RENTAL AGREEMENT

Tod & Wendy Kusler, Owner: P.O. Box 1834, East Lansing, MI 48823
Phone: (517) 881-7311/Fax (517) 651-9117

Please complete information below and mail with deposit/payment to above P.O. Box within 7 days of reservation. Make checks payable to: Tod Kusler


Name:

Home Address:

Home Phone:                             Business Phone:                           Fax:

Email:

Arrival Date (After 5pm):                            Departure Date (Before 10:00 am):

Total number of nights:

Number in Party:                                                      
(Specify # Adults/Children)                                   

Number of Autos:
(Maximum 4)

Trailer  Yes  No
(Specify Type)

Rent: $

6% MI Tax on rent $

Plus Security Deposit
(refundable 30 days after departure): $250

Plus Cleaning Fee (non-refundable): $125

Total Due: $

Less Deposit 20% of Rent: Due:
(required to confirm reservation)

Remaining Balance Due $ Due:


RESERVATION: A reservation deposit of 20% of total rent is required to confirm any reservation and must be received within 7 days of making the reservation. Otherwise, the reservation will be cancelled. The reservation deposit applies to the balance due.

ALL PAYMENTS DUE: 60 days prior to occupancy in money order, traveler’s checks, cashiers or certified check. Personal checks only accepted if upon owners consent. Once full payment is received, you will receive keys, directions and information packet.

CANCELLATION: You may cancel your reservation up to 60 days prior to your arrival. We charge a 20% charge (of total rent) for cancelled reservations. If you cancel within 60 days of your arrival, you will not receive any refund unless we are able to rent the dates of your agreement. There are no refunds due to inclement weather conditions or acts of mother nature. Please initial _____.




OWNER AGREES TO: Provide all utilities, local telephone service, kitchen equipment, linens and towels.

The tenant agrees in consideration of the use and occupancy of the premises herein specified:

  1. Tenant shall not use the premises for any unlawful purpose, nor violate any law or ordinance,
      nor commit waste or nuisance upon or about the premises. No more than 8 people may reside
      there unless otherwise agreed upon. No more than 8 people may be on the property at all
      times. NO SMOKING INSIDE. NO ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES ARE ALLOWED ON
      PREMISES. PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE HOME.

  2. It is expressly understood and agreed that the owner of said premises, shall not be liable for
      any damages or any injury to tenant or his family/Guests or to his family’s property from
      whatever cause arising from occupancy of said premises by tenant and his family. It is further
      understood and agreed that owner shall not be responsible for any personal property left by
      tenant in said premises.

  3. Security Deposit is not considered prepaid rent, nor shall any damages claimed, if any, be
      limited to the amount of said security deposit. _______ initial

  4. Renter may not sublease this agreement for any part of the term of this agreement.


  5. It is understood and agreed that owner shall have the right to enter and inspect premises at all
      reasonable times to insure maintenance and safety of the premises and to show the cottage to
      prospective tenants by specific appointment.

  6. UNAVAILABILITY– If for reasons beyond our control, the cottage becomes unavailable, we
      reserve the right to cancel the reservation and return the deposit.

  7. MECHANICAL FAILURE – Every effort is made to keep appliances, etc. in good working
      order and in the case of a breakdown, we guarantee we will repair any breakdown as soon as
      possible. No refund or rate adjustment will be made for mechanical failure.

  8. Tenant shall leave cottage in same condition as found, washing dishes, stripping used beds of
      sheets and pillowcases and leaving in front of washer along with used towels for linen service.
      All or any portion of the security deposit may be used for: 1.) Repair or replace damaged
      property caused by tenant or by tenant’s guest 2.) Professional cleaning above and beyond
      normal cleaning of cottage to prepare for the next guest.

  9. Renter agrees that he/she shall not make any alterations to the property without owners written
      consent.

 10. No more than 4 total (automobiles/trailers) shall occupy premises unless otherwise agreed
        upon.

 11. You are renting in a residential area. Quiet hours are between the hours of 10pm and 8am
        weekdays and 11pm and 9am on weekends.


  12. Garbage service is Friday. Tenant agrees to put all refuse in receptacles provided outside
        Thursday evening. Secure bins tightly to avoid animals getting into garbage. Keep empty
        bottles, cans outside and take them with you upon departure.


RENTER AGREES TO: Follow all of the above rules, conserve water and electric, leave premises in the same order as found; use calling card for all long distance calls; leave keys on kitchen counter upon departure ($15 charge for lost keys); not exceed maximum number of people specified for sleeping accommodations or visiting property. The security deposit will not be returned until the premises have been inspected following the renter’s departure.

Any violation of the above contract will result in owner retaining security deposit and may include additional fines.

The provisions of this rental agreement shall be binding to both parties upon signing this lease.


This agreement is hereby made between OWNER (Tod & Wendy Kusler) and

RENTER ( ) shall rent the OWNERS premises located at: N_____

Walker Rd., Moran, MI 49760 from 5:00 pm ( ) to 10:00 am ( ).




Tenant Signature: ______________________ Date:_________________


Owner Signature: _______________________ Date: _________________