Private-Beach Studio

LEASE

This condominium unit has a queen-size bed that sleeps 2, a futon couch that converts to a bed for 2 more, and a futon chair that sleeps 1 or 2.   The kitchen/bedroom/living-room are one room. The closet and bathroom vanity sink are in a separate room. The toilet and shower are in a third room. This is a no-smoking, no-pets unit.  For rentals of 15 days or more, the  maximum occupancy is 2 persons total.   For rentals less than 15 days, maximum occupancy is 4 persons total.  However, this agreement is a lease for at least one month.  For shorter periods, use our Vacation Rental Agreement form.   There is a cleaning charge once per vacation to cover the cleaning after move-out. You can see details, photographs, driving directions, and a calendar of available dates at the web site: http://www.onlinevacationrentals.com/homedetail.php?home=288 .  Additional photos are at http://www.thesokolows.com/RENTALS/Tahoya/ .  Check the web page for the current rental rates applicable to the dates you desire.

(If you want separate bedrooms, we also own the "Golf-Course Cabin", which can be seen at the same web site by clicking on this link: http://www.onlinevacationrentals.com/homedetail.php?home=244 . It is located about a two-minute drive from the studio. )

LEASE AGREEMENT

I/We, as Tenant, agree to lease the studio condominium unit at 7610 N. Lake Blvd, Unit #11 (in Tahoya Shores condominium), Tahoe Vista, California 96143, from the Owners (Stanley M. Sokolow, Sonya Sokolow, and Elisabeth V. Tatum), and Owners agree to lease to Tenant, under the following terms which are mutually agreed by Owners and Tenant.   "Tenant" refers to all renters identified in this lease, jointly and severally.

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.)

First Renter

Second Renter

Renter's Name

Home Address

Home City

State or Province

Country

ZIP or Postal Code

Home Phone

Mobile (Cell) Phone

Employer's Name

Employer Address

Employer's City

State or Province

Country

ZIP or Postal Code

Work Phone

Driver's license number

State issuing the license

E-mail address:


TERM OF LEASE:  I/We agree to rent for the period:

starting   , , at 4:00 pm and
-ending   , , at 11:00 am.

(The lease must be for a period of at least 1 full month.)   Maximum occupancy during this lease is 2 persons total.

This is a lease for months (at $ per month) plus nights (at $ per night), for a total rent of $. (All amounts are in US dollars.)

The unit will be occupied by adults and child.   Maximum occupancy during this lease is 2 persons total.


RENT PAYMENTS:  I will pay $____________ as prepaid rent.  In addition, a security deposit and a one-time cleaning fee of $50 will also be paid in advance. The security deposit shall be $______________.   In addition, if I bring a service animal, I will pay a service animal deposit (shown below).  The deposits will be refundable as provided by California law, less any costs for cleaning, repairs, delinquent payments, or other expenses due to my fault.  I agree to vacate on time, but if I fail to do so for any reason without Owners' consent, I agree to pay a stay-over administrative charge of $100 plus additional rent at the nightly rate for each day or fraction of a day that I stay over without permission of Owner's agent.  Stay-over with consent of Owners or Owners' agent shall be negotiable. 

LATE PAYMENT FEE:  LATE RENT PAYMENTS WILL BE CHARGED AN ADDITIONAL  $30 ADMINISTRATIVE FEE, WHICH SHALL BE DUE IF PAYMENT IS NOT MADE TIMELY.  THE LATE PAYMENT CHARGE SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RENT AND PAID WHEN THE LATE RENT IS PAID.  THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD.  FAILURE TO PAY MAY RESULT IN TENANT BEING GIVEN A 3-DAY NOTICE TO PAY OR VACATE, AS PROVIDED BY CALIFORNIA LAW.   Tenant and Owners agree that the late payment administrative fee is presumed to be the amount of damage caused by a late payment because it is impractical or extremely difficult to fix the actual damage of a late payment.   The amount of the fee represents a reasonable endeavor to estimate a fair average compensation for any loss that may be sustained due to late payment.

Rent payable in advance:

Security deposit (refundable)

Cleaning fee (non-refundable)

Service animal deposit:  PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED.   Add $50 if applicable.

SUBTOTAL

Add 5% electronic funds transfer fee if payment is by PayPal.

TOTAL TO PREPAY


WHERE TO SEND PAYMENTS:  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.   For questions about billing and payment, call 831-423-1417.  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 if time is short. Management's business address is:

Sokolow Property Managment

301 Highview Court

Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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.   If Tenant does not have access to email, Tenant should notify Owner's agent to send the confirmation through regular postal service mail.

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

Shannon Sokolow
Phone 530-758-2628   ---  Cell phone 530-220-4965
Email:  shannonsokolow@hotmail.com

CANCELLATION:  I understand that I may cancel this reservation at any time up to 90 days before the starting date of this lease and receive a full refund less a $200 cancellation fee. I agree that if I cancel with less than 90 days' notice before the starting date but at least 30 days' notice in advance of the starting date, 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 of the starting date, there will be no refund except of the unused cleaning fee and the security deposit.

CLEANING, DAMAGE, SECURITY REFUNDS:  I agree to leave the unit in as good condition as when I receive it. I will pay for any damages I cause. 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 unit, so smoking inside the unit is not an authorized use.  Extra cleaning to remove smoking odors will therefore be charged to Tenants who violate this prohibition. 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 or to obtain the estimated charge.

UTILITIES:  The rent includes garbage removal, water and sewer service, routine spa and pool service (when available), cable TV, local telephone service, water heating, electricity, and snow plow service when needed in winter. I will take reasonable care to conserve these utilities. I will put my garbage in bags into the garbage bin in the front of the building. I will take all of my food and garbage out of the unit when I vacate. I will promptly move my car out of the way of the snow removal tractor if requested.  The outdoor spa will be kept operating throughout the year in the discretion of the condominium owners' association, but without a guarantee; that is, if a spa/pool malfunction or severe weather condition prevents use of the spa or pool, no refund or rent reduction will be made.  The telephone has restricted service which blocks outgoing toll and long-distance calls, but allows local outgoing calls and all incoming calls.  (Cell phone signal may be weak inside this unit.)

TENANT CHARGES FOR EXCESS UTILITIES:   Electricity usage in excess of $__100.00__ per month will be billed to the Tenant by Owner and shall be considered additional rent due immediately on receipt of notice.   The electric bill will be adjusted to reasonably reflect the Tenant's monthly usage when occupancy does not exactly coincide with the electric billing cycle.  These charges will be due when billed to Tenant and will be late if not paid or postmarked within 10 days. Late payment will be subject to the Late Payment Fee stated above.  Since mail is not delivered to the unit, Tenant should inform the management or Owner's Agent (Shannon Sokolow) about the Tenant's local mailing address (general delivery, post-office box number, or whatever) and/or call Owner's Agent to determine if there were any excess utility usage charges. 

EMERGENCIES INVOLVING THE PREMISES:   In the event of a serious emergency, such as plumbing leakage causing flooding within the unit, Tenant should immediately call the on-site resident manager Alma Herrera 530-546-5943 and/or Owner's real estate agent Sue Daniels 530-210-0222.

MAIL, INTERNET, NOTICES:   The U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to any homes 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 at the office.  If  Tenant rents 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. 

WINTERIZING, BLOCKAGES:  I will follow the instructions regarding the proper setting of the heating thermostat when I'm out of the unit.   That is, when I finally leave, the thermostat of the heating system will 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 (such as paper towels or tampons) being put down drains during my stay will be cleared or repaired at my expense.

KEYS, NUISANCE, VIOLATIONS:  I will 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 result in fines described below and may end my stay in the unit prematurely.

OWNERS' ASSOCIATION RULES, REGULATIONS, AND FINES:  This unit is subject to the Association Rules and Regulations, and the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs) of the Tahoya Shores Condominium Owners Association, Inc.   (A copy of the CC&Rs is available on the Internet at http://www.tahoyashores.com under the "Our Association" menu item.)  The main rules for tenants and guests are included in this lease below, but Tenant is obligated to comply with all of the Association's rules even if not stated herein.  Tenant agrees to follow the rules, including any rules not shown here if and when Tenant is informed of the rule.  The Association is empowered to issue fines against Tenant or against the Owner, and/or suspend Tenant's privileges to use the common areas and common facilities, for violation of the rules by Tenant or by Tenant's guests or for other misconduct which disturbs the quiet enjoyment of the residents within the condominium project.   The Governing Documents of the Association provide due process requirements for disciplinary actions.   If the Association duly fines Tenant or Owner for Tenant's or Tenant's guest's failure to comply with these provisions, the fines shall be considered additional rents which become immediately due and must be paid to Owner for payment of the fine to the Association.   Any fines not paid by Tenant within 7 days of notice to Tenant shall be subject to the Late Payment Fee stated above.   Except as prohibited by law, non-compliance with these provisions or non-payment of fines shall be a breach of this lease agreement and may result in termination of the lease and removal of Tenant from premises by process of law.   Unpaid fines shall be considered to be unpaid rent.

VERTICAL BLINDS:   This unit has vertical blinds on windows and as a room divider. The controls for the blinds allow the vertical vanes to be turned so they are "open" or "closed" to see through or not, and also the vanes can be slid to the side like a drape.  It is important that the blinds be in their "open" rotation when they are being slid sideways, otherwise they become tangled and may be damaged.   If vanes get stuck and won't rotate or slide easily, they can be unstuck by looking for vanes that are overlapping improperly near the top of the vane at the track.  Gently manipulating the vanes will untangle them so they can move properly.   If strong force seems to be required, something is tangled.  Untangle it first, otherwise force will damage the blinds.

PETS:  I declare that I will not bring any pets onto the premises.    Guide dogs, signal dogs, service dogs, and equivalent service animals especially trained to assist a tenant with a disability shall not be considered pets if they meet the provisions of California Civil Code section 54.2.

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 won't smoke inside the unit. I understand that the Owner's insurance does not cover my belongings.  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 unit to Owner's agent. I agree that if the unit is not available or habitable for any reason, my only remedy will be a refund.

DATABASE DISCLOSURE NOTICE:  The California Department of Justice, sheriff's departments, police departments serving jurisdictions of 200,000 or more, and many other local law enforcement authorities maintain for public access a databse of the locations of persons required to register pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (a) of Section 290.4 of the Penal Code.   The database is updated on a quarterly basis and a source of information about the presence of these individuals in any neighborhood.   The Department of Justice also maintains a Sex Offender Identification Line through which inquiries about individuals may be made.   This is a "900" telephone service.   Callers must have specific information about individuals they are checking.  Information regarding neighborhoods is not available through the "900" telephone service.  Additional information about sex offenders may be displayed on the Internet at http://www.meganslaw.ca.gov.

SPA AND POOL:  I will follow the posted instructions for spa and swimming pool use. Children will not use the spa or pool without the direct continouous supervision of an adult.  No one will use the spa while intoxicated.  When not in use, the pool gate should be latched for child safety.

TENANTS UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE USE OF THE PREMISES AND AMENITIES ON THE CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE SPA OR POOL, BY TENANTS AND THEIR GUESTS IS AT TENANTS' OWN RISK AND LIABILITY, AND TENANTS AGREE TO HOLD THE OWNERS AND OWNERS' AGENTS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR ASSERTIONS OF EVERY KIND AND NATURE.

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION:   In case of medical or similar emergency, Owner or Agent may notify the following person(s):

First Renter

Second Renter

Emergency Contact Name

Home Address

Home City

State or Province

Country

ZIP or Postal Code

Home Phone

Mobile (Cell) Phone

Work Phone

E-mail address:


PARKING:    This unit is allowed to use only one parking space within the parking lot.   Additional vehicles, such as those of Tenant's guests, must park off of the Tahoya Shores condominium property.    Tenant must provide the following information about the Tenant's vehicle that will be parked in the lot:

Vehicle Body Style (Truck, SUV, car, etc.)

Make and Model

Color

License Plate Number

If the vehicle is unknown at this time, Tenant should notify the on-site resident property manager Alma Herrera (phone 530-546-5943) about the vehicle information soon after arriving at the Tahoya Shores condominium.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS:  The email messages sent between Tenant and Owners or Owners' agent contain additional important information about this unit and this lease.  Tenant should bring a copy of this lease and of the Reservation Confirmation for reference at the unit.

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

Tahoya Shores Condominium Association

Rules and Regulations for Renters and Guests

Effective September 6, 2008


Tahoya Shores’ Board of Directors has adopted these Rules and Regulations for the benefit of every guest and owner. Violations of these rules subject the renter to monetary fines and other penalties including removal from the common areas and eviction from the unit.


1. Animals/Pets/Visitors

Pets are not allowed in any rental units or on Tahoya Shores property by renters or their
guests. Guests or visitors must park off site. Guests/Visitors shall be limited to a party of
four (4) per unit. Parties larger than four shall be subject to monetary fines and removal for
trespass.

2. Noise

Keep volume of TV or radio low. Quiet should be observed from 10:00 p.m. until 9:00 a.m.
Please do not do laundry before 8:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. Swearing or conduct not in
keeping with a family atmosphere will not be tolerated.

3. Signs/Window Displays
No signs of any kind are permitted. Nothing other than approved window coverings should
be hung or displayed in any windows or doorways visible from the common areas.

4. Speed limits
Maximum driving speed of 5 miles per hour on roadways in common area. Please report
violators to the Managers. This is for the safety of all.

5. Parking
There is one parking space per unit for motor vehicles, including motorcycles. There is to be
no parking in front of the garbage receptacles. Parking of trailers, RVs or campers must be in
designated areas and registered with the managers. (see item 6). Inoperable vehicles left
parked over four days may be towed and stored at owners’ expense. (CA Vehicle Code
Section 22658a). No work or repair on vehicles is permitted. No washing of vehicles. Note:
All vehicles must be parked front-first into designated spaces (no backing into parking
spaces).

6. Vehicles, Trailers, Boats, Snowmobiles
Parking for visitors’ trailers is available by reservation only, on a space available basis.
Reservations are for specific days and a registration will be issued for each parked trailer.
Reservations are to be made with the managers. Failure to register with the managers may
result in being towed. Fee is $10.00 per day.

7. Pool & Spa
The rules and regulations posted at the pool and spa must be adhered to. No glasses or
glass containers or candles are permitted.  Sand on feet or body must be washed off using
hose on wood platform before entering pool area. Failure to abide by the regulations may result in the
managers requesting violators to leave the pool area. Note: the pool closes at dark due to
health department requirements. The spa is available for use until 10:00 p.m.

8. Trash
Unit trash must be placed only in the large dumpster in front of the property.
Do not place hot ashes in any trash receptacles. Do not throw cigar or cigarette butts,
garbage, ashes or waste over deck railing, or on walks, planted areas, driveways, pier or the
beach.

9. Decks, Patios, and Barbecue Devices
No rugs, towels, or any other items are to be hung on deck railings. Only patio furniture is
appropriate for decks and patios and must be in good repair. The Board of Directors must
approve all exterior shades and storage units prior to installation. Barbecues may be used
only in designated common area locations and Tahoya-owned barbecues are to be returned
to the pool area immediately after use. No barbecue device shall be used indoors or on
patios or balconies or in breezeways or within 10 feet of any combustible construction
(above, below, or laterally), as this is a fire and safety concern.  (Barbecue device
includes charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices.)  The first violation of this
policy by any owner or their tenant or guest will result in an immediate $500.00 fine.

10. Recreation and Equipment
Skiing, sledding, skateboarding, roller skating and roller blading will not be allowed in the
complex. Bicycles may not be used in such a manner as to interfere with the safety and
enjoyment of other members and guests. Recreational equipment is not be stored in the
common areas.

11. Exteriors
All persons are responsible for keeping a neat, clean and orderly appearance around their
units. Personal possessions such as bicycles, toys, sports equipment, tools and other items
must not be left in common areas when not in use.

12. Notice
All renters will be given a copy of these rules and regulations by the owner or manager, who
will obtain a signed receipt.

13. Rooms
Room rules are posted in each room. A copy is available at the front desk. Failure to comply
may cause additional fees to be charged.

14. Assessments
The Board of Directors may levy a $50.00 first time assessment and up to $500.00 per
additional violation against an offender of any of these above rules and regulations.
Repeated violations subject the renter to removal from common areas and eviction from the unit.


Date _______________


1st Tenant's Signature ___________________________________________________________


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2nd Tenant's Signature __________________________________________________________


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