- d. All reservations incur NC Sales Tax and Madison County Occupancy Tax, currently 6.75% and 5%, respectively, in addition to the rental amounts and fees. Please note that these are subject to change as authorized by the appropriate governing body. Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC will adjust your reservation to reflect the current tax rates which are in effect at the time of your stay. Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC will charge your credit card on file for any tax increase. Likewise, Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC will credit your account for any tax decrease.
- 4. SECURITY DEPOSIT:
- a. Accidental Rental Damage Insurance (ARDI): We are pleased to provide ARDI for $45 (non- refundable). Electing ARDI will ensure that you will not be held liable for accidental loss or damage to the rental property up to $1,500. ARDI covers specific conditions to the property and its contents, excluding normal wear and tear. Intentional acts, gross negligence, willful, and wanton conduct (including theft) are not covered under ARDI. By signing this agreement, Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC is authorized to charge the credit card on file for any damages that fall in the above categories. Please refer specific questions to Travel Guard, 1- 866-221-8080.
- b. A Security Deposit is required for full, medium and deluxe units in the amount of $300. To place your Security Deposit by check/money order, please make the check/money order out to Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC and mail to 578 Valley View Circle, Mars Hill, NC 28754. The Security Deposit must be received no later than 30 days prior to your arrival. A Security Deposit may be placed by credit or debit card as well by calling our office at 800-817- 4111, option 3.
- c. The Security Deposit will be refunded in full within 15 days of Check-Out date. In the event of damages, the cost of repairs/replacement will be deducted from the Security Deposit and the balance refunded. Should the amount of the damages exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, the remainder will be billed to the credit card account on file with the rental office.
- 5. DAMAGES:
- a. Immediately upon arrival, guests agree to notify Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC. of any noticeable damages or conditions requiring repair or maintenance. Guests agree to be responsible for any damages to the premises during their rental stay. This includes damages to the furnishings and household items that result from the action or inaction of guests or their invitees, excluding normal wear and tear. Guests further agree to reimburse Wolf Ridge Investment Properties, LLC for collection costs, if necessary, and reasonable attorney fees.
- b. After guest's departure, the property is inspected and inventoried for damages and missing items. North Carolina law allows 30 days from departure date for damages to be assessed and billed or accounted to guests. Guests agree that if they do not report all losses or damages to Ski The Ridges, LLC no later than the departure date, all claims under the ARDI, if elected, are excluded, and will therefore be the responsibility of guests.
- 6. CANCELLATIONS, TRANSFERS, AND FORFEITS:
- a. All cancellations made within 30 days of arrival are non-refundable. In the event you must cancel your reservation within 30 days of arrival, please notify us as soon as possible. If you had elected to purchase Trip Insurance, please contact the travel insurance company with your claim. We will make every effort to re-rent the property for your original dates. If we re-rent your property, all monies (less a $75 cancellation fee and trip insurance, if applicable) will be returned within 30 days after re-booking. If, after diligent effort, we are unable to re-rent the property, the full rental payment will be forfeited, including trip insurance as applicable.