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Payments will include the following charges plus applicable taxes for each reservation made:

• Rental amount (including pet rent, if applicable)
• A nonrefundable reservation administrative fee of $45.00
• CSA Insurance (optional and nonrefundable)
• SecurityDepositProtector (non-refundable and included in Initial Payment) OR Tenant Security Deposit (included in Final Payment)
• Other charges included in final payment may apply (e.g., pet rent). All charges will have the required taxes added.  Remember: All payments must be paid in full by their due date. We do not accept partial or multiple payments.  All payments made less than 30 days prior to arrival must be made by certified check or money order. No personal or company checks are accepted less than 30 days prior to arrival. VISA and MasterCard are only accepted for reservations made less than 30 days before arrival.  Other credit cards and debit cards are not accepted.   

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Security Deposits are security against damage, failure to follow Check-out Instructions, and other reasons as described in the Vacation Rental Agreement.  Most Topsail Realty home owners offer tenants the alternative of buying Travel Guard’s Security Deposit Protector Plan instead of paying a Security Deposit.  Purchasing the Security Deposit Protector Plan does not negate your Tenant responsibilities.  The non-refundable $45.00 Security Deposit Protector charge covers accidental damage to the property or its contents, if caused by an insured person, subject to the plan’s terms and conditions and if reported in writing to Topsail Realty prior to check-out.  The Security Deposit Protector charge is included in the initial payment.  If you choose to pay the Security Deposit instead of buying the Protector Plan, initial where indicated on the Vacation Rental Agreement; the $45.00 Protector charge will be credited to your account and your final payment will include the Security Deposit charge.  If there are no problems, the Security Deposit will be refunded by mail 45 days after your departure date.

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The following taxes are authorized by the State of North Carolina and must be collected by Topsail Realty on all vacation rental property: 6.75% sales tax and 6% local accommodations tax. These taxes, (subject to governmental changes) currently totaling 12.75%, are based on the vacation home’s rental rate and are an additional charge. All other charges are subject to a sales tax. Tenants are responsible for payment of all applicable taxes according to rates in effect at the time of occupancy.