Exposed Brick Ground Floor Apartment (No Stairs) - Washington

Rental Agreement and House Rules P ST, Washington DC
Please email the completed rental agreement to DCvisitors@Gmail.com or attach the rental agreement through the Houfy Platform
We want you to enjoy your stay with us! Please review our rental agreement and know that when you book our property, you are agreeing to the terms listed below:

1. CHECK-IN TIME IS AFTER 4 P.M. EST CHECK-OUT IS 11 A.M. EST: please adhere to these times and plan your travel schedule accordingly. We suggest looking into www.Vertoe.com for luggage storage if you are arriving before or departing after the check in/check out times.
2. NON DISTURBANCE CLAUSE: Renter and their guests shall not disturb, annoy, endanger (fireworks) or inconvenience neighbors nor use the premise for any unlawful purposes. In addition, there are NO parties or events are allowed inside or outside the property. Our quiet hours are from 9 PM-9 AM so please be sure to keep the noise down during this time.
3. This is a NON SMOKING unit: Smoking inside the unit will result in forfeiture of your security deposit or $500 penalty.
4. PETS POLICY: Pets are not permitted in rental units without owner’s approval. Bringing pets to the unit without the approval of the owner will result in forfeiture of your security deposit or $500 penalty.
5. We will not rent to vacationing students or singles under 25 years of age unless accompanied by an adult guardian or parent.
6. PAYMENT: An advance payment equal to 50% is required at the time of reservation and the remainder will be due 30 days before arrival. Please make payments through the Houfy platform.
7. DAMAGE DEPOSIT/DAMAGE INSURANCE: The damage deposit will be refunded automatically through the platform within 15 days of departure assuming that the following provisions are met:
a. No damage is done to unit or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear.
b. All debris, rubbish and discards are placed in trash cans, and soiled dishes are placed in the dishwasher and cleaned.
c. All keys are left where they were retrieved from (lockbox). Lost key fee is $170.
d. No linens are lost or damaged.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM YOUR DEPOSIT:
- broken glass, coffee cup $5.00
- stained or damaged towel $10.00
- all other damage will be charged at actual cost to repair.
DAMAGE TO THE RENTAL UNIT: Please note that you will be responsible for damages to our rental unit outside of normal wear and tear.
Sharp heels and stilettos: Please do not walk on the hardwood flooring with these shoes as they damage the hardwood flooring which is expensive to repair.
8. CANCELLATIONS: A sixty (60) day notice is required for all cancellations. Changes that result in a shortened stay, and or cancellations that are made within 60 days of the arrival date, forfeit the full advance payment. We will not refund shortened stays. Rescheduled reservations, and reservations based on credit are non-refundable and are not eligible to be rescheduled again no matter the circumstances. Therefore, please be sure to purchase travel insurance.*This is the only way to protect yourself and recoup your expenses if a cancellation happens due to unexpected events (this includes Covid-19 or riot related circumstances*).
9. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY/ADDITIONAL GUESTS: This unit can fit 8 people comfortably. Any other individual after 8 is considered an additional guest.12 is the maximum amount of people allowed to stay at this unit for safety reasons. We charge $50/night/additional guest + DC STAY TAX for any party over 8 guests. **Any changes to the amount of guests staying at the unit will not be refunded**.
10. LINEN SERVICE: Linens and bath towels are included. Please note that only linens placed on beds may be used during your stay. Should you need to exchange your linens during the stay, wash and dry the ones provided for you on the bed but do not pull out additional ones from our closets. If you are utilizing the sleeper sofa; sheets, pillows, and comforters will be provided for you. Linens can be found in either the closest or in the storage compartment of the pullout sofa.
11. TOWELS: Please note that we provide towels for your use during your stay with us. However, due to the time restraints on our cleaning crew, we ask that you wash and dry all towels used during your stay before departing.
12. TRAVEL INSURANCE: We highly recommend purchasing travel insurance. If you wish to purchase travel insurance, go to www.InsureMyTrip.com for details or any other travel insurance site that you prefer. We do not refund cancellations made less than 60 days prior to your arrival date for any reason (travel delays, weather, family emergencies, acts of God, pandemics, riots, etc.) and travel insurance is the only way for you to protect your trip should you need to cancel due to any unexpected life event (this includes Covid-19, or riot related circumstances*).
13. Names, ages, phone numbers, and email addresses of each individual staying in the unit must be sent to the owner at booking or immediately after booking. Changes in the number of occupants must be accepted by the owner. Please be mindful of the unit’s capacity and extra guest fees.
14. PACKAGE DELIVERY is very unreliable in DC as they will either get lost or stolen. Most shipping companies like FedEx, Amazon, and UPS have an option where you can have it delivered or mailed to a FedEx, Amazon locker, or UPS store for a more reliable pick up. Please look into this if you are expecting packages. We are not responsible for any lost or stolen packages mailed to the unit.
15. PARKING: If parking is available at your unit, parking is an additional $20/car/night + DC STAY TAX (15.95%) which is not included in the original quote. Please let us know below if you will be parking a car at the property and for how long. Please know that we are not responsible for tickets, vandalism, or break ins.
16. UTILITIES: We ask that guests are mindful of their water and utility usage.
17. SUBLETTING: Absolutely NO subletting of any part of the property is permitted.
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