RENTAL AGREEMENT
GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
1. A cleaning deposit of $200.00 is required.
2. Crockpots, hotplates, or other electrical appliances are prohibited.
3. NO ALCOHOL is permitted unless you have secured a liquor license or contracted a caterer with a liquor license. Note: RocDun Hospitality (Bunker Bistro: 434-591-0106) is a caterer with a liquor license.
4. NO SMOKING/VAPING is allowed in any LMOA facility.
5. Under NO circumstances shall the conduct of an employee be the subject of personal reprimand by a member or their guest. Any instance of perceived misconduct on the part of an employee should be reported to a supervisor or the General Manager as soon as possible.
6. Rooms must be returned to their original condition and set-up.
7. The Applicant is responsible for food and decorations and shall only use the premises in a manner consistent with the LMOA Policy. The facility may be decorated if desired, with the following restrictions:
- No decorations, banners, or streamers may be affixed to the walls, floors, ceilings, furniture, fixtures, furnishings, or other property belonging to LMOA unless authorized in writing by LMOA prior to the event.
- The use of tacks, nails, staples, and glue is not permitted. Free-standing decorations, table-top decorations, and balloons are all acceptable.
- Piñatas, cascarones, confetti, rice, and birdseed are prohibited.
- All signage for the Event must be professionally printed and approved by LMOA prior to the display or usage.
8. The rental period includes set-up/clean-up.
9. Storage space is not provided during or after rental periods.
10. NO ANIMALS are allowed in or at LMOA Amenities unless special approval has been given in advance.
INSURANCE
Businesses and Nonprofits or Applicants who do not have necessary coverage with their homeowner/tenant policy are to submit a Certificate of Liability Insurance (CLI) naming Lake Monticello Owner’s Association as additionally insured for no less than $1 million dollars on the date of the event.
EVICTION
LMOA, through its authorized representatives, reserves the right to refuse the use of the facilities to any person, organization, or others requesting the use of such facilities, or to evict any person or organization for misconduct, or when deemed to be in the best interest of LMOA. In the event of eviction for reasonable cause, the Applicant shall forfeit any and all sums prepaid for the occupancy under this rental agreement, and will be responsible for the cost incurred to evict and prior to eviction.
SAFEGUARDING OF PROPERTY
If the facilities or any portion of the premises are damaged by the act, default, or negligence of any members of the group, the member responsible for the damage shall pay to LMOA such sum as shall be necessary to restore said premises to its original condition. The deposit, if any, may be applied to any damages, and the Applicant is billed for any remaining balance owed.
The group is responsible for securing the space when the usage is completed if the event occurs on the weekend or after office hours. Contact the Main Gate (434) 589-3215 to have an officer meet you to secure the building.
CANCELLATION POLICY
The Applicant must provide written notice to LMOA to cancel an event. If the Applicant canceles within 48 hours of the event or without timely written notice, they and LMOA agree that all monies paid to LMOA before the time of cancellation may be retained by LMOA as liquidated damages. If the Applicant cancels the Event, all monies paid to LMOA can be forfeited and may not be credited to future events.
HOLD HARMLESS CLAUSE
The responsible party agrees to hold harmless the Lake Monticello Owners' Association and its officials and staff from and against any and all claims, suits, actions, damages and/or causes of action during the term of this agreement, for any personal injury, loss of life, property and/or damage to property sustained in or about the said premises, and from and against all costs, expenses and liability incurred in and about any such claims the investigation thereof or the defense of any action process brought thereon, and from and against any orders and/or judgments that may be entered therein including court costs and attorney's fees, arising out of or resulting, directly or indirectly, from the Service Provider's (or Service Provider's subcontractor's) performance or breach of the contract.