Community House Rental Form

Alcoholic beverages kept, served, sold, or otherwise brought onto the DHARA grounds by the Renter shall be compliant with the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“VABC”) code and regulations. The Renter must either provide DHARA with a copy of an issued Banquet License, or affirmative approval from the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control that no such Banquet License is required.

To obtain a banquet license from the VABC, please apply online at: www.abc.virginia.gov/licenses/get-a-license/banquet-licenses. A banquet license must be applied for at least 10 days prior to your event.

For any questions, please contact the VABC office located at 6308 Grovedale Dr., Alexandria, VA 22310-2551 or call (703) 313-4432.

1. Renter MUST be present at all times during the event and assumes responsibility for ALL damages.
2. Time components may not be divided into smaller increments to reduce the hourly rate.
3. Evening events must end no later than 10pm (music off and guests gone).
4. No smoking in the Community House. Usage of the fireplace, candles, or any open flame is prohibited.
5. The capacity of the Community House is limited to 80 people AT ALL TIMES.
6. Events are limited to the Community House and lawn (if rented). If the event is held during pool hours, the pool may only be used by members and their paid guests.
7. Any live music or a DJ must have prior approval from the Resident Manager, and reasonable volume adhered to.
8. The piano is not to be moved except by the Resident Manager.
9. Do not use tacks, nails, tape, staples, or other defacing materials. Nothing may be hung from light fixtures or fans.
10. DHARA does not assume responsibility for equipment or personal items lost or left in the Community House.
11. All spills must be cleaned immediately. Chairs and tables must be clean and returned to the proper storage area. All trash, including food stored in the refrigerator and freezer, must be removed and placed in the dumpster. Failure to follow this rule will cause forfeiture of the failure-to-clean fee and may include all or part of the security deposit.
12. There is a checklist to complete before leaving the premises. The Community House and all facilities used must be left clean and undamaged. Required cleanup tasks include sweeping, removing all trash (including food stored in the refrigerator and freezer), and cleaning counters, tables, chairs, and anything that may have become soiled or sticky. Renter MUST turn off all lights including those in the bath house and lock the doors.

I/We have received and read the “DHARA COMMUNITY HOUSE RULES,” and agree to abide by all of the established rules and regulations. I/We understand that failure to end my/our rental at the agreed time specified above will be charged an additional per hour rate. Failure to clean and store equipment properly will cause a forfeiture of the security deposit. DHARA will return my/our security deposit, less expenses and additional cost, within thirty (30) days of my rental. I/We release, waive, indemnify, hold harmless and forever discharge DHARA, its members, directors, officers, agents, employees, instructors, and administrators of this program from any and all responsibility, liability, claims, demands, suits, actions, costs, expenses, medical and attorneys fees, losses, and damages for any accident, injury to person or property, death, or illness caused by or arising out of my/our/their rental of the DHARA Community House.

As the renter, I understand that if I am to fail to properly clean the community house or grounds, OR damage the property, I agree to pay the required cleaning fees or repairs.