This Short-Term Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into between Rush Lakes LLC, hereinafter referred to as the “Landlord,” and the undersigned Renter, hereinafter referred to as the “Renter,” collectively referred to as the “Parties.”
PROPERTY DETAILS: Property Address: 433 US Highway 20, La Porte, Indiana 46350
TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence upon acceptance of the reservation and end 5 days after the reservation ends.
RENTER REQUIREMENTS: For legal and accounting purposes, the person placing the reservation must be the same as the credit/debit cardholder. This person is considered to be the guest. All other persons involved with the rental are considered to be the guest’s invitees, and all discussions regarding reservation, cancellation, and damage policies will be discussed with the guest, not the guest’s invitees. No person(s) under the age of 25 are allowed to rent the property.
ID REQUIREMENTS: The primary guest booking must be able to provide us with valid identification. Government issued ID, driver’s license, or passport are accepted. All identification must not be expired or expiring during the duration of your reservation.
RENTAL AMOUNT: The Renter agrees to pay the total rental amount as quoted through the booking method for the entire term of this Agreement. No less than 30% of the booking total including tax will be due at time of booking as a non refundable deposit. The remaining rental amount shall be paid in full no less than 30 days prior to the commencement of the reservation start date.
CANCELLATION POLICY: The Renter agrees that no pre-paid booking amounts are eligible for refund. The renter further agrees that cancellations made 30 days or less before the check-in date are not eligible for refund.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Renter shall provide a security deposit of no less than 10% of the booking fee on or before the commencement of the lease term. The security deposit will be refunded within 5 days after the termination of this Agreement, less any deductions for damages, unpaid rent, or additional cleaning fees.
CHECKIN AND CHECKOUT TIME: Standard check in time is 3 P.M. and standard checkout time is 10:00 AM. An early check in or a late checkout request that is approved, or if guests arrive early or depart late, is subject to the $125 arrival fee or $125 departure fee respectively. (check-ins and check-outs charged separately per request.)
NUMBER OF GUESTS
Change in the number of guests/conduct of guests: guest(s) agrees that more than the number of people stated on the reservation shall not occupy the premises. Unauthorized people at the vacation rental at any time could result in extra charges for each additional guest, in addition to any and all damage, disturbance, and cleaning charges. The property is available for large events and gatherings such as corporate retreats and weddings via an events package not to exceed 40. Event package details may be provided upon special request. If there is excessive noise or music, any illegal activity, or evidence of a violation of these policies, you may be asked to vacate the premise without any refund and additional charges may be assessed. Please inform us of any change in the number of guests before your arrival to avoid these charges and so the cabin can be prepared appropriately for your group. No exceptions or refunds are given for changes in the number of guests after your arrival. Additional guests may or may not be approved for overnight stay at a rate of $85/guest over the age of 6 over the 40 capacity or capacity as otherwise stated through your booking method. Overnight guest stays over 50 are not permitted.
GROUNDS ACCESS: The Renter’s access to the short-term rental property is limited to the designated rental premises and immediate surroundings. Renter is granted access to the property and 30 acres surrounding it for recreational purposes such as hiking and exploration. However, Renter is prohibited from entering or using any structures, buildings, or areas not expressly designated for Renter use, as specified by the Landlord. Renter may request, and at landlords discretion, access the hiking trails through the entire 473 acre estate.
If any staff witness removal of fish from our fisheries, or wildlife from our preserve in any capacity that is not pre arranged, we will ask you and your group to vacate the premises immediately with no refund.
RULES AND REGULATIONS: The Renter agrees to comply with all rules and regulations specified by the Landlord, including but not limited to:
– No smoking inside the premises.
– No pets allowed without prior written consent from the Landlord and applicable pet fees are agreed to..
– Maximum occupancy is limited to 40 persons.
– Hiking and additional grounds access may be granted upon request.
– No fishing or hunting without express permission from the landlord, and acceptance of any associated equipment rental fees or trophy fees.
– Boating and lake recreation equipment, and electric vehicles may be rented from and provided by landlord. Any tampering with recreational equipment such as boats, bikes, golf carts, paddles, motors, or any other equipment found on site and without prior approval from staff will result in the rental fee of tampered equipment to the card on file. Staff will give instruction on the safe operation of any rented equipment and collect release of liability forms from guests intending to use rented equipment.
-The maintenance building is the Easternmost building on the property. This building is STAFF only.
-No Fireworks
-No illegal substances
DAMAGE POLICY: As a condition to the rental of all vacation properties, we reserve the right to charge the guest’s credit card for any and all uncovered Guest/invitee caused losses and damages sustained to the vacation property throughout the duration of their period of occupancy. In the event of any uncovered guest/invitee-caused loss or damage to the vacation property, including, but not limited to, undue cleaning, Taxidermy, eviction, service calls, service charges, fines/assessments, repairs or replacements, plus all applicable taxes, we are hereby granted the right to charge the guest’s credit card. By written or electronic endorsement of this agreement, the Guest hereby agrees to pay for all such charges, as defined above and on the proceeding pages.
EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND ADD-ONS: Renter acknowledges and agrees that the rental fee for the recreational equipment including but not limited to boats, sporting equipment, AV equipment, is due at 1) check-in or 2) at time of request, whichever comes later, regardless of whether the equipment is used in whole or in part during the rental period. No refunds, credits, or exchanges will be provided for unused time, early return, inclement weather, or for any other reason that may result in non-use of the equipment. It is the renter’s responsibility to ensure that they are able to make use of the equipment during the agreed rental period.
ELECTRONIC PAYMENT PROCESSING: Rush Lakes can accept payments via cash, check, zelle, venmo, and credit card processing. Renter agrees to a 3% surcharge on all credit card payments after the initial deposit for reservation balances, add-ons, equipment rental, guiding services, or any other service or products provided by Rush Lakes LLC.
RVS AND CAMPERS: At renter’s request and at property owner’s discretion, campers, RVs, or like equipment may be authorized for overnight parking on the premises. Renter hereby accepts an overnight fee of $75 for any vehicles requiring electrical hookup, water hookup, or any other use of grounds resources for such vehicles.
REPAIRS: From time to time, it may be necessary for us to enter the property during reasonable hours for any purpose connected with the repair, care, or management of the property. Every effort is made to keep items in each property in good working order. Please notify us of any difficulty you have during your stay so repairs can be made as soon as possible. No rebates or reduction in rent will be made for mechanical failures or malfunctions, interruption of utilities, or other maintenance problems such as air conditioners, heaters, dishwashers, washers, dryers, TVs, VCRs, swimming pools, or appliances. Renter will be held responsible for any and all damages that occur during said rental dates.
STAFF ACCESS: The Property Owner hereby grants authorized staff. This access may include but is not limited to the business office located in the Lodge and maintenance building situated on the premises. Access is restricted to designated staff members employed by Rush Lakes, including but not limited to property managers, maintenance personnel, and administrative staff directly involved in the operation and maintenance of the rental property. Access is granted for the sole purpose of performing necessary tasks related to property management, maintenance, and administrative duties of Rush Lakes LLC. This includes, but is not limited to, routine inspections, repairs, office tasks and computer access, and other activities essential for the proper functioning of the estate.
ACTS NOT PROTECTED:
- Acts of God
- Weather
- Gross Negligence
- Intentional acts of a Covered Guest
- Willful Destruction of Property
- Normal Wear and Tear
- Theft without a valid police report
- Covered guest’s personal property
- Additional Cleaning Fees
- Property damage by any motorized vehicle
POOLS, HOT TUBS, and LAKES:
Guests acknowledge that lifeguards are not provided. Guests are responsible for the safety of themselves, their children, and their guests. Water recreation on the grounds are for guests’ use, or owner authorized and invited parties, only. Please remember you are in a residential area; please keep the noise level down. We do not wish to receive complaints from the neighbors or the police. Excess noise complaints will be subject to eviction with no refund of monies. Should you wish to heat a pool, please note that a fee to cover the cost of heating will be assessed and disclosed to you at the time of your request. We reserve the right to charge a pool heating fee to the payment method on file if it is determined that the pool’s heating system was used at any time during the guest’s stay.
EMERGENCIES & MAINTENANCE: In the event of a problem getting in the vacation rental or if there are problems with the condition or functionality of the vacation rental, please immediately contact Dustin Caudill (leave a voice message if there is no answer!) at 765-418-3013 or Amber Caudill at 219-402-6068. If you are unable to contact either Dustin or Amber, you may also try Logan at 765-586-2352.
DEFAULT: In the event of default by the Renter, the Landlord may pursue legal remedies for any unpaid rent or damages to the property.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS
While we strive to maintain vacation properties in the finest condition, no guarantees are expressed nor implied regarding suitability or for any particular purpose. All guest(s) and their invitees use the vacation property structures and premises at their own risk. We shall not be held liable or otherwise responsible in any way for injury to any guest and/or their invitees that is caused or permitted to be caused by the intentional or unintentional acts of the said guest(s) and/or invitees, or by the failure of structures, appliances, (including hot tubs and BBQs) furnishings, and/or other equipment, whether, by malfunction, misuse, acts of god/nature, and/or are otherwise naturally occurring. No guarantees are expressed nor implied as to the suitability of utilities and other services provided to the vacation properties and adjacent structures and premises. No guarantees are expressed nor implied regarding the suitability/compatibility of materials utilized in the construction of the vacation property and/or its contents. We shall not be held liable nor otherwise responsible in any way for allergic reactions to guest(s) or invitees, caused or permitted to be caused by materials utilized in the manufacture of the vacation property and/or its contents, nor from mold and/or airborne spores, nor from pet/animal allergens, nor from chemical agents including, but not limited to appliances, linens, carpeting, utensils, fixtures, hot tubs, and/or other equipment. By written or electronic endorsement of this agreement, guest(s) and invitees hereby agree to forever hold-harmless and indemnify us from and against all claims, demands, loss, liability/responsibility of any kind and character, including the cost of defense, arising out of or in any way connected with the guest(s) use of the property.
SECURITY AND SAFETY RISKS:
Always lock doors and windows when you leave the vacation rental! When you rent the vacation rental, you assume responsibility for it and its contents, as well as your personal property. Always lock the doors and windows when you leave the vacation rental. We do not assume any responsibility for injuries resulting from your failure to use due caution. Children must be supervised at all times. Candles are not allowed due to fire hazards except citronella candles in buckets outside or supplied emergency candles in case of a power outage.
GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state of Indiana.
ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior agreements, written or oral.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Short-Term Rental Agreement as of the date acceptance of the reservation.
Landlord: Rush Lakes LLC
Logan Rush, Owner
RENTER SIGNED