SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT
This Short Term Rental Agreement (the “Agreement”) is made by and between Mark and Carol Wrinn (“Homeowners”) and the “Guest” as indicated on the confirmation E-mail as of the dates set forth on that E-mail or as listed below. For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the parties hereby agree as follows:
Property.
1. The property is located at: 10611 Front Beach Road #1401, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
2. The property is fully furnished and includes customary appliances, utensils, linens and towels.
- Rental Party: The rental party shall consist of the persons stipulated in the reservation confirmation E-mail or as listed below. You must be at least 25 Years of age and be present for the entire stay to faithfully execute this agreement. No additional persons may remain in the unit overnight without owner’s permission. Pets are not allowed. Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is limited to 8 adults (over the age of 16) and 5 children.
- Term of the Lease. The lease begins at 4 PM on the “Check-in Date”) and ends at 10 AM on the “Checkout Date” listed on the reservation confirmation e-mail unless modified in writing by owner.
- Rental Rules: Guest agrees to abide by this agreement and the Rental Rules attached as Exhibit A at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else the Guest permits on the property to abide by these rules at all times while at the property. You agree and fully understand that in the event that you or anyone in your party is evicted for breaking Ocean Ritz Property Rules and Regulations or Florida Statutes or the stipulations of this rental agreement, that you automatically forfeit your entire damage deposit as well as the nightly costs associated with your nonuse of my unit due to your eviction.
6. Access: Guest shall allow Homeowner and his agents access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Homeowner shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.
- Deposits, Rental Rate and Fees are as published on our web sites
- Deposit: A deposit of 50% is due on booking unless other arrangements have been made. The remainder is due no later than 30 days prior to stay. Reservations will not be held if funds are due.
A $500.00 security deposit is required and will be fully refunded unless the following conditions occur:
- Theft or Intentional damage to the property or furnishings;
- Guest does not comply with unit signage concerning condition to leave unit in.
- Failure to depart unit at scheduled check out time
- Dirt or other mess requiring excessive cleaning; or
- Any other unusual cost incurred by Homeowner due to Guest’s stay.
If the premises appear dirty or damaged upon Check-in, Guest shall inform Homeowner immediately. (334) 714-0232 wrinnm@msn.com
- Cancellation Policy: If Guest wishes to cancel his/her reservation, deposits will be refunded as follows:
100 % if cancelled 30 days prior to the Check-in Date on rentals
Deposits on rentals are non refundable after 30 days prior to check in.
- Insurance: We encourage all renters to purchase traveler insurance.
- Payment: Preferred payment is by E check or credit card using the secure servers on our web sites. Other forms of payment may be used on a case by case basis. Payments made within 30 days of stay must be made by credit card.
The parties agree to the terms of this Short Term Rental Agreement, as evidenced by their participation in the on line booking process or by signature below.
Primary renter name______________________// Number of persons in party _____ Adults ____ Children
Stay Dates ______________________through _________________
Signature of Primary renter______________________________________________Date______________________________
RENTAL RULES
- Smoking is NOT allowed anywhere Ocean Ritz 1401 to include the balcony. An extra cleaning fee of up to $1000.00 may be charged if evidence of smoking is detected in the unit.
- People other than those in the Guest party set forth in the online reservation confirmation e-mail may not stay overnight in the property. Any other person on the property at the invitation of the guest is the sole responsibility of the guest. Unit may not be sublet.
- All of the units are privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order
5. Only use appliances for their intended uses
6. Pets are NOT Allowed
Parking passes and Armbands:
Parking pass and Armbands are located inside the unit. Guests should display Ocean Ritz parking passes while parked Ocean Ritz Parking. Failure to display parking pass may result in towing of vehicle at renter's expense. Wristbands should be worn you while in the common areas of the Ocean Ritz Resort.
Housekeeping: There is no daily housekeeping service. While linens and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We provide some beach towels. We do not permit bath towels or linens to be taken from the units
Hot Tub: No children under the age of 16 permitted in hot tubs without adult supervision.
Water and Septic: The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material such as rice or grease poured down drains. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products should be flushed at anytime.
Storms:
If there is a storm or hurricane, no refunds will be given unless:
- The state or local authorities order mandatory evacuations in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning area" and/or
- A "mandatory evacuation order has been given for the Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning" area of residence of a vacationing guest.
- The day that the authorities order a mandatory evacuation order in a "Tropical Storm/Hurricane Warning," area, we will refund:
- Any unused portion of rent from a guest currently registered;
- Any unused portion of rent from a guest that is scheduled to arrive, and wants to shorten the stay, to come in after the Hurricane Warning is lifted; and
- Any advance rents collected or deposited for a reservation that is scheduled to arrive during the "Hurricane Warning" period.
Evidence of drug use and/or underage use of alcohol is grounds for immediate eviction. Names of responsible adults will be forwarded to police authorities for legal action.
SPECIAL COVID 19 RENTAL RULES AND SUGGESTIONS
Guests shall strive at all times to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Social Distancing
- Maintain a safe distance (at least 6 feet) and not to gather in groups of larger than 10 people unless wearing protective masks.
- Masks, gloves and other personal protection equipment in areas where social distancing is not possible, (Elevators, Hot Tub …)
- Appropriate cleaning/personal hygiene supplies are provided in 1401 and guests should clean as they go during their stay in 1401.
- Wellness Checks
- Guests who have a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher should wear protective equipment, be evaluated by medical personnel and consider terminating their stay in 1401.
- Hygiene
- Wash/sanitize your hands frequently especially after touching frequently used items or surfaces
- Avoid touching your face
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue or inside your elbow.
- Disinfect your living areas frequently throughout the day.
- Individual hand sanitizers should be used when traversing the property and/or community.
COVID-19 Disinfection and Sanitization
- Surfaces should be cleaned and then disinfected.
- Disinfecting procedures should allow for required dwell time to kill the viruses and microbes.
- Disinfectant products should be used on all major surfaces.
- Guests should be turn on all ceiling fans and/or HVAC fans when leaving to facilitate air
circulation.
- All guests should vacate property before maintenance/cleaning staff enters.
OCEAN RITZ RULES AND REGULATIONS 2020
The following rules and regulations have been adopted by the Ocean Ritz (OR) Owners ' Association and are designed to ensure that all unit owners, guests and renters have a safe and pleasant stay at our resort. Unit Owners are responsible to ensure that everyone they allow on the property understands their requirement to comply with these rules and regulations.
PARKING (All vehicles parked on OR property must display proper parking passes)
- Only park in assigned spaces and display a unit unique parking pass designated for that space. From the last Saturday in May until the second Saturday in August one extra vehicle per unit is allowed in unassigned parking spots in our overflow lot on a first come/first served basis. At all other times, unassigned parking in overflow is first come/first served. Additional and/or oversize vehicle parking is available in the Churchwell city lot for $6/day.
- All vehicles parked on Ocean Ritz (OR) property must clearly display a unit unique parking pass or HOA issued owner parking sticker. Multiple Motorcycles may occupy a single parking spot providing at least one is displaying a proper parking pass and they do not impede access to adjacent spots. Owners and property managers must contact tow companies to have non-compliant vehicles removed from the assigned spots for their units.
- Rental guests should obtain unit unique parking passes from whomever manages the unit they are renting. Owner parking stickers are available from the HOA at no charge
- Noncompliant vehicles will be towed at the expense of the vehicle's owner without warning. If the vehicles operator’s telephone number is clearly displayed on the parking pass, attempts to contact the operator may be made before towing.
- There are 2 1st come 1st served handicapped parking spots at OR. Both OR parking pass and proper state issued documentation must be displayed if using these spots.
- Oversize vehicles, trailers may NOT park on condominium property. 4-wheel rental carts are allowed when displaying proper parking passes.
- Rental scooters, skate boards and skates may not be used anywhere on Ocean Ritz Property
- Car top carriers prohibited in parking garage. They will not fit and will damage building plumbing.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND USE OF COMMON ELEMENTS
- Pool Hours are 10:00 AM to 10:00PM Gates are locked when pool is not open. Building access is only allowed from street access when gates are locked.
- Everyone who uses OR facilities and common areas are expected to respect the rights of others, divulge which unit they occupy when asked by OR personnel, take care not to damage or litter the property and comply with all signage. Clean as you go!
- Rental guests may not extend the privilege of using OR facilities to others.
- Wristbands must be with you at all times and worn on the wrist or ankle. If allergic, they may be attached to an article in your possession that is clearly visible. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21 who are wearing or in possession of a wrist band?”
- There is NO lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk
- Please retract beach umbrellas on pool deck when you are through using them
- Everyone must shower before entering the pool, spa and sauna.
- Removal of equipment/furniture from our pool deck is prohibited.
- You are welcome to use the grills in our picnic area from 8AM to 10PM. Please clean up after yourself.
SMOKING/VAPING is not allowed in pool area, elevators, hallways and elevator lobbies. Unit smoking policies established by individual owners
CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR: Criminal Behavior such as trespassing, throwing objects off balconies, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, use of illicit drugs or underage consumption of alcohol should be immediately reported to PCB police. (911 or (850) 233 5000)
BEACH RULES: Ocean Ritz HOA exercises control of the beach front of its property. Shade canopies and tents are not allowed on the beach side of the line of chaises set up by beach services. There are gaps left in the lines of chaises to accommodate privately owned beach equipment. CAUTION! High winds are common on the beach and tents and other beach equipment blown away by the wind have caused many injuries. Unattended items on the beach between 7PM and 7AM are subject to being removed and discarded.
BALCONIES
- Throwing anything from balconies is a Class 2 FELONY Violators face prosecution and/or eviction.
- Throwing, pouring, sweeping or shaking any item from the balcony is strictly prohibited. This includes cigarette s
- The use of Charcoal or gas grills balconies is prohibited. Owner provided electric grills are allowed.
- DO NOT wash off balconies with water hose, they may be mopped.
- Balconies may not be used to hang garments, banners, Flags and/or towels out to dry.
- DO NOT feed birds from the balcony, Florida State Law prohibits this action
ELEVATORS AND STAIRWELLS
- Elevators have sensors that will stop them between floors if the weight limit is exceeded or passengers are jumping. It is recommended that no more than 8 adults occupy an elevator at one time. It may take 30 minutes or longer for rescue service personnel to arrive and violators identified by on-board cameras may be charged for the emergency service call.
- Please dry off before entering elevators. Wet floors present a slipping hazard.
- Please do not allow children to play in the elevators or stairwells.
- Stairwells may not be used for storage.
OUIET TIME is from 10:00 pm to 10:00 am
- Any noise that can be heard outside of your unit will be considered a violation of quiet time.
- The PCB Police Department and /or Ocean Ritz Security are used to enforce this policy
LUGGAGE CARTS
- Return carts to level PI or P2 after each use.
- DO NOT take luggage carts into your unit.
- No horseplay on carts.
UNIT OCCUPANCY LIMITS are established by Bay County and Florida statute as well as individual owner’s policies
PETS
- Only owners are allowed to have pets on the property. Bona fide service animals are allowed. Individuals misrepresenting pets as service animals may be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
- Animals must be kept under control at all times. An animal that becomes a nuisance or a danger to others or to other animals may be removed from the property at the owner's expense.
- Owners must dispose of animal waste, to include urine, and may be fined if they fail to do so.
- Pets are not allowed in the pool and spa areas
TRASH
- Please pick up after yourself do not leave trash on pool deck, parking areas, hallways or elevators.
- Unit trash should be bagged, securely tied and be deposited in the trash chutes on each floor.
- Oversized trash not properly bagged must be put in the dumpsters in the front of the building
- Owners are responsible to ensure discarded furniture, construction and/or packing materials of any kind must are removed and taken off the property. DO NOT place this material in the Association dumpsters. Security cameras monitor the dumpster area and violators may face fines and charged for commercial removal of their refuse.
- Do not put tile and other heavy construction material in trash chutes, it damages them and presents a hazard to personnel. Individuals in violation may face fines and be liable for cost of repairs.
PUBLIC HEALTH
- All occupants of Ocean Ritz are expected to exercise proper precautions in order to avoid both the propagation and contraction of infectious disease. This includes frequent hand washing and use of hand disinfectants, sanitization of both personal living areas as well as common areas before and after use. In areas such as the elevators and hot tub where social distancing is not possible it is recommended that protective face masks are used.
STAY OFF SAND DUNES
SECURITY CAMERAS RECORD ALL ACTIVITIES IN COMMON AREAS OF THE OCEAN RITZ PROPERTY
Violators are Subject to Eviction and/or Fine