Private-Beach Studio

LEASE AGREEMENT

I/We, as Tenant, agree to lease the studio condominium unit at 7610 N. Lake Blvd, Unit #11 (Tahoya Shores Lodge), Tahoe Vista, California 96143, from the Owners (Sonya Sokolow and Elisabeth V. Tatum) 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 unit 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 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.  Cleaning to remove smoking odors will therefore be charged to Tenants. 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 secure the estimated utility charge.

UTILITIES:  The rent includes garbage removal, water and sewer service, routine spa and pool service (when available), cable TV, local telephone service, 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 won't park so close to the locker that the garbage workers can't remove the garbage bin. I will promptly move my car out of the way of the snow removal tractor when it arrives.  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 a restricted service which blocks outgoing toll and long-distance calls, but allows local outgoing calls and all incoming calls.  (Cell phone signal is weak in the neighborhood of this unit.)

TENANT CHARGES FOR UTILITIES:  The following utility charges will be billed to the Tenant by Owner: electricity usage, extra telephone call charges if any are billed to the unit phone, and any extra charges for additional garbage if assessed by condominium owners' association as a result of Tenant's excessive disposal of garbage.  The electric bill will be adjusted to reasonably reflect the Tenant's usage when occupancy does not exactly coincide with the electric billing cycle, which ends approximately the 18th day of each month.  These charges will be due when billed to Tenant and will be late if not paid or postmarked within 10 days. Late payment will cause a 5% late-payment-fee per month.  Since mail is not delivered to the unit, Tenant should inform Owner's Agent (Susanne Sokolow) about the Tenant's email address (if Tenant checks email frequently) and/or Tenant's Tahoe mailing address (post-office box number or whatever) and/or call Owner's real estate agent (Sue Daniels, Coldwell Banker Real Estate, located at 531 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, California, cell phone 530-210-0222) on or about the 21st day of each month to ask what the electric charge is for that cycle.   Owner will attempt to notify Tenant of the charge each month, but ultimately it is Tenant's responsibility to inquire what the charges are and pay them on time when due.

MAIL, INTERNET, NOTICES:   The U.S. Postal Service does not deliver to any units 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. 

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 end my stay in the unit prematurely.

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.

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 unit. 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 unit to Owner's agent. I agree that if the unit 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 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 will be latched for child safety.

TENANTS UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE USE OF THE SPA OR POOL 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 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. :-)

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