HOUSE RULES
OCEAN BLUE DUPLEX
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CHECK IN AND OUT------------

CHECK IN: 3pm – 9pm. Door code will be active after 3pm.

CHECK OUT: 10am SHARP. No late check-out allowed, due to extensive COVID cleaning required. Please text us upon check-out. *Late check-out fee per hour applied. (See chart below.)

NO RESIDENCY: Your reservation for this short-term rental does not establish residency, regardless of the length of your stay. You are considered a guest until the end of your reservation; at which time you will turn over possession of the property. The New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act does not apply to this rental.


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- NO SMOKING/VAPING in house, on porch or deck.
- NO PETS, not even ‘visiting’ ones.
- NO PARTIES/LOUD NOISE
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INSPECT YOUR UNIT------------

REPORT YOUR CONCERNS: If you have any concerns with your unit upon check-in, you should let us know ASAP via the cell number provided. We reserve the ‘right to enter’ the unit to correct or repair any highlighted issues after you call us. Unreported concerns or concerns that were corrected in a timely manner will not be considered for partial or full refund after your stay is completed.


RENTAL REQUIREMENTS------------

PRIMARY RENTER: Must be at least 25 years of age, a part of your group staying on property, and provide a valid ID and cell phone number. Primary renter is not allowed to rent specifically for unqualified, 25 years or younger guest groups with the intention of turning the property over to them. All guest names, ages and primary residences must be disclosed and submitted to the town prior to the stay dates, as per town ordinance.

MAXIMUM GUESTS: The maximum number of guests, including children, allowed in residence to 5. All guests must declare names and permanent addresses to host, prior to your stay as required by local ordinance. This information will be submitted to the borough prior to your arrival date. *Improper disclosure of guests in your group or refusing to provide guest group information as per ordinance will result in cancellation of your reservation.

SLEEP SPACES:
The unit’s rental certification has approved the sleep spaces with the number of beds provided in the listing. Guests are not allowed to bring in unauthorized furniture, mattresses, or air mattresses to create additional sleep spaces in the bedrooms, living rooms or hallways. Doing so violates the borough’s rental certification, fire code and potential occupancy limits. This will result in the termination of your booking/lease without refund. If you move unauthorized mattresses into the unit, you will also be charged a $150 fee for fumigation of the cottage to prevent a bed bug infestation.

NO LARGE GROUPS / NO PARTIES: Undeclared guests, guests not on the reservation, are not allowed to stay overnight. All guests need to be part of your original reservation and declared to the borough as per local ordinance and to the owner for security purposes. There is an Additional Guest Fee of $75 for every undeclared guest that violates the fire code maximum.

BE COURTEOUS: All Guests should be respectful of the neighbors. (Unit 1 guests should be mindful that there are guests staying in Unit 2.) If any concerns arise about noise from other guests, please contact the host.


THINGS TO REMEMBER DURING YOUR STAY------------

LINENS: The property includes bed linens and towels for your convenience. Do not use hair dye or spray-tan products with our linens or towels. Please do not hang towels, bathing suits, or clothes on the railings of the deck or porch. Hooks are available near the outdoor shower area. And additional charge of $40 will be assessed for missing or damaged blankets, towels, or linens.

FLUSH TOILET PAPER ONLY: Do not flush tampons, sanitary products, flushable wipes, paper towels, cotton balls, tissues, your soul, etc., down the toilet. Only use the provided toilet paper or one rated “safe for septic systems.” Please throw all other items in the trash. If a plumbing service is required due to misuse, GUEST will be responsible for the cost of the service.

TRASH REMOVAL: Please put the trash out daily. In the summer (May 15- Sept 7), cans go to the front curb Monday and Friday nights after 7:00 p.m., and recycles go out Tuesday nights after 7:00 p.m. In the winter (beginning in September), cans go to the curb Sunday and Wednesday nights after 7:00 p.m., and recycling goes out Tuesday nights after 7:00 p.m. Cans need to be returned promptly to the side bin the next morning.

PARKING: Units come with one parking spot each (fits a medium size SUV max) in the back of the duplex, accessed via the small alleyway. Unit 1 guests park on the right, which is indicated by signage. Unit 2 guests park on the left. Please allow room for the other unit’s guest parking. DO NOT park more than 1 car. DO NOT park on the paver sidewalk. DO NOT block other guest cars by parking in a T formation or park outside of the grey gravel lot. Blocking the lane or parking on sidewalks will get your car towed at your expense. At time of check-out, GUEST shall be responsible for replacing lost/non-returned parking passes at $150 per pass.

BEACH BADGES: The 4 beach badges need to be left in the unit, on the hook in the laundry room, prior to check-out. At time of check-out, GUEST shall be responsible for replacing lost/non returned badges at $130 per badge.

BIKE USE: To prevent theft, use the bike locks provided to secure the bikes when you park them off property and returning them back to the bike rack. Always use the bike helmets when riding. We are not responsible for any injuries caused by the use of the bikes or while using the bikes. GUEST and guest’s invitees agree to use bikes at their own risk and shall hold the Owner harmless in accordance with this Agreement. Parents should accompany young teens on beach bike rides to insure their safety.

CHILD SAFETY: Do not leave children unattended on the property. We do provide outlet covers, child window locks, a baby gate for the second-floor unit staircase, and a high chain lock for the second-floor unit balcony door. There is no crib or highchair on the property.


RESTRICTIONS------------

NOISE ORDINANCE: No loud noise between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. as per the local noise ordinance. The police will issue tickets for noise violations to both the GUEST and the OWNER. A police visit or ticketing will result in immediate termination of your reservation, without refund and removal from the property.

TERMINATION OF RESERVATION: If your group breaks the House Rules, holds a party, disrupts the neighbors or other guests in the duplex, becomes violent, if your group’s behavior result in a police visit or ticketing, if you exceed listed occupancy, then your reservation will be terminated, without a refund, and you will be expected to leave the property immediately. (If you do not comply with the request to leave, then you may be removed under TRESPASS.)

NO FIREWORKS: No use or storage of fireworks on property.
NO WEAPONS: No weapons allowed on property.
NO CANDLES/NO INCENSE: No candles or incense allowed to be burned on the property.

NO DRUGS: No drugs allowed on property. If we suspect you have brought drugs onto the property or are actively using them on the property, we will notify the police.

DON’T TOUCH EQUIPMENT: Do not unplug any of the smoke detectors, decibel monitors, routers, modems, or any electronic devices located in the laundry closet. Do not unplug the range extenders from the outlets. Unplugging or interfering with this equipment could disable the WiFi, streaming TV service, or safety features. *If the Internet goes down, please alert the Host ASAP via the cell number provided.

NO ROUGH HOUSING: No horseplay on the decks, stairs or porches.


BEFORE YOU LEAVE------------

CHECK-OUT INSPECTION: Guests are responsible to leave the property in a clean and orderly condition. Photos / video of the unit and an inventory of contents and beach gear are taken prior to check-in and again after check-out to document cleanliness, any loss or damages. Upon check-out, we will perform an inspection and notify you within 72 hours if we have discovered any missing items, damage or issues that might have occurred to the property during your stay, requiring funds in addition to your original cleaning fee. (See fee list below).

Additional fees------------
The following additional fees may apply for late check-out, unauthorized guests or pets, and missing or damaged items:

*Late check-out penalty (after 11:15 a.m.) $75 (After 12:00pm charge is additional $250 per hour)
Unauthorized pets on property $150 /per pet
Unregistered/Over capacity guests $75/person
Lost parking pass $150/pass
Lost beach badge $130/badge
Cigarette/smoke remediation $200
Missing or damaged towels, blankets, linens $40/item
BBQ cleaning fee $50
Oven cleaning fee $50
TV remote replacement $15
Beach bike replacement $125
Bike helmet replacement $20
Haul fee for excessive trash. $40. General damages to property $500 or more
Plumbing service: Guest responsible for any fees incurred
Towing fee: Guest responsible for any fees incurred

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YOU MUST ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE------------

> POTENTIAL FOR NOISE: House is a duplex, close to the beach and hub of town and bars. There will be some tourist noise from the street and average living noise from the other unit.
> TERMINATION OF RESERVATION: If your group breaks the House Rules, holds a party, disrupts the neighbors or other guests in the duplex, becomes violent, if your group’s behavior result in a police visit or ticketing, or if you exceed listed occupancy, then your reservation will be terminated, without a refund, and you will be expected to leave the property immediately. (If you do not comply with the request to leave, then you may be removed under TRESPASS.)
> NOISE LEVEL MONITORING: Noise level/decibel monitoring device is present in the unit, in the kitchen area. It doesn’t record speech or sound but will monitor if the decibels of sound violate local noise ordinance specifications. This device also monitors the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and transmits alerts.
> EXTERNAL SECURITY CAMERAS: Outdoor security cameras (audio/video, 24/7, motion triggered) on property cover parking lot w/ bike rack, side street, & alley with AC equipment for security / anti-theft purposes. Porches, decks, doorways, picnic area and front sidewalk are NOT INCLUDED in surveillance to protect guest privacy. Neighbors may have security cameras that overlap property lines. The beach shower is located in the corner of our public facing back parking lot but it is not covered by a security camera. The beach shower is a fully enclosed private space featuring a door with a latch and roof. *To maintain privacy, you must keep the door closed during use.
> STAIRS: There are 3 steps at the front/back porches to access the 1st floor. The 2nd floor unit has a steep staircase to access that unit.
> DEPOSIT: If you damage the home, you may be charged $500 or more for repairs. This includes, but is not limited to; cigarette smoke remediation, damage from unauthorized pets, BBQ cleaning charges, and missing items. See chart provided. charges, and missing items. See chart provided.