Rental Agreement

The Aurora House

Rental Agreement

In consideration of the mutual promises contained herein and the rent to be received, Northern Lights Properties, LLC, hereinafter referred to as “Owner,” hereby lease and rent the premises located at 86 Poor Farm Road, South Alburg, VT 05440, hereinafter known as “The Aurora House”, to:

hereinafter known as “Guest”, under the following terms and conditions in addition to the policies and procedures set forth in the Rental Confirmation Letter and hereby incorporated by reference.

1. Guest agrees to pay as rent for The Aurora House the sum of $ _____for the term of this agreement.

2. The rental period shall commence on ___________ at 4:00 PM EST and shall terminate on ________ at 10:00 AM EST.  Guest agrees not to arrive early, as this will only delay the cleaning of the house and check in time.

3. Guest agrees that The Aurora House’s maximum number of occupants is eight (8).

4. The Aurora House is a NON-SMOKING facility.  Guest agrees that neither themselves, nor their invitees, business associates or persons on the premises under the direction or control of Guest will smoke in The Aurora House.

5. During the term of this agreement, Guest shall have access to the premises, except where expressly prohibited, including access to Lake Champlain via the docks provided by Owner, Northern Lights Seaplane Base (2VT2), and Northern Lights Airport (VT46).  Guest agrees that access and use of such amenities is dangerous and is at their own risk.  Guest agrees to hold Owner harmless for any and all damages while accessing or using these amenities, including, but not limited to loss of life, damage or destruction of personal property.

6. Guest is permitted only one dog or cat as a pet in the house during the rental period.  Guest agrees that any pet that they bring is a domesticated animal which is trained and “house-broken.”   No other animals are permitted on the property without the prior written consent of the Owner.  Guest agrees they are responsible and liable for all damages caused by their pet, including but not limited to, stains, soiling, or destruction of Owner’s property due to their pet’s behavior or lack thereof.  A cleaning fee of $50 per week will be charged.

7. Guest accepts the above premises and furnishings in working order and good condition and agrees to maintain the same in such working order and good condition as long as Guest shall occupy the premises, and to return the premises to Owner at the termination of residency in as good order and condition, reasonable wear and tear excepted.  Guest will be responsible for payment to Owner for all damages of any type and will replace and restore all glass broken or damaged and replace all lost keys.

8. No activity will be carried on in the above premises which will disturb neighbors, and Guest will not allow any nuisance to occur or exist. 

9. Good housekeeping habits will be exercised so as to prevent insect, bug or rodent infestation or other hazards.  No accumulation of garbage or refuse inside or outside the premises will be permitted.  All trash must be bagged and placed in appropriate trash receptacles.  Owner will provide appropriate trash receptacles.

10. Owner shall have access to the premises with Guest’s consent, which Guest shall not unreasonably withhold.  Owner may also enter the premises for the following purposes between the hours of 9:00 AM EST and 9:00PM on no less than 48 hours notice: 1) to inspect the premises; 2) to make necessary or agreed repairs, alterations or improvements; 3) to supply agreed services; or 4) to exhibit the premises to prospective or actual purchasers, mortgagees, tenants, workers or contractors.  Owner may enter the premises without notice or consent when Owner has a reasonable belief there is an emergency to any person or property.

11. Guest agrees to deposit with Owner the sum of $250 as security and damage deposit (hereinafter referred to as “Deposit”) to guarantee occupancy or the premises and performance by the Guest of all conditions and obligations contain in this Agreement.  Owner shall return the security and damage deposit within 14 days from the date on which Guest has vacated or abandoned The Aurora House with a written statement itemizing any deductions.

12. Guest’s liability for damages to The Aurora House, premises, furnishings, or other amenities included in this agreement is NOT limited to the amount of said Deposit.  Guest’s liability shall include full payment for restoration or repair of damaged premises, furnishings, or other amenities included in this agreement.

13. Guest agrees that they will not sub-rent, sub-lease, loan or otherwise allow their term in The Aurora House to be assigned without the prior written consent of the Owner.  Occupancy of The Aurora House and use its premises, furnishings and other amenities included with this agreement are limited to Guest and Guest’s invitees.  Guest agrees to be liable for all damages incurred or caused by Guest’s invitees.

14. Guest is solely responsible for any thefts, acts of vandalism, or other damage or loss of personal property which may occur during the course of this agreement, whether said damage or loss be the property of the Guest or the Guest’s invitees, associates, or any other person or persons.

15. Guest agrees to hold Owner harmless from any and all liability, and any damage or injury to any person or property caused by or resulting from fire, steam electricity, water, rain, ice, snow or leak from or flow from, or into, any part of said property or building, or from any damage or injury resulting or arising from any other cause happening whatsoever, including but not limited to, negligent acts by persons, including Owner, and/or arising from the use of said premises or any and all amenities associated with this agreement.  Further, Guest is solely responsible for and holds Owner harmless from any an all claims whatsoever, it being understood by and between the parties that this clause is material to the making of this agreement, and is a significant part of consideration relative to the amount of rent paid by Guest.  This obligation of Guest shall further apply to all of Guest’s invitees, business associates, family members and all other persons present or permitted on The Aurora House property, or accessing any other amenities associated with this agreement, under the direction or permission of Guest

16. Guest agrees to forfeit Deposit unless Notice of Cancellation is received thirty (30) days prior to the stated date of occupancy under this agreement.  Notice of Cancellation must be in writing and delivered via Registered Mail to:

Northern Lights Properties, LLC

c/o Mark Esposito

9633 Beryl Street, NW

Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614

17. This agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Vermont.  Guest agrees and avails himself to the jurisdiction of the laws and court of the State of Vermont.

18. This agreement cannot be modified unless in writing and signed by Owner acknowledging the modification.

19. This agreement is severable.  If any of the provisions of this agreement our found to be void for whatever reason, it may be severed and the rest of the agreement remains in effect and unaffected.

20. This agreement represents the entire agreement.

Guest avers that they have read and understood all of the above provisions.  IN WITNESS THEREOF, Guest hereto has executed this agreement as of the date written below: