Terms & Conditions

South Houma RV Park

South Houma RV Park Rental Agreement

 

Tenants who are listed on this application agree to lease the space in South Houma RV Park, referred to in the

Balance of this document as “Park”, according to the term set forth in this agreement.

 

Some terms and conditions are different for Monthly tenants and Daily/Weekly campers.  You will see those differences identified in the sections below.  Please review the terms that apply to your stay below. Please make sure you review the attached Rules and Regulations as well as the Pet Rules as they are part of this agreement.

 

FOR MONTH-TO-MONTH TENANTS ONLY

PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION FOR MORE DETAIL

TERM FOR MONTH-TO-MONTH RENTALS: This Rental Agreement shall establish a month-to-month tenancy. A monthly tenant is defined as anyone staying at the park 30 or more consecutive days.  Tenant acknowledges and agrees that he or she will vacate the space in accordance with the terms outlined in this agreement.  When tenant is Tenant shall give South Houma RV a written notice within the subject of this Agreement no later than the date specified herein.

 

MONTH TO MONT RENT: Lessee agrees to pay as rental $ _525.00_ /monthly for RV spot(s) beginning  on a month to month basis without demand, in accordance with the payment methods set forth in this agreement, commencing on the start of the term of this Rental Agreement. The fist month’s rent will be prorated based on the amount of days remaining in the move-in month .

 

Tenant(s) shall pay rent in full on the  1st  day of each month, commencing on the start of the term of this Rental Agreement.  The rent and all other charges must be paid without deduction or offset and in advance on the   5th  day of each month. A late charge may be assessed by management in the amount of $_ 10/Day   whenever rent is paid more than five (5) days after it is due. A check return charge may be assessed by management in the amount of $_ 35.00  whenever a check for rent or any other charge is returned unpaid from a bank or financial institution.

 

All rent due and owing herein shall be made payable to:   South Houma RV Park

 

MOVE-OUT SCHEDULING: The tenant shall give South Houma RV a written notice of their plans to vacate the site on or before the 20th day of the month in which you plan to vacate.  If notice is given after the 20th of the month, the full next months rent may be due.  If you miss your move out date, you understand that you may not be able to extend past this date as a new tenant could have the spot reserved at that time.  Further, if you miss your move out date, and your stay crosses into the next month, the next months rent is due in full on the 1st of that month as outlines above. This notice can be sent to SouthHoumaRv@gmail.com

 

RENT INCREASES: Notices of rent increases during the term of this Agreement will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of any law in effect, but no rent increase shall take effect less than thirty days from the date of written notice from the park.

 

FOR DAILY AND WEEKLY TENANTS ONLY 

PLEASE REVIEW THE RULES AND REGULATIONS SECTION FOR MORE DETAIL

RESERVATION DATES AND PAYMENT: The duration of your site rental is that which is stated on your rental confirmation that is based upon the dates you have selected.  The campsite is reserved only when the rental fee for the site has been paid in full.  South Houma RV Park reserves the right to change or modify site assignments based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, occupancy levels, mechanical issues, weather, and maintenance needs.

 

All extensions or changes to reservations for additional days require prior approval and an additional reservation process. Extensions may be granted based on occupancy levels. Relocation may be required to accommodate additional days. All extensions require prepayment of fees at time of site confirmation. These changes may be subject to cancellation penalties.

 

CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations outside of 7 days of the beginning of the stay will incur a $10.00 per day of stay cancellation fee.  Cancellations from 7 days to 72 hours from the beginning of the stay will incur a charge equal to one (1) night stay, plus a $10.00 per night cancellation fee on all other nights of the stay.

 

Cancellations within 72 hours of the beginning of the stay will receive no refund of paid rental fees.

 

RESCHEDULE POLICY: Rescheduling outside of 7 days will incur a charge of $15.00 reservation cancellation fee.  Rescheduling your visit within 7 days will incur a charge of one night stay, plus $15.00 reservation cancellation fee.

 

Campsites shall be vacated by noon on the day the campsite reservation expires. Late check-outs may be granted with prior approval from South Houma RV Park. No late check-outs will be granted within 24 hours of the end of the rental period. No pre-approved late check-outs will extend beyond 4  p.m.

 

FOR ALL TENANTS

 

CHECK IN- OUT TIMES:  Check-in time is 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM. 

 

PAYMENT METHODS: 

MAIL (long-term tenants only) Checks or Money Orders to: (Please include the name of the lessee and the site number.) PO BOX 3698, Houma, LA 70361

PAY ONLINE: www.SouthHoumaRVPark.com

 

ADDITIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED: Additional services to be provided by the Park are:

  • Basic Wi-Fi 
  • Coin Operated Laundry
  • Water
  • Electricity

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES:  In addition, (If Applicable) the following services or other charges may be billed by the Park to the Tenant(s) on a monthly basis if long-term tenants and as needed for short-term stays:  Additional Vehicles ; Additional Guests

For Long Term Tenants: The charges for these services are due and payable on the _1st_ day of each month following the billing under the same terms and conditions as the payment of rent.

For Short Term Stays: Any additional charges will be paid prior to stay or immediately at the time that any extra charge is warranted.

 

PARK RULES: The Park Rules and Regulations are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth at this point. Tenant(s) agrees to comply with all Park Rules and Regulations that now exist and such additional rules as may be promulgated by the park from time to time.

 

CHANGES IN RULES, STANDARDS OF MAINTENANCE, SERVICES, and EQUIPMENT OR PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS: The Park’s rules and regulations, standards of maintenance of physical improvements in the park, together with services (including utilities), equipment and physical improvements within the park may be changed from time to times as provided by any law then in effect.

 

ENTRY UPON RESIDENT’S SPACE: The Park shall have a right of entry upon the land on which a recreational vehicle is situated for maintenance of utilities, maintenance of premises if the occupant fails to do so, and the protection of the Park at any reasonable time. However, such entry shall not be in a manner at a time which would interfere with the occupant’s quiet enjoyment. The Park may enter a recreational vehicle without the prior written consent of the occupant in the case of an emergency or when the occupant has abandoned the recreational vehicle.

 

TERMINATION OF RENTAL AGREEMENT BY TENANT: Tenant(s) understands that this Rental Agreement will remain in effect and Tenant(s) will be liable to pay rent as set forth in this Agreement whether or not the Tenant(s) occupies the space or maintains recreational vehicle at the space for the term of this Rental Agreement, unless the Tenant(s) sells the recreational vehicle to a purchaser who is approved by the Park and who executes a new Rental Agreement or unless the Tenant(s) removes the recreational vehicle from the Park.

 

RENTING OR SUBLETTING: Tenant(s) shall not sublease or otherwise rent all or any portion of Tenant(s)’s recreational vehicle or the premises. Tenant(s) shall not assign or encumber his or her interest in this Rental Agreement or the premises. No consent to any assignment, encumbrance, sublease or other renting shall constitute a further waiver of the provisions of this paragraph. If Tenant(s) consist of more than one person, a purported assignment, voluntary, involuntary, or by operation of law, from one person to the other shall be deemed an assignment with the meaning of this paragraph.

 

PETS: Special Permission to keep a house pet in the Park must be obtained from Park Management. A house pet is defined as a pet that spends its primary existence within the RV. Park Management reserves the right to deny a Resident a pet if a proposed pet would pose a threat to the health and safety of Residents of the Park. The Pet Rules are incorporated herein by reference as though fully set forth at this point. Tenant(s) agrees to comply with all Pet Rules that now exist and such additional Rules as may be promulgated by the Park from time to time.

 

USE PROHIBITED: The recreational vehicle and premises shall be used only for private residential or private recreational purposes and no business or commercial activity of any nature shall be conducted thereon.

 

WAIVER: The waiver by the Park or, of the failure of the Park to take action in any respect because of any breach of a term, covenant or condition contained herein of the violation of a Park Rule or Regulation shall not be a waiver of that term or rule. The subsequent acceptance of rent by the Park shall not be a waiver of any preceding breach of this Rental Agreement by the Tenant(s) or any violation of Park Rules or failure of Tenant(s) to pay any particular rent, regardless of the Park’s knowledge of the preceding breach or violation of Park Rules or Regulations or failure to pay rent.

 

IMDEMNIFICATION: The Tenant (including any family members, heirs, Estate, or assigns) understands and agrees that they are responsible for any and all injuries and/or property damage during the time of this rental or any violations of the rules and stipulations in this Agreement, and further AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS the owner and any of its employees from and against, any and all liability and/or claims whatsoever, for personal injury, bodily injury, death, and/or property damage or property loss, resulting from the use of this rental site, any actions or conduct of myself and/or other users of this rental site, and/or any violations of this Agreement or rules contained herein. The Lessee understands that South Houma RV Park assumes no responsibility for personal injury, property damage, fines, or legal obligations which may be incurred during the use of the rental campsite.

 

Tenant understands and agrees that they are responsible for the actions of and safety and welfare of any person(s) persons, associated with this rental site. Any persons or group of persons may be evicted by the Management for failure to conform to policies, regulations, or laws associated with this facility. Refunds will not be processed for users in these instances.

 

ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS: In any action arising out of Tenant(s)’s tenancy or this Agreement the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. A party shall be deemed a prevailing party if the judgment is rendered in his or her favor or where the litigation is dismissed in his or her favor prior to or during the trial, unless the parties otherwise agree in the settlement or compromise.

 

INTERPRETATION: Each provision of this agreement is separate, distinct, and individually enforceable. In the event any provision is declared to be unlawful or unenforceable, the validity of all other provisions shall not be affected.

 

EFFECT ON THIS AGREEMENT: Tenant agrees that this Rental Agreement contains the entire Agreement between the parties regarding the rental of space within the Park. All prior negotiations or stipulations concerning this matter which preceded or accompanied the execution of this Agreement are conclusively deemed to have been superseded by this written Agreement. This Agreement completely supersedes any prior Agreement of the parties, whether in writing or oral.

 

SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement and each and all of its terms, provisions, covenants, conditions, rights and obligations shall be binding upon the time and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, and administrators.

 

ALTERATION OF THIS AGREEMENT: This Agreement may be altered by Tenant only by written agreement signed by both of the parties or by operation of law. This Agreement may be altered by owner by written agreement signed by both of the parties, by operation of law or in any manner in accordance with Louisiana State law.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Tenant(s) acknowledges that he and/or she have read, understood and received copies of this Rental Agreement, together with a copy of the Park Rules and Regulations, and further, that he and/or she have read and understand each of these documents. Tenant(s) understands that by executing this Rental Agreement, he and/or she will be bound by the terms and conditions thereof.

 

PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS

The purpose of these rules is to make this park a better and neater place for you and your neighbors to live. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

 

  • CHECK IN- OUT TIMES:  Check-in time is 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 12:00 PM.
  • SPEED LIMIT: Speed Limit is 10 MPH
  • QUIET HOURS: 10:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
  • OCCUPANCY LIMITS: 

 

MONTHLY TENANTS - A maximum of FIVE (5) persons and TWO (2 Adults) allowed per RV site. Extra Charge for more than 5 IF allowed by management.

DAILY/WEEKLY CAMPERS – A maximum of 8 persons allowed per RV site. Extra Charge for more than 8 IF allowed by management.

PARKING RULES: 

  1. Maximum of 2 vehicles and 1 RV per site. 

  2. No additional trailers, boats etc allowed in space without management approval. 

  3. Parking on roads prohibited. Parking is provided at buildings for use of building only. No overnight or guest parking in building parking spaces.

 

VISITORS AND GUESTS: 

  1. Overnight visitors are permitted to stay up to 2 consecutive nights in any 7 day period. Any visitor wanting to stay more than 2 nights must register with the office prior to the visitor’s stay.

  2. You, as our guest are responsible for the conduct of your visitors. Please ensure that they are familiar with all of our Rules and Regulations before they enter the park.

  3. Visitors are not allowed to bring any pets into the park.

  4. Guests and their visitors use the site at their own risk.

 

STRICTLY PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES:

  1. No non-operable vehicles allowed, and No vehicle maintenance, oil changes or repairs allowed. Emergency repairs may be allowed with manager approval. See management prior to starting any emergency repairs.

  2. No temporary buildings, structures, outside appliances, window air conditioners, etc. without management approval. 

  3. Limit of two (2) Large Ice chests or Rubbermaid type containers on each site.

  4. No open fires except in barbeque grills or in small fire pits that are at least six inches above the ground. Homemade fire pits, washing machine drums etc. are not allowed.

  5. Do not flush anything except SEPTIC SAFE toilet paper down toilets.  Please no tampons, condoms, diapers, etc.  If the lessee’s actions result in any sewer issues, it is the lessee’s responsibility financially. 

  6. No outside clothes lines are to be used.

  7. No Soliciting or any commercial activity. 

  8. Absolutely No Sub-Leasing.

  9. No fireworks allowed.

  10. Off road, all terrain or unlicensed vehicles are not permitted to be ridden in the park.

  11. Rowdiness, loud music, abusive language, violent behavior, and drunkenness, possession or use of drugs will not be tolerated at any time.

  12. Objectionable conduct of any kind or violation of any park rule or anyone causing a disturbance will immediately be asked to leave the premises and will forfeit all fees.

  13. Please respect your neighbor and do not cut through their site.

  14. No tents. Also before driving stakes of any kind into the ground, please contact the office. This is for your safety as well as that of our water, sewer and electric lines.

  15. Vandalism in any form will not be permitted.

  16. Any weapons including, but not limited to Air rifles, BB guns, Bows & Arrows, Fireworks, etc. are prohibited in or around park area.

  17. No Hunting on the property.

  18. No bicycle may be ridden in a campground after dark, unless it is equipped with lights on both front and rear and the lights are turned on while the bike is being ridden. Applicable state laws for helmets shall be followed at all times.

 

APPROVED ACTIVITIES AND SITE EXPECTATIONS:

  1. ITEMS LEFT OUTSIDE OF RV:

    1. One (1) Small Rubbermaid type plastic shed may be approved by management on an individual basis to be placed behind. Maximum 4’X 8’ Exterior Floor size.

    2. Outdoor patio furniture, a few potted plants, etc. may be allowed on your patio as long as site looks neat and uncluttered. No landscaping (plants/bushes/fences/gardens/lawn jockeys) may extend beyond your patio pending approval of the office. No indoor furniture may be left on patio.

    3. Limit of two (2) Large Ice chests or Rubbermaid type containers on each site.

  2. CLEANLINESS AND TRASH: Outside of RV and Lot area must be kept clean and free of debris. Trash must be bagged and placed in dumpsters. 

  3. SEWER HOOKUP: A positive sewer seal is required at both ends of your sewer hose. 

  4. INSURANCE: All RV’s and other vehicles must have current license, registration and insurance at all times. The camper agrees to carry and maintain in full force and effect adequate property and liability insurance on any vehicle or recreational unit brought into the park. We are not responsible for your losses due to theft, fire, storms, accidents, or rushing or rising water.

  5. SITE BOUNDARIES: Each RV will use one space and hookups for that assigned space only. No property shall encroach on any other space other than the assigned RV Site.

  6. PETS: A maximum of 2 pets per RV are allowed. All pets must be registered with office prior to bringing pet into park. Additional pet restrictions apply, see management for pet rules.

  7. RV UPKEEP: No RVs that fall into a state of disrepair will NOT be allowed to remain in the park. 10 yr. cutoff to be eligible to gain long term entrance into the park. You are allowed to wash your RV on the premises, but please do not wash personal vehicles on-site.

 

CHILDREN: Parents are responsible for the supervision, conduct, and behavior of their children at all times.

 

SMOKING: Smokers please do not throw cigarette butts on the ground. No Smoking in ANY park building. Please advise your guest.
 

OTHER PARK RULES AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

  1. Renters and all other users of this property are liable for all property damages. All Local, State and Federal laws are applicable to all persons on the premises.

  2. Management reserves the right to evict or refuse entry to any person who has evidenced a disregard for the rules without a refund. Guests and their visitors use the site at their own risk.

  3. Rent is due on your due date. Five days grace period will be given for late rent payments. Anyone later than five days will be charged $10.00/day. Anyone later than five days may be evicted.

  4. Occupants and their vehicles may be removed without a judicial hearing by law enforcement officers upon 72 hours written notice for failure to pay full amount of space rental when due or for failure to comply with written rules and regulations of the park.

  5. Management assumes no responsibility for accidents, injuries, or losses from any cause. 

  6. We reserve the right to make changes to the rules, regulations and fees that we deem necessary.

 

We cannot strongly enough emphasize the necessity of each tenant’s conformance with the rules. Your cooperation will make this park a better and neater place for you and your neighbors to live

 

PETS - RULES AND REGULATIONS

Special permission to keep a house pet in the Park must be obtained from Park Management. A house pet is defined as a pet that spends its primary existence within the RV. Park Management reserves the right to deny a Resident a pet if a proposed pet would pose a threat to the health and safety of Residents of the Park. 

After moving into the Park, a pet may not be acquired without written permission from the Park Management. Park Management must approve all pets before application to rent is accepted.

If a pet is lost or dies, written permission to acquire a new pet must be obtained from Park Management.

If any of the rules regarding pets is violated, and such violation is noted by Park Management or a valid complaint is made by another Resident, the Resident owner of the pet will receive an official notice in writing stating that the right to keep a pet within the Park is terminated.

 

TYPES OF PETS ALLOWED:

  • The types of pet permitted are: a domesticated bird, cat, dog, or aquatic animal kept within an aquarium. Only medium sized cats or dogs (which, at maturity, do not exceed 50 pounds in weight) are permitted.

  • No more than two (2) dogs or cats is permitted. Resident may keep a maximum of two (2) birds and/or (1) aquarium.

PROHIBITED PETS:

  • Pit Bulls, Chow Chows, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and other aggressive breeds are expressly prohibited.

  • Non-house pets (including farm animals) are prohibited under any circumstances. Strange and exotic pets are not permitted.

The following rules must be strictly followed by all pet owners:

  • Each pet must be licensed and inoculated in accordance with local law. Evidence of licensing and inoculation shall be submitted to Park Management within seven (7) days of receipt of written request for such information.

  • All pets must be registered with office prior to bringing pet into park

  • Maximum of two (2) quiet well-mannered pets are allowed per site.

  • Pets must be on a leash when not inside the RV.

  • All pets are to be kept inside at night and are never to be left unattended.

  • Any pet running loose in the Park will be turned over to SPCA or other authority. Recurring violations of this rule will lead to the loss of the privilege to maintain a pet.

  • Pets will not be allowed to cause any disturbance which might annoy neighbors, including, but not limited to, barking, growling, biting or any other unusual noises or damage. Under no condition is a pet to invade the privacy of anyone's site, flower beds, shrubs, etc. Pet owners are responsible at all times for their pets, including injury, destruction, and annoyances to other Residents, and the Park and Park Management shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury of any kind whatsoever caused by Resident's pet.

  • No exterior pet housing is permitted in the Park. This includes, but is not limited to, any type of confining barricade or structure. Small temporary pet pens may be used as long as they are stowed inside or under RV while not in use.

  • Visitors are not permitted to bring any pet into the Park.

  • Feeding of stray cats and other animals is prohibited.

  • The tying up of pets outside the RV and/or leaving them unattended outside is prohibited.

  • No tying up of pets to any park property at any time.

  • If Resident's pet is allowed to exercise in Resident's yard or elsewhere, all excrement must be picked up, wrapped in paper and placed in the trash immediately (bags are available throughout the park).

  • Park Management encourages pets to be spayed or neutered. However, in the event of offspring, Park Management must be immediately notified and written permission of Park Management must be obtained for the offspring to stay in the Park for a temporary period not to exceed eight (8) weeks.


 

CRIME FREE LEASE ADDENDUM

In consideration of the execution or renewal of a lease of the unit identified in the lease, Owner and Resident agree as follows:

  1. Resident, any members of the resident’s household or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or near the said premises. “Drug-related activity” means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession with intent to manufacture, distribute, or use of a controlled substance (as defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act [21U.S.C. 802]).

  2. Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest or other person under the resident’s control shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related activity, on or near the said premises.

  3. Resident or members of the household will not permit the dwelling unit to be used for, or to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a member of the household, or a guest.

  4. Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest, or another person under the resident’s control shall not engage in the unlawful manufacturing, selling, using, storing, keeping, or giving of a controlled substance as defined by applicable state and federal law, at any locations, whether on or near the dwelling unit premises or otherwise.

  5. Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest, or another person under the resident’s control shall not engage in any illegal activity, including: prostitution as defined by applicable state and federal law; criminal street gang activity, as defined by applicable state and federal law.; assault and battery, as as defined by applicable state and federal law; burglary, as defined by applicable state and federal law; the unlawful use and discharge of firearms, as defined by applicable state and federal law; sexual offenses, as defined by applicable state and federal law, or any breach of the lease agreement that otherwise jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the landlord, his agent or other tenant or involving imminent or actual serious property damage.

  6. VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL AND IRREPARABLE VIOLATION OF THE LEASE AND GOOD CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF TENANCY. A single violation of any of the provisions of this added addendum shall be deemed a serious violation and a material and irreparable non-compliance. It is understood that a single violation shall be good cause for termination of the lease. Unless otherwise provided by law, proof of violation shall not require criminal conviction, but shall be by a preponderance of the evidence.

  7. In Case of conflict between the provisions of this addendum and any other provisions of the lease, the provisions of the addendum shall govern.

  8. This LEASE ADDENDUM is incorporated into the lease executed or renewed this day between Owner and Resident.