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House Rules for Desert Lifestyle Vacation Homes (DLVH) Security Deposit The security deposit serves as the
faithful and timely payment and performance of the obligations of Tenant under this Rental Agreement, for
damages to the premises, any repairs to the premises due to Tenant’s occupancy and anything related to the
City’s Noise Ordinance. The $1,000 deposit is charged with the reservation to act as collateral for any
losses or damages to the Premises (including its contents) during the scheduled rental terms. DLVH may charge
such credit card for these losses and/or damages. DLVH shall inform Tenant of said damages and charges within 7
days of departure of the rental terms. If you opt to pay the security deposit, Tenant will be refunded the
deposit after DLVH has deemed actual cost of damages and charges for up to 3 weeks of departure. Rental Payment
Terms
Cancellation Tenant must provide DLVH with a written notice of cancellation of the rental terms and the
following policy will apply. 31 days plus before arrival date = $250.00 penalty plus associated taxes from the
day the agreement is signed Under 30 days before arrival 100% penalty unless house/condo is re-rented, then
prior cancellation fee applies Tenant cancels a reservation within 30 days of scheduled arrival in the rental
terms, the entire amount contracted shall be forfeited, unless DLVH is able to re-rent the premises for the
cancelled period or any portion thereof of at least equal rental fees. If DLVH is able to re-rent the premises
the Tenant will receive a refund minus a cancellation fee of $250.00 plus tax. 1. Extra Cleaning Normal cleaning
charges are charged for departure cleaning at the end of the Rental Term. If the condition of the Premises
requires extra cleaning or Tenant requests extra cleaning services, Tenant shall be responsible for the cost of
such cleaning. 2. Reasonable Use Tenant agrees that he/she and the members of his party shall conduct themselves
in a manner that will not disturb the neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of their properties, and that any
consequences of their inability to do so shall be Tenant’s sole responsibility. Accordingly, Tenant
further agrees to uphold the noise restriction ordinances enforced by the City of Palm Springs - Tenant shall
not use any radio receiver, musical instrument, phonograph, loudspeaker, sound amplifier, or any machine or
device for the producing or reproducing of any sound conducted within an enclosed premise or audible to the
neighbors. Furthermore, Tenant agrees that any unreasonable noise disturbances resulting in a call to DLVH from
a neighbor, a visit by law enforcement or DLVH will result in a minimum $500.00 charge to the credit card stated
above. Over-occupancy is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate loss of lease and forfeiture of the
premises. Tenant shall not make or suffer any alteration to the Premises. Tenant further agrees that he will not
allow the Premises to be used for any improper or illegal purposes. We want you to be aware of the very strict
Noise Ordinance for each of the cities in the Coachella Valley. If there are any noise complaints from the
neighbor, the city will send either the police, their compliance or security company. They will ask you to
provide a credit card at the door and charge $500 at that point; there are no warning because we provide the
rules prior to your arrival. 3. Pets, Smoking and Dangerous Materials Tenant agrees to inform DLVH prior to
arrival if bringing pet/pets. Tenant agrees that he shall neither smoke any type of substance nor allow smoking
of any substance in the Premises during the Rental Term. If you smoke outside, please make sure all windows and
doors are closed prior to smoking. Tenant shall not keep on the Premises any dangerous, flammable, or explosive
materials or materials that might be considered hazardous. Tenant agrees to inform DLVH prior to arrival if
bringing pet/pets (3 is the max at any house that allows them, 2 at any condo that allows them. **Pet fees:
$125/pet plus tax. Please note this on your reservation at the time of reservation** Other Regulations Tenant
agrees to conform to any rules or regulations which are reasonably related to the purpose and provisions of this
Rental Agreement, as shall from time to time be established by the owner or DLVH for the safety, care,
cleanliness, or orderly conduct of the Premises. Tenant understands that the Premises may contain inherently
dangerous recreational components (such as a swimming pool, spa, bicycles etc). Tenant will not and will not
permit Tenant’s family members and Guests to use such amenities unless such person is capable. 4. Request
to Vacate Tenant will be required to vacate the Premises immediately upon any violation of these Terms and
Conditions, with or without warning, and Tenant shall not receive a refund of any money for the time remaining
in the reservation, nor will DLVH be responsible for locating alternative accommodations for Tenant. 5. Delivery
of the Premises In the event DLVH or its agent is unable to deliver the Premises to Tenant on the Arrival Date,
DLVH shall provide replacement accommodations of a similar kind, nature and quality as the Premises. If DLVH
makes every reasonable effort to locate replacement accommodations but is unable to secure accommodations on the
Arrival Date that are suitable to Tenant, Tenant may terminate this Rental Agreement, the Rental Fee shall be
refunded to Tenant, and this Agreement shall terminate without further liability to the parties hereto. 6. Force
Majeure The performance of this agreement by either party is subject of acts of nature, war, government
regulation, government regulation on disaster, civil disorder, and curtailment of national transportation
facilities or other emergencies, making it illegal or impossible to provide the premises for accommodations or
to hold an event as schedules. It is provided that this agreement may be terminated for any one of the above
reasons by written notice from one party to another. Should the Tenant cancel for any other reason, please refer
to the cancellation policies contained in this agreement. 7. Liability for Damage Tenant is responsible for all
damages to the Premises caused by Tenant, the members of his party, and/or their guests. Tenant is responsible
for ensuring that the Premises are left upon departure in the same condition and repair as upon arrival. DLVH
will bill Tenant’s credit card for any and all necessary replacement and repair costs within 90 days of
the end of the Rental Term. All personal property of Tenant shall be at the sole risk of Tenant. DLVH and its
owners, officers, employees or agents shall not be liable for damage to or loss of personal property of any kind
which may be lost or stolen damaged or destroyed by fire, water, steam, defective refrigeration, or otherwise,
while on the Premises. 8. Right to Repair Tenant shall provide prompt, detailed telephonic notice to DLVH of any
damage or disrepair to or affecting the Premises. If such damage or disrepair is not the result of the action or
inaction of Tenant, and if such damage or disrepair interferes with the use of the Premises, DLVH shall have 24
hours to replace or repair the same without a reduction in Tenant’s rent. If DLVH is unable to make the
replacement or repair during such 24-hour period, the Rental Fee shall be reduced for each day thereafter in the
ratio, which the unusable portion of the Premises bears to the entire Premises. 10. Access to Premises Upon
notice to Tenant, DLVH may enter the Premises for necessary maintenance, repairs, showing of the Premises or
other reasonable purposes. 11. Assignment or Sublease Tenant may not assign this Agreement or sublease any
portion of the Premises without the prior written consent of DLVH. No such approved assignment or sublease shall
in any way relieve Tenant of his obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement. 12. Limitation of
Liability and Indemnification The liability of DLVH and its owners, officers, employees and agents shall be
limited to the amount of any rentals and deposits paid. In no event shall the owner of the Premises, DLVH, or
their owners, officers, employees or agents be liable for any special, consequential, incidental or punitive
damages. Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold harmless DLVH and the owner of the Premises from and
against any liability for personal injury of property damage sustained by any person (including Tenant’s
guests) as a result of any cause, unless such damage was proximately caused by the gross negligence or willful
misconduct of DLVH or the owner of the Premises. 13. Miscellaneous (a) All individual provisions, paragraphs,
sentences, clauses, sections and words in this Agreement shall be severable, and if any such provision, section,
paragraph, sentence, clause or word is determined by any court, administrative body, or tribunal, having proper
jurisdiction, to be in any way unenforceable, or to be in any way in conflict with any law of any applicable
jurisdiction, such determination shall have no effect whatsoever on any of the remaining paragraphs, provisions,
clauses, sections, sentences, or words of this Agreement. (b) It is understood and agreed that time is of the
essence for all purposes, and with respect to the performance of all obligations, under this Agreement. (c) This
Agreement may be executed in two (2) or more counterpart copies, all of which shall have the same force and
effect as if all parties hereto had executed a single copy of this Agreement; signature pages delivered by
facsimile shall constitute originals for purposes of this Agreement. (d) This Agreement is the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and no modification or addition to it shall be
binding unless signed by the parties hereto. (e) The covenants, conditions and agreements contained herein are
binding upon and shall insure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, personal representatives, successors and assigns. (f) If there is more than one named Tenant
under this Agreement, Tenants shall be jointly and severally liable and each shall be deemed to confer upon each
Tenant full authority to act on behalf of all Tenants under this Agreement. (g) The obligations and covenants
between the parties are independent and the Rental Fee will be payable without offset, reduction or abatement
for any cause. (h) Wherever the context so requires, the singular number shall include the plural, the plural
the singular, and the use of any gender shall include all other genders. (i) The owner of the Premises shall be
a third-party beneficiary of Tenant’s obligations under this Agreement. 16. Utilities-Monthly Rentals,
Pertains to Private Homes Only: Utilities other than pool heat fees are included at no extra charge for
nightly/weekly rentals. For monthly or more, renter pays actual utility (prorated) fees for electric & gas.
Unused portion of utility deposit (monthly rentals) is refunded within 45 days of departure as owner must
receive and send gas/electric bills to our agency for confirmation of actual utility use/ charges. Guests
receive copies of those bills via e-mail or regular mail. 17. Pool/Spa – Pool Service - Pool Heating-
Pertains to Private Homes Only California energy costs are among the highest in the US. A surcharge of pool/spa
heating usage applies for daily or weekly use; monthly rentals pay actual electric + gas usage. Pool/spa heating
must be ordered in advance as the average pool takes up to 48 hours to heat up to 80+ degrees. Pools/spas are
cleaned on a twice weekly schedule (by homeowner vendor) during your visit. Prior to your arrival, a meter
reading is taken on the pool/spa temperature. You agree that if pool heating is adjusted upward by you or your
guests, an excessive pool heat additional fee of up to $50 per night will be charged to your account. The
Premises are to be occupied exclusively by Tenant and Tenant’s family, friends or associates for vacation
or recreational purposes. All guests staying in our houses or condos must be at least 25 years of age, unless
being accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. In no event shall the Premises be occupied by more than 2
persons per bedroom, overnight. Special events on the premises are not allowed without prior written consent and
permits issued by the city the property is located in. If your party exceeds the daily limit imposed by the City
of Palm Springs (which is 4 more than the maximum number of overnight guests, you can be evicted without any
refunds.
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