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For Reservations and additional information call toll-free (888) 712-8553, e-mail sunsetharbor@attbi.com

or complete the Reservation Information and  fax to (954) 938-7004.  

This following represents Terms and Conditions for the short term rental for the property located at #3 Sunset Lane, Lauderdale by the Sea, FL  33062.  The property is to be occupied only for residential purposes.  
RENTS

All rents, deposits and cleaning fees must be prepaid in full prior to occupancy.  Applicable rents are noted under RATES.

DEPOSITS AND CLEANING FEES
In addition to rent, a security deposit in the amount stated below is due and payable at the time of the confirmation of the rental period by Landlord.  The deposit must be in the form of a credit card authorization or cash.  Cash deposits will be held by the Landlord in the manner in which the Landlord deems safe.  Included in the security deposit is a non-refundable cleaning fee of $150 (weekly) or $250 (monthly).  
Deposit** Weekly  Monthly  Total Deposit
Security Deposit - Main House $1000 $2500  
Security Deposit - Efficiency $200 $600  
Cleaning/Restocking Fee - Main House $150 $250  
Cleaning/Restocking Fee - Efficiency $50 $100  
**  Deposits may vary subject to review of contract.  Deposits for all persons and pets are subject to the review and approval of owner.   Security Deposits  are refundable (unless noted otherwise) subject to the terms and conditions outlined in this contract.   Cleaning Fees are not refundable and include stocking fees for basic items such as paper towels, toilet paper, soaps, clean linens, coffee, etc.
TOTAL RENTS AND DEPOSITS 
A deposit is required to hold your reservation.  The deposit is due and payable at the time of reservation.  Rental fees, exit cleaning fees, Refundable Damage Deposit & taxes are due 30 days prior to check-in.   Rental deposits are refundable if cancelled 60 or more days prior to check-in, however, there is a 25% non-refundable cancellation fee.   If the reservation is for less than 30 days in advance, the entire sum of rents, deposits, $100 cleaning fee and taxes are due and payable at the time of reservation.   In the event of cancellation, the security deposit or a portion thereof is non-refundable.  If the rental period is less than 6 months in duration, the Tenant's covenant and agree to pay all applicable Florida sales tax of six percent (6%) and Broward County Bed tax of five percent (5%). Taxes are computed on all charges including rental charges, boat dock rental, and other optional rental rates.  

All amounts are in US dollars and are paid directly to the owner of the property.  All deposit funds must clear owners bank account prior to confirmation of reservation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF OCCUPANCY

Sorry, no pets allowed!  Violation of this provision will subject the "Tenant"  to immediate eviction per Term #11.

House Parties ARE NOT ALLOWED under any circumstances. If occupant is found in violation, occupancy will be terminated immediately with NO REFUND.  Accommodations are limited to the number shown on the contract. The owner's reserve the right to refund deposits, refuse rentals, and to terminate occupancies if, Sunset Harbor personnel determine the occupancy is detrimental to the safe keeping of the property.

Check-in time is at 3:00 p.m.  Every effort is made to process check-ins as soon as possible.   If you have a special request for check-in, please let us know ahead of time.  Check-out time is 11:00 a.m.  Provisions can be made for an early check-in with proper notice.

DEPARTURE MAID SERVICE AND RESTOCKING BASIC ITEMS is arranged for all rentals at the cost in your agreement. Upon departure, remove all trash and perishable items from the unit and place it in the garbage containers outside of the property. Return ALL KEYS to Sunset Harbor.  Your account will be charged $50 for lost keys upon check-out.  Optional Maid service can be arranged at your request at a cost of $65 per visit.

Sunset Harbor is privately owned.  The house is furnished with pillows, bedspreads, towels, beach towels, electronics, fully equipped kitchens with refrigerators, stoves, pots/pans, dishes, glasses, silverware, etc. NOTE: PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE blankets, furniture, pillows, etc. FROM THE HOUSE OR YARD.  DO NOT TAKE THEM TO THE BEACH.  We maintain a locked closet and office in our house for our own personal use. Please respect these areas and for they are not to be disturbed. If you have a special request or need, let us know ahead of time.

Upon departure of the Tenants, the Landlord will initially assess premises for damage to said premises. Any damages including but not limited to furnishings, missing items, damage to faux painting, stains on furniture and furnishings, stains on bed linens, damage to carpets, glass and dish breakage, burn marks, scratches on countertops and furniture, etc. will be deducted from the Tenants security deposit in accordance with the amounts stated on the inventory list presented at check-in. In the event that the damage to the Landlords property exceeds the security deposit, the Tenants agree to pay additional damage amounts within 30 days of receipt of damage estimates provided by Landlord. All disputes of damages must be made in writing within 15 days from date the invoice is mailed by Landlord. Excluding the provisions for damage, the Landlord agrees to refund the Tenant's security deposit within 30 days of the ending date of this rental agreement, unless prior agreement is made with Tenants. 

Tenants agree to pay Landlord’s attorney fees in the event of a dispute over security deposit.
     1)   Providing always, that the Tenant's hereby abide by the Covenants as follows and agree to pay 100% of the rent, taxes, and additional damage security deposit on or before the commencement date of this contract.
     2)   Tenants agree that the premises can be used and occupied by the Tenants named on this lease.
     3)   Tenants agree to reimburse for any and all repairs to the said premises including but not limited to wiring, electrical repairs, plumbing, appliances, etc. when damage was caused by the negligence or fault of the Tenants.
     4)   Tenants agree to surrender and deliver up said premises at the end of this rental agreement, without demand, in as good order and condition as when entered upon.
     5)   Tenants agree that in the event the premises are destroyed by fire, hurricane, or other non-avoidable casualties or acts of God, this rental agreement shall terminate immediately and Tenants agree to vacate immediately.
     6)   Tenants agree and understand that the Landlord has a vested interest in the security, upkeep and condition of the premises and agrees to notify the Landlord within one hour or as soon as reasonably possible of any and all repairs, defects, maintenance or any drastic changes in the condition of the property. Tenants agree to permit the Landlord or agent of Landlord, without notice, at any reasonable time to enter said premises or any part thereof for the purposes of exhibiting the same or making repairs, or to provide for the security of the premises on behalf of the Landlord's interest in said property.  Landlord has the right to protect the premises in any manner that the Landlords deems appropriate which may include a security check from time to time.
     7)   Tenants agree not to use demised premises, or any part thereof, or permit the same to be used for illegal, immoral, or improper purposes and agree not to make or permit to be made, any disturbances, noise, or annoyance whatsoever detrimental to the premises, or the comfort and peace of the inhabitants in the vicinity of the demised premises.
     8)   Tenants agree not to engage in any commercial activity and understand that the property is to be utilized strictly for residential purposes. Tenant agrees and understands that any use other than that described herein will be considered a breach of this rental agreement and Tenant will forfeit all advance payments and be liable for the remainder of the rental agreement within the law. Any violations of federal, state, and local zoning ordinances will also breach this rental agreement and its amendments and Tenant agree to be liable for the balance of the rental agreement from the date of breach.
     9)   Tenants agree that the Landlord has been informed of all occupants of said premises with the provision of the names provided as named "Tenants" described on “Page 1” of this rental agreement and agrees to notify Landlord immediately of any changes of the named Tenants according to the rental agreement.  Any breach of this agreement constitutes a breach of this rental agreement and will subject Tenant's to immediate forfeiture of said premises.  Tenants agree not to sublet any portion of the dwelling, property, dockage, etc.
   10)   Tenants agree that the Landlord will provide and pay for the ordinary and reasonable utilities to include water, sewer, and garbage pick-up for the above property for the term of the rental agreement and the extension period in the amendment if exercised.  Landlord agrees to pay the ordinary expenses for the electric bill for said premises. The Landlord will also provide a local phone service line only.  Any extraordinary expenses which the landlord may incur during the said rental agreement period for utilities such as water, electricity, telephone, security monitoring and cable charges, any and all services used including but not limited to special assistance calls, special service selection, information requests, long distance charges, toll calls, three way calling, etc. and all applicable taxes are to be paid by the Tenant and will be deducted from the damage security deposit. Tenants further agree not to make any changes to the telephone, utility, cable hardware, plumbing, wiring or other devices without the express written permission of the Landlord.
     11)  Tenant agrees that they are moving in with no pets and none shall be allowed to enter or occupy the premises without exception. Any "unapproved" pets brought on the property by the Tenants will be considered a breach of this contract and Tenants agree to immediately vacate the premises. The Tenant agrees to be responsible for all damages caused by the pets and agree to forfeit their security deposit in the event that a pet is found on the premises.
     12)  Tenant acknowledges receipt of the articles and amendments as indicated in this rental agreement; enumerated and attached to this rental agreement and agrees to assume full responsibility for premises and to replace all missing or damaged articles with same quality and value of that article which was damaged or missing, to have laundered all linens used while in the premises and have any carpets and upholstery cleaned by a professional cleaning service, as necessary.
     13)   It is further understood and agreed between the parties, that payment as above set forth, or any part thereof, or if said Tenant shall violate or breach any of the covenants and conditions of this rental agreement, then the Tenants shall immediately become Tenant at Sufferance, thereby waiving all rights of notice to demised premises, and the said Landlord shall be entitled to re-enter and take immediate possession of the demised premises; the entire rental to the end of this rental agreement and the applicable security deposit shall be forfeited by Tenant, whether said rent accrued before or after the expiration of this rental agreement, and whether by distress or other actions at law, the said Tenant hereby waives the benefit of homestead and other exemption laws, any law to the contrary notwithstanding, and agrees to pay the Landlord and the Landlord's attorney's fees together with all costs of such collection. In the event the Tenant is evicted by suit at law, said Tenant agrees to pay said Landlord all costs of such suit, including attorney's fees, that no assent, expressed or implied to any breach of one or more of the covenants and agreements hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any succeeding or other breach and agrees to pay three times the quoted rental rate for each and every day the tenant remains in the premises following landlord’s eviction.
     14)   It is further understood and agreed between the parties hereto, that all covenants and agreements of this rental agreement shall be binding upon and apply to the heirs, executors, legal representatives, and assigns of the respected parties hereto.
     15)   It is further understood and agreed between the parties hereto, that the Landlord is not responsible for loss or damage to Tenants personal belongings while on said premises. By signature of this rental agreement by all Tenants, Tenants agree to waive and release and forever discharge landlord, of all claims whatsoever with respect to each and every claim, cause of action, liability, or demand of any kind or nature known or unknown at this time which may arise from the date this rental agreement commences. Such claims are hereby released by all Tenants and agree  that they will not bring action of any kind against the Landlord for any reason whatsoever.

16)    Tenants covenant that the Landlord shall not be held liable for any damage or injury to the Tenants, his agents, family or guests or to any other persons entering the premises, (whether or not prior written approval has been obtained by the Landlord). The premises is defined as the whole of the residence, pool, dock, surrounding land, or any equipment, appliances, community areas therein and Tenant further agrees to and does hereby indemnify the Landlord against such liability. And Tenant further agrees to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from all claim of every kind in nature arising out of injuries to any persons or property occurring during the time in which Tenant's are occupying the premises. Tenant hereby releases Landlord from any liability from any claims that may arise in favor of the Tenant, Tenants family or Tenants guests during the term of the occupancy.

The Tenant covenants and agrees that the Landlord has taken extraordinary care to deliver and prepare the premises to ensure the safety and well being of the Tenants.   The Landlord hereby states the following cautions when entering the property.


   1)   The property has ceramic tile and marble floors which are known to become slippery when wet. The Landlord has placed rugs at the entrance of each door from the exterior to provide for the adequate drying of feet when entering the property. Extra caution should always be taken when entering the premises with wet feet or slippery shoes.  Also take extra caution not to drop heavy or sharp objects on the floor as ceramic tiles are easily chipped or broken.
   2)   The pool is located on the rear deck of the property which is equipped with a security fence to prohibit entry to the back yard without entering through the house or a closed gate Landlord requires that the fence is not to be removed by the Tenant and that the gates are kept closed at all times.
   3)   The property adjoins two neighboring properties.  The neighbors on the east side of the property retains a permit to keep exotic cats.   Tenants are hereby notified not to trespass or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquility of the neighbors, or their pets.   Violation of this provision is prohibited and can result in immediate termination of tenant's occupancy with NO REFUND.

   4)   The property is located on the water therefore extra care should always be taken when walking within 10 feet of the water's edge and constant adult supervision should be provided to safeguard your guests, children and approved pet.  Use caution and do not lean on or against the deck railings.  

The covenants herein shall inure the benefits of, and be binding upon the parties and their respective legal successors, heirs, devises, assigns, legal representatives, executors, and administrators. No provision in this agreement shall be considered to be void or unenforceable if consistent with the party’s intent as expressed in this agreement. In the event that any provision of this agreement shall be held to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect. These terms, conditions, covenants and provisions in this agreement shall be governed by the laws and the State of Florida. All Tenants must acknowledge these terms by their signature upon check-in.


*   Deposit refunds subject to terms and conditions listed herein.

 

 

For Reservations and additional information call toll-free (888) 712-8553, Broward County (954) 938-5100, or e-mail sunsetharbor@attbi.com

or complete the Reservation Information and fax to (954) 938-7004.