This Rental
Agreement constitutes a contract between
the Guest(s) and CSB Real Estate
Holdings, LLC. (Host).
1. TERMS/DEFINITIONS - For the purpose of this Agreement, DTS Real Estate Holdings, LLC shall be defined as the agent and representative for the owner of all vacation properties on it's rental program and shall hereafter be referred to as "Host". The term "Oceanfront Condo" refers to the vacation properties offered for short term rental by and managed by Host. Any individual(s) entering into this Agreement for the purpose of renting said Oceanfront Condo(s) shall be defined as "Guest(s)". The term “Guest(s),” “You,” and “Your” as used in this Agreement shall include Guest's heirs, successors, assigns, guests, invitees, representatives and other persons at the Oceanfront Condo during Guest's occupancy (without regard to whether such persons have authority under this Agreement to be upon the premises of the Oceanfront Condo), where the context requires or permits.
2. CHECK-IN - Check-in time is 3:00 PM.
3. CHECK-OUT - Check-out time is 11:00 AM and is strictly enforced. Unless prior arrangements are made in writing with Host, any Guest(s) who does/do not vacate the Oceanfront Condo by 11:00 AM or who returns to the premises without the consent of Host after check-out will be assessed a fee equal to the rental rate for one (1) day.
4. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT - Host accepts Check, Money Order, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. Host does not accept cash.
5. RESERVATION DEPOSIT - A 50% advance deposit is required to hold a reservation. This "Reservation Deposit" will be charged to Guest's credit card upon acceptance of this Agreement. An acknowledgement via email constituents a signature and agreement of this rental policy.
6. ADVANCE PAYMENTS - The remainder of the rent less the 50% reservation deposit will be charged to Guest's credit card or guest can send a check. The final payment must be received thrity(30)days prior to Guest's arrival date. If Guest books a reservation less than thrity (30) days prior to Guest's arrival date, the total amount due for the stay will be charged to Guest’s credit card at the time of booking.
7. SECURITY/DAMAGE AUTHORIZATION - Guest(s) acknowledge(s) Host's authority to charge Guest's credit card for damage to the Oceanfront Condo occupied by Guest(s), Guest's family, Guest's invitees, and Guest's guests. If there is damage to the Oceanfront Condo or it's content/property, including but not limited to unintentional and incidental damage, intentional damage, theft, or damage requiring excessive cleaning following Guest's departure, Guest will be notified of the cost related to any excessive cleaning or repairs and the amount will be charged to Guest's credit card.
8. CANCELLATION/REFUNDS - If Guest(s) cancels more than thirty (30) days prior
to the scheduled arrival date, Guest's 50% reservation deposit will be refunded minus
10% cancellation fee. If Guest(s) cancels less than thirty (30) days prior
to the arrival date, Guest will received a credit towards a future
stay with Host that must be redeemed within one year of cancellation otherwise the
full deposit is forfeited. For a refund of the reservation deposit,
Guest(s) must send written notice of cancellation via e-mail or via a mail
delivery service to the below address at least thirty (30) days prior to Guest's scheduled
arrival date
No refunds will be made for early departures, for delayed arrival, for reducing the
number of nights reserved, for re-schedules due to inclement weather or for any
other reason.
DTS Real Estate
Holdings, LLC
4472 Millbrook Lane
Mason, OH 45040
9. RESERVATION CHANGE FEE - All changes to confirmed reservations are subject to a non-refundable $25.00 re-scheduling fee per change. All changes must be requested at least thirty (30) days prior to Guest's scheduled arrival date. Host may review cancellation requests less than thirty (30) days prior to Guest's scheduled arrival date, and, at Host's own discretion, may approve a re-scheduling with an administration fee at a rate of 50% of all advance payments. Guest(s) who cancels a revised reservation that had been re-scheduled less than thirty (30) days prior to Guest's originally scheduled arrival date will forfeit all advance payments.
10. NO SHOW POLICY - The 50% reservation deposit and all advance payments will be forfeited if Guest(s) fails to check in.
11. CONFIRMATION - Confirmation of the reservation will be mailed, faxed, or e-mailed to Guest(s) upon receipt of a copy of the signed Agreement and 50% reservation deposit. Guest(s) should review the confirmation for accuracy of dates, mailing address, number of adults and/or children and accommodations. Guest(s) must notify Host of any discrepancies in the reservation within seven days of receiving confirmation of the reservation. Guest(s) is/are to send written notification of reservation discrepancies to Host via e-mail at schusterrentals@yahoo.com.
12. Maintenance - When you arrive and find something is not working, please notify our maintenance personnel ASAP! We do everything to keep all equipment in good working order. If something is not working properly, we will do our best to get it up and running for your stay. Upon your arrival we will give you an after hour emergency number. If you call after hours to report something and it is a true emergency then you will be contacted back ASAP, if it is not a true emergency and it can wait to business hours, then you will not be called back till the following day.
13.SMOKING - Smoking is not permitted inside the Oceanfront Condo. Smoking outside the Oceanfront Condo is permitted; however, Guest(s) is/are requested to dispose of cigarette butts in garbage can. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a $100 security/damage charge to Guest's credit card.
14. PROHIBITED ITEMS - Guest(s) is/are strictly prohibited from bringing illegal drugs, kegs, candles, incense, BBQ grills, or electric, kerosene or propane heaters onto the premises of the Oceanfront Condo. Failure to comply with this policy will result in immediate eviction and loss of the reservation deposit and all advance payments.
15. COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL/STATE/FEDERAL LAWS - Guest(s) agrees to abide by all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and statutes including, but not limited to, illegal drug use and under age drinking of alcoholic beverages. Failure to comply will result in immediate eviction and loss of the reservation deposit and all advance payments.
16. PETS - Guest(s) acknowledges that pets are NOT allowed in or on the premises of the Oceanfront Condo. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a $100 security/damage charge to Guest's credit card.
17. HOMES ~ FURNISHINGS ~ EQUIPMENT ~ ETC. - All Oceanfront Condos are privately-owned property, furnished and equipped by the owner. Decor, style, and color may vary. Furnishings are subject to change without notice. Under no circumstances are furniture, bedding, mattress pads, utensils or any other property supplied with the Oceanfront Condo to be removed. Failure to comply with this policy will result in a $200 security/damage charge to Guest's credit card as outlined in Section 7 - SECURITY/DAMAGE AUTHORIZATION. The cost to replace removed furnishings and related items and the cost to repair damage to the Oceanfront Condo or furnishings in excess of normal wear will be charged to Guest's credit card. Certain areas in each Oceanfront Condo are locked for storage and are not included in this rental.
18. OWNER'S CLOSET - The owner maintains an area in each Oceanfront Condo that is locked for storage and is not included in this rental.
19. SUPPLIES - Each Oceanfront Condo is provided a supply of bed linens, bath towels, blankets, pillows, dish soap, hand soap, dish washer soap, toilet paper, paper towels, and garbage bags. These items will not be replenished during Guest's stay.
20. MAID SERVICE - Maid service is not provided during Guest's stay.
21. CHECK-OUT PROCEDURES/CLEANING REQUIREMENTS - Guest(s) are required to leave the Oceanfront Condo in the same general condition it was when Guest(s) arrived. Guest(s) should:
(a) wash, dry, and put away dishes, pots,
pans, silverware, and utensils.
(b)
clean out food and beverages from the refrigerator.
(c) place all dirty sheets and towels in the bathtub.
(d) turn the thermostat on each level to 80° F in the summer
and 65° F in the winter.
(e) place all trash in
outside garbage cans.
(f) close all windows, and lock all doors leading to outside
balcony.
(g) press the lock button on the front door
as you leave.
Failure to comply with these procedures will result in a $200 charge to Guest's credit card as outlined in Section 7 - SECURITY/DAMAGE AUTHORIZATION. Host will dust, vacuum, sanitize, and clean all towels and linens upon Guest's departure. Guest(s) is/are responsible for any damage, abuse, excessive cleanup requirements, or loss to the Oceanfront Condo or its contents caused by any member of Guest's party during Guest's occupancy. Each Oceanfront Condo is inspected and furnishings inventoried after check-out to ensure the Oceanfront Condo is left in good order. Host will make final determination of the necessity of any charges to Guest(s).
22. REPAIRS/SERVICE CALLS - Host cannot guarantee against mechanical failure of heating, air conditioning, TVs, satellite receivers, DVD players, VCRs, or other appliances and electronics. Please report any in-operative equipment immediately by to our maintenance personnel. Host will make every reasonable effort to have repairs made quickly and efficiently. Should a repair person make a call to a Oceanfront Condo and find that the equipment is in working order and the problem was due to the Guest's oversight or neglect, the charge for service will be the Guest's responsibility. Guest(s) understands and agrees that Host may enter the Oceanfront Condo at any time for the purpose of making needed repairs. No refunds or rent reductions will be made due to failure of appliances, electronics or equipment.
23. ACTS OF GOD/CONSTRUCTION NOISE - Host shall not be liable for events beyond its control which may interfere with Guest's occupancy, including but not limited to, Acts of God, acts of governmental agencies, fire, strikes, war, inclement weather and construction noise from nearby sites. NO REFUND will be offered in these circumstances.
24. RATES - Host has made every effort to ensure that the information on the CSB Real Estate Holdings, LLC website is current and accurate. The possibility of errors and omissions exists. We will be happy to confirm all data contained herein or answer any questions you may have prior to booking your reservation. Rates, furnishings, fees, and taxes are subject to change without notice. Rates do not include lodging tax and are subject to change. A three-night minimum is required except for summer dates June 1 - August 15th (weekly only), excluding holidays & special events. See our website for details.
25. DOUBLE BOOKINGS - In the event that Guest's reservation for the Oceanfront Condo overlaps or matches the reservation of another Guest, Host reserves the right to relocate Guest(s) to a different CSB Real Estate Holdings, LLC Oceanfront Condo or that of another company. Every effort will be made to ensure that the replacement Oceanfront Condo is reasonably comparable to the original Oceanfront Condo booked. Host shall have the sole right to select such replacement Oceanfront Condo. Host agrees to pay any additional charges due in excess of the rental amount for the replacement Oceanfront Condo and/or refund any amounts paid by Guest(s) in excess of the replacement Oceanfront Condo amount. Guest(s) will have the option to (1) accept the replacement Oceanfront Condo or (2) reject the replacement Oceanfront Condo and receive a refund of all rents and fees paid for the Oceanfront Condo. Guest(s) agree that Guest's choice between these alternatives will be Guest's sole remedy for any and all damages, liability, or inconvenience arising out of a double booking.
26. OCCUPANCY - Guest(s) understands that Host will accept families (with or without children), married couples, and responsible adults over the age of 25 ONLY. Guest(s) agree that more than the number of people stated on the reservation request shall not occupy the premises of the Oceanfront Condo overnight. Occupancy in use of premises shall not be such as to disturb or offend neighbors. Guest(s) certify that they have read carefully the limitations placed on the number of persons permitted to occupy the premises, and agree to abide by such limitations. If not, Guest(s) will be asked to vacate the Oceanfront Condo which will result in loss of total rental and security deposits with no refund.
27. FIREARMS/FIREWORKS - The use of firearms, or fireworks is strictly prohibited.Failure to comply with this policy will result in immediate eviction and loss of the reservation deposit and all advance payments.
28. EXPEDITED EVICTION - A material breach of this Agreement by Guest(s), which, in the sole determination of Host, results in damage to the Premises, personal injury to Guest(s) or others, a breach of the peace, a nuisance to others, or a violation of criminal law or local code, shall be grounds for termination of Guest's tenancy.
29. INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS – Guest(s) agrees to indemnify and save harmless Host for any liabilities, theft, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim or litigation which may arise out of or in connection with Guest's use and occupancy of the Oceanfront Condo, including but not limited to, any claim or liability for personal injury or damage or theft of property which is made, incurred or sustained by Guest(s).
30. DISPUTES - This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of South Carolina, and shall be treated as though it were executed in the Horry County, State of South Carolina. Any action relating to this Agreement shall be instituted and prosecuted only in the Horry County Superior Court, Tennessee. Guest(s) specifically consent to such jurisdiction and to extraterritorial service of process.
31. CSB Real Estate Holdings , LLC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE SERVICE TO ANYONE - All Rental Condos are leased without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or handicap.
32. EVENTS OF DEFAULT AND PENALTIES - If Guest(s) violates any of the conditions of this Agreement; Host may terminate this Agreement and enter Premises. Upon notice of termination of this Agreement, Guest(s) shall vacate the Premises immediately and forfeit all rents and deposits.
33. CREDIT CARD - Guest provides his/her credit card number as a guarantee. Guest agrees to pay all rent, accept all terms of the rental agreement, and accept all liability for any damage beyond normal wear and tear during the term of Guest's stay with Host. If Guest fails to do so, Guest understands that these costs will be charged to Guest's credit card, and Guest understands that all credit card sales are final.