SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT | RULES AND REGULATIONS-TERMS OF SERVICE
1. ARRIVAL time is after 3:00 pm | DEPARTURE time is before 11:00 am: If the home is ready before 3:00 pm, you may be allowed to check in early. You must call ahead to make sure the home is ready. Do not enter your rental early without permission.
Because we need ample time to prepare the home for the next guests, late check-outs are not permitted and will be charged at a rate of $50 for each hour past 11am
PST. Additional penalties may include, without limitation, additional daily or nightly rental fees and/or loss of revenue incurred by Agent due to the Rental Property not being available for the next group of tenants. We do ask that if you plan to leave prior to your scheduled departure date, that you notify us by phone at 213 545-6376 or by e-mail at booking@joshuatreegetaway.com.
2. NO SMOKING: SMOKING IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN IN THE RENTAL PROPERTY. Evidence of smoking in the Rental Property will result in immediate forfeiture of all amounts paid and will result in additional cleaning fees being charged to the Security Deposit Credit Card(s).
3. PETS: PETS ARE ABSOLUTELY PROHIBITED IN THE RENTAL PROPERTY UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY AGENT IN ADVANCE AND IN WRITING. Any evidence of pets in the Rental Property may result in immediate eviction, forfeiture of all amounts paid, and additional cleaning fees being charged to the Security Deposit Credit Card(s).
4. USE RESTRICTIONS: Property is not to be used for parties in or around the rental property, or in any common areas or facilities, or for gatherings beyond the registered number of guests. Primary Tenant must be at least 25 years old. Agent may require proof of Primary Tenants’ age as demonstrated by a valid driver’s license, passport or other government-issued photo identification. If Agent discovers that the Primary Tenant fails to meet this minimum age requirement, Agent may immediately evict all Tenants and the guests of any Tenant, and all payments made by any Primary Tenant will be immediately forfeited. The person(s) signing the contract or making the reservation must be present during the rental period.
5. EXCESSIVE NOISE: The Rental Property is located in a quiet residential neighborhood. Quiet time is from 10:00 pm until 6:00 am. Tenants agree not to undertake any activities that interfere with their neighbors’ right to quiet enjoyment of their property. Tenants agree to fully comply with local noise regulations and to use common sense in keeping noise volume low after dark. Any actions by local law
enforcement are at the Tenants’ sole risk and expense and may result in additional charges or immediate eviction without refund of any deposits or rents.
6. ARRIVAL CONDITION: The home is inspected for cleanliness before your arrival. Please report
anything that is not in acceptable condition within one hour of your arrival. Anything not reported in
that time frame will be deemed acceptable.
7. DAMAGE/SECURITY DEPOSIT:
SECURITY DEPOSIT: $300 damage deposit will be requiredby electronic check.
Damage Deposit Terms: An electronic check payment of $300 will be required at the Balance
Due date and will be refunded by a physical check, mailed to the address on file, within 7 days following
check out, less the cost of repair for damage found.
8. PAYMENTS: Rates are subject to change until a reservation is confirmed. An auto summary of the
total payment due for your stay is provided as part of the reservation request. The total may change
based on the selection of optional fees, discounts or services.
A confirmed total will be emailed to you once the reservation is accepted. For stays of 6 nights or less
payment in full is required at the booking time. For stays of 7 nights or more, An ADVANCE PAYMENT equal to two (2) night’s rent plus tax is required to reserve the home. The reminding amount will be due 30 days prior your arrival. For stays of 30 nights or more, 1/3 the total rent plus tax (if applicable) is required to reserve the home. The advance payment is not a damage/security deposit. The advance payment will be applied toward the total rental fees. We accept Visa, MasterCard or Discover cards.
The BALANCE OF RENT plus applicable taxes and fees are due
thirty (30) days prior your arrival date. If the balance is not received 30 days prior to the date of arrival,
the reservation is subject to cancellation with refund in accordance with our cancelation policy. Reservations made within 30 days prior to the arrival date must be PAID IN FULL.
All payments must be made in U.S. Funds.
9. Should there be a fire, flood, sale of the property or any other circumstance
that would prevent the owner from renting the property, the owner reserves the right to cancel the
reservation at any time. The renter’s sole remedy for said cancellation is a full refund of all rent
payments, cleaning fees and any security deposit paid. If such an event occurs after check-in, renter’s
sole remedy is a pro-rated refund.
10. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: Advertised maximum occupancy must be strictly
adhered to. If maximum occupancy is exceeded, you may be asked to vacate the property and forfeit
any rental payments.
11. INCLUSIVE FEES: Rates include a one-time linen-towel setup. The home will be furnished with an
initial supply of paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags and dishwasher detergent. All additional sundry
supplies are the responsibility of the renter. Other incidental sundries may be at the unit, but are not
promised or guaranteed.
12. NO DAILY MAID SERVICE: Linens and bath towels are included in the unit but daily maid service is
not included in the rental rate.
13. MAINTENANCE AND DAMAGE: We strive to ensure that the property is in good repair and
everything is in working order, however, there may be an occasion when an amenity is unavailable, is
out of order, or breaks down during occupancy. We will do our best to make repairs or replacements,
but if neither is reasonably possible due to time or availability of parts or service, we can not guarantee
these items and will not make refunds based on malfunctions or circumstances beyond our control.
14. ENTRY, INSPECTION or EVICTION: Owner/Manager will have the right to enter the premises (a) in
case of an emergency, (b) to make necessary or agreed on repairs, alterations, improvements, supply
necessary or agreed services, (c) when renter has abandoned or left the premises or (d) when eviction is necessary due to breach of contract. In the case of (b), entry may only be made during normal business hours and with prior notice to the renter. In the case of (d), ALL tenants and guests must vacate the rental property within 60 minutes of the agent’s arrival to notify of eviction. If tenant or guests are present when agent arrives, up to 60 minutes will be allotted to immediately remove all personal property and exit the rental property. If tenant or guests are not present or personal property is not removed within 60 minutes, the agent will photograph, inventory and store said property. Charges in excess of the eviction fee may apply if items are required to be removed by the agent. The primary tenant must claim any stored personal property within 30 days. If not claimed, the personal property will be sold or donated.
15. HOLIDAY/PARTY DECORATIONS: Guests may decorate for special occasions at their own expense,
but must remove and dispose of these decorations prior to departure. Christmas trees may not be left
behind as the trash company will not pick them up. There will be a $50 fee for the disposal of such
items left by guests.
16. RATE CHANGES: Until a reservation is accepted and advance deposit is received to reserve a rental
period, rates are subject to change without notice.
17. INDEMNIFICATION: Owners/Managers are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that
occur while on the premises or its facilities unless such damage is the legal result of negligence or willful
misconduct by the owner/manager. Owners/Managers are not responsible for the loss of personal
belongings or valuables of the renter or their guests. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all
renters/guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or
others whom they invite to use the premise. Renter shall indemnify and hold harmless the property
owner or representatives of the property owner from all damages, injuries, claims, costs and expenses
related to acts, events or omissions occurring in, on or about the property, or arising out of or in any
way related to renter’s use or occupancy of the property, renter’s breach of any term of this Lease, or
any work, activity or thing done, permitted or suffered by renter in, on or about the property.
18. NO ILLEGAL ACTS: Renter will comply with all statutes, ordinances, and requirements of all
municipal, state and federal authorities and regulations regarding the use of the property. The rental property shall be treated with respect and consideration. Please be aware that
some neighbors to this home are renters and some are permanent residents. We ask that the peace and
privacy of any of the neighbors to this home be respected at all times. Any violations of the above stated
policy could result in eviction from the premises without notice and without refund of any deposits or
rents. Any evidence of illegal activity will result in a minimum $500 fine.
19. WAIVER: Failure of Owner/Manager to enforce any provision of this agreement will not be deemed
a waiver.
20. LEGAL: This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the
State of California. In any action or proceeding involving a dispute between owner and renter arising from
this agreement, the prevailing party will be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred.
21. CREDIT CARD: Any Tenant or intended Tenant who provides any credit card information to Joshua Tree Getaway, is doing so as a guarantee of payment of all or any portion of the Rental Fees and each
such Tenant accepts all terms of this Agreement and accepts complete liability for the payment of any
Rental Fees (including, without limitation, any costs, fees, expenses, charges or penalties related to the
rental, occupancy and/or use of the Rental Property as set forth in this Agreement), as well as any
damage (not covered under the accidental damage policy) during any Tenant’s occupancy and use of the
Rental Property. Each Tenant providing his or her credit card understands that these Rental Fees
(excluding eCheck payments) will be charged to their credit card and hereby authorizes Agent to charge
their credit card for payment of any such Rental Fees.
22. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: The foregoing constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and may
be modified only in writing and signed by all parties. Each section, subsection or paragraph of this
Agreement shall be deemed severable. If for any reason any portion of this Agreement is
unenforceable, that portion shall not affect the applicability or validity of any other portion of this
Agreement. If there is more than one renter, all renters are jointly and
severally liable under this rental agreement.
By using this Site and by placing a reservation, you signify your acceptance of this policy and ALL terms and conditions of this agreement are deemed accepted and receipt of the information herein acknowledged. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our Site. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes to this policy will be deemed your acceptance of those changes.
