Terms + Conditions

 

THE PREMISES. The Host agrees to lease the described property below to the Guest, and the Guest agrees to rent from the Host:

Mailing Address: 245 S High St. Columbus Oh 43215

Hereinafter known as the “Premises.”

AGREEMENT TO BE BOUND. This Agreement defines our terms and conditions. By booking a Suite from LC GuestHouse, you’re agreeing to: (a) accept the terms and conditions of this Agreement; (b) follow the rules; and (c) accept the consequences described in this Agreement if you break the rules. This agreement is personal to you and may not be transferred or assigned to any other person(s).

TERM OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement takes effect when you make your reservation, continues through 3:00 p.m. local time on your check-in date, and expires upon relinquishment of the Suite. Early check-ins and late check-outs must be authorized in writing by a representative of LCGuestHouse.

NOTE: This agreement is not a Lease or Residential Tenancy Agreement, nor does it convey any property, legal, or beneficial rights or interest in real estate to you. You are not a tenant of the Suite. You have not been granted exclusive possession of the Suite.

LEASE TERM. The Guest shall be allowed to occupy the Premises starting {{checkin_date}} from {{checkin_time}} and ending {{checkout_date}} at {{checkout_time}} (“Lease Term”).

BOOKING REQUESTS AND CONFIRMATION. The Reservation which you have accepted is not a booking confirmation. You will receive a Confirmation of your Request followed shortly after by a Confirmation of Booking. LC GuestHouse is not obliged to make the Suite available, nor is a binding contract in place, until such time as the Confirmation of Booking has been sent to you by email or text message (message and data rates may apply).

FALSIFIED RESERVATION. If you make your Request of Reservation fraudulently, or through misrepresentation of fact, your Reservation will be canceled, and you’ll lose any payments made. You agree that LC GuestHouse will not be liable for any injury or damage to property or people that results from such a Reservation.

REQUIRED PAYMENT. All charges are due in full upon time of confirmation of booking

CANCELLATION. Cancellations are subject to LC GuestHouse rules.
For reservation lengths of 1 to 29 days, you may cancel up to 48 hours prior to your reservation and receive a full refund.

For reservation lengths of 30 days or longer the following rules apply:

  • Within 24 hours of booking and before checking in → We issue a full refund.

  • More than 30 days before check-in → We issue a refund minus a $400 cancellation fee.

  • 30 or fewer days before check-in → You are responsible for the first 30 nights and a $400 cancellation fee. We refund all nights after night 30. (This includes guests who didn’t verify their ID before checking in.)

  • During the stay, with over 30 nights remaining → You are responsible for 30 nights after they vacate and a $400 cancellation fee. We refund all nights after night 30.

  • During the stay, with 30 or fewer nights remaining → You are responsible for the remaining nights in your lease.

Exceptions can be made to the above rules. If an exception is agreed upon LC GuestHouse will provide this in writing.

Booking on other sites

Please cancel or modify your reservation through the site you booked on. 

When you book on other sites, you'll likely encounter stricter cancellation policies. Always make sure to check a site's cancellation policy before booking and reach out to them directly if you have questions.

NOTE: Except in extenuating circumstances, LC GuestHouse is not entitled to cancel a booking once a Confirmation of Booking has been sent. In these circumstances, LC GuestHouse will contact you to try to arrange for alternative accommodations. In the event that LCGuestHouse is unable to assist in finding alternative accommodations, LC GuestHouse will provide a full refund of any payments made by you.

CHECK-OUT. The check-out time at the Suite is 11:00am local time. Unless LC GuestHouse has exclusively agreed to a later check-out in writing, you are required to leave at the agreed time.  In the event you stay longer than 11:00am, you are responsible for a full day’s rate. However, if a guest overstays past their designated check-out time by more than two (2) hours, LC GuestHouse reserves the right to enter the space, remove any belongings, change the locks or lock codes, and take further action as necessary. The guest may be liable for associated costs and additional fees up to 150% of the effective daily rate of their stay for each day (full or partial) that they overstay, as well as any other related damages, fees, costs, or expenses incurred by LC GuestHouse.

QUIET HOURS. Quiet hours begin at 10:00 PM each night and continue until sunrise. Quiet hours consist of no music and keeping all audio at a minimum level out of respect for the surrounding residents.

OCCUPANTS. The total number of individuals staying on the Premises during the Lease Term shall be a total of {{number_of_guests}} guests. If more than the authorized number of guests listed above are found on the Premises, this Agreement will be subject to termination by the Host.

BOOKING FEES. The Guest shall pay the Host the amount as detailed during the booking process.

UTILITIES. The Host shall be responsible for all utilities and services to the Premises

SECURITY DEPOSIT. The Guest shall be obligated to pay the following amounts upon the execution of this Agreement:

Security Deposit amount as detailed in the booking process. The Security Deposit is for the faithful performance of the Guest under the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The Guest must pay the Security Deposit at the execution of this Agreement. The Security Deposit shall be returned to the Guest within the State's requirements after the end of the Lease Term less any itemized deductions. This Security Deposit shall not be credited towards any Rent unless the Host gives their written consent.

PROPERTY DAMAGE. If there’s damage to your Suite, you agree to report it to LC GuestHouse immediately by emailing us at Support@lc-guesthouse.com. If you do not notify LC GuestHouse of any damage upon arrival, you will be fully responsible for such damage on a full replacement cost basis. Any damage to the suite or the property by you or your party will be charged to your credit card. Broken or missing items will be included in these charges. You agree to be held liable for damage to your Suite and its contents that occurs during your stay, excluding normal wear and tear. If your actions or the actions of your party causes the Suite to become uninhabitable, you agree to pay the cost of the repair and the posted nightly rate until the Suite becomes habitable again.

PETS. There are no pets allowed on the Premises. If the Guest is found to have pets on the Premises, this Agreement and any Security Deposit shall be forfeited and you’ll be fined $500 fine for having a pet in the suite if not required by local regulations. If you plan on traveling with a service or emotional support animal, LC GuestHouse will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs, as required by law.

SMOKING POLICY. Smoking on the Premises is prohibited.We do not allow smoking of any kind (including on balconies or patiod), including but not limited to nicotine, tobacco derived products and/or cannabis derived substances (including vaping,e-cigarettes and candles) If evidence of smoking is found, a $500 fine will be assessed.

SAFETY. You have primary responsibility for your own safety and for the safety of anyone you allow in, on, or around the Suite during your stay. It is your responsibility to bring any concerns regarding the Suite to the attention of LC GuestHouse and to ask any questions that you may have if you do not understand any of the guidance or instructions provided.

PERSON OF CONTACT. The Host can be contacted at:

Host’s Name: LC GuestHouse

E-Mail: support@lc-guesthouse.com

SUBLETTING. The guest does not have the right to sublet the Premises.

INSPECTION. The Host has the right to inspect the Premises with prior notice as in accordance with State law. Should the Guest violate any of the terms of this Agreement, the rental period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with State law. The Guest waives all rights to process if they fail to vacate the premises upon termination of the rental period. The Guest shall vacate the Premises at the expiration time and date of this agreement.

FORCE MAJEURE. LC GuestHouse will not be liable to you or be deemed to be in breach of this AGreement by reason of any delay in performing, or any failure to perform, any of its obligations, if the delay or failure was due to any cause beyond its reasonable control such as severe weather, power or other utility cut-off, burglary, natural disaster, strikes, governmental action, terrorism, Acts of God, or other similar events of “force majeure.”

MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. The Guest shall maintain the Premises in a good, clean, and ready-to-rent condition and use the Premises only in a careful and lawful manner. The Guest shall leave the Premises in a ready to rent condition at the expiration of this Agreement, defined by the Host as being immediately habitable by the next Guest. The Guest shall pay for maintenance and repairs should the Premises be left in a lesser condition. The Guest agrees that the Host shall deduct costs of said services from any Security Deposit prior to a refund if Guest causes damage to the Premises or its furnishings.

TRASH. The Guests shall dispose of all waste material generated during the Lease Term under the strict instruction and direction of the Host. Trash compactors are located in hallways. Pass the elevator on the right and continue to the corner of the hallway to the compactor room and be sure to place it inside compactor.

QUIET ENJOYMENT. The Guest, along with neighbors, shall enjoy each other’s company in a quiet and respectful manner to each other’s enjoyment. The Guest is expected to behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors with any residents of the immediate area. Creating a disturbance of the area by large gatherings or parties shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

HOST’S LIABILITY. The Guest and any of their guests hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Host against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from the use of the Premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. The Guest expressly recognizes that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Host may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property of Guest and that Guest should purchase their own insurance for their guests if such coverage is desired.

ATTORNEY’S FEES. The Guest agrees to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees, and expenses that shall be made or incurred by the Host enforcing this agreement.

USE OF PREMISES. The Guest shall use the Premises for residential use only. The Guest is not authorized to sell products or services on the Premises or conduct any commercial activity.

PROHIBITED CONDUCT. You, other occupants of the Suite, and any guests, invited or otherwise, agree not to break the law or engage in activities that may disturb or threaten the rights, comfort, health, safety, or convenience of others, including LC  employees, building staff, building residents, or other LC guests and Residents.

ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. The Guest shall use the Premises for legal purposes only. Any other such use that includes but is not limited to illicit drug use, verbal or physical abuse of any person or illegal sexual behavior shall cause immediate termination of this Agreement with no refund of pre-paid Rent.

POSSESSIONS. Any personal items or possessions that are left on the Premises are not the responsibility of the Host. The Host shall make every reasonable effort to return the item to the Guest. If claims are not made within the State’s required time period or two (2) weeks, whichever is shorter, the Host shall be able to keep such items to sell or for personal use.

INDEMNIFICATION. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless LC GuestHouse and its directors, shareholders, officers, employees, and agents from and against any damages, claims, costs (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs) and liabilities, whether for personal injury, property damage, or otherwise, arising (a) in relation to this Agreement or a breach thereof, or (b) from any act or omission of you, Suite occupants or any of your invitees, provided that your indemnity obligations shall not extend to any situation caused by the negligent or willful acts of LC GuestHouse.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT. You agree that you have the full power and authority to enter into this Agreement. We both agree that this Agreement contains our entire understanding with respect to your booking with LC GuestHouse and supersedes any other agreement between us, whether written or oral. Neither one of us can change or amend this Agreement without the other’s written consent.

GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed and subject to the laws located in the jurisdiction of Premise’s location.

ADDITIONAL FEE SCHEDULE  (all charges in $USD, unless otherwise noted)

  • Unauthorized Late Check-out – 150% of the nightly rate of any impacted nights

  • Smoking/Candles – $200.00 minimum fee

  • Excessive Cleaning – Up to $125.00 per hour of additional cleaning needed

  • Damaged or Missing Items from Suite – Depends on Cost of Item

  • Missing Keys/Fobs/Remotes or Passes $100.00 minimum fee

  • Locksmith, when required – $150.00 minimum fee

  • Forgotten Personal Belongings – Cost of Postage to Return