RENTAL AGREEMENT

(Members in Good Standing)

NOTE:  NO HELIUM BALLOONS ALLOWED

Know all men by these presents, that the undersigned (hereinafter whether one or more being collectively referred to as “lessee”), being a member in good standing of the Winona Lakes Community, a Pennsylvania nonprofit Corporation (hereafter referred to as the “Association”), does hereby agree to rent the Association Clubhouse, located in the Community, Township of Middle Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania (hereafter referred to as the “Premises”) for the following purpose  ___________________________________  (hereafter referred to as the “Event”) to be held on the  ____________  day of  _________________________  (hereafter referred to as the “Date”), from  (         )  a.m., or  (          )  p.m.  to  (          ) a.m., or (          )  p.m.  The Lessee does hereby agree to comply with all of the Rules, Regulations and By-Laws of the Association with respect to the use of the premises for the foregoing Event, which Rules, Regulations and By-Laws have been by the lessee. 

The lessee shall pay to the Association the following rental and security deposit upon submission of the Rental Agreement to the Association: 

1)  $___________ for the rental of the Clubhouse on __________________________, 20______ from  (         )  a.m., or  (          )  p.m.  to  (          ) a.m., or (          )  p.m. 

2)  A Security deposit of $___________  which shall be held by the Association as security for any damage that may be caused to the Premises or any other property of the Association, whether real or  personal, including but not limited to walls and doors, light fixtures, kitchen equipment and utensils, furniture, etc.  If there is no loss or damage to the Premises, the deposit will be returned to the lessee in due course.  However, the lessee agrees that the cost of replacing and/or repairing loss or damage shall be deducted from the security deposit, and if the loss or damage is in excess of the amount of the security deposit, the lessee agrees to pay for any excess upon the demand of the Association.  Also, if additional charges occur during said rental period and not paid at the end of said rental period.  The charges will be deducted from your security deposit.  The balance will be refunded. 

The LESSEE further agrees that the LESSEE will not assign this Agreement nor underlet the said Premises or any part thereof, or use or occupy the same other than for the stated Event, for the named LESSEE only, without the written consent of the Association first had and obtained. 

It is agreed that the LESSEE shall and will during the said Rental Period, or any renewal thereof, at their own proper cost and expense, keep every part and portion of the Premises in good order and repair, and at the end of said Rental Period, or any renewal thereof, will deliver said Premises in as good condition as the same were presented.  It is further understood and agreed upon by the Lessee that within twelve (12) hours after the Event, or within two (2) hours prior to the next event scheduled at the Premises, whichever comes first, the Premises including the kitchen shall be returned to the condition as presented immediately prior to the Event.  At the termination of the Rental Period, Premises must be returned, with all floors broom swept and/or vacuumed.  Lessee is specifically prohibited from putting nail holes in any wall, or from damaging the Premises in any way whatsoever.  The Lessee shall have and will permit the Association or Association’s duty authorized employee or agent to enter the Premises at all times for inspection (or if the Association shall elect, for making repairs, alterations or additions or for making alterations, additions, or repairs to the building of which the Premises may be part. 

The Lessee hereby releases the Association and its members from all responsibilities and liability and the Lessee specifically assumes all liability in any action for damages which may arise from any kind of injury whatsoever that may at any time occur upon the Premises, or that may arise from any cause whatsoever. 

Lessee shall comply with all requirements of any of the constituted public authorities and with the terms of any State or Federal Statute or local ordinance or regulation applicable to Lessee or their use of the Premises. 

Lessee shall keep the Premises, hallways, corridors, yard and walkways clean and neat at all times, free of trash and debris. 

As a condition for the rental and use of the Premises, the Lessee agrees to accept and use the Premises AT HIS OR HER OWN RISK.  Therefore the Lessee for themselves, their heirs executors, administrators, successors and/or assigns hereby expressly release and forever discharge and further agree to save harmless, exonerate, defend and indemnify the Association and its members, agents, servants, employees, directors and officers from any and all claims, actions, damages, losses, liabilities and cost whatsoever, including attorney fees, whether due to negligence or otherwise, for any loss or damage to property or injury or death to any person, and/or guests and/or invitees arising from any and all causes whatsoever, including but not limited to the following: 

a)       The rental or use of, or activities conducted in or about the premises, it’s faculties or surrounding premises;

b)       The dispensation, consumption or use of any alcoholic beverages, in/or about the premises or on Association property or by Lessee or any of the visitors, guests, and/or other persons in attendance, and at any violation or breech of the rental agreement or any law, ordinance or regulation including without limitation, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control and Regulations promulgated by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, as amended and supplemented. 

The undersigned acknowledges having carefully read and fully understanding the Rental Policy, Rental Agreement and the Association By-Laws and Rules and Regulations, voluntarily signs this Agreement as a free act and with full knowledge of its significance, and agrees to be legally bound hereby. 

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned Lessee, intending to be legally bound, has executed this Rental Agreement this ___________  day of _____________________________, 20______.

                                                ___________________________________________________

                                                Signature of Member/Lessee

Sec _______,  Lot _______

                                                ___________________________________________________

                                                Signature of Spouse or Co-Owner/Lessee 

Acceptance

The foregoing Rental Agreement is hereby accepted, subject to the aforesaid terms, and the Association agrees to be legally bound thereby. 

Dated: ____________________               By:  ____________________________________

                                                             Winona Lakes Property Owners Association 

Revised 05/19/07