Owner hereby leases to Tenant, and Tenant leases from Owner, the rental property hereinafter described as "Venice Place" under the following terms and conditions:

RENTAL PROPERTY
Venice Place is a one-bedroom guest house. The rental property has one bedroom, one bathroom and an open floor plan kitchen and living room area on approximately 660 square feet of living area. It is fully furnished including bed and bathroom linens, kitchen dishes, pots, utensils and tools (see inventory list attached).

LEASE PERIOD
This lease shall commence on [arrival date not before 4 pm] (the check-in time) and shall continue until [departure date not later then 11am] (the check-out time), unless terminated at an earlier date in accordance with the provisions of this lease dealing with default or unless extended to a later date with the written consent of both parties.

RENT
The Tenant shall pay the Owner rent in the sum of [total amount of rent]. This includes a weekly cleaning fee of $60. The entire rent is due upfront. The Owner accepts cash, personal checks, wires, money orders. Owner accepts personal checks only from the US and with printed address and corresponding State ID card, passport or drivers license which state the same address. Credit card payments can not accepted.

RESERVATION
Payment of the Security Deposit is due upon reservation. If the check-in date is in less than 14 days from the date of this lease agreement, tenant has to provide owner with credit card details in order to confirm for the reservation. Security Deposit and first week’s rent have to be paid in cash, money order, cashiers check, personal check. Credit card payments can not accepted. Owner accepts personal checks only from the US and with printed address and corresponding State ID card, passport or drivers license which state the same address.

SECURITY DEPOSIT/CREDIT CARD
The Tenant agrees to pay to the Owner a security deposit of $1,500 (one thousandfivehundred), due in full at the time of reservation. Instead of a Security Deposit tenant can also provide his credit card details to the owner. A security deposit will be returned by to Tenant within 14 (fourteen) days following Tenant’s vacating the Rental Property, minus any costs to repair or replace any damage or loss to the Rental Property or the contents thereof. The Owner may retain all or part of the deposit or charge the submitted credit card for compensation for any damage or violation of the terms and conditions of the lease agreement.

CLEANING
Each property will be inspected and cleaned weekly on a business day between 9.00 am and 7.00pm. The rental fee will provide for four hours of normal cleaning. If additional cleaning is required, appropriate charges will be deducted from the Tenant’s security deposit at the rate of $25 per hour. It is the tenant’s responsibility to ensure that the Rental Property is vacated in a clean and tidy condition.

KEYS
The tenant will receive one set of front door keys on check-in. There is a $25 fee for any lost keys.

LIABILITY RELEASE
The Tenant agrees and does hereby release from liability and to indemnify and hold the Owner harmless. This release is for any and all liability for any personal injuries (including death) and/or any property losses or damage occasioned by, or in connection with any activity or accommodation related to the lease of the rental property. Any legal disputes arising under this Agreement shall be mediated through arbitration and subject to the rules of the American Arbitration Association at the branch office closest to Venice, California.

RULES TO PREVENT DAMAGE
To prevent damage to the rental property the Tenant agrees to abide by the following:

Hardwood Floors
No water spillage allowed on the hardwood floor. No floor cleaning with water or any other product other than the wood maintenance cleaner provided by the Owner. Any water spillage has to be removed immediately.
No sharp-edged objects without protection on the hardwood floors.

Countertops
No sharp-edged or hot objects without protection on the Corian kitchen counter tops.

Fireplace
No burning of anything other than gas in the fire-place. The fireplace can not handle wood or other materials and will become an instant fire hazard.
The key to the fireplace’s gas valve has to remain OFF at all times except for when the fireplace is lit. During the times the fireplace is lit the Tenant must watch the fireplace frequently and closely. Before going to bed or leaving the house the Tenant must switch the gas valve to off.

Barbeque
No BBQing is permitted on the premises of the rental property.

Disfunctional Appliances and other defects
Tenant agrees to inform Owner as soon as possible about any dysfunctional appliances, such as water heater, washer, dryer, refrigerator, ovens or any defects in the electrical and plumbing system as well as roof and windows.

Neighbors
The rental property is in a quiet residential neighborhood. The Tenant agreed not to undertake any activities which could interfere with their neighbors' right to quiet enjoyment of their property.

TENANTS LIABILITY
The Tenant agrees to properly use and operate all furnishings, including electrical and gas appliances, plumbing fixtures, electronic home entertainment systems, fireplace and all other items provided during the stay. Tenant agrees to accept liability for any damages caused to the property (other than normal wear and tear) by Tenant or Tenants guests, including, but not limited to, landscaping and misuse of appliances and equipment furnished. The Tenant also agrees to leave the home so that no extraordinary housekeeping other than four hours of normal house cleaning will be required after the Tenant’s departure. The Tenant agrees to both notify and reimburse the Owner of all necessary and reasonable repairs, or damage or destruction of property caused by the Tenant and the Tenant’s guests, or for extra cleaning required. The Owner will notify the Tenant of the costs of damages or extra housekeeping within ten days of the Tenant’s departure. The Tenant stays fully liable for any and all costs of damage exceeding the amount of the security deposit and agrees to reimburse the Owner for such costs without delay.

CANCELLATION
Should the Tenant wish to cancel this reservation, notice of cancellation MUST BE IN WRITING AND RECEIVED MORE THAN 120 DAYS PRIOR TO CHECK IN DATE. Cancellations notices received more than 120 days prior to check-in will be refunded by the owner, less a $100 cancellation fee. If the Tenant’s notice of cancellation is received less than 120 days prior to the check-in date, the Tenant will forfeit all sums paid, except the security deposit, unless the Owner is able to re-rent the property to someone else, at the same rate, for the same period. If the property is re-rented the Owner will only charge the $100 cancellation fee.

ADDENDUM: Inventory list

I hereby agree to abide by all the above conditions of this Lease Agreement and verify that all my personal information given at the time of reservation is true and correct:

Date signed: ____________