Upon the terms and conditions herein stated, this Vacation Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between T&T Florida Investments Corp. (“Manager”) and the Guest (“Guest”). 


1)    Arrival & Departure:  

a)    Check-in:  
Normal check-in hours are 3PM – 9PM. 9PM – 12AM there will be a convenience fee of $150. 12AM – 3PM prior arrangements will need to be made.
b)    Check-out:  
Normal check-out is at 11AM.
c)     Without prior arrangement, if a Guest checks in before Arrival Date, an additional full day’s Rent will be charged, payable upon taking occupancy.  Check-out after 11AM. on Departure Day without prior written approval and payment of additional fee will incur an additional full day’s Rent which will be charged as Damage Cost against the deposit. Check-in and Check-out times must be strictly enforced.  


2)    Guest List and Occupancy Limits:

Use and occupancy of the Property is limited to the named Guest.  Occupancy limit is 8 people for a 4 bedrooms house, 10 people for a 5 bedrooms house and 12 people for a 6 bedrooms house. No more than 2 people by room. The occupancy limit is the limit of guests allowed in the house.  Occupancy exceeding this limit as listed above will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid. If you are planning on having more than this you will need to receive prior consent from the landlords. The registered Guest and party (ies) on this Agreement are the only overnight guests allowed, unless prior written permission is received from Manager. The Guest accepting this Agreement must be at least 25 years of age and will be held responsible for all other parties and/or guests of the Guest for compliance with this Agreement, with listed policies, ordinances, rules and regulations and for any losses incurred by Manager or to the Property due to negligence or vandalism.  
 
3)    Utilities & Garbage:
  
a)    A/C should not be set less than 76°F in summer or Heater set above 70°F in winter. $150 of electricity per week is the allowance per contract. 
Propane container for Bar-B-Q must be turned off after use. The tank will be full at your arrival and if you need to refill it, it will be at your expense. 
 
b)    It is prohibited to fill the pool with garden hose. Every Friday the pool maintenance company comes to clean the pool. $50 per week of water is the allowance per contract. 
 
c)     It is the responsibility of the Guest to leave the Property in reasonably clean condition and to remove all Guest's property (and trash) upon Departure.  During stay, Guest agrees to bag garbage and place the bags into the city garbage container and place the garbage container at the pick up area on curb. Only the garbage container will be picked up. Any garbage not in the container will not be picked-up. If the garbage container is overfull it will not be picked-up. Garbage collection days are Monday & Thursday morning 7AM.  It is advised to put out the garbage the day or night before pick-up as they usually come very early in the morning. After the garbage is collected by the city, you must put the container back to its original location not to incur a fee from the city. Prior to Departure, Guest shall clean all dishes (or run the dishwasher prior to leaving), bag and remove the trash from the property.  If Manager's cleaning service is required to spend more than five (5) hours cleaning the Property or if a trip to the dump is required to haul away excess trash, an additional fee will be charged at $50 per hour beyond the five (5) hours (plus Dump Fees of at least $200) and will be charged against the deposit. 
 
d)    Cable & Telephone:  
Included in the rent is basic cable & telephone. Local telephone includes any calls within the continental USA. Any long distance or movie purchases will be charged to you. 


4)    Security Deposit: 
 
Minimum security deposit is $1000 depending on length of stay and holiday or local events. This is paid to reserve dates selected and is also used as a security deposit. This will be refunded between 1 and 5 weeks after departure (to review bills from the companies) to verify any movie purchases, long distance phone calls, excessive electricity and/or water use. This will be refunded the same manner it was paid.

     
     

5)    Payment:  

All rent must be paid in full 2 months (60 days) prior to check-in. On top of the lease, renter has to pay 13% Miami Dade and Resort taxes + $150 cleaning fees. If money is not received in this time frame the property will be considered available until all money is received.  
a)    Payment must be made by cash, cashier’s check, money order and wire transfer. 
b)    Payment by credit card is not generally allowed except with a 3.5% fee and acceptance of this Credit Card/PayPal 


    Processing Waiver:  

     

    Credit card payment is not the regular form of payment for T&T Florida Investments Corp’s Vacation Rentals. This form of payment is only accepted under exceptional circumstances that the renter presents. Any cancellation must follow the rules set forth at http://miamiwaterfrontrental.com/vacation_rental_agreement.html. If for any reason the renter has canceled/stopped payment and broke the rules on http://miamiwaterfrontrental.com he agrees to pay a minimum of $1000 in lawyer fees to recoup all money lost in this transaction, including but not limited to the advertised price for the vacation stay. I authorized T&T Florida Investments Corp to charge my credit card for the amount due, plus 3.5% Fees. I agreed not to cancel this transaction for any reason. 
     
     

     

6)    Cancellations:


    If the Property becomes unavailable to the Guest prior to occupancy, Manager agrees to refund the full amount paid to the date of cancellation, and Guest agrees to release any claims against Manager.  If, for any reason, the Guest cancels this Agreement more than thirty (30) days from the Arrival Date, the Reservation Deposit will not be refunded unless Manager is able to re-rent the Unit or Property under the same (or better) terms and conditions of this Agreement, for the full Term reserved.  If the Property is re-rented under the same (or better) terms and conditions than this Agreement, Manager will refund the Reservation Deposit paid, less a Cancellation Fee of $500.00 (or 10%), whichever is greater. There are no cancellations permitted within 30 days of Guest Arrival Date. All amounts paid (Reservation Deposit and Final Payment) will be forfeited.  Failure to pay the Final Payment in a timely manner will be considered a cancellation under this sub paragraph and will result in forfeiture of the Reservation deposit. No refund is due (or will be made) for inclement weather. Travel or Vacation Insurance is recommended to be obtained by Guest.  Guest and parties listed above must comply with any mandatory evacuation order.   
     
     

7)    Indemnification and Insurance:  


    Guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Manager and the owner of the Property against all loss, damage, expense, and penalty arising from any action of the Guest or visitors of the Guest which causes injury or death to any person or damage to any property.  Guest is encouraged to secure the appropriate travelers or vacation insurance and/or renter’s insurance.  
     

8)    Pets:  


    Pets are not allowed in or on the Property unless indicated in advance in writing and secured with a non-refundable Pet Cleaning Fee. 
     

9)    Smoking:  


    Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the Property.  Smoking is only allowed “outside”.  Evidence of smoking inside the Property will result in immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid and will result in additional Cleaning Fee to Guest as Excess Damage Cost and will be charged against the credit card on file.  

    10)  Casualty or Destruction:                   
    Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by an Act of God (including, but not limited to, hurricanes, storms, floods or fires), or by environmental disaster, or loss of utilities prior to occupancy by Guest, this Agreement shall become null and void, and all payments made hereunder shall be refunded to Guest. 
     
     

11)  Noise Ordinance(s):


    The Property is located in a neighborhood which has a "noise ordinance" in effect at 11PM.  All Guests agree to respect the Noise Ordinance and to use common sense in keeping noise volume low after dark.  Any police enforcement actions by the City, County or Home/Condominium Association are at the sole risk and expense of the registered Guest and may result in Excess Damage Cost and/or immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid.  
     

12)  Short-Term Rental:


    It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a short-term vacation rental (For US, under the provisions of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes) and is not a lease or other long term residential tenancy agreement.   This Agreement is only for the licensed use of the Property for the stated Term.  It creates no property rights in Guest and no rights to renewal or for recurring usage.  This Agreement is also neither a Time-Share sale or a Plan of Time-Share Development, nor a Vacation Club.

     

13)  Cause for Eviction:


    The Guest and all parties with the Guest will be subject to immediate eviction from the Property if the Guest or parties of the Guest violate any terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, violation of the occupancy limits, pet provision, smoking, noise ordinance or parking.  In the event of eviction from the Property, the Guest shall forfeit all amounts paid and there will be no refund of money. 

     

14)  Falsified Reservations:


    Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of Reservation Deposit and Final Balance, if paid, and such party will not be permitted to check in and/or will be subject to immediate eviction with the forfeiture of all amounts paid.

      

15)  Damages and Missing Items:


    Any Damage Costs will be also charged immediately to the Guest’s deposit.  Guest assumes full responsibility for any items found to be missing and any damage due to misuse, negligence or action on Guest's or Guest’s visitors part, except in the case of normal wear-and tear reported to Manager within 48 hours of Check-in. Repairs and maintenance:  Repair and maintenance problems must be brought to Manager's attention within 48 hours of occupancy or occurrence, or Guest will be held liable for all such damages or repairs.  Manager will not be responsible for any unauthorized expenses incurred by Guest or his/her guests.  Costs of needless or unauthorized service will be charged as Excess Damage Cost against the credit card on file. Maintenance responsibilities are as follows:  Manager:  Electricity, water, sewer, local phone service, basic cable, and initial supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher detergent and garbage bags). Guest: Long distance or toll calls, internet connection fees, beach towels, beach chairs, extra cleaning fee (if Guest leaves Property messy or damaged, as above), or extra propane or electric usage for Pool Heater (see below).  If any of the preceding charges are incurred, an Excess Damage Cost will be charged against the deposit up to 30 days after Departure Date pending final invoices and Notice of Claim from Manager.

     

16)  Access to Property for Showing:


    If Property is placed on the market for sale; Guest agrees to allow the Property to be shown to prospective buyer(s) upon reasonable notice to Guest.   Property may be shown to prospective future guests in the same manner and upon such notice.

     

17)  Liability and Damage:


    Guest agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Manager harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, property damage or expenses, arising by reason of any injury, death or damage sustained by any person, or to the property of any person, in or on the Property during the Term of this Agreement, including Guest, additional invitees or visitors of Guest, where such injury, death or damage is caused by a negligent or intentional act of Guest, additional guest or any of Guest’s visitors or invitees.  
     

18)  Attorney’s Fees and Costs:


    If Manager employs the services of an attorney to enforce any conditions of this Agreement, to collect any amounts due, the eviction of the Guest, or because Guest takes any action to recover deposits not due, Guest shall be liable to Manager for reasonable attorney's fees and costs incurred by Manager. 

    19)  Succession, Assignment:  This Agreement is binding on, and the benefits inure to, the heirs and personal representatives of the parties.  However, neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned (in whole or in part) by Guest. 
     

20)  General Terms:


    This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed solely by the laws of, the State of Florida and Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.  Venue for enforcement shall be Dade County, Florida .  If any section, clause, paragraph or term of this Agreement is held or determined to be void, invalid or unenforceable, for any reason, all other terms, clauses or paragraphs herein shall be severed and remain in force and effect.  This Agreement is taken in full compliance with federal, state and local Fair Housing Laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, country of origin, handicap or familial status. 

    21)  Guest is to be mindful that this Property is located in a residential neighborhood or residential condominium.  Guest is expected to be courteous to residents and guests, to respectful of the rights of others, to not be noisy and to respect a speed limit not exceeding 35 miles/hour inside of the neighborhood. 


Acknowledgment:  by paying the deposit, I/We understand and accept the terms and conditions on all pages of this Rental Agreement on http://miamiwaterfrontrental.com/vacation_rental_agreement.html