AGREEMENT FOR
THE LETTING OF FURNISHED PREMISES (NARROWBOAT HARMONIA)
Date:
Landlord:
John Franklin of Narrowboat Harmonia, Boaters’ Box, Oxford Canal Towpath,
Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7AH (07792 910 480) —OR— 244 Woods Hole
Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 USA (001 508 548 2025). Email: johncfranklin@hotmail.com
Tenant:
Premises:
Narrowboat Harmonia (formerly Moshulu), Boaters Box, Oxford Canal Towpath (St.
Ed’s), Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7AH
Rent: 500
pounds sterling for ten calendar month, payable in advance by direct debit to
J Franklin, Lloyd’s TSB Summertown Branch, Acct. No. 00367027. Sort Code
30 9404.
Term: From
September 9 2004 to June 9 2005, and thereafter from month to month.
Deposit:
One thousand pounds sterling (£1000), to be returned subject to Clause
4 below.
The Letting
Clauses
1. The boat is
let as a houseboat, not as a cruising vessel. The tenant may only cruise with
permission of the owner, and then takes all liability for any damage incurred
while cruising. The only exception will be trips relating to repair work, authorized
beforehand by the landlords; in this case, the boat will be moved by the proxy
landlord, Mr Benjamin Ming of Narrowboat Avalon, St. Ed’s.
2. Long term mooring only to be done in the St Edwards to Upper Wolvercote stretch.
3. There is to be no sub-letting. Two month’s notice will be given by landlord,
one month by tenant.
4. Any damage above the normal wear and tear shall be deducted from the security
deposit. This includes any damage not convered by insurance or insurance excess,
which currently stands at £500.
5. The generator and solar panels are not to be lent. Both must be kept locked
at all times.
6. The generator is not inclusive of the deposit and any loss or damage not
reclaimable through insurance shall be the tenant’s responsibility.
7. All furniture and fittings on Harmonia are to remain there and not to be
lent or given without prior consent of the Landlord.
8. Reasonable care shall be taken to ensure the wellbeing of the boat (leaks
and minor repairs reported and addressed), and to pump/bail the bilges when
needed.
9. The Landlord remains responsible for license, insurance and mooring fees.
The tenant must negotiate his own contents insurance. The tenant’s contents
are not covered by the landlord’s policy.
10. The Tenant, paying the rent and performing other obligations detailed, shall
be allowed quiet possession and enjoyment of the narrowboat without any interruption
by the Landlord.
Responsibility for the Narrowboat Moshulu/Harmonia includes guardianship of
the following items:
3 solar panels
Inverter and Regulator
Honda E10i generator
1 starter battery
2 leisure batteries
Mattress
Duvet
Pots and Pans
Double futon
2 deck chairs
Folding table
Porta-potty toilet system
Curtains
Anchor
Lock key
2 Fenders
2 Mooring ropes
2 Mooring pins
1 Oil lamp
Plant pots
Hand crank
Coal stove and 2 radiators
Wind-up radio
12V CD-Radio
Fire extinguishers (5)
Wheelbarrow
Tools
1 large adjustable spanners
1 small adjustable spanner
4 screw drivers.
hand-drill and bits
tape measure
long-nose pliers
large pair of pliers
hand saw
hatchet
2 coil of electrician’s wire, plastic-coated
wire stripper
hammer
1 red plastic petrol container
1 green jerry tin for diesel
1 white plastic fuel container
hedge clippers, trowel
1 (functional) mallet for mooring
really important spanner for calor gas
For full reimbursement of the security deposit you must leave me the boat as
I left it for you:
Full tank of diesel
Full tank of calor gas
Walls, cooker and cupboards washed
Coal stove and storage bucket emptied
Rubbish removed
Toilet emptied
Shower and sink cleaned
Curtains and deck chair fabrics in a clean, dust-free condition
All contents (see above) accounted for – and keys
Top of boat and decks cleared of all rubbish/detritus
If the tenant fails to fulfill any of the foregoing, the amount shall be deducted
form the security deposit. Cleaning etc. will be charged at the rate of 10 pounds
sterlin/hour.
Minor repairs will be reimbursed by cheque, provided that both repair and estimated
cost have been approved first. Major repairs will be billed directly to the
landlord’s credit card, though the tenant remains responsible for arrangements.
Insurance details: Collidge & Partners
Phone: 01843 295925
Fax: 01843 290063
Policy Number: YS70000B003331
A declaration form is required from the tenant, who may also negotiate contents
cover.
Signed:
John Franklin
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244 Woods Hole Road Falmouth MA 02540 (508) 548 2025
Tenant ……...........................................................................
In the presence of ................................................................................