90 - Schindler Rental Payment and Security Deposit (Refundable*)

Meeting Room Rentals and Security/Cleaning Deposit 
at the Valerie H. Schindler Learning Center

Security & Cleaning Deposit = $100 - All or Partially Refundable (See Below)

The $100 Security & Cleaning Deposit
This deposit is fully-refundable if the room rental is canceled anytime prior to the reservation date or as long as renters
adhere to the stipulations listed on their rental contract with the Zoo Society.

Renters who damage the building or who violate the restrictions specified in the rental contract will forfeit all or part of this $100 deposit. The amount of the forfeiture will depend on the extent of the damage or the extent of the contract violation.

Renters are responsible for ensuring that their guests abide by the restrictions specified in the rental contract.

ALL OR PART OF THE SECURITY AND CLEANING DEPOSIT WILL BE FORFEITED IF ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OCCURS:

The rental party damages the building or any of the equipment, appliances, or other items in the building.

Anyone in the rental party smokes or vapes anywhere on the Schindler property: Smoking is not permitted inside the building, on the deck, or in the parking lot.

Anyone in the rental party enters or uses parts of the building that have not been rented: The second floor of the center is Off LIMITS to guests who have not rented a bedroom on the second floor. The basement is OFF LIMITS to anyone who has not specifically rented this section of the building. (Please email questions about basement rentals to bsigafoos@nczoo.com .)

Anyone adjusts any thermostat in the building. (Please contact a Zoo Society representative if heating or cooling issues arise.)

Anyone props an exterior door open.(Press the "unlock" symbol on the inside of the interior door lock to keep the door unlocked for your guest to enter. BE SURE TO PRESS THE LOCK symbol on the interior door lock when you leave at the end of your event.)

Renters fail to properly clean the rented spaces before leaving the grounds: This cleaning includes removing and disposing of all decorations; emptying the trash receptacles and depositing all trash bags in the dumpster next to the Schindler Center; sweeping the floors (don't leave glitter anywhere! Your contract specifics that you will not use any!). Breaking down and returning chairs and tables to their proper storage places.

Anyone moves upholstered furniture onto the porch out of the living room.