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We try to keep a pretty laid-back environment at the house. These legal
notices and house rules are just some basics to make everything easier for all
of us. Remember that this is a share house and not a hotel. Everyone is
responsible for cleaning up after themselves as well as participating in some
basic household tasks each weekend (snow shoveling, taking out trash and
recyclables, tidying up their bedrooms, etc).
Acceptance of Terms
The Owner is allowing your participation in the "ski share" subject to the
following terms and conditions - referred to as the "Legal Agreement", which
may be updated or modified by the Owner from time to time without notice to
you, therefore you need to regularly check this agreement to stay up to date.
You can review the most current version of the agreement at any time at
http://snowdaze.com/legal-agreement.php.
Your use of the ski share house will confirm your agreement to these terms
and conditions as well as your acceptance of any changes we make to this
agreement.
Consequently, PLEASE READ THIS LEGAL AGREEMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE JOINING THE
SKI SHARE. BY USING THE SKI SHARE HOUSE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS
AND CONDITIONS. IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE BOUND BY THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS,
YOU MAY NOT JOIN THE SNOWDAZE SKI SHARE HOUSE. REMEMBER THAT THE OWNER MAY
MODIFY THIS AGREEMENT AT ANY TIME, AND SUCH MODIFICATIONS SHALL BE EFFECTIVE
IMMEDIATELY UPON POSTING OF THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT. YOU AGREE TO REVIEW THE
AGREEMENT PERIODICALLY TO BE AWARE OF SUCH MODIFICATIONS AND YOUR CONTINUED
USE OF THE SNOWDAZE SKI SHARE SHALL BE DEEMED YOUR CONCLUSIVE ACCEPTANCE OF
THE MODIFIED AGREEMENT.
Lease Agreement
By signing up for the ski share, you are entering into a long-term lease
agreement for the length of the ski season regardless of the type of share
you purchase. The current lease dates are November 13, 2010 - May 1, 2011
(170 days total). During this time, you have unrestricted use of the house. Weekend space is
prioritized according to the ski share weekend schedule.
Share Weekends
You should do your best to come up on your assigned weekends. If for some
reason you would like to come up on a different weekend, please use the mailing
list to attempt to swamp with another sharemember. Available space on any
weekend is assigned as follows: (1) members who have that weekend or who have
swapped in for that weekend, (2) guests of members on that weekend, (3) members
making up missed weekends who have not swapped, and (4) all others.
We ask that all sharemembers let us know if they are coming up for their scheduled weekend or not. Rooms may be reassigned to other members if we do not hear from you by the Wednesday before your weekend.
Guest Policy
Guests will be allowed up when accompanied by a share holder and space permitting. You must let us know in
advance if you plan to bring a guest. No guests will be allowed in the house if they are not accompanied by a
share holder. Guests will be charged a per night staples fee of $35 for weekday nights (Mon - Thu) and $45 for weekend
nights (Fri, Sat, & Sun - 2 night minimum). Guests are limited to 2 weekends in the house. If guests need/want
to be in the house more weekends than that, it's only fair to everyone that they purchase a share. Guest fees
should be paid in cash on the first day that the guest is in the house. Guest fee money received is used to pay
bills (phone, electric, gas, wood, garbage removal, snow plowing, etc). It is factored into the house expenses
and reduces your share cost. Guests cannot take the place of a share holder if they cannot make it.
Late Night Guests (AKA "Dragbacks")
Yes, not the "I want to bring a friend up with me for the weekend" guests, but
the "I want to bring a friend home from the Pickle Barrel with me" guests.
Share members are responsible for any guests they bring into the house. You
should make sure not to leave your "guest" or their friends roaming around the
house, hot tub, parking lot, dumpster, etc. While you may think in your
drunken stupor that they are the best thing in the world, not all the other
house members may agree with you (especially the ones sharing a room with you).
You should not plan to invite your dragback into your bed unless you have
gotten the approval of all your other roommates in advance.
Please be respectful of your fellow housemates and the house. We'd hate to have your security deposit go towards replacing someone's new skis.
Weekday Use
First-come, first-served. If you want to use the house during the week, it is open and available for you to use.
You must let us know in advance if you plan to be at the house during the week. There may be an additional $10/night charge to cover added utility bills.
Smoking
Is bad for you. But if you choose to do it, don't do it in the house. On the porch is fine, but often cold -
bring a sweater. If you're pregnant, you probably shouldn't be out smoking in the cold though.
Dogs
We love dogs but have to take into account the wishes of everyone in the
house so, unfortunately, dogs are not allowed. Maximus, our house boxer,
is grandfathered in though, so you may see him from time to time.
Cleaning
Please leave all common areas and your rooms cleaner than when you arrived and at least as clean as you'd like to
see them when you arrive the next time. Remember, others are sharing your room, and we're all sharing the house.
The cost of a bi-weekly cleaning service is included in the house costs.
Electricity
Vermont has a crazy utility plan that includes two different rates for electricity during the day. We need to
try and avoid the peak times because they are charged at 3 times the regular rate. The peak hours to avoid are:
Mon-Sat 7:45am-11:45am and 5pm-9pm. All other times are off-peak. Sunday is also off-peak all day. Please do
what you can to limit your electricity use to off-peak times.
Phone
There is a phone in the house that can be used for 911 dialing only. If you wish to make other calls, you cneed to use your cell phone.
Washer/Dryer
These should mostly be used during the off peak times (see ELECTRICITY). Supplies not provided. While we know
it costs you $1.50/load in the city and quarters are hard to find, please don't bring loads of your dirty
laundry up to the house to do.
Keys
There is no need for keys as the house has a combination lock on the front door. Everyone in the house will be
given the combination. Please do not give the combination to anyone outside of the house. If you forget the
combination, you will probably die out in the cold. Removing your frozen body will come out of the security
deposit.
Locking the House
Everyone must make sure that all doors and windows are locked when leaving the
house for the week. Many people will have lots of $$$$ worth of ski equipment
and clothing in the house. We have a security camera system in place as well,
but it provides no guarantees.
Heating
The house's primary heating source is a gas furnace. Please remember to turn the thermostat (one on each floor)
up when you arrive and down to 50 when you leave for the week.
Food, Drink, Supplies
We will supply basic paper products, cleaning products, coffee and basic condiments. We have one
full fridge and a smaller beer fridge, so EXPECT to share milk, juice, beer, etc. All food left in the fridge is
communal unless you label it otherwise! Make sure that nothing is left open during the week. We don't want any
rodents sharing the house with us this winter.
Bathrooms
Keep very clean, including removing your hair from the drains. Always clean when leaving for the week. We have
four full bathrooms and the cleaning service will clean them bi-weekly.
Bedrooms
Remember that you are sharing a bedroom with several other people. Please pick up after yourself and clean the
room upon leaving for the week. You are required to bring your own sheets, blankets, towels, and pillows. There
are some pillows and blankets in the house, but you'll probably want your own.
Kitchen
All right, we just copied these rules from another site, and have no idea why they included a section on the kitchen.
Everyone knows what a kitchen is and what it's for, what more rules could we need? Don't run with knives? Don't
stick a fork in the toaster? No metal in the microwave? Don't open the microwave popcorn bag near your eyes? Whew...
Oh yeah, and clean up after yourself! Throw your dishes in the dishwasher, not the sink. Clean up spills. Scrub
down your pots. This is a share house, not a hotel. You can be a slob at home, but not here.
Living Areas
As above, keep clean. We are all using these areas. Keep neat and clean when possible, but mainly when you leave.
Storage
Closets and cabinets are located throughout the house. They are available for shares to store clothes, bedding
stuff, and equipment.
Garbage/Recyclables
Garbage is picked up every Monday morning. Please consolidate all small garbage bags into one large bag, as we are charged per bag. Large garbage bags will be supplied. Please deposit all garbage from the weekend into
the trash bin on the far side of the house. All recyclables MUST be put in a clear garbage bag.
Snow Plow
We have a seasonal contract for snow removal. They should keep the driveway clear and sanded at all times.
We may need to move cars once in a while to get the whole driveway clear. Please be accommodating. We recommend
4-wheel drive vehicles for Vermont in the winter.
Hot Tub
One simple rule: don't do anything in the hot tub that you wouldn't want someone else doing in the hot tub! The hot tub is cleaned and maintained on a weekly basis throughout the season. When you leave the hot tub, you should throw in a capful of chlorine, and run the jets. That's all...
Eviction
The Owner reserves the right to evict any member due to improper use of the
property or for failing to comply with any rule set forth on this page.
Refunds due to evictions and/or equipment failure are at the Owner's
sole discretion.
Indemnity
By joining the ski share, you agree that the Owner is not responsible for any
accident, injury or illness that occurs while on the premises or its
facilities. The homeowners are further not responsible for the loss or damage
of any personal belongings or valuables of any member or guest. By participating in the ski
share, it is agreed that all members are expressly assuming the risk of any
harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use
the premise.
Jurisdiction
Any litigation pertaining to this agreement shall take place in, and be
subject to the laws of the State of Vermont. The sharemember shall pay and
indemnify the Owner against all legal costs and expenses, including counsel
fees, in obtaining possession of the premises after a default of the member or
after the member's default in surrendering possession upon the expiration or
earlier termination of the term of the rental agreement or enforcing any
covenant of the members herein contained.
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