LEASE TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. RENTAL: The tenant agrees to rent from the Landlord and the Landlord agrees to lease to the Tenant the Property. Landlord and Tenant understand and agree that the Property is a vacation rental. The tenant is a transient guest or seasonal Tenant. The New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act does not apply to this rental. This Lease is valid only when accepted by the Landlord in writing and may be terminated by the Landlord upon the default of any payments or other obligations of the Tenant, as outlined in this Lease.
2. Occupancy/Use/Care of Property: The maximum number of people allowed including children is indicated on the confirmation page. The Tenant shall take possession of and use the Property only as a private residence for not more than the maximum number of people. The Tenant shall not allow the Property to be used for any business, professional or unlawful purposes. House trailers and recreational vehicles are not permitted on the Property. There shall be no alterations of the Property and no fixtures, appliances or air conditioners shall be installed without the written consent of the Landlord. The Tenant affirms that he/she is over twenty-five (25) years of age and minors will not occupy the Property unless an adult is present. Unreasonable noise or disturbance by the Tenant may result in eviction. Tenant agrees to return premises to Landlord, on expiration of this Lease, in as clean and good a condition as reasonable use will permit. The tenant is responsible for repairing, replacing or paying for any breakage or damage to the property, furnishings and equipment done by the Tenant and/or their guests during their occupancy that exceeds the SDPP. Smoking/Vaping is prohibited in the property and on most decks.
3. Acceptance of Property: Opinions as to the condition of the Property vary from individual to individual and are very subjective. If the Tenant has not personally viewed or inspected the Property, the Tenant shall not rely on any opinion expressed by a third party, including the Rental Agent or the Landlord. The tenant bears the sole risk of renting the Property SIGHT UNSEEN and in not being satisfied with the condition of the Property at the time of check-in. It is highly recommended that the tenant personally inspects the property before signing this lease. The property is being rented “as is” condition.
4. Non-Liability of the Realtor: The Tenant and the Landlord agree that Long & Foster Real Estate and their Agents are not property managers or rental managers for the Property. The Agents are acting merely as Rental Agents in this lease transaction. The Agents shall not be liable for any claims, demands, damages or costs in any manner relating either to alleged defects or problems with the Property or to any other circumstances surrounding the rental. Tenant understands that all Tenant payments are the property of the Landlord. Long & Foster Real Estate has no authority to return any Tenant payment without the consent of the Landlord. This agreement is entered into based upon Tenants independent knowledge of the Property and not on any representations made by Long & Foster Real Estate or their Agents. Long & Foster Real Estate and their Agents shall not in any event be held liable to the Landlord or the Tenant for their fulfillment or non-fulfillment of any terms of this Lease.
5. Amenities, Appliances, Repairs: Tenant shall furnish blankets, linens, towels, beach tags, paper products, and personal items. The list of the property's amenities can be found on the confirmation page of this Lease, though no warranties are given as to its accuracy. Appliances, air conditioning, and amenities are not guaranteed, and refunds will not be given due to breakdown. Repairs will be made by Landlord as soon as possible.
6. Cancellation: In the event the Tenant wishes to cancel this Lease, the Tenant may do so only upon consent of the Landlord. The cancellation request must be in writing by the Tenant to Long & Foster Real Estate. The Tenant understands that if the Tenant cancels this Lease, the Landlord has the right to demand full payment of rent in accordance with the terms of this Lease. In the event the Landlord does not release the Tenant from the continued obligation to pay rent or the Property is not re-rented at full price, the Landlord may demand that the Tenant continue to remain obligated to pay the full rental amount. The Tenant shall not sublet the Property without written consent of the Landlord.
