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Pool Addendum

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Tentunit Template Library · Version 1.0 · [TEMPLATE — review before use]

Important: This is a general-purpose template provided for convenience under the Tentunit Templates Disclaimer & Jurisdiction Notice. It is not legal advice and is not state-specific unless expressly labeled. Landlord–tenant requirements (notice periods, day counts, service methods, disclosures) vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Verify against current local law — or consult a licensed attorney — before use. Complete every [BRACKETED FIELD] and delete instructions in italics before sending.

Use this addendum where the rental includes a private pool/spa or access to a shared community pool. Choose the maintenance option that matches your arrangement and delete the other. Delete all italic instructions before signing.

1. Parties and Lease

This Pool Addendum (“Addendum”) is made on [DATE] between [LANDLORD/OWNER NAME] (“Landlord”) and [TENANT NAME(S)] (“Tenant”) and is incorporated into the lease dated [LEASE DATE] for the premises at [PROPERTY ADDRESS, UNIT #, CITY, STATE, ZIP] (the “Premises”). This Addendum covers the [PRIVATE POOL AT THE PREMISES / SHARED COMMUNITY POOL LOCATED AT [LOCATION]] and any attached spa/hot tub (the “Pool”).

2. Use at Own Risk — Acknowledgment

Tenant acknowledges that swimming pools involve inherent risks of serious injury, drowning, and death, and that Tenant and Tenant’s household members and guests use the Pool entirely at their own risk, to the fullest extent permitted by law. Tenant acknowledges that no lifeguard is provided and that Landlord does not supervise Pool use. Nothing in this section waives liability that cannot lawfully be waived (e.g., liability for a landlord’s negligence in jurisdictions that prohibit such waivers). Tenant’s initials: ______

3. Pool Rules

Tenant, household members, and guests shall follow these rules and any posted rules:

  1. Hours: Pool use is permitted only between [OPENING TIME] and [CLOSING TIME].
  2. No glass containers of any kind in or around the Pool area.
  3. Supervision of minors: Children under [AGE] must be actively supervised by a responsible adult at all times; no exceptions.
  4. Maximum occupancy: No more than [MAXIMUM NUMBER] persons in the Pool area at one time.
  5. No diving, running, roughhousing, or use of the Pool while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
  6. Guests limited to [NUMBER] per household and must be accompanied by Tenant.
  7. Keep gates and safety covers closed and latched; never prop the gate open or disable alarms, fences, or drain covers.
  8. No pets in the Pool or Pool enclosure.
  9. Swim diapers required for non-toilet-trained children.

Violation of Pool rules after written warning is a breach of the lease, and Landlord may suspend or revoke Pool privileges.

4. Maintenance Responsibilities

Choose one option and delete the other.

  • Option A — Landlord-maintained: Landlord, at Landlord’s expense, provides routine pool service (chemicals/water balancing) every [FREQUENCY, e.g., week] via [SERVICE COMPANY NAME], and maintains pumps, filters, heaters, and safety equipment. Tenant shall keep the Pool area free of debris and personal items, run/verify equipment as instructed, allow service access, and promptly report leaks, broken gates/latches, damaged drain covers, or equipment problems to [PHONE / EMAIL].
  • Option B — Tenant-maintained: Tenant performs routine skimming, chemical testing, and water balancing per manufacturer/service guidance at Tenant’s expense of approximately $[MONTHLY AMOUNT]; Landlord remains responsible for repair/replacement of structural elements and major equipment not damaged by Tenant misuse. Shifting safety-critical maintenance to tenants is restricted in some jurisdictions — verify before using Option B.

Tenant shall not adjust or disable safety equipment, drain the Pool, or make repairs without Landlord’s prior written consent.

5. Liability and Insurance

Tenant agrees, to the extent permitted by law, to indemnify and hold Landlord harmless from claims arising out of Pool use by Tenant’s household members or guests, except to the extent caused by Landlord’s negligence or failure to maintain. Tenant [IS REQUIRED / IS ENCOURAGED] to carry renter’s/liability insurance of at least $[LIABILITY COVERAGE AMOUNT] naming Landlord as interested party: [INSURANCE REQUIREMENT DETAILS OR “N/A”]. Landlord maintains property/liability coverage of $[LANDLORD COVERAGE AMOUNT OR “SEE POLICY”].

6. Closure Rights

Landlord may close the Pool temporarily or seasonally — for maintenance, repairs, water-quality issues, weather, safety concerns, or as required by authorities — without rent reduction, provided closures are reasonable in duration and Tenant receives notice where practicable. Seasonal closure period, if any: [SEASONAL CLOSURE DATES OR “N/A”].

7. Fencing and Safety-Code Compliance

The parties acknowledge that local law may impose pool barrier, fencing, gate-latch, alarm, anti-entrapment (drain cover), and inspection requirements. Landlord represents the Pool is equipped as follows: [DESCRIBE FENCE HEIGHT, SELF-LATCHING GATE, ALARMS, SAFETY COVER, COMPLIANT DRAIN COVERS]. Verify current compliance with your state and municipal pool-safety codes (and the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Act standards for drain covers) before offering pool access; requirements vary widely and are strictly enforced. Tenant shall not alter or remove any barrier or safety device.

8. Signatures

All other lease terms remain in full force. Each party acknowledges receiving a signed copy.

LANDLORD

Signature: ___________________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [LANDLORD NAME] · Title: [TITLE OR “OWNER”] · Contact: [PHONE / EMAIL]

TENANT(S)

Signature: ___________________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [TENANT NAME]

Signature: ___________________________ Date: [DATE] Printed name: [ADDITIONAL TENANT NAME, IF ANY]

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