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Here in after  referred to as Resident, agree to pay  weekly:  $1500/week up to eight (8) different guests, including infants and children;(plus $90 MD service tax), $150/week plus tax per additional guest up to 10 total different guests; $215/additional night; (same group plus Md tax), or Daily;$300; for the first 2 guests/ night, and $25 each additional person per night (max.total of 10 different guests, plus 6% MD service tax); $40 card processing fee; no charge for checks. $260 cleaning fee/stay;Cleaning fee of $100/pet  (if pets), or: $_______________________________________
WITNESSETH,  that  Owner, in consideration of the rent to be paid and the covenants and agreements by the Resident does hereby rent the following described premises, to wit:  Situated in the County of Frederick, MD at the following mailing address:
  13134A Old Annapolis Rd.  Mt. Airy, MD 21771. and known as Above All Else @ Windsong, a Maryland vacation rental house,  for the following dates_______________@4pm,  through   10am  on _____________for _________#of guests.
TERMS AND PAYMENT
The Resident agrees to:  deposit one night's lodging  ($300/week reserved)  plus MD sales tax of  together with this rental agreement, to  secure  reservations.  Reservations will be confirmed upon receipt of the downpayment plus tax and this rental agreement, signed and dated.   Confirmation of reservations will be sent to the above address.  This deposit will be held  as a reservation security. Cancellation of reservations must be received seven (7) days prior to arrival on a non-holiday week or four (4) weeks prior to  arrival on a holiday week from October15-March15. (Holidays are considered to be New Year's,  Thanksgiving, and Christmas.)  Cancellation of reservations between March 16th and October 14th must be made 4 weeks prior to planned arrival.    There will be a $100/week service charge for cancellations made after confirmation of reservations (which are placed on the availability calendar as no longer available to other guests).  If  we are able to rebook your reservation, the remainder of the downpayment will be returned.  If we are unable to rebook your reservation, we will hold the remaining downpayment  for a future booking  made by you within 12 months.  There will be  no refund for cancellations made less than 7 days or 4weeks  prior to arrival  as stated above.  Payment of balance charges will be paid one week prior to arrival, non-refundable, including sales/use tax.    Payment by personal checks  are accepted with  a valid credit  card and a $40 fee..   There is no monetary security deposit , however,   replacement or repair charges incurred as a result of misuse of the residence, fixtures or appliances in the residece will be based on cost. There is $35 charge for checks returned  for insufficient funds or for noncompliance with recycling guidelines, which are provided at the house.  The Resident agrees to clean all dog hair and pick up all dog waste, or, to be charged  $10/day in addition to the pet fee.  Charges for returned checks for insufficient funds,  damages of property or  theft of property can be applied to your credit card .  The Owner will notify the Resident of any charges prior to placing charges on the credit card on file.  Charges will be applied to the Resident's credit card file unless other arrangements are made between the Owner and the Resident.

 

     The Resident agrees to limit guests and visitors on the property to 10 at any one time and to pay for each additional overnight guest not included in the contract.  The Resident agrees to limit parking on the property (off street) to 4 vehicles and agrees to not allow parking, driving or turning around on the grass by any guest or visitor.
     Residents will register at Windsong after 4pm on the date of  expected arrival and will sign out by 10am on the last day of agreed upon stay unless other arrangements have been made with the Owner.
     No smoking is permitted in the house and proper receptacles (ashtrays) will be used when smoking outdoors or in the garage.   There will be no fires burnt in the fireplace and no candles will be burnt.

     No feline pets are permitted due to allergies of guests and landlord. 

 

   All safety guidelines posted in the house will be observed by the Resident and his guests.

     The Resident shall keep the premises safe and sanitary; dispose of rubbish, garbage, recyclables and other waste, including cigarette butts, in a clean, safe and sanitary manner and in the appropriate containers;  will not litter, including cigarette butts: use and operate all electrical  and plumbing fixtures properly;  personally refrain and forbid any other person on the premises with his permission, from intentionally or negligently destroying, defacing, damaging, or removing any fixture, appliance, or other part of the premises;  conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not annoy, disturb, endanger, or inconvenience  neighbors, nor use the premises for any immoral or unlawful purpose, nor violate any law or ordinance, (including use of illegal drugs) nor commit waste or nuisance on or about the premises;  unreasonably withhold consent for the owner to enter the property to inspect, make necessary repairs, alterations, deliver parcels, supply necessary or agreed services or exhibit the premises. 
     The Resident assures the Owner that any person, Resident or guest of the Resident, who violates any terms of the contract, shall be immediately denied continued occupancy on the premises. 
     The Resident will not  tamper with the security system.  Any tampering causing an alarm will be paid by the Resident to the security company.
The Owner agrees to: comply with applicable building, housing, health, and safety codes; make necessary repairs and do whatever is necessary to keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition; except in an emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, give the resident notice of intent to enter, and enter only at reasonable times.
The Owners liability.  Owner is not liable for any damages/losses to persons/property caused by anyone not under the direct control and specific order of the owner.  The Owner is not responsible for personal injury or damage or loss of residents personal property from any cause not within the Owners direct control.
The governing laws in the state of Maryland are binding and jurisdiction will be in Frederick County, MD.
If any provision is not enforceable, the remainder of the contract will be enforced.  There are no addendums to this contract. Resident______________________________________________ Owner_________________________________________________ Payment/downpayment:   
  Amount  $________________Check/Cash /Credit: Name on Card___________________________________zip code_________
              (Circle) M/C, VISA, Discover #____________________________________exp date ____/___