Renter's Name_____________________ Rental Period_________________

Rental Contract and Rules and Regulations

255 Jumping Branch Road, Lake Cherokee, Tamassee, SC 29686

1. Check-in Time is after 2:00 PM on the first day, according to your reservation. You may go straight to the house when you arrive. You do not need to go by any office. If you anticipate arriving after 8:00 PM, please let us know your ETA by email or phone.
2. Pillows, bedspreads and some blankets  are provided. We recommend that you bring extras.   Linens, towels, paper products, cleaning supplies, and toiletries are not provided. LINEN SERVICE can be provided for an extra charge.  
3. During your stay, report any non-emergency problems to  us at mobile phone  704-467-4077, home phone   704-788-2823, or by email. Problems will be attended to promptly.  
4. No pets of any kind are allowed in the rental property. If a pet is discovered on the premises, occupancy will be terminated with no refund.
5. Absolutely NO SMOKING in the house or on the property, including the boat dock. Smoking on the premises may result in immediate termination of occupancy with refund.  If you are a smoker, please do not rent our home.
6. Absolutely NO HOUSE PARTIES. Should a house party occur in the rental unit, occupancy will be terminated with no refund.
7. Each Renter is responsible for cleaning the rental property before leaving. The unit must be cleaned thoroughly. A specific cleaning checklist is on the refrigerator in the rental unit. Maid service is available for an extra charge.  We do not provide cleaning supplies,   WHEN YOU LEAVE: 1.  Generally tidy up the place and make sure every thing in in order as you found it, when you arrived.   2.  Clean and scrub all baths and kitchen. 3. Clean all food out of refrigerator, and wash and put up dishes.  4. Vacuum, dust, sweep and mop floors,  and scrub inside refrigerator.  5. wash any linens used  6.  Empty trash cans and place the outdoor trash container at the street.   7. Lock all windows and doors.    8.  Return all keys to the storage place.  Cleaning is to be "detail" in quality.  If the extra paid maid service is utilized they will handle items 2 and 4.  It is your responsibility to leave the home immaculate, with the only exception being those services that are to be handled by the hired maid service, if applicable,  and it is your responsibility to report any damage to us prior to your departure.
8. Renter is responsible for any damage incurred during his occupancy of the premises. We will not be held responsible for accidents, injury, or loss of valuables.
9. Renter’s Security Deposit will be refunded, if the unit is left in satisfactory condition. Refunds will be mailed within 30 days of the Renter’s last day at the unit.
10. Close and lock all doors and windows, and make sure all appliances are turned off, except the refrigerator, before departing. During air conditioning times, please turn the unit to 80 degrees upon departure. During heat months, please set heat to the lowest setting upon departure. In early spring and late fall, please turn the thermostat off, when leaving.
11. Check-out time is 10:00 A.M., SHARP. No one is to be in the unit or on the unit property after check-out time.
12. Reservations may be made anytime and will be honored, provided payment is received as agreed and is deposited.
13. You may use the telephone for long distance calls for up to 30 minutes on one-week rentals, or 15 minutes on shorter stays, with no additional charge. For time over the allowance, there will be a charge of 25 cents per minute, which will be deducted from the security deposit refund. No calls allowed to places outside the continental US (48 states).
14. Rental Deposits will be refunded on cancellations, less 15%, when/if the unit is re-rented.
15. There will be no refund for inclement weather, unless the home is not available for rent or accessible due to weather.   In the event of such event, the pro-rata share of the rental charge will be refunded.
16. Any and all interest earned on deposits and advance rents paid will accrue to our benefit, and not the Renter.
17. If you use any of the recreational/sporting equipment, you agree to use it with care, and repair or replace anything which you damage, destroy, or lose. For example, the bicycles are locked in the basement, but if you use them and one is lost, we ask that you go to Wal-Mart and replace it with one of like kind.
18. Rental Charge is based, in part, on number in party. Under no circumstances should there be more than 10 overnight occupants.   Violation of this provision may result in termination of occupancy, without refund.
19. If for any reason we are unable to deliver the property to you for the rental period contracted (for example, the home is damaged by a sever storm), we shall refund your money in full, including interest at a rate of 5% APR, calculated from the time your money was first deposited by us, until the date the refund check was mailed.  
20. RESERVATION FEE: Unlike the local real estate rental companies, we DO NOT charge   reservation FEES.
21. CONFIRMATION DEPOSIT:  We will not send you a rental agreement.  You should print this document, and sign and date each page as confirmation of your agreement. Then you should fax it to 704-793-9711.  You will need to mail us a deposit of THE LESSER OF  50% of the gross amount due, including tax and security deposit, or $900.  This payment may be paid by personal check. THERE WILL BE A TWENTY-SEVEN DOLLAR CHARGE FOR ANY RETURNED CHECK.  We will continue to market the property for rent until receipt of your deposit check.  Upon our deposit of your initial check, your contract with us is bound.  Please send a self-addressed stamped envelope with your check.  If for any reason the property has already been rented to another party when we receive the check, we will promptly return it to you in this envelope; otherwise, we will use the envelope to return your security deposit, at the appropriate time (item 9 above).
22. BALANCE OF PAYMENT: The balance on the rent, all taxes and security deposit is due 30 days before arrival date. NO REMINDERS WILL BE SENT.  
23. Please be aware that the locked closets are property of the owner and are not to be entered under any conditions. If upon arrival you discover any damage to the property PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY AT 704-467-4077 (MOBILE #).
24. INSPECTION OF PROPERTIES: The property shall be inspected after your departure. If damage does occur in the unit, please do not feel embarrassed, but report the damage to us immediately. We can handle the repair while you are here and alleviate any questions of both parties. If it is discovered that the owner's closet has been broken into after your departure, you will be charged the full replacement cost for all items that are missing plus any expenses that are incurred to replace the missing items.
25. If you arrive plan on arriving early, let us know via email and we will see if the unit can be made available earlier.  
26. KEYS: Keys are located at the rental house.  We will email you where to find the key upon receipt of the final payment and no less than 30 days prior to your arrival. Keys will not be given out to anyone other than the person whose name is on the reservation (or email address above), unless we have been given previous authorization.
27. LOCK OUTS: If you lock yourself out of your unit, please call 704-788-2823 or 704-467-4077 (mobile) and leave a message. Our local emergency contact is Paul, who lives next door.  His contact information is in the house on the refrigerator.   Your call will be returned promptly and arrangements made to have a key brought to you. There will be a $50.00 cash fee for opening the unit or providing a replacement key.  If you had returned the access key to its place (at the beginning of your stay), a lockout could not occur.
28. MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: We will do our best to keep all equipment in good repair. When you check in or during your stay, if you discover anything not in working order, please notify us immediately, by email or telephone call to 704-467-4077.  We will correct it as soon as possible.
29. There will be NO REBATES given due to the malfunctioning or breakdown of appliances, air conditioning, televisions, telephones, computer, fax machine, printer, or any other property equipment or services.
30. OCCUPANCY: The maximum number of number people allowed at 255 Jumping Branch is 10. We rent to FAMILIES AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS ONLY. Misrepresentation of the party will result in immediate termination of the rental agreement, expulsion, and the loss of rental fee. We reserve the right to refuse occupancy, if we feel the occupancy could be detrimental to the property.
31. PETS: ABSOLUTELY NO PETS ALLOWED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE OF THE RENTAL PROPERTY. IF A PET IS FOUND YOU WILL BE CHARGED A NON-REFUNDABLE FEE OF $125.00. YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO REMOVE THE PET IMMEDIATELY OR VACATE THE PREMISES WITH NO REFUND.
32. EVEN THOUGH WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY ITEMS LEFT IN PROPERTY, we will make every effort to locate lost items. Upon request, we will mail items found to you. These items will be shipped COD plus a $10.00 handling fee
33. Fireplace-use of fireplace is not included as an amenity in this contract.  If you wish to use the fireplace, we have an additional addendum required, and there is an extra $400 refundable security deposit.
34. Garbage Garbage service is not available. Please plan to take your trash to the nearest dump site each day and on departure. As you plan for your garbage disposal, keep in mind on Sundays most dump sites are closed.  If you want the cleaning service to take trash, there is a $3 for each normal size bag.  Please let us know if you will need this to be done.

    CONSUMABLES:  We provide a starter supply only of consumable items such as toilet paper, paper towels, and soap. We do not furnish charcoal.

    CAPACITY: You must abide by the stated capacity of the house. Tents, campers or motor homes are not permitted.

    PARKING is not permitted on the lawns or on the paved road. 

    DISTURBANCE: Respect the right of neighbors to not be disturbed and respect the rules and standards of the development where the house is located.

    FIREWORKS & FIREARMS: Fireworks may not be discharged in or near houses, lawns, or in the street.  Firearms are not permitted

    LAKE RULES: All members of your party agree to follow the lake rules, which are in the notebook in the kitchen.  Fishing is catch and release, only.  Lake to be boated in a counterclockwise fashion (even canoe and kayak).

    UTILITIES: Please be conservative in the use of utilities. When leaving for the day please turn off the lights and air conditioning.

    TOILETS: Our home operates on a Septic Tank System.   Do not flush sanitary products or other foreign matter.

    GRILLS: Clean grills after each use. If the cleaning service needs to clean the grill, there is a $10 extra cleaning charge.  If the  gas grill is out of gas, purchase a refill and present your receipt for a refund. NEVER use charcoal in a gas grill.  We will reimburse you for half the cost.

    SMOKING: No smoking in the house, or the decks or patios.  No cigarette butts are to be littered on the grounds, anywhere.

    RESPONSIBILITY FOR GUESTS: You are responsible for the actions of any family or guests you permit into the development.

    DAMAGE: While you are renting the house you are responsible for missing items or damage caused by yourself, your family, or guests. Any resulting charges will deducted from your deposit or charged to your security deposit. To avoid charges for prior damage, report any problem the day you check in.

    CHECK OUT: While the final clean up is provided you are ask to leave the house as you would want your guests to leave your house. Remove your things from the refrigerator, Wash and put away dishes and pots and pans. Turn off all lights.  Return all keys to the proper storage area and lock all doors and windows. Take your trash to the dumpsite.

    I have read, understand, and agree to abide by these rules. I understand that violating these rules may result in eviction with no refund. I understand the cost of extraordinary cleaning, garbage removal, phone charges, missing items, and damages may be deducted from my damage deposit. 

    MAIL: We are not able to receive mail at the house. 

    VEHICLES: No mobile sleeping units, such as campers, may be used at cottages for sleeping, cooking or any purpose other than transportation.
    

    THIS IS A NON-SMOKING UNIT

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ADVISE YOU TO READ ALL OF THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN  REGARDING 255 JUMPING BRANCH AND OUR RULES SO THAT MISUNDERSTANDINGS OR INCONVENIENCES MIGHT BE PREVENTED.  IF THERE ARE ANY CONTRADICTIONS BETWEEN THIS DOCUMENT AND OTHER INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE, THIS DOCUMENT SHALL TAKE PRECEDENCE.   RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FROM TIME TO TIME, BUT THE RULES APPLYING TO YOUR RENTAL, SHALL BE THOSE AS WRITTEN AND IN FORCE AT THE TIME AND DATE OF YOUR EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Contact us:  marc@carolinamountainlakes.com 

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