Rules
The undersigned agrees to abide by The Grove Homeowners Association rules and policies for the Clubhouse. It is understood that a Member of the Board of Directors of The Grove Homeowners Association, or a person designated by the Board, may inspect the Clubhouse including furniture, window coverings, equipment and the area surrounding the Clubhouse, before and after use by the undersigned. Any items not in good condition will be repaired or replaced as necessary. The undersigned agrees to pay for any repairs or replacement, and if it is not promptly paid, The Grove Homeowners Association, shall have a lien against the home owned by the owner for payment of same, which lien may be collected in the same manner as yearly assessments.
Hold harmless and indemnification
The undersigned hereby releases and shall hold harmless and indemnify The Grove Homeowners Association property owners and the employees, contractors, agents, affiliates, and related entities thereof for all claims, attorneys fees, and other costs or liabilities incurred by or asserted against any of the foregoing as a result of use of The Grove Clubhouse by owner or guests.
Condition of Clubhouse before and after
The undersigned agrees to inspect the Clubhouse prior to acceptance and report any damage found.
Alcohol/Virginia host/liquor laws
The undersigned understands that under Virginia law, a host of any social event or business function where alcoholic beverages are served may be personally liable for any property damage, personal injuries, or loss of life resulting in whole or in part from the host’s negligence in allowing any intoxicated guest or attendee to be served alcohol. Such liability may include harm to the intoxicated individual himself and also harm to total strangers involved in automobile accidents, etc. caused by that intoxicated individual. The undersigned further agrees that no alcoholic beverage of any sort will be served to any minor or intoxicated person. The undersigned agrees to be fully responsible for all accidents or claims that may arise as a result of any accident, injury, or damage to person or property during the time that the undersigned has the Clubhouse rented.
Renter may need a banquet, banquet special event or mixed beverage special event ABC license. Please visit Virginia ABC for guidance. Banquet (also known as one-day) licenses are issued to individuals for private events where alcohol is provided at no charge to guests.
Cancellations
50% of the rental fee will be returned for cancellations prior to 7 days of rental date. Cancellations within 7 days of rental date will forfeit the entire rental fee unless cancellation is due to severe weather (board approval required for refund)
Owner Responsibility for Non-Owner Rentals
If the Clubhouse is rented by a tenant, occupant, or other non-owner resident, the owner of the Lot/Unit shall remain jointly and severally responsible for all rental fees, damages, returned payments, violations of the Rental Agreement or Clubhouse Rules, attorneys' fees, collection costs, and any other amounts or liabilities arising from the rental or use of the Clubhouse. The Association may pursue collection of such amounts against the owner and/or resident to the fullest extent permitted by the governing documents and applicable law.
