Utah Lodging Vacation Rental Agreement 

1.       Payment:  Fifty percent (50%) of the total rental balance is due at the time of booking. This deposit is fully refundable 30-days prior to check-in. If the Reservation is not canceled outside of 30-days before the check-in date then the rental deposit will be forfeited. The remaining balance is due 14-days before check-in. Directions for check-in will be emailed at the time of the final balance due or 14-days prior to check-in. Any personal check returned by the bank for whatever reason will be charged a forty ($40) dollar statutory fee with a possible cancellation of the Reservation. 

2.       Damage Repair and Missing Items: The Manager requires a valid Visa, Master Card, American Express or Discover Card number on file. This Agreement acknowledges that Utah Lodging can/will charge for ALL damage, theft, unauthorized entry into the owner’s supply closet, unauthorized pets, Check-out after 11 AM on Departure Day or Check-in before  4 PM on Arrival Day without prior approval, extensive cleaning required at Check-out, smoking, exceeding occupancy limited or parking limits, any fines imposed on Manager by the City, County, State or Home Owner Association as the result of violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation or any fines or cost levied against Guest or visitors of Guest to the Rental Property and its contents . Guest will be notified of any Excess Damage Costs in writing and will be charged immediately to the Guest’s credit card.  Guest, by signing below, assumes full responsibility for any items found to be missing and any damage due to misuse, negligence or action on Guest’s or Guest’s visitor’s part, except in the case of normal wear-and tear reported to Manager within 48 hours of Check-in.

3.       Indemnification and Insurance:  The Guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Manager and the owner of the Property against all loss, damage, expense, and penalty arising from any action of the Guest or visitors of the Guest which causes injury or death to any person or damage to any property.  Guest is encouraged to secure the appropriate travelers or vacation insurance and/or renter’s insurance.

4.       Cancellations: (a) If the Property becomes unavailable to the Guest prior to occupancy, Manager agrees to refund the full amount paid to the date of cancellation, and Guest agrees to release any claims against Manager. (b) If, for any reason, the Guest cancels this Agreement more than thirty (30) days from the Arrival Date, the 50% Reservation Deposit will be refunded. There are no cancellations permitted within 30 days of Guest Arrival Date.  All amounts paid (Reservation Deposit and Final Payment) will be forfeited. Failure to pay the Final Payment in a timely manner will be considered a cancellation under this subparagraph and will result in forfeiture of the Reservation deposit. Manager cannot guarantee the specific rental unit. Manager will make best effort to accommodate guest in equal or better lodging.

5.       Repairs and maintenance: Repair and maintenance problems must be brought to Managers attention within 24 hours of occupancy or occurrence, or Guest will be held liable for all such damages or repairs.  Manager will not be responsible for any unauthorized expenses incurred by Guest or his/her guests.  Costs of needless or unauthorized service will be charged as Excess Damage Cost against the credit card on file.  Maintenance responsibilities are as follows: Manager: Electricity, water, sewer, local phone service, basic cable, and initial supplies (toilet paper, paper towels, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap, dishwasher detergent and garbage bags).  Guest: Long distance or toll calls, extra cleaning fee (if Guest leaves Property unduly messy or damaged, as above).  If any of the preceding charges are incurred, an Excess Damage Cost they will be charged against the credit card on file up to 30 days after Departure Date ending final invoices and Notice of Claim from Manager.

6.       Pets:  Pets are not allowed in or on the Property unless otherwise agreed in writing.

7.       Smoking:  Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the Property.  Smoking is only allowed “outside”.  Evidence of smoking inside the Property will result in immediate eviction, forfeiture of all amounts paid and will result in additional Cleaning Fee to Guest as Excess Damage Cost and will be charged against the credit card on file.

8.       Casualty or Destruction:  (a) Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by an Act of God (including, but not limited to, hurricanes, storms, floods or fires), or by environmental disaster, or loss of utilities prior to occupancy by Guest, this Agreement shall become null and void, and all payments made hereunder shall be refunded to Guest.  (b)  Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable as above during occupancy, reimbursement on a pro-rated basis will be negotiated between Guest and Manager based on the following: No refund is due (or will be made) for inclement weather.  Travel or Vacation Insurance is recommended to be obtained by Guest.  Guest and parties listed above must comply with an mandatory evacuation order.

9.       Noise Ordinances(s):  The Property is located in a neighborhood which has a Noise Ordinance in effect after dark.  All Guests agree to respect the Noise Ordinance and to use common sense in keeping noise volume low after dark.  Any police enforcement actions by the City, County or Home/Condominium Association are at the sole risk and expense of the registered Guest and may result in Excess Damage Cost and/or immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid. 

10.    Liability and Damage:  Guest agrees to defend, indemnify and hold Manager harmless from any and all liability, claims, loss, property damage or expenses, arising by reason of any injury, death or damage sustained by any person, or to the property of any person, in or on the Property during the Term of this Agreement, including Guest, additional invitees or visitors of Guest, where such injury, death or damage is caused by a negligent or intentional act of Guest, additional guest or any of Guest’s visitors or invitees.

11.    Cause for Eviction:  The Guest and all parties with the Guest will be subject to immediate eviction from the Property if the Guest or parties of the Guest violate any terms of this Agreement, including but not limited to, violation of the occupancy limits, pet provision, smoking, noise ordinance or a parking violation that is not rectified.  In the event of eviction from the Property, the Guest shall forfeit all amounts paid and there will be no refund or money.

12.    Attorney’s Fees and Costs:  If Manager employs the services of an attorney to enforce any conditions of this Agreement, to collect any amounts due, the eviction of the Guest, or because Guest takes any action to recover deposits not due, then the Guest shall be liable to Manager for all attorney’s fees and costs incurred by Manager. The venue for any court actions and location shall be in Weber County, Utah.

13.    Short-Term Rental:  It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a short-term vacation rental, and is not a lease or other long term residential tenancy agreement.  This Agreement is only for the licensed use of the Property for the stated Term.  It creates no rights of renewal.  This Agreement is also neither a Time-Share sale or a Plan of Time-Share Development, nor a Vacation Club. 

14.    Falsified Reservations:  Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of Reservation Deposit and Final Balance, if paid, and such party will not be permitted to check-in and/or will be subject to immediate eviction with the forfeiture of all amounts paid.

15.    Succession, Assignment:  This Agreement is binding on, and the benefits inure to, the heirs and personal representatives of the parties.  However, neither this Agreement nor any rights hereunder may be assigned (in whole or in part) by Guest.

16.    General Terms:  This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed solely by the laws of, the State of Utah and Utah Statutes.  If any section, clause, paragraph or term of this Agreement is held or determined to be void, invalid or unenforceable, for any reason, all other terms, clauses or paragraphs herein shall be severed and remain in force and effect.  This Agreement is taken in full compliance with federal state and local Fair Housing Laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, country of origin, handicap or familial status.  Guest is to be mindful that this Property is located in a residential neighborhood or residential condominium.  Guest is expected to be courteous to residents and guests, to respectful of the rights of others, and to not be noisy.

17.    Acknowledgment:  I/We understand and accept the terms and conditions on all pages of this Agreement.

________________________________________________________ Guest &Date

________________________________________________________ Guest & Date

________________________________________________________ Manager & Date

Utah Lodging

5510 E 2200 N     

Eden, Utah 84310

1-877-77LOGDING         www.UtahLodging.com