Congdon's Point Rental Agreement
Congdon's Point, New York booking is not final until the lease is acknowledged to by
both Guest and Congdon's Point. Please reach out to hello@congdonspoint.com for
more information.
HOUSE RULES
NOISE
No parties or noise pollution are permitted. This is a quiet, residential area, not a
resort. Quiet time starts at 9:00pm EST. Noise regulations are aimed to protect a
rural, nostalgic way of life. If we are required to intervene in this regard, or if police
intervention is required, all occupants will have to vacate the premises immediately
and the guest will lose the entire payment and security deposit.
GUEST PERMISSION
If the number of people on the premises exceeds the number initially indicated in the
reservation, all occupants will have to vacate the premises immediately and the guest
will lose the entire payment and security deposit.
PARKING
Parking is available within the designated property parking areas – in front of the pool
gate, and off to the side of the driveway entrance. Please ensure the long drive is
always unobstructed.
PETS
Please note that pets or dogs are not permitted. There may be exceptions with
service animals, for example. Please inquire, written approval must be provided in
advance. An additional deposit and/or cleaning fee may apply.
NO SMOKING
This is a smoke-free and tobacco-free property. Nowhere inside or outside is
smoking, tobacco, vaping, or any inhaled substance permitted. If guest(s) do not
follow this rule, all occupants will have to vacate the premises immediately and the
guest will lose the entire payment and security deposit.
NO SHOES INSIDE THE HOME
All guests should remove shoes before entering the home.
DOORS, WINDOWS, LOCKS
Please lock all doors and windows before leaving the property, especially doors and
windows that will blow open if not engaged or locked. Guest(s) shall not change or
re-key any locks or lock hardware.
LIGHTS, HVAC
Please turn off all lights, inside and outside, upon departure. Please return the heat
or air conditioning to 70 degrees Fahrenheit upon departure.
GARBAGE/REFUSE
Garbage drawers are located 1.) to the left of the kitchen sink, 2.) to the right of the
island sink, and 3.) the Boat Barn bar. All refuse and recyclables can be combined in
the same receptacle – the town separates this. Once the garbage is full, please
remove and tie the bag liner, then immediately drop into the large garbage cans on
the far outside wall of the Boat Barn. Please do not leave garbage bags sitting on the
floor inside the home, or the ground outside the home.
ACCESS TO PROPERTY
If there are any legitimate reasons for concern (including, but not limited to, an
electrical or plumbing problem, the presence of one or more animals, the use of
tobacco or any other substance inhaled on the premises, over capacity, a complaint
from the neighborhood, excessive noise or any other serious situation), a member of
our team could enter the property and premises, without the prior consent of the
guest, to ensure the integrity of the premises.
NATURE
The property is surrounded by nature, water, and wildlife. You may see deer, turkey,
fox, squirrels, racoons, turtles, gulls and other birds, flying insects, butterflies, bugs,
etc. While we have implemented property management protocols for a country
setting, there are obviously aspects of nature and wildlife that are out of our
control. We ask that you please clean up after yourself -- pick up all foods, drinks,
empty food or drink vessels, and please keep trash only in the appropriate containers,
inside or outside the home.
CLEANLINESS
It is the guest's responsibility to keep the premises clean and tidy. The guest must, if
necessary, wash the dishes they have used themselves, return everything to its
original location, collect and take out their garbage, etc. If the property is left
untidy at the end of the rental period, a fee of $60 for each additional hour of
cleaning required beyond the included cleaning will be deducted from the security
deposit.
INVENTORY
The inventory is established before arrival and after departure. A critical
walkthrough of the property after departure allows us to assess the condition of the
property per the rentals terms herein. Guest(s) must leave the premises in perfect
condition, all contents, inventory and assets in perfect condition, and fully
functional. The cost of any damage to the property and its contents, inventory and
assets will be charged to you, including a charge of $60 per hour to cover the time
spent on repairs and/or replacements (e.g., shopping). If anything that presents a
hazard that could cause damage to the apartment or to any person, guest(s) must
notify us immediately.
HOUSEKEEPING
We are happy to assist with special or additional cleaning requests. If there is an
accidental spill, let us know immediately and we will assist. Please do not spray
cleaning products on furniture or upholstered items. Failure to allow housekeeping
employees to begin work at the pre-determined departure time will result in guests
being charged a fee of $175 per hour. These hourly charges double 2 hours after
scheduled departure/check-out time and are applied at the start of each subsequent
hour. They do not apply if our team has previously authorized a late checkout.
HOLDOVER
Guest(s) acknowledges and agrees that they are taking possession of the property for
the agreed time period, and that it is important they vacate at the agreed upon
departure/check-out time. As such, guest(s) agrees that should they hold over for
any reason, or for no reason, and fail to vacate the property as agreed upon, that
Host damages may be impossible to calculate. As Liquidated Damages, the guest(s)
may be subject to pay an amount of $3,000 per day for every day the tenant holds
over after departure/check out day.
FURNITURE, SMALL APPLIANCES
Beds, sofas, tables, appliances, etc. should not be moved around. If you require
assistance, please ask. Please do not operate small appliances such as space heaters
or dehumidifiers.
POOL, HOT TUB
Pool towels are in the cabinet of the common bathroom downstairs. Temperature can
be controlled on the outside keypad next to the spa. Children must always be
supervised around the pool and the hot tub. When finished with wet pool towels,
please do not leave wet or damp towels on the floors of the house or on
furniture. Please use the laundry baskets provided, or the drying rack.
GRILL
There is a gas valve behind the grill on the veranda to open and close gas
flow. Please make all grill knobs are turned off and the gas valve behind the grill is
returned to “closed” position after you’ve finished using it – “closed” position means
the valve is perpendicular to the gas line and exterior house wall itself.
FIRE PIT
Enjoy. There are grey wool Pendleton blankets on the upper shelf in the mud room.
BATHROOMS
Showers are glass enclosed, step-in shower stalls with hot steam settings. Activate
the steam system by pressing the power, set desired steam temperature, and wait for
the steam system to start (this can typically take a few minutes.) Please keep all
hands and feet away from the steam hardware for your safety. There are extraction
fans, lights and/or speakers above each shower. The Lutron switch closest to the
bathroom entrance will provide control. Please turn off fans when shower is not in
use. Please note that only toilet paper should go into the toilet due to the sensitive
septic and ecosystem – no wipes or paper towels, for example, please.
WASHER, DRYER
The washer and dryer are in the basement. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are
provided. Please leave the washing machine door slightly ajar when finished.
TABLETOP, COOKWARE
There is formal dishware and glassware, and there is shatterproof dishware and
glassware. Please use shatterproof dishware and glassware when serving food and
beverage outdoors or poolside for your safety. There is no food or drink permitted in
or around the bedrooms.
COOKWARE, DISHWASHER
The two dishwashing machines on either side of the kitchen sink are for dishes, cups,
glassware and flatware. Please do not machine wash pots, pans and other
cookware. Dishwasher tablets are located under the kitchen sink.
BEACH
There is a path and bridge to the beach.
DELIVERIES
If you require special handling for any deliveries, please contact us in advance to
arrange.
LIABILITY
Guests are fully responsible for any accident, injury or illness that may occur while on
the premises and using the facilities therein. By accepting this reservation, all guests
expressly agree to assume the risk of danger that may arise from their use of the
premises. Guests acknowledge that they may personally purchase insurance to
protect themselves in such circumstances.
NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY
Illegal activity of any kind is prohibited. If the guest(s) engages in any unlawful or
illegal activity, or violates any law or ordinance, the guest(s) occupancy shall
immediately be terminated and will subject to immediate eviction from the
property. No refund will be provided and the security deposit will be forfeited. In
addition, guest(s) shall be liable for any and all costs incurred by Host in connection
with this behavior.
Failure to comply with these rules and policies will result in the guest(s) being
reported to the respective rooms remarketing platform (e.g., AirBnB), if applicable.
Please contact for longer term arrangements and rates. For longer term
arrangements, guest may be required to sign a lease. For longer term or seaonal
leases, property maintenance, landscaping, pool service, and trash carting are
included; Housekeeping, gas, and electric are additional.
Any terms here that conflict with The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act
(HSTPA) of 2019 from New York State, the HSTPA of 2019 controls.
In the event of a longer term arrangement, the guest may be required to sign a Lease
Agreement and Rider as a Tenant of the property. This will be excuted manually
outside of the booking system. The terms of the Lease Agreement and Rider at the
time of execution prevail over any language contained herein this "Rental Agreement"
section. Additionally, to the extent any term(s) in this"Rental Agreement" section
conflicts with “The Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act of 2019” of New York
State, the HSTPA of 2019 controls.
1. USE: The Premises shall be used only as a private single-family dwelling by the
above-named Tenant, the Tenant's family, domestic employees, and non-paying
guests. The tenant shall not sell shares to any person nor may the Tenant rent, sublet
or lease any portion of the Premises to any person without the written consent of the
Landlord.
2. Tenant must, at Tenant’s cost, promptly comply with all laws, orders, rules and
directions of all governmental authorities, property owners associations, insurance
carriers or Board of Fire Underwriters or similar group, including but not limited to
those imposed by the Town of Shelter Island regarding the number of "unrelated
individuals" that may occupy the Premises.
3. QUIET ENJOYMENT: Landlord agrees that if Tenant pays the rent and is not in
default of any of the terms of this Lease Agreement, Tenant may peaceably have,
hold and enjoy the Premises for the term of this Lease Agreement.
4. SECURITY DEPOSIT: The Security Deposit is to be held by Landlord. Within fourteen
(14) days following termination of the lease term, Landlord agrees to return the
Security Deposit to Tenant, adjusted for any damages along with copies of all bills
paid with the Security Deposit.
5. UTILITIES & SERVICES:
a) Premises to be cleaned by Landlord’s housekeeper at Landlord’s cost prior to
Tenant taking possession and all linens and towels will be washed and ready for use
before the commencement of the lease term.
b) Landlord represents that all utilities, appliances, air/conditioning, heating, pool
equipment, and pool heater, to the extent same exist at the Property, will be in
working order at the commencement of the lease, but Landlord makes no
representation as to the availability or functionality of any utilities/services at the
premises beyond Landlord’s control.
c) During the Term of this Lease Agreement, Tenant shall be responsible for the costs
of the Utilities and Services at the Premises noted herein and shall pay for same as
follows, all of which shall be deemed additional rent:
i) ACCOUNTS TO REMAIN IN LANDLORD’S NAME: the Landlord and Tenant acknowledge
and agree that the rental sum noted herein includes the cost of all utility and
services, as noted in the final Lease Agreement and Rider, and that all utilities shall
remain in the name of the Landlord during the lease term and the services shall be
coordinated and paid for by the Landlord during the terms of the lease.
ii) Without limitation, Tenant shall be responsible for the following Utilities:
electricity, propane and housekeeping. Tenant agrees that the cost of said Utilities
may in Landlord's discretion be deducted from the Security Deposit.
6. FUEL TANK FILL-UP: Prior to the commencement of the lease term, Landlord shall,
at Landlord’s sole cost and expense, fill the fuel tank (oil, propane, or gas, as
applicable) at the Premises to capacity for delivery of the leased premises to the
Tenant. Upon the expiration of the lease term, Tenant shall, at Tenant’s sole cost and
expense, fill the fuel tank at the Premises to capacity for return of the leased
Premises to the Landlord.
7. CONDITION OF THE PREMISES: The Premises shall be delivered to Tenant in clean
condition, furnished and in the same condition as when it was shown to Tenant,
subject to wear and tear between the showing and the commencement of the lease
term. Tenant shall return the Premises in the same condition as delivered to Tenant,
subject only to reasonable wear and tear. Tenant agrees to make no alterations to
the Premises or the furniture contained therein, including, without limitation,
material moving of furniture, or removal to storage of any of Landlord's furnishings,
without Landlord’s express written consent.
8. NOTICE OF DEFECTS: Within 48 hours after the commencement of the lease term,
Tenant shall notify Landlord of any malfunction in equipment, breakage, damage or
other item in need of repair, existing at the commencement of the term of the lease.
9. FIRE/DAMAGE: Promptly when Tenant knows or should know of any damage or
malfunction in equipment, breakage, or any item in need of repair, Tenant must
notify Landlord of same. If, through no fault or negligence of the Tenant, fire or any
other unavoidable casualty damages the Premises such that the Premises are
uninhabitable, Landlord shall have the right to repair the damage within a reasonable
time or cancel this Lease.
10. LIABILITY: Landlord is not liable for loss, expense or damage to any person or
property unless it is due to Landlord’s gross negligence. Tenant must pay for damages
suffered and money spent by Landlord relating to any claim arising from any act or
neglect of Tenant, Tenant’s family, employees, guests, and invitees. Tenant shall be
responsible for the cost and expense of repair or any cost relating to any claim arising
from any act or neglect of Tenant, but shall make no repair without first obtaining
the express authorization of the Landlord.
11. ACCESS TO PREMISES: Tenant shall permit the Landlord or Landlord’s agent to
make repairs and to show the Premises for rent or sale at reasonable daytime hours,
including weekends, by prior appointment, with at least twenty-four (24) hours
advance notice to Tenant.
12. NO SMOKING: The parties hereby agree that Tenant shall not smoke on the
Premises and that Tenant shall not allow any family or other guests or invitees to
smoke at the Premises.
13. ACCELERATION: In the event of a default by Tenant of any of the lease terms,
Landlord shall have the right to accelerate all payments owed so that the entire
outstanding balance of rent and any other amounts owed by Tenant shall then be
immediately due and payable.
14. LATE PAYMENT: Notwithstanding the remedies available to Landlord under the
terms of this lease and by law, if Tenant’s payment of rent becomes ten (10) days
past due, Landlord may charge Tenant a late charge in an amount as permitted by
law.
15. INDEMNIFICATION: Tenant hereby indemnifies and holds Landlord harmless from
and against any liability, damage, expense, judgment, claim or other loss, including
reasonable attorney’s fees, arising from Tenant’s default, or use and occupancy of
the Premises, unless caused by Landlord's gross negligence.
16. FORCE MAJEURE: Landlord shall not be liable or in breach of Lease Agreement
and Rider for any delay, inability, breach or default in performing any obligation
under the Lease Agreement ir Rider or in connection with any Booking, whether in
whole or in part, resulting from a Force Majeure. Except for the Guest’s Cancellation
of a Booking timely made in accordance with the Cancellation Policy that provides the
Guest with a refund or credit, the Guest shall not receive any refund or credit in the
event of any Cancellation caused by a Force Majeure, whether invoked or declared by
Landlord or the Guest. The term “Force Majeure” means: (1) any inability or failure
by Landlord to perform its obligations under the Lease Agreement, in whole or in
part, for any reason beyond Landlord's control, or (2) the Guest’s inability to travel
to, access, use or enjoy the property, in whole or in part, for any reason beyond the
Guest’s control. Without limiting the foregoing, a Force Majeure also includes,
without limitation, any event caused by an act of God; flood; fire; storm; destruction;
inclement weather or a change of conditions which limit or affect the ability to access
or use the Property or participate in Activities, such as the ability to travel to or stay
at the Property or Activities; rain, snow storms or other adverse or unfavorable
weather threats or conditions, or insufficient or unavailability of snow, water or other
natural or man-made resources; strike; lockout; war; riot; insurrection; government
or civil authority order or action; embargo; quarantine; pandemic, virus or other
disease; health or safety guidelines, advisories or restrictions; state, country or local
government or civil authority travel bans, closures, advisories or restrictions; legal
restrictions, or compliance with any applicable state, federal or local government or
civil authority laws, rules, ordinances or regulations or changes thereto; government
or civil authority ordered shut downs or cessation of business or activities;
administrative evacuation; or any other cause beyond either party’s control, whether
or not related to any of the foregoing.