Villa Dawn / Caribbean Breeze
(Sample Rental Agreement*)
*Actual lease will reflect property rented.
 

1. The TERM of this lease shall be for ______ (__) nights, ____________________. The property will be ready for check-in at 4:00 PM __________ and you must checkout by 11:00 AM on _________. (to allow for cleaning between guests)

2. The PREMISES are located at:

111 Estate Cane Bay, St. Croix, USVI. (Villa Dawn)  or
Unit I-4, Gentle Winds Resort, St. Croix, USVI (Caribbean Breeze)

3. The RENT is $______.00 for (__) nights for up to ____ (__) persons, plus tax, payable as follows:

Deposit: $______.__ (1/2 the weekly rental) to be paid within five (5) days of verbal reservation commitment. Paid by D. Smith using MC # XXXX XXXX XXXX 7377 exp. 11/09 on 7/15/08. Cardholder Signature: X_________________________.
Our receipt of your deposit constitutes your acceptance of this contract in its entirety

Rent Balance: $_______.__ plus an 8% USVI tax of $________.__ = total of $________.__ due by ___/___/______.

4. SECURITY: A deposit in the amount of $500.00 is payable at the time final payment is made (credit card approval, cash or check) and will be returned by the lessor within four weeks after lease expiration less any amount deducted for damage and/or long distance telephone charges. Lessee will also be responsible for any damages exceeding the $500.00 security deposit.

5. UTILITIES: The lessor will provide, water, electric, gas, trash removal, and local telephone usage. Lessee is responsible for all long distance calls made during tenancy.

6. RESTRICTIONS: No Pets, NO SMOKING INSIDE THE VILLA. Violation of these restrictions may result in additional cleaning fees.

7. ACCOMMODATIONS: Two king beds and one queen bed on main level. Ground floor has a separate entrance and has two twin beds (that can be made up as a king) and a queen size "futon couch/bed". If needed, two folding beds and two cribs are also included. Linens for bed, bath, and beach are supplied for both levels.

8. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS: The house is to be occupied by no more than _____(_) persons at a maximum, unless authorized in advance by the LESSOR.

9. LESSEE assures the LESSOR that the tenants will observe all conditions and terms of this lease as to maintaining the premises in good order and appearance and will conduct themselves in a manner inoffensive to neighbors.

10. LESSEE assures the LESSOR that any tenant who violates any of the terms of this Lease shall be immediately denied occupancy and shall remedy any damages or other expenses which are caused by the tenant and/or the tenant's guest(s).

11. LESSEE and/or their guests shall not disturb, annoy, endanger, or inconvenience neighbors, nor use the premises for any unlawful purposes, nor violate any law or ordinance, nor commit waste or nuisance on or about the premises.

12. LESSEE agrees that during the term of this lease and such further time as he/she occupies the premises, he/she will keep the leased premises clean and free of trash, garbage, and other waste; and all pipes, wires, glass, plumbing and other equipment and fixtures in the same condition as at the beginning of, or may put in during the term of the lease, reasonable wear and tear and damage by unavoidable fire and casualty only exception.

13. LESSEE has been advised that Villa Dawn (Caribbean Breeze) has a second story deck, and non-gated pool area and agrees to advise all residents and guests of such hazards and to take all reasonable precautions in use of such. LESSEE agrees to indemnify and save LESSOR and its affiliates harmless from and against any and all claims, actions and suits and from and against any and all liabilities, losses or damages and expenses of every nature and characteristic, in each case including, without limitation, the reasonable fees and disbursements of counsel to owner, arising out of LESSEE"S occupancy of the premises, including, without limitation, those arising out of carelessness, negligence or improper conduct which may result in harm or injury to LESSEE.

14. LESSEE agrees that he/she shall not paint or make alterations to the property, without the LESSOR'S written consent.

15. Upon not less than 24 hours notice, LESSEE shall make available to LESSOR or his agent for the premises of entering to make necessary or convenient repairs. In an emergency, LESSOR or his agent may enter the premises at any time without securing prior permission from LESSEE.

16. LESSEE may not let, sublet or assign this lease for all or any part of the premises without prior consent of the LESSOR.

17. If LESSEE abandons or vacates the premises, LESSOR may at his option terminate this lease, enter the premises, and remove all property.

18. In the event that any action shall be commenced by either party arising out of, or concerning this lease or any right or obligation derived therefrom, the prevailing party shall be entitled to receive attorney's fees as fixed by the Court in addition to all relief at law or equity.

19. Either party may terminate this lease in the event of a violation of early provision of this lease by the other party in the manner and as provided by law.

20. LESSEE assumes full responsibility for fulfilling the terms of the lease for the period stated and assures the LESSOR full recourse for the payment of any amount outstanding from the total amount due in accord with the terms as stated above including any outstanding or unpaid charges that are the responsibility of the LESSEE.

21. CANCELLATIONS: In the event of cancellation of this contract, refunds will be made only to the extent that a tenant can be found to occupy the vacated time reserved under this contract, will be paid at the recovered rate, less a 10% cancellation fee. No refunds will be made within 60 days of the reserved dates stated in this contract, however, if a tenant can be found to occupy the vacated time reserved by the LESSEE, LESSOR will allow LESSEE to select a future available time period in a comparable rate/season category, in lieu of a refund. You may want to consider trip cancellation insurance.

22. KEYS: Keys to the Villa/Condo must be returned immediately upon return from your vacation. There will be a $100 fee for lost keys or keys not returned.

23. LATE CHECK-OUT: LESSEE hereby specifically agrees that in the event the villa is vacated later than 11 a.m. on the date indicated, LESSEE shall pay a late fee of $100 for each hour or fraction thereof that they continue to occupy the premises, unless prior approval is granted by LESSOR.

LESSEE: ______________________________________ Date ____________

LESSEE: ______________________________________ Date ____________

LESSOR: ______________________________________ Date ____________
                                           (Kent Vreeland)

LESSOR: ______________________________________ Date ____________
                                          (Dawn Vreeland)

Separate credit card approval, check, or cash for security deposit please. Please make checks payable to Kent Vreeland.