Backyard Castle Hire Sample Rental Agreement

RENTAL AGREEMENT & DISCLAIMER

RENTAL DATE:                                           TIME:             

NAME OF LESSEE:    

ADDRESS:               

NAME OF UNIT HIRED:   

BACK/FRONT YARD:                                             SURFACE:  grassed  

SIZE OF GROUND AREA REQUIRED:               HEIGHT CLEARANCE REQUIRED:

ACCESS:   must have clear access at least 1m wide            from the street to the site

SITE CHECKED BY LESSEE?:

SITE CHECK REQUIRED?:                                  

SITE CHECK DONE?:                      

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TERMS OF RENTAL AGREEMENT:

1.            The undersigned, as LESSEE (customer), agrees to hire from The Gecko Gang, as LESSOR, the unit(s) as described above under the following terms.

2.            Delivery will be to the address above: 

               A)           The lessee grants the lessor right to enter the property at the said address for the delivery, set up and subsequent pick up of the unit.

               B)           Delivery may occur anytime in the 2 hours prior to your booked start time. Please make sure the site is ready and someone is home during this period.

               C)           Access to the site must be via a clear path at least 1m wide and on the one level from the street all the way to the castle site. The units cannot be lifted up stairs or retaining walls etc. unless a site inspection by the lessor has indicated that this is appropriate and/or possible.

               D)           The unit can only be erected on a level completely, grassed site, which is at least the size mentioned above, so it can be pegged down. The castles are also quite tall and usually cannot fit under trees, clotheslines, pergolas or power/phone lines.

               E)           The lessee agrees that the site has been checked by them and is suitable in access, size and ground cover for the erection of the above unit. If you are unsure as to the suitability of your site please phone the office before the day to arrange a site inspection, otherwise you will forfeit your payment if we cannot setup on the day due to the site being unsuitable.

               F)           Please clear the area for unit of all sticks, stones, animal manure etc prior to unit  delivery.

               G)           Do not move the unit, under any circumstances, from the place where it is installed.

               H)           Pack up will occur any time in the 2 hours immediately following your booking end time. Please make sure someone is home during this period or phone 0481 069 896 to make other arrangements.

               I)            Except as provided herein, all charges in delivering and subsequent pick up of the unit with respect to the delivery address are included in the rental fee.

3.            Safety Rules:

               A)           The unit hired is only suitable for children up the age of 12 years.

               B)           A maximum of 8 children should be allowed in the unit at one time or though less may be appropriate for bigger children.            

               C)           Only put groups of compatible size children on the unit at the one time.

               D)           All riders must remove their shoes before playing in the unit.

               E)           To avoid neck/back injuries, flips are definitely not allowed.

               F)           Children must not climb the walls either from the inside or the outside of the unit.

               G)           Children are required to slide off the front, not jump.

               H)           Do not allow children to take any toys, balls, balloons, streamers, lollies, food or anything into the castle.

                I)            Do not allow sprinklers or a hose to be sprayed onto the castle (even on hot days) and do not allow children to play if they are wet. Children (and their clothes) must be dried off before they re enter the castle.

               J)            The children’s safety depends on you. An adult’s supervision is required at all times.

As the lessee of the unit the safety of all riders is your responsibility.

4.            Special Instructions:

               A)           Set up will take approximately 20 minutes and will be done any time in the two hours prior to your booking start time.

               B)           The unit is continually filled with air from the blower at the rear of the unit, which will be connected to your power supply with an extension cord provided by us.

               C)           The unit’s equipment is reliable. Should the unit begin to deflate, remove all riders and check the following. 1) Check the power cord connections. If they have separated, then rejoin and continue using the unit as before. 2) Very occasionally the blower will overheat and power will automatically be cut off. Turn the power off, give the unit 10 minutes to cool and try turning it on again. 3) Check both air exit tubes at the back of the unit. If they have come undone, turn off the power, retie them and then turn the power back on. 4) If none of the above offers a solution then please call 0481 069 896.

               D)           In the advent of very strong winds (25km/hour or more) the unit must be evacuated and                                                                                subsequently turned off until such time as the wind abates.

               E)           If it starts to rain, switch the power off and remove the blower to a dry location until the rain stops. Reconnect the blower when the rain has stopped and turn the power back on. Dry the unit off with towels before allowing the children back in.

5.      Maintenance of the unit:              

                        A)           The lessee agrees to keep the unit in the same condition as when received, ordinary wear expected.

                        B)           No alterations or attachments to the unit will be made without prior written approval of the lessor.

                        C)           Pets must be kept away from the unit at all times.

                        D)           Cigarettes and/or naked flames (candles, fireworks) MUST be kept away from the unit at all times.

                        E)           Absolutely no streamers, silly string, gum, candy or any food is allowed in or near the unit.                              

                        F)           The lessee is required to wipe down and vacuum the unit prior to the pick up time.

                        G)           If upon pick up such cleaning is required a $50 cleaning fee shall be automatically imposed.

                        H)           The lessee agrees to keep the unit in his/her custody, not to sublease, rent, sell remove from the delivery address or otherwise transfer such unit. The unit will remain the property of the lessor and may be removed by the lessor at any time after the termination of this rental agreement.

                        I)            The lessee also represents and warrants the safe return of the unit and hereby agrees to pay the full price on the hired items if it is not returned.

6.      Safe operation acknowledgement: The lessee acknowledges that he/she has been instructed about and fully understands the safe operation of the unit that is subject to this rental agreement. The lessee agrees to observe all safety precautions.

7.      Payment of fees: If not already paid, any balance due shall be paid once the unit has been erected.

8.      Warranty:          The lessor warrants the unit leased under this rental agreement will be in good working order on the effective date of the rental agreement. The unit is supplied and maintained subject to this warranty. The lessor’s obligation under this rental agreement is limited to repair or replacement of the unit when the lessor determines that it does not conform to this warranty. This warranty is in lieu of any and all other warranties expressed or implied, and of any and all obligations and of all liabilities on the part of the lessor for damages, including, but not limited to, consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use or performance of the unit.

9.      Release of liability           The lessee shall be in charge of the unit’s operation, and is fully responsible for it’s operation as well as return of the unit in good working order. The lessor and it’s officers, employees and agents is/are not responsible for injury occurring to the lessee or any other persons using the unit and the lessee further agrees to hold the lessor and it’s officers, employees and agents free and harmless against any injury or claims. The lessee shall indemnify the lessor and it’s officers, employees and agents from/against any costs incurred due to claims from anyone and for attorney’s fees and related costs involving the use and return of the unit, should legal action become necessary.     

10.   Rain policy:        In the case of bad weather (rain, thunderstorms, high wind) whether current or impending, 2 hours prior to start time, we will give you a call, or you can give us a call (Ph 0481 069 896) to determine whether set up is viable. If it is decided that the booking should be cancelled at this time, a refund of your deposit will be given, minus the $40 admin fee. If it is within 2 hours or, the driver comes out to attempt a set up but set up is not possible due to the weather at the time, you will be required to pay $70. When the driver arrives at your house he has a small window of time to make a decision about the viability of setting up the castle. Whatever decision is made in this instance will be based on the conditions at that time. This decision cannot be changed even if the weather changes 5, 10 or 30 minutes after he leaves. Due to safety concerns the driver cannot set up in the rain. If set up is able to be completed the full fee is payable. You will be instructed on what to do if it rains during your booking time. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to cancel your booking due to the weather if necessary.

11.   Entire agreement:           This rental agreement constitutes the full agreement between lessor and lessee. The lessee acknowledges that the unit that is subject to this rental agreement is in good working order and repair.

By my signature, I the lessee, accept the terms of this rental agreement. I understand the supervision, maintenance and all rules applicable and agree to turn off the castle and cover the electric blower in the event of rain during my booking time.

LESSEE SIGNATURE  ____________________________________________       

NAME IN BLOCK LETTERS _______________________________________

DATE: ______________________________