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Short-Term Rental (Vacation) Agreement

This short-term rental agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between the Tenant(s) identified below and The Elizabeth House (“Landlord”). Landlord and Tenant(s) (individually a “Party” and collectively, the “Parties”) agree to the terms and conditions set forth below.

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Tenant Name(Required)
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The Elizabeth House,  
(state of incorporation, 501(c)(3) status, etc.)

with a mailing address of  
  (“Landlord”).

1. The Property

The Tenant(s) agree to rent the residential dwelling described as a single-family home with a mailing address of 39659 Skimmer Road, Bethany Beach, DE 19930 (“Property”).

The Property consists of 2 bedroom(s) and 1.5 bathroom(s).

2. Furnishings

The Property shall be furnished by the Landlord at Landlord’s sole discretion.

3. Parking

The Landlord shall provide parking as part of this Agreement in the form of 2 off-street parking space(s). There shall be no fee for the parking space(s).

4. Period and Guests

The total amount of individuals allowed to stay at the Property for any period will be limited to 6 people.

5. Start and End Dates

The term of this Agreement shall begin on the Rental Start Date below after 4:00 pm and end on the Rental End Date below before 11:00 am (“Rental Period”).

Check-in is after 4:00 pm.
Check-out is before 11:00 am.
Maximum of 6 people, per Section 4.

6. Rent

The rent due by the Tenant(s) to the Landlord shall be in the amount of $1.00 for the entire Rental Period.

7. Security Deposit

The Tenant(s) shall not be obligated to pay a Security Deposit as part of this Agreement.

8. Pets

Tenant(s) shall not be allowed to have any type of pet on the Property.

9. Fees, Taxes, and Deposit

The Tenant(s) shall not be responsible for any other fee(s) unless otherwise mentioned herein.

10. Termination

Landlord has the right to inspect the premises with prior notice in accordance with applicable State laws. Should the Tenant(s) violate any of the terms of this agreement, the Rental Period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with State law. Tenant(s) shall vacate the premises at the expiration time and date of this agreement. Tenant(s) waive all rights to process if they fail to immediately vacate the premises upon termination of the Rental Period.

11. Utilities

The Landlord will provide the following utilities: electric, gas, water, sewer.

12. Maintenance and Repairs

The Tenant(s) shall keep and maintain the premises in good, clean and ready-to-rent condition, and use the premises only in a careful, safe and lawful manner. Tenant(s) shall leave the premises in a ready to rent condition at the expiration of the rental agreement, defined by the Landlord as being immediately habitable by the next tenants. Tenant(s) shall pay all costs for maintenance and repairs should the premises be left in a lesser condition.

13. Trash

Tenant(s) shall deposit all trash in the trash cans located near the front of the Property.

14. Subletting

Tenant(s) shall not be allowed to sublet the Property.

15. Quiet Enjoyment

The Tenant(s) shall behave in a civilized and safe manner and shall be good neighbors respecting the rights of the surrounding property owners and their guests. The Tenants shall not create noise or disturbances likely to disturb or annoy the surrounding property owners or their guests. Creating a disturbance of the above nature shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement and Tenants shall then immediately vacate the premises. Quiet Time for the Property runs from 10:00 pm through 7:00 am. During Quiet Time, Tenant(s) shall be obligated to respect the quiet enjoyment of other Tenant(s) and/or neighbors. Tenant(s) further agree to abide by all the community, HOA and local/State laws, rules and regulations that apply to the Property.

16. Smoking

The Property is strictly a non-smoking property. Any and all forms of smoking or vaping shall be strictly prohibited inside or outside of the Property.

17. Landlord’s Liability

The Tenant(s) and Tenant(s)’s Guests shall hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from use of the premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. Tenant(s) agree that Landlord shall not be liable for any incidental, indirect or consequential damages and that Landlord’s aggregate liability under this Agreement shall be limited to the amount of rent paid to Landlord by Tenant(s). Tenant(s) expressly recognize that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Landlord may maintain on the Property does not cover the personal property of Tenant(s), and that Tenant(s) should purchase their own insurance for Tenant(s) and Guest(s) if such coverage is desired.

18. Attorney’s Fees

Tenant(s) agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses that are made or incurred by Landlord in enforcing this Agreement.

19. Use of Property

Tenant(s) expressly acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is for transient occupancy of the Property during the Rental Period, and that Tenant(s) do not intend to make the Property a residence or household.

20. Shortened Stays and Conditions

There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather or other conditions, circumstances or events.

21. Condition of the Property

Tenant(s) understand, agree and accept that they are taking the Property as is, where is, in its present condition and with all known or unknown defects, deficiencies and conditions. Tenant(s) understand, agree and accept that the Property is provided with no medical equipment, products, capabilities or access. Subject to applicable law, Landlord disclaims any and all representations and warranties, express or implied.

22. Firearms

No firearms shall be allowed on or in the Property.

23. Fireworks

Tenant(s) understand, accept and agree that Fireworks and other hazardous materials are strictly prohibited in or around the Property.

24. Illegal Use

Tenant(s) shall use the Property for legal purposes only. Any other use, such as but not limited to, illegal drug use, abuse of any person, harboring fugitives, etc. shall immediately cause termination of this Agreement with no refund of rents or deposits.

25. Fire Alarms

If the Property has fire alarms, Tenant(s) agree that it is Tenant(s)’s sole responsibility to notify the Landlord without delay if a fire alarm “chirps” or has a low battery condition.

26. Keys

There shall be a total number of two (2) keys given to the Tenant(s) at the time of possession. Tenant(s) shall promptly return all keys to Landlord at the end of the Rental Period.

27. Possessions

Valuable items left behind by Tenant(s) will be held by Landlord with a reasonable effort made to contact Tenant(s) to arrange for a safe return at Tenant(s)’s expense. If items are not claimed for longer than seven (7) days, they shall become the property of the Landlord. Landlord shall not be held liable for the condition of said items left by the Tenant(s).

28. Notice

In the event written notice is required, the Parties shall timely send such notice via recognized courier to the mailing addresses set forth at the beginning of this Agreement.

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29. Landlord's Contact

In the event the Landlord needs to be contacted immediately, the Tenant(s) shall use the following:

E-mail:  

Phone:  

30. Governing Law

This agreement is governed under the laws in the State of Delaware.

31. Lead-Based Disclosure

It is acknowledged by the Parties that the Property may have been constructed prior to 1978 or otherwise meets the requirements for disclosing certain information about lead-based paint. Accordingly, a Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form shall be attached to this Agreement. Both the Landlord and Tenant(s) must initial and sign the attached Lead-Based Paint Disclosure Form.

32. Severability

In the event any provision or part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Agreement, will be inoperative.

33. Entire Agreement

This Agreement together with any attached addendums or disclosures shall supersede any and all other prior understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing, between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall constitute the sole and only agreements between the Parties with respect to the Property. All prior negotiations and agreements between the Parties with respect to the Property hereof are merged into this Agreement. Each Party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any Party or by anyone acting on behalf of any Party, which are not embodied in this Agreement and that any agreement, statement or promise that is not contained in this Agreement shall not be valid or binding or of any force or effect.

Agreement to Terms(Required)
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Title:  

Lead-Based Paint Disclosure

Disclosure of Information on Lead-Based Paint and/or Lead-Based Paint Hazards. Lead Warning Statement: Housing built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Lead from paint, paint chips, and dust can pose health hazards if not managed properly. Lead exposure is especially harmful to young children and pregnant women. Before renting pre-1978 housing, lessors must disclose the presence of known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the dwelling. Lessees must also receive a federally approved pamphlet on lead poisoning prevention.

Lessor's Disclosure - to be completed by Landlord

(a) Presence of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards: (check (i) or (ii) below)

(i)   Known lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards are present in the housing (explain).  

(ii)   Lessor has no knowledge of lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

(b) Records and reports available to the lessor: (check (i) or (ii) below)

(i)   Lessor has provided the lessee with all available records and reports pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing (list documents below).  

(ii)   Lessor has no reports or records pertaining to lead-based paint and/or lead-based paint hazards in the housing.

Lessee's Acknowledgment

Lessee's Acknowledgment (c)(Required)
Lessee's Acknowledgment (d)(Required)

Certification of Accuracy

The following Parties have reviewed the information above and certify, to the best of their knowledge, that the information they have provided is true and accurate.

One (1) of the Tenant(s) is required to authorize.

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