An approved letting agreement will be used in all instances to ensure fairness, consistency and clarity for all concerned. The agreement has been approved by R & A Championships Limited. A copy will be available for inspection in our Southport Lettings office from November 2006. Copies will not be available by post/email or fax and will not be allowed to be removed from the premises. The standard letting period is from mid-day Saturday 12th July until mid-day Monday 21st July 2008. In certain circumstances and with the mutual agreement of both homeowner and tenant the term stated in the letting agreement may be extended.

Property Presentation
It is vitally important for the overall success of The Open Championship 2008 that your home is presented for rental in a scrupulously clean, tidy and welcoming condition. The checklist below outlines the requirements.

• All beds must be made up with all linen freshly laundered.
• One change of linen for each bed must be available.
• All mattresses must have mattress covers fitted.
• One set of towels (bath, hand and face cloth) should be available for each bed let.
• One change of towels will be required for each bed let.
• At least one wardrobe will be required for each bed let.
• At least 3 drawers will be required for each bed let.
• Refrigerator must be empty, defrosted and spotlessly clean. Freezer space must be available.
• Owners own frozen items to be stored in a bin liner and clearly marked.
• Non perishable dried goods to kitchen cupboards may be left but stored separately leaving space for new provisions All cupboards must in any event be left clean and tidy and ready for use.
• All kitchen appliances ovens, microwaves etc… must be left scrupulously clean & fresh.
• Instruction books must be left out in the kitchen for all appliances, alarms, central heating etc.
• If not available explicit instructions should be prepared and left for your tenants. KEEP THESE IN A PRE PREPARED PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED “HOME FILE” AS A REFERENCE GUIDE FOR YOUR TENANTS
• Items of particular monetary or sentimental value should be removed from the premises or locked/stored away Any loft areas/rooms/garages being retained by owners must be clearly marked and locked
• At least one television must be present and in full working order
• At least one telephone line must be live in the property

PLEASE NOTE THAT 20% OF GROSS RENT WILL BE RETAINED TO DEFRAY THE COST OF CLEANING SHOULD IT BE DECIDED THAT THE PROPERTY IS NOT TO AN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION ON ENTRY.