Automobile Rental Agreement

10/20/2013

This Agreement is made and entered in this _(1)_ day of
________(2)________, 19_(3)_, between
_________(4)____________, of
________________(5)__________________, hereinafter called
"Owner", and __________(6)__________, of
______________(7)________________, hereinafter called
"Renter".

Vehicle

The vehicle which the Owner hereby agrees to rent is:

_____(8)_______    ________(9)_________    ______(10)______

____(11)_______    _______(12)_________    ______(13)______

Mileage at beginning of rental period: ____(14)____

The Owner represents that to the best of his knowledge and
belief that said vehicle is in sound and safe condition and
free of any known faults or defects which would affect its
safe operation under normal use.

Rental Period

The Owner agrees to rent the above-described vehicle to the
Renter for a period of ____(15)_____ beginning at _(16)_M. on
_______(17)________ and ending at _(16)_M. on
_______(18)________.

The Renter agrees (a) that the rented vehicle shall not be
used to carry passengers or property for hire; (b) that the
rented vehicle shall not be used to carry passengers other
than in the interior or cab of the vehicle; (c) that the
rented vehicle shall not be used to carry passengers in excess
of the capacity thereof; (d) not to use the vehicle to push,
propel or two another vehicle, trailer or any other thing
without the written permission of the owner; (e) not to use
the vehicle for any race or competition; (f) not to use the
vehicle for any illegal purpose; (g) not to operate the
vehicle in a negligent manner; (h) not to permit the vehicle
to be operated by any other person without the written
permission of the owner; and (i) not to carry passengers,
property or materials in excess of the rated weight carrying
capacity of the vehicle.

Insurance

The Renter hereby agrees that he shall fully indemnify the
Owner for any and all loss of or damage to the vehicle or
equipment during the term of this Agreement whether caused by
collision, fire, flood, vandalism, theft or any other cause,
except that which shall be determined to be caused by a fault
or defect of the vehicle or equipment.

Rental Rate

The Renter hereby agrees to pay the Owner at the rate of
$___(19)___ per ____(20)____ for the use of said vehicle. All
fuel used shall be paid for by the Renter.

Deposit

The Renter further agrees to make a deposit of $____(21)____
with the Owner, said deposit to be used, in the event of loss
of or damage to the vehicle or equipment during the term of
this Agreement, to defray fully or partially the cost of
necessary repairs or replacement. In the absence of damage or
loss, said deposit shall be credited toward payment of the
rental fee and any excess shall be returned to the Renter.

Return of Vehicle to Owner

The Renter hereby agrees to return said vehicle to the Owner
at _________(22)__________ no later than
________(23)____________.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto hereby execute this
Agreement on the date first above written.

_____________(24)______________

_____________(25)______________

Notice

The information in this document is designed to provide an outline that you can follow when formulating business or personal plans. Due to the variances of many local, city, county and state laws, we recommend that you seek professional legal counseling before entering into any contract or agreement.

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