termination for Breach
clause of this Lease.
Additional Fees
29. If any additional fees are charged during the course of the Lease, or any amounts remain
unpaid after the Term of the Lease, the outstanding amount must be paid to the Lessor
within 7 days after check-out, in the method and at the location required by the Lessor.
Cancellation
30. If the Lessor cancels the booking anytime before the Check-In Time, for any reason and
through no fault of the Guest, the Guest will receive a full refund of all amounts paid,
and the Guest will release the Lessor from any claims against the Lessor.
31. Upon execution of this Lease, the Guest agrees to be bound by the following
cancellation policy: if the Guest cancels the booking more than 14 days before the start
of the Term, the Guest will receive a full refund. If the Guest cancels the booking less
than 14 days before the start of the Term, the Guest will receive a full refund less $250.
There are no cancellations permitted within three days of the start of the Term, and no
refund will be provided should the Guest cancel within this time.
Insurance
32. The Guest is hereby advised and understands that the personal property of the Guest is
not insured by the Lessor for either damage or loss, and the Lessor assumes no liability
for any such loss.
Lessor Liability
33. The Guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor, and the owner of the
Property where different from the Lessor, for any and all claims of property damage and
personal injury to the Guest or their visitors from any cause arising from the use of the
Property.
34. The Guest is responsible for any person or persons who are upon or occupying the
Property or any other part of the Lessor's premises at the request of the Guest, either
express or implied, whether for the purposes of visiting the Guest, making deliveries,
repairs or attending upon the Property for any other reason. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the Guest is responsible for all members of the Guest's
family, visitors, servants, tradesmen, repairmen, employees, agents, invitees or other
similar persons.
Attorney Fees
35. In the event that any action is filed in relation to this Lease, the unsuccessful Party in
the action will pay to the successful Party, in addition to all the sums that either Party
may be called on to pay, a reasonable sum for the successful Party's attorney fees.
Governing Law
36. This Lease will be construed in accordance with and exclusively governed by the laws
of the State of Maine (the "Act").
Severability
37. If there is a conflict between any provision of this Lease and the Act, the Act will
prevail and such provisions of the Lease will be amended or deleted as necessary in
order to comply with the Act. Further, any provisions that are required by the Act are
incorporated into this Lease.
38. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provisions of this Lease will not affect the
validity or enforceability of any other provision of this Lease. Such other provisions
remain in full force and effect.
Amendment of Lease
39. This Lease may only be amended or modified by a written document executed by the
Parties.
Assignment and Subletting
40. The Guest will not assign this Lease, nor sublet or grant any concession or license to use
the Property or any part of the Property without the prior written consent of the Lessor.
A consent by the Lessor to one assignment, subletting, concession or license, will not be
deemed to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, subletting, concession or license.
Any assignment, subletting, concession or license, without the prior written consent of
the Lessor, or an assignment or subletting by operation of law, will be void and will, at
the Lessor's option, terminate this Lease.
Damage to Property
41. The Lessor will provide and keep the Property in a habitable and safe condition during
the Term of the Lease. If the Property should be damaged other than by the Guest's
negligence or willful act or that of the Guest's employee, family, agent, or visitor and
the Lessor decides not to rebuild or repair the Property, the Lessor may end this Lease
by giving appropriate notice.
Care and Use of Property
42. The Guest will promptly notify the Lessor of any damage, or of any situation that may
significantly interfere with the normal use of the Property or to any furnishings supplied
by the Lessor.
43. The Guest will not engage in any illegal trade or activity on or about the Property.
44. The Parties will comply with standards of health, sanitation, fire, housing and safety as
required by law.
45. The Parties will use reasonable efforts to maintain the Property in such a condition as to
prevent the accumulation of moisture and the growth of mold. The Guest will promptly
notify the Lessor in writing of any moisture accumulation that occurs or of any visible
evidence of mold discovered by the Guest. The Lessor will promptly respond to any
such written notices from the Guest.
46. At the expiration of the Term of this Lease, the Guest will quit and surrender the
Property in as good a state and condition as they were at the commencement of this
Lease, reasonable use and wear and tear excepted.
Prohibited Activities and Materials
47. The Guest will not keep or have on the Property any article or thing of a dangerous,
flammable or explosive character that might unreasonably increase the danger of fire on
the Property or that might be considered hazardous by any responsible insurance
company.
48. The Guest will not perform any activity on the Property or have on the property any
article or thing that the Lessor's insurance company considers increases any insured risk
such that the insurance company denies coverage or increases the insurance premium.
49. The Guest is prohibited from:
a. the storage of expensive articles on the Property if it creates an increased
security risk; and
b. the growing of, or storage of, medical marijuana on the Property.
50. The Guest will not perform any activity on the Property that the Lessor feels
significantly increases the use of electricity, heat, water, sewer or other utilities on the
Property.
Rules and Regulations
51. The Guest will obey all rules and regulations of the Lessor, and any applicable
condominium or homeowners' association rules and regulations, regarding the Property.
Arbitration
52. If any dispute relating to this Lease between the Parties is not resolved through informal
discussion within 14 days from the date a dispute arises, the Parties agree to submit the
issue before an arbitrator. The decision of the arbitrator will be binding on the Parties.
Any arbitrator must be a neutral party acceptable to both Parties. The cost of any
arbitration will be paid by the Guest.
53. For any matter relating to this Lease, the Lessor may be contacted at the phone number
and email below:
a. Phone: (207) 500-3561
b. Email address: greenvillemainecabin@gmail.com
The Lessor's address for notice is: 34 Crooker Road, Bristol, ME 04539
54. A notice given in respect to this Lease will be deemed delivered when hand-delivered to
the Party or the Party's agent or, if mailed, when mailed by certified mail, postage
prepaid, to the Party's address as stated in this Lease or later agreed upon, on the date
shown on the postmark of the envelope in which such notice is mailed.
General Provisions
55. All monetary amounts stated or referred to in this Lease are based in the United States
dollar.
56. Any waiver by the Lessor of any failure by the Guest to perform or observe the
provisions of this Lease will not operate as a waiver of the Lessor's rights under this
Lease in respect of any subsequent defaults, breaches or non-performance and will not
defeat or affect in any way the Lessor's rights in respect of any subsequent default or
breach.
57. This Lease will extend to and be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the respective
heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, as the case may be, of each
Party. All covenants are to be construed as conditions of this Lease.
58. All sums payable by the Guest to the Lessor pursuant to any provision of this Lease will
be deemed to be additional rent and will be recovered by the Lessor as rental arrears.
59. Where there is more than one Guest executing this Lease, all Guests are jointly and
severally liable for each other's acts, omissions and liabilities pursuant to this Lease.
60. The Guest will not tamper with locks, security systems, fire alarms, smoke detectors,
carbon monoxide detectors, and the like. If any issues with the above occur, the Guest is
to immediately contact the Lessor.
61. Any items left behind belonging to the Guest will be held by the Lessor for a period of
30 days, after which the Lessor may dispose of the items, without incurring any liability
for such disposal. The Lessor will make all reasonable efforts to contact the Guest
regarding the items as soon as the items are found by the Lessor. The Guest will be
responsible for any costs arising from the disposal, holding and return of the items.
62. Headings are inserted for the convenience of the Parties only and are not to be
considered when interpreting this Lease. Words in the singular mean and include the
plural and vice versa. Words in the masculine mean and include the feminine and vice
versa.
63. This Lease and the Guest's leasehold interest under this Lease are and will be subject,
subordinate, and inferior to any liens or encumbrances now or hereafter placed on the
Property by the Lessor, all advances made under any such liens or encumbrances, the
interest payable on any such liens or encumbrances, and any and all renewals or
extensions of such liens or encumbrances.
64. This Lease may be executed in counterparts. Facsimile signatures are binding and are
considered to be original signatures.
65. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. Any prior
understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Lease will not be
binding on either Party except to the extent incorporated in this Lease.
66. Time is of the essence in this Lease.
By checking the box to accept these terms & conditions & continuing to book the property, Guests are
agreeing to be bound by the terms set forth here in this short term rental agreement terms and conditions.