In an effort to protect the Hollingsworth House and insure our renters the highest quality of rental facility, persons using the house must abide by the following rules. The renter is required to give a copy of these rules to all vendors who will work on the premises of the Hollingsworth House before the rental event.

I. FOOD SERVICE
If a professional caterer and/or florist are used for an event in the house, the caterer and florist must acknowledge and agree to comply with the terms of this agreement and the rules and regulations that apply to use of the house. If you are providing your own food, you must follow the same rules as if you were a caterer.

All food must be prepared off-site. No cooking of food is permitted on site, although food that has previously been cooked may be warmed in the oven.

The renter or caterer must provide all supplies, including tables and chairs, tablecloths, glasses, silverware, china, paper towels, dishwashing supplies, trash bags, etc. All rented equipment must be removed at the end of your rental period.

Bar set-ups must be approved prior to the event. Special precautions must be taken to prevent coolers, kegs, etc. from leaking water onto carpet and/or wood floors. Renter must provide the necessary materials to accomplish this.

All liquid spills must be called to the attention of the Downtown Development Authority staff so that the area can be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent staining. All furniture, mantels, etc. are to be protected from watermarks.

All garbage and trash must be put in the large trash cans outside to the right of the kitchen by the handicap ramp. The kitchen equipment, tables, chairs and counters must be wiped clean, and all areas of the house are to be left free of spills, food, crumbs, leftovers, etc. The mop, broom and vacuum cleaner are located in the closet under the stairwell.

II. FURNITURE AND DECORATION
Only limited rearrangement of furniture will be permitted and will be at the discretion and prior approval of the house manager. Those reserving the house are responsible for setting up the room(s) and returning the house to the way it was originally found. No furniture or furnishings, with the exception of rented tables and chairs, shall be moved without the supervision and/or assistance of DDA staff or security personnel. Under no circumstances will the renter make any changes, temporary or permanent, to any exterior features, furnishings or landscaping feature.

There is to be ABSOLUTELY NOTHING hung, taped, tacked, stapled, nailed, or otherwise affixed to any wall, floor, mantel, furniture, fixture, banister, window, or ceiling of the house.

III. SAFETY
Due to safety concerns, stains, and clean-up problems, the throwing of birdseed, rice, confetti, or petals is not allowed. Wedding bubbles must be kept outside.

No smoking is allowed anywhere in the house.

THE FIREPLACES IN THE HOUSE ARE NOT FUNCTIONAL. There are to be NO fires built or lit in any fireplace. No open-flame candles are allowed in the house or on the front porch, or in the yard. Candles used for decorations must be contained in a hurricane globe or votive. A fire extinguisher is located in the kitchen and upstairs in the central hallway.

Small children must be supervised at all times.

The DDA is not responsible for any personal items or materials brought or left in the house.

I have read and understand the rules regarding use of the Hollingsworth House. As the renter, I acknowledge that I am responsible to the Downtown Development Authority for any injury or damage that results from the failure to follow these rules, and that failure to follow these rules could lead to the loss of my security deposit.

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     Date                                    Renter’s Signature

The undersigned also agree to comply with all of the rules and regulations stated above:

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     Date                                           Caterer

_______________ ____________________________________
     Date                                             Florist

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