HALL RENTAL POLICY

Definitions: A Lapeer Township resident is defined as those persons living within the township limits, owners of real property within the township limits or owners of a business within the township limits, subject to personal property tax.

• To hold a rental date, deposit and signed rental agreement must be received in the office. No dates will be held without these being in place.
• The "renter" must post the deposit and rent either by cash or check, no third party rentals allowed.
• Rental fee is due no less than one week prior to the rental date.
• Deposits are refunded after board approval at the next regular scheduled board meeting; subject to a closing inspection with no damages.
• Deposit is forfeited when the rental is cancelled if the building could have otherwise been rented.
• A portion of deposit may be withheld at a rate of $20 for the first hour and $10 for each additional half-hour if the rental time extends beyond the agreed closing time.
• Set-up and clean-up are to be completed by the renter; non-compliance may result in the forfeiture of all or a portion of the hall rental deposit.
• Once the building is opened for a rental, it will not be left unattended at any time until it is closed and secured by Township personnel.
• No smoking is permitted inside the Township hall.
• No open flames, candles or balloons allowed.
• No alcohol is permitted inside the Township hall or on Township property.
• No food preparation (cooking) is allowed.
• Renter is responsible for all setup and cleanup including garbage removal.
• All activities are to be completed and cleaned up by 12:00 a.m.
• The Building Rental Rules (as outlined on the Building rental agreement) and hall rental fee schedule are to be followed by renters and subject to change at any time by motion of the Lapeer Township board.
  
  RENTAL AVAILABILITY: January, February and March rental availability will begin on October 1st of the prior year. The remainder of the year will be available on the first work day of the New Year.