Golf-Course Cabin

The cabin is located near the north Lake Tahoe and Highway 267 intersection for easy access to NorthStar Ski Resort and casinos/restaurants/nightlife. It has a double bed in one bedroom, a single bed and bunk bed in another bedroom, and a futon couch in the living room that converts into a bed for 2.  Two bedrooms upstairs;  living room dining area, kitchen, and bathroom are downstairs.  The cabin rental rate may vary according to the season. The rates shown in the form below should be modified by you when you fill in the form, using the rental rates published on the cabin's web page.  You can see details, photos, a map, driving directions, and available dates, and the rental rates at:
http://www.onlinevacationrentals.com/homedetail.php?home=244

SKI LEASE RENTAL AGREEMENT
Golf-Course Cabin

I/We, as Tenant, agree to lease the house at 7867 Mashie Avenue, Tahoe Vista, California 96143, from the Owners (Stanley M. Sokolow and Sonya Sokolow, Trustees) and managed by Sokolow Property Management, under the following terms which are mutually agreed by Owners and Tenant.

Here is the information about all adults who will be tenants of the unit. (If there are more than two, provide the additional information on another page.)

PRE-PAYMENT:  This total should be submitted by cashier's check, money order, or equivalent official check (not a personal or business check) or by electronic funds transfer. Also print out, complete, and mail to the address below or fax this agreement to 831-423-4840. To be sure that the payment and agreement arrive in time for your trip when there are just a few days before you want to arrive, we suggest overnight mail or electronic transfer. Management's business address is:

OPTIONAL ELECTRONIC PAYMENT:  Property manager can receive your payment online from your credit card,  through PayPal. To pay online, fill in the information requested on this form, print out the form, sign it, and fax it to Sokolow Property Management. On the form write “Please send PayPal instructions” if you wish to pay by credit card through PayPal, the online payment service of the eBay Company. The requested instructions will be sent by email.

When your payment and agreement are received, property manager will send an e-mail message confirming the reservation and giving you instructions on obtaining the key.

OWNERS' AGENT:  In addition to the local companies (such as utilities) and persons (such as house cleaner) mentioned in the Reservation Confirmation email, Tenant should contact the following agent regarding questions or problems involving this property:

CANCELLATION:  I understand that I may cancel this reservation at any time up to 60 days before the starting date and receive a full refund less a $100 cancellation fee. I agree that if I cancel with less than 60 days' notice before the starting date but at least 30 days' notice in advance, I will forfeit half of the rent deposit and receive a refund for the rest of my prepaid amounts. If I cancel less than 30 days in advance, there will be no refund of prepaid rent, but the unused cleaning fee and the security deposit will be refunded.

CLEANING, DAMAGE, SECURITY REFUNDS:  I agree to leave the house in as good condition as when I receive it. I will pay for any damages I cause, even if the damages cost more than my deposit. I will leave the place reasonably clean, but I understand that a professional cleaner will also clean the place after I move out even if I leave the place reasonably clean.   This is a no-smoking house, so smoking inside the house is not an authorized use.  Cleaning to remove smoking odors will therefore be charged to Tenants.   Even if Owners authorize Tenant to bring a pet, the cleaning of premises to remove pet debris (such as pet hairs or urine odors) will be at Tenant's expense. The unused security deposit will be refunded as soon as possible, but within 21 days after end of rental, as provided by California law, unless delayed by the time required to repair damage.

UTILITIES:  The rent includes garbage removal, water and sewer service, routine twice-a-month spa service (when available), basic cable TV, local telephone service, and standard snow plow service in winter. I will take reasonable care to conserve these utilities. The cost of gas and electricity are the responsibility of the Tenant and will be paid directly by Tenant to the utility providers.  I will put my garbage in bags into the garbage can in the locker in front of the house, making sure the door is latched to prevent animals from getting into it. I will take all of my food and garbage out of the house when I vacate. I will reimburse Owner for any extra charges made by the garbage service for excess garbage pickup that exceeds the normal one-canister allowance.   I won't park so close to the locker that the garbage disposal workers can't remove the garbage cans. I will promptly move my car out of the way of the snow removal tractor when it arrives. (The snow will be stockpiled along the sides and rear of property.)  The outdoor spa will be kept operating throughout the year, but without a guarantee; that is, if a spa malfunction or severe weather condition prevents use of the spa, no refund or rent reduction will be made.  The telephone has a restricted service which blocks outgoing toll and long-distance calls, but allows local outgoing calls and all incoming calls.  Outgoing toll calls may be charged to the caller's  (Cell phone signal may be spotty or non-existant in the neighborhood of this house.)

The accounts for the gas and electricity utilities will be changed to the name of the Tenant during the term of this lease and will be returned to the name of Sokolow Property Management at the end of the term.   Tenant is responsible for contacting the utilities to make these changes.   Call Southwest Gas Corporation 1-800-832-2555 to establish Tenant's account for gas service address 7867 Mashie Avenue in Kings Beach zip code 96143.   Call Sierra Pacific Power Company at 1-800-782-2506 to establish Tenant's account for electricity at same service address, meter number 202113.   Service dates should be the same as start and ending dates of this lease.

MAIL, INTERNET, NOTICES:   The U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to any houses in the Tahoe area.  Instead, it is necessary to go to the post office to receive mail.  Tenant should contact the local post office (Kings Beach) for information on how mail should be addressed to Tenant and how to pick up mail.  If  Tenant establishes a post-office box, Tenant should notify Owners or Owners' agent.  Notices and billing invoices will be sent to Tenant from Owners by email over the Internet, and a copy sent to Tenant by U.S. mail addressed to the principal tenant by "general delivery" to the Kings Beach post office or to the Tenant's  post-office box number if so notified.   The local phone service can be used for connection to the Internet through a modem and Tenant's own computer to the Tenant's own Internet Service Provider (ISP).  In many ISP databases, the city is called "Kings Beach" or "Brockway" or "Old Brockway", California. 

WATER SHUT-OFF:   Advice to Tenant:  When you first arrive, you may find that the water in the house has been shut off.  This is normal during the winter season.  There is a shut-off water valve at the floor inside the cabinet of the dining area, nearest to the downstairs bathroom door.  Turn the handle a quarter turn (90 degrees) to open the valve so water can flow normally.  After turning it ON the first time, listen for water running in sinks downstairs and upstairs, since the previous occupant may have left a faucet open after the water was shut off.  When you move out of the house, be sure to follow the instructions below about "winterizing" the house, especially about turning the water valve OFF again.

WINTERIZING, BLOCKAGES:  I will follow the instructions posted inside the house regarding winterizing the house, especially about the water shutoff and drain when my stay is finished, and about the proper setting of the heating thermostat when I'm out of the house.   That is, when the Tenant vacates the house at the end of the lease, the water shutoff lever on the floor of the cabinet nearest to the downstairs bathroom should be turned to the position which shuts off the water supply to the faucets in the house and the upstairs bathroom sink faucet should be opened for one minute to let air into the pipes and then closed fully again.  The downstairs shutoff valve should be left in the OFF position when you finally leave.   When the Tenant finally leaves, the thermostat of the heating system should be left ON, but the temperature setting turned down to the lowest number, to prevent freezing of the pipes.  I understand that severe damage can occur to the plumbing system if I fail to do the winterizing in freezing weather, and that I would be financially responsible for the repair charges. Sewer blockages caused by improper things being put down drains during my stay will be cleared or repaired at my expense.

SNOW REMOVAL:  Snow plow service will be provided during the normal plow season at expense of Owner.  Tenant is responsible for snow removal from stairs, deck path to door, spa cover, spa access path, and gas-log heater vent snow-shield on deck against the house.   Other areas that cannot be reached by snow plow may be snow shoveled by Tenant in tenant's discretion.

PETS:  I will in advance arrange with Owner if I intend to bring any pets onto the property and will be responsible for any damage that a pet causes. I'll clean up the property from any feces droppings or other mess that my pet makes. I declare that I would like to bring the following pet(s) onto the property (type and number):

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SAFETY, INSURANCE:  I agree for my own safety to test the smoke detectors when I move in, by pressing the test button momentarily. I'll replace the battery if a detector fails the test. I will locate the emergency escape ladder in the second story and become familiar with its use in case a fire escape is needed through a window. I won't smoke inside the house. I understand that the Owner's insurance does not cover my belongings, and I agree that Owner will not be held liable for any loss of my belongings for any reason whatsoever . I will promptly report any malfunctions of the house to Owner's agent. I agree that if the house is not available or habitable for any reason beyond the control of Owner or Owner's agent, my only remedy will be a refund.

SPA:  I will follow the posted instructions for spa use. Children will not use the spa without the direct continouous supervision of an adult.  No one will use the spa while intoxicated.  When not in use, the spa will be covered and the cover will be latched for child safety.  I will exercise care when lifting the spa cover -- the cover is supported by a mechanical lever system that should not be forced -- it will open easily if done properly.  In winter, be sure that snow is not blocking the lever system before lifting it.   I agree not to bring food or drinks to the spa.    If food or other contaminants are spilled into the spa, I will pay for the extra charges by the spa maintainer to restore the spa to normal clean working condition.

TENANTS UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE USE OF THE SPA BY TENANTS AND THEIR GUESTS IS AT TENANTS' OWN RISK AND LIABILITY, AND AGREE TO HOLD THE OWNERS AND OWNERS' AGENT HARMLESS.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:  The email messages sent between Tenant and Owners or Owners' agent contain additional important information about this house and this lease.  Those messages are hereby made a part of this lease agreement.  Tenant should bring a copy of this lease and of the Reservation Confirmation for reference at the house.  I will lock the house and return all keys as instructed by Owner's agent when I vacate.  My guests and I won't annoy the neighbors by making a nuisance. I agree that violating any of my promises could end my stay in the house prematurely.

I agree to have fun and enjoy my stay here and to tell my friends how nice it was. :-)

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