Terms & Conditions
Rental agreement
This Rental Agreement and Contract (the “Agreement”) is a legally binding agreement made and
entered into as of the Reservation Date written below by and between the undersigned person(s)
or company (the “Guest”) and the undersigned property manager (“Rental Agent”), pursuant to
which the Guest has agreed to rent the residence described below (the “Property”), for the
duration of the Rental Term for the Total Rental Fee and other good and valuable consideration
as described herein.
OCCUPANCY
Guest agrees that no more than (number specified in listing) persons shall be permitted on the
Property at any time during the Rental Term, all of whom shall comply with the conditions and
restrictions imposed upon Guest under this Agreement.
STAYS OVER 28 DAYS
Guest acknowledges that this Agreement is intended for short-term holiday or serviced accommodation use and does not create a tenancy under the Housing Act 1988. Even if the Guest remains in the Property for more than 28 consecutive days, the arrangement remains a licence to occupy and does not confer exclusive possession or statutory tenancy rights.
The Guest expressly confirms that:
The Property is not and will not be used as the Guest’s only or principal home;
This Agreement does not give rise to an assured shorthold tenancy or any other form of tenancy;
The Guest must vacate the Property on the agreed departure date without the need for a court order or formal eviction proceedings;
The Guest will inform the Rental Agent immediately if their circumstances change such that the Property becomes their main or permanent residence.
The Rental Agent retains the right to terminate the stay in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Continued occupation beyond the agreed Rental Term may result in immediate removal and disposal of personal belongings without further legal notice. This clause is a core condition of the Agreement, and the Guest agrees to its full effect and enforcement.
CONDITION AND USE OF PROPERTY
The Property is provided in “as is” condition. Rental Agent shall use its best efforts to ensure the
operation of all amenities in the Property, such as internet access, satellite or cable TV access or
hot tubs, fireplaces as applicable. Rental Agent shall not be held responsible for such items
failure to work, but will make every effort to correct any issues as reported as quickly as possible.
Guest acknowledges that use of amenities such as hot tubs, pools, spas, fireplaces, decks, and
the like may be potentially dangerous and involve potential risks if improperly used, particularly
with regard to children and such use is at the Guest’s own risk.
Guest shall use the Property for residential purposes only and in a careful manner to prevent any
damage or loss to the Property and keep the Property in clean and sanitary condition at all times.
Guest and any additional permitted guests shall refrain from loud noise and shall not disturb,
annoy, endanger, or inconvenience neighbors, nor shall Guest use the Property for any immoral,
offensive or unlawful purposes, nor violate any law, association rules or ordinance, nor commit
waste or nuisance on or about the Property.
DEFAULT
If Guest should fail to comply with the conditions and obligations of this Agreement, Guest shall
surrender the Property, remove all Guest’s property and belongings and leave the Property in
good order and free of damage. No refund of any portion of the Total Rental Fee shall be made
and if any legal action is necessary, the prevailing party shall be entitled to reimbursement from
the other party for all costs incurred.
ASSIGNMENT OR SUBLEASE
Guest shall not assign or sublease the Property or permit the use of any portion of the Property
by other persons who are not family members or guests of the Guest and included within the
number of and as permitted occupants under this Agreement.
RISK OF LOSS AND INDEMNIFICATION
Guest agrees that all personal property, furnishings, personal effects and other items brought
into the Property by Guest or their permitted guests and visitors shall be at the sole risk of Guest
with regard to any theft, damage, destruction or other loss and Rental Agent shall not be
responsible or liable for any reason whatsoever.
Guest hereby covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Rental Agent and their
agents, owners, successors, employees and contractors from and against any costs, damages,
liabilities, claims, legal fees and other actions for any damages, costs, attorneys fees incurred by
Guest, permitted guests, visitors or agents, representatives or successors of Guest due to any
claims relating to destruction of property or injury to persons or loss of life sustained by Guest or
family and visitors of Guest in or about the Property and Guest expressly agrees to save and hold
Rental Agent harmless in all such cases.
RELEASE
Guest hereby waives and releases any claims against Rental Agent, the Property owner and their
successors, assigns, employees or representatives, officially or otherwise, for any injuries or
death that may be sustained by Guest on or near or adjacent to the Property, including any
common facilities, activities or amenities. Guest agrees to use any such facilities or amenities
entirely at the Guest’s own initiative, risk and responsibility.
ENTRY AND INSPECTION
Rental Agent reserves the right to enter the Property at reasonable times and with reasonable
advance notice for the purposes of inspecting the Property or showing the Property to
prospective purchasers, renters or other authorized persons. If Rental Agent has a reasonable
belief that there is imminent danger to any person or property, Rental Agent may enter the
Property without advance notice.
UNAVAILABILITY OF PROPERTY
In the event the Property is not available for use during the Rental Term due to reasons, events or
circumstances beyond the control of Rental Agent, Rental Agent will apply due diligence and
good faith efforts to locate a replacement property that equals or exceeds the Property with
respect to occupancy capacity, location and value that meets the reasonable satisfaction of the
Guest. If such replacement property cannot be found and made available, Rental Agent shall
immediately return all payments made by the Guest, whereupon this Agreement shall be
terminated and Guest and Rental Agent shall have no further obligations or liabilities in any
manner pertaining to this Agreement.
ADDITIONAL TERMS TO THE RENTAL AGREEMENT
In addition to the standard terms included herein, Guest acknowledges and agrees that the
following additional terms and conditions apply to the Guest’s rental of the Property:
GENERAL PROVISIONS
This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties with regard to the rental of
the Property, and any changes, amendments or modifications hereof shall be void unless the
same are in writing and signed by both the Guest and the Rental Agent. . The words “Rental
Agent” and “Guest” shall include their respective heirs, successors, representatives. The waiver
or failure to enforce any breach or provision of this Agreement shall not be considered a waiver
of that or any other provision in any subsequent breach thereof. If any provision herein is held
invalid, the remainder of the Agreement shall not be affected. Any notice required to be given
under this Agreement shall be in writing and sent to the contact information included herein. This
Agreement may be signed in one or more counterparts, each of which is an original, but taken
together constitute one in the same instrument. Execution of a digital signature shall be deemed
a valid signature.