Rental contract boilerplate

[DaraSue]

Does anybody have a standard rental contract that they'd be willing to share? I got a rental prospect that might actually be legit but feel like I should give them some legalese to sign.

[DMC-81]

I totally agree. I don't have one, but if you are talking about renting an apartment etc., then based on my landlord experience I would suggest that you always get a standard rental contract signed.

[Rich]

I suspect this question has to do with renting out one's DeLorean, perhaps for an event.

Clarify?

[David T]

Having rented out my Delorean multiple times I never used a contract. Get the money agreed to and "up front" and get a Certificate of Insurance naming you as "additional insured". While a contract sounds like a good idea, unless we are talking big money, are you really going to go to court to have a court enforce it?

[dodint]

Brave. ^^^

[DaraSue]

I suspect this question has to do with renting out one's DeLorean, perhaps for an event.

Clarify?

Yeah, a guy wants to rent the car for a corporate event next week. But he wants people to be able to sit in it and take pictures ( which I quoted him an extra $300 for) so I want something in writing that they'll be responsible if any damage is done by attendees). I told him I wanted to be there to keep an eye on it, too.

[dodint]

I can't dispense legal advice given I haven't sat for the bar, yet.

Speaking as a DMC owner I wouldn't rent a car out on an oral agreement, even if I got the money up front.

Renting classic cars is not common but is probably done frequently enough that you shouldn't have a hard time finding an example of a contract online. Consider broadening your search to include 'equipment rental' contracts that you can adapt for your use. Or you could hire a legal professional to do it.

If I come across anything I'll pass it along.

[Rich]

Yeah, a guy wants to rent the car for a corporate event next week. But he wants people to be able to sit in it and take pictures ( which I quoted him an extra $300 for) so I want something in writing that they'll be responsible if any damage is done by attendees). I told him I wanted to be there to keep an eye on it, too.

This topic comes up from time to time here.

What your potential customer asks for isn't an unusual request, nor is your insistence on being present.

Maybe something useful for you is in this previous thread:

LINK: http://dmctalk.org...Renting-out-a-DeLorean (http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?11140-Renting-out-a-DeLorean)

As mentioned here already be sure you are happy with what your D's insurance covers - or doesn't - for paid gigs. That's in the old thread, too.

[DMC-81]

I suspect this question has to do with renting out one's DeLorean, perhaps for an event.

Clarify?

Oh, yeah that makes sense. Sorry. I haven't done that and I don't know that I would.

I'm the kind of owner that treats mine like one of my children. At shows or driving it around, I rarely let the car out of my sight for long unless there is competent security or a trusted fellow owner watching. I find most people are respectful but there is one nut in every crowd.

If people are respectful and they show great interest, especially if they have children wanting to see it, I offer to let them sit in it and/or take their picture with it. That always makes their day, and mine by and seeing their enjoyment.

But I'm right there watching, and outside that I have a "look but no touching" policy.

[Totally 80s]

A new turn signal stalk is only $200. You will be $100 ahead after they break it. I would order one now so when they break it you have a new one ready to go.
http://store.delorean.com/p-7023-dl-wpr-switch.aspx

[Alex Brooks]

A new turn signal stalk is only $200. You will be $100 ahead after they break it. I would order one now so when they break it you have a new one ready to go.
http://store.delorean.com/p-7023-dl-wpr-switch.aspx

I never noticed the part description on the site for that part it. :rofl::rofl::rofl:

[DaraSue]

Moot point now b/c the guy decided he wanted a time machine replica instead, but here's what I came up with for contract verbiage:



Owner agrees to furnish one DeLorean DMC-12 at the above listed event for the agreed price. Payment in full is due prior to the start of the event.

Owner and Renter/Agent shall inspect the car prior to the event and note any preexisting damage. Renter/Agent agrees to accept financial responsibility for any damage done to the car during the event by other than natural causes.

Unless agreed to by Owner and listed under Additional Surcharges, no event attendees shall be permitted to sit in or on the car.

Owner shall be permitted to supervise the car during the event, if desired.

Owner reserves the right to cancel with a full refund prior to the event or prorated refund during the event in the case of inclement weather.

Owner reserves the right to leave the event with no partial or full refund if attendees damage the car or exhibit hazardous behavior toward/in the vicinity of the car.

Owner agrees to issue a prorated refund in the event of delays due to traffic or mechanical failure. No refund will be issued if delays are due to incorrect address or directions given by Renter/Agent.


Thoughts?

[David T]

Probably a good idea to come up with some language and put it into the files section for anyone who needs it in the future. Of course it may need to be modified to fit a particular situation but it would be a good starting point. Not only must you set the conditions, you need to include some mechanism to enforce the contract if it is violated.

[DaraSue]

If anybody else wants to use this or others want to chime in with things I've missed, feel free. As far as enforcement, I'm not a lawyer but in the U. S. small claims court is pretty cheap as long as some bozo doesn't do more than a few thousand worth of damage.

(TBH while I'm disappointed at losing out on what would have been a little over $500 after I gave my kickback to our club, I'm also kind of relieved at not having to deal with it...)

[David T]

Small claims court is inexpensive but most States set very low limits on the amount you can claim. Don't get too exited about small claims court. All they can give you is a judgement, it is up to you to find any funds to attach. It can also get complicated if there are different States involved and you have to go to another State. Just saying, having a contract isn't all that much protection. But, if it makes you more comfortable, go for it. If you are with the car and you don't like how things are going and you got the money "up front" just leave. If you got the right protection (insurance) you just file a claim for any damage caused. Simple. Take plenty of pictures and document your claim well.