Reservation Terms & Conditions, Payment, and Cancellation Policy
Thank you for renting or considering working with Josiah Allen Real Estate. We will do everything we can to ensure your rental experience is everything you hoped for and more!
The information provided here highlights the general terms and conditions you should know about renting with Josiah Allen Real Estate. Please be aware that lease agreements do vary from homeowner to homeowner. Each lease agreement will detail your specific obligations and responsibilities as a renter. Please read it carefully before signing the contract.
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1) General Information
Lease Agreement: All rentals require acknowledgement and signature of a lease agreement covering all terms and conditions for the rental property. Please carefully read your lease agreement before signing and making payment.
Binding Contract: The lease agreement is binding once a confirmation invoice confirming your reservation and receipt of payment is issued.
Responsible Party: The first named person on the booking must be 21 years of age and is the responsible party for the lease agreement.
2) Reservation Deposits
Short-Term Rentals: For rentals of three (3) months or less, full non-refundable payment due at the time of lease signing.
Long-Term Rentals: For rentals greater than three (3) months, first month’s rent, last month’s rent, security deposit, final cleaning fee, and if applicable, pet deposit, are due at the time of lease signing. All other rental payments are due 30 days prior to the start of the next month.
3) Amounts Not Included in Rental Price
Vermont Rooms Tax: 12% tax is additional for rentals of 30 days or less. No tax for rental periods of 31 days or longer.
Local Room Tax: Some, but not all municipalities assess an additional 1% local tax on all rentals. For example, the town of Manchester has a 1% local room tax.
Final Cleaning Fee Additions: The cleaning fee assumes reasonable cleaning required at the end of your lease. If additional services are needed for cleaning beyond what is considered reasonable, you will be charged for these additional cleaning services.
Optional Cleaning Service: If you would like to hire scheduled cleaning during your stay, we can provide a list of local cleaning services. Fees will be paid directly to the service.
4) Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies differ from lease to lease. Please carefully read your lease agreement before signing and making payment.
Generally, cancellations are non-refundable. However, in the event you wish to cancel your long-term rental, as a courtesy we will attempt to re-rent the property for the remaining lease period. In the event we can re-rent for the same period, we will refund payments made for future periods, along with applicable deposits, subject to the lease agreement and these terms and conditions.
Use of the Home
- About the Property: All rental properties are privately owned. The Homeowner of the property and Josiah Allen Real Estate reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at their complete discretion.
- Access to Premises: The Homeowner and Josiah Allen Real Estate, or agent thereof, is permitted to enter the premises at all reasonable times for any reasonable purpose connected with the repair, improvement, care and management of the premises. We will make a clear effort to notify the Renter beforehand.
- Capacity and Occupancy: Each property has a maximum overnight occupancy based on beds, bathrooms, and what the house systems (i.e. septic, hot water, etc.) can bear. Total overnight guests should never exceed the property maximum occupancy. Should a group be misrepresented, they must pay for the extra persons immediately ($200/night) or, at Josiah Allen Real Estate’s sole discretion, the entire group must vacate the house without a refund. Infants under the age of two are not included in the total headcount. If you anticipate having more than the property's maximum daytime occupancy you must notify Josiah Allen Real Estate for permission first. Failure to comply will result in the entire group having to immediately vacate the house without a refund.
- Guests - The Renter is responsible for the actions of others while on the premises because of or through their relationship with the renter.
- Damage - Please let us know immediately if any damage occurs during your stay. We will do our best to repair or replace the damaged item promptly. The renter assumes responsibility for any damage to the rented property during the lease agreement period.
- Injuries and Losses: The Owner and Josiah Allen Real Estate will not be responsible for any accident, injury or for the loss of money, jewelry or valuables of any kind. You use the property at your own risk.
- Pets - Absolutely no pets are permitted on the premises, although some homeowners may allow pets at their rental properties. If so, it will be indicated on your lease. Pets on non-pet property can result in the entire group having to immediately vacate the house without a refund and/or additional payment may be required depending on the lease agreement terms.
- Activities Subject to Immediate Eviction without Refund (unless prior approval is granted):
- Smoking/Vaping: There is absolutely no smoking or vaping allowed within any Josiah Allen Real Estate rental homes.
- Camping: Renter is prohibited from parking campers and motor homes or the use of tents and open campfires. Do not engage in these activities without prior notification Josiah Allen Real Estate.
- Parties: Parties and events are prohibited. Most of our homes are in residential areas and may not be used for weddings, wedding parties, receptions, or any other large group functions without written approval from Josiah Allen Real Estate and/or the Homeowner.
- Parties: Parties and events are prohibited. Most of our homes are in residential areas and may not be used for weddings, wedding parties, receptions, or any other large group functions without written approval from Josiah Allen Real Estate and/or the Homeowner.
- Commercial Activities: The dwelling is for residential purposes only.
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