Terms & Conditions

LONG TERM VACATION RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT

1283 Davis Lane

St. Helena, CA 94574


  1. LEASE TERM

The Tenant shall have access to and occupy the Premises under the terms of this Agreement for the following time period –

  • BEGINNING:  As indicated in the booking form, at 12 noon
  • ENDING:        As indicated in the booking form, at 12 noon
  1. OCCUPANTS

The total number of occupants staying on the Premises is 6, with a maximum number allowed as SIX.

  • RENT

The Tenant will pay the Landlord the amount indicated during the reservation process

  • DEPOSIT

50% of the total rent is due at the booking process; this is applied directly to your total rent (there is not an additional security fee).  If booked within 14 days prior to arrival, the whole amount will be charged.

This agreement is not binding until the initial rental deposit is received.

NOTE: 

If the Tenant cancels this rental 30 days or more prior to start date, the deposit will be returned in full. 

If the Tenant cancels this rental 14-29 days prior to the start date, 50% of the deposit will be returned. 

If the Tenant cancels this rental 13 days or less prior to start date, the deposit will not be returned.

  • FEES

The Landlord requires the Tenant pay a $300 cleaning-fee, due upon occupancy.

  • PAYMENT SCHEDULE

50% – INITIAL RENTAL DEPOSIT:  due at the time of the booking process

$300. – CLEANING FEE:  due 5 days before occupancy

50% – RENTAL BALANCE:  due 5 days before upon occupancy

Payments will be made through PayPal or Stripe (credit card process).

  1. SUBLETTING

The Tenant does not have the right to sublet nor assign the Premises.

  • PHYSICAL POSSESSION

If the Landlord is unable to deliver possession of the Premises at the commencement of the term, the Landlord shall not be liable for any damage caused thereby, nor shall this Agreement be void or voidable, but the Tenant shall not be liable for any rent until possession is delivered.

  • PETS

The Landlord does not allow pets on the Premises.

  • MAINTENANCE

The Tenant shall maintain the Premises in a clean, respectful and lawful manner during occupancy.  The Tenant must maintain all doors, windows and pathways unobstructed and accessible during occupancy.  The Tenant is not permitted to make any alterations to cable or telephone wiring.  At the termination of their occupancy, the Tenant shall return the Premises to the same condition it was received.  

Except in an emergency, the Tenant is not permitted to initiate service calls for the property.   Should service be necessary, the Tenant will contact the property manager (listed below) and the property manager will coordinate service. 

  • HOUSE RULES

To protect the comfort, safety, and enjoyment of the Tenant and neighboring residents, the Landlord has adopted the following rules concerning conduct while the Tenant is on the Premises.  The Landlord reserves the right to make changes or adopt additional rules.  Failure to comply with the rules will constitute material breach of the Agreement and may constitute a just cause to terminate this rental agreement.

  • QUIET ENJOYMENT

      The Tenant shall enjoy their time on the Premises in a quiet and respectful manner.  The Tenant is expected to conduct themselves in a civilized manner and be a good neighbor to anyone in the immediate area.  Creating a disturbance of the area by hosting large gatherings or parties shall be grounds for immediate termination of this agreement and the Tenant shall be liable for any damage.

KEYS

The Tenant will receive a code to enter the house through the laundry room.  Two keys will be placed within the Premises for the Tenant to use.  Both keys are the same and they open all external doors except for the laundry room door.  All doors are to be locked when leaving the house.

  • PARKING

The Tenant is permitted to park their vehicle(s) in the driveway; the driveway can accommodate approximately four cars.  There is additional parking on the street if necessary.

  • SMOKING

Smoking is prohibited while on the Premises and surrounding property.

  • INTERNET

Wi-Fi is available within the Premises; a password will be provided in the welcome manual upon arrival. 

  • SECURITY ALARM

The alarm will not be turned on while the Tenant is on the Premises.  The security panel (in the laundry room) will announce when any external door is opened.  The alarm will be turned on 30 minutes after your check-out time.

  • SMOKE DETECTORS & CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS

As required by law, the Premises is equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.  The Tenant is not permitted to disconnect or remove these detectors.

  • POOL/JACUZZI

It is important to have an adult present at the pool/jacuzzi if any children are at the pool/jacuzzi on the Premises.  When they are not in use, please ensure that both the pool and jacuzzi are covered. 

  • CHECK-OUT

Check-out is at 12 noon on the scheduled check-out day.

  • USE OF PREMISES

The Tenant shall use the Premises for residential use only. The Tenant is not authorized to sell products or services on the Premises or conduct any commercial activity.

  • ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

The Tenant shall use the Premises for legal purposes only. Any other such use that includes but is not limited to illicit drug use, verbal or physical abuse of any person or illegal sexual behavior shall cause immediate termination of this Agreement with no refund and subjects the Tenant to liability for any damages.

  • LANDLORD’S LIABILITY

The Landlord shall not be liable for any damage or injury to the Tenant, or to any other person, or to any property, occurring on the Premises or any part thereof, unless such damage is the result of the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of the Landlord, Landlord’s agents, or Landlord’s employees.  The Tenant shall indemnify, defend and hold the Landlord and Landlord’s agents free and harmless from all claims of loss or damage to property and of injury to or death of any person or persons caused by the intentional acts or negligence of the Tenant, Tenant’s guests, Tenant’s invitees occurring in or about the Premises including other areas of the property and streets.  The Tenant hereby expressly releases the Landlord and/or Landlord’s agents from any and all liability for loss or damage to the Tenant’s property or effects whether in the Premises or any location about the Premises, arising out of any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to rain, plumbing leakage, fire or theft, except in the case that such damage has been adjudged to be the result of the gross negligence of the Landlord or Landlord’s agents.

The Tenant expressly recognizes that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Landlord may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property of Tenant and that Tenant should purchase their own insurance if such coverage is desired.

  • ATTORNEY’S FEES

The Tenant agrees to pay all reasonable costs, attorney’s fees, and expenses that shall be incurred by the Landlord enforcing this agreement.

  • POSSESSIONS

Any personal items or possessions that are left on the Premises are not the responsibility of the Landlord. The Landlord shall make every reasonable effort to return the item to the Tenant. If claims are not made within the State’s required time period or two (2) weeks, whichever is shorter, the Landlord shall be able to keep such items to sell or for personal use.

  • GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by California law and the venue shall be the San Francisco Superior Court.

  • CONTACT PERSON

The Landlord has a manager for this property.  The manager will be in contact with the Tenant prior to the arrival date; they will also be on call, in case of emergency.

Manager –  Lisa Lucchesi

Phone –      415.209.3290

Email –       [email protected]