Ocean City Maryland Senior Week Rentals -- Hofman Beach Week Rentals

Dear Moms, Dads, and all guests,

Our goal here at Hofman rentals is to give everyone a safe and clean place to stay while visiting this all American city. We want each and every one who stays with us to have fond memories of ocean city Maryland. All of our properties are privately owned and not a hotel please is mindful of a few courtesies.

Examples:

If you make a mess, clean it up.
If you use it, put it back.
No smoking inside any units, smoke outside, do not flick butts on our properties or beaches please.
Keep quit at all times! Ocean City has a noise ordinance No loud radios, arguing, shouting.
Take trash out as soon as the can is full.
Cut lights and appliances off when not in use.
Leave the place like you found it.

We do strictly enforce the rules. Unfortunately, once in a while one or two members of a group may disregard repeated warnings by management about the posted rules. Please remind them that destruction of property, drugs, and underage drinking and intoxication and loud noise are serious rule violations. Violations of these rules are subject to forfeiture of deposit and /or eviction.
Another thing if the group or family leader is not acting like a leader, meaning allowing unauthorized visitors or letting things get out of control meaning breaking the posted rules anyone in the group or family can step up to the plate and take charge by calling Hofman rentals and we dispatch one of our security people to show up at the unit.

To my child:

I am letting you go to Senior Week, but that doesn't mean I won't worry. I know you want me to start treating you like an adult by giving you some space and some trust. But I also know that sometimes people your age think that nothing can ever happen to them; they don't really think about some of the risks they are taking and how the consequences can haunt them forever. I love you and don't want to lose you. I don't want to be one of those parents who get the nightmare call in the middle of the night from the police, the hospital, or G-d forbid the morgue.

So, here are my Senior Week Commandments. Please read them, take them seriously, and come home to me safely.

Always have someone with you, even if it's just a quick walk to the store. You will probably meet new people, but do not get into cars or go off alone with people you don't know.
Always keep your drink, of any kind, with you. Don't ever leave your drink unattended. If you ever do, get a new one. Don't take the chance that while your back is turned, someone may slip something into your drink.
If someone you are with "passes out," do not just leave the person to sleep it off. Sometimes a black-out or stupor induced by alcohol or another drug can be life threatening. You may be saving a life if you let someone else know what's going on.
Do not, under any circumstances or for any reason, take someone else's prescription medication. Besides possibly causing an allergic reaction, the medication may decrease your ability to make healthy decisions.
Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal. The police will not be fooled by someone drinking beer out of a Pepsi cup. The fine for this offense is $500 plus a court date in the fall. Using a fake ID or altering a real ID can lead to 12 points on a driver's license (almost enough to have your license revoked). Remember this always, Alcohol is a drug; do not play games with alcohol.
Make sure your purse, money, iPod, camera or anything valuable is in a safe place in your room. You can't keep track of everybody who comes to your room, and not everyone, even people you know, can be trusted. Also, if you let more than the registered number of people stay in your room, you could be evicted and possibly lose your security deposit.
Be safe when going from one place to another. Don't take chances crossing those busy high traffic streets. The bus is free. Use it! If you absolutely must ride in someone's car, make sure you wear your seatbelt and ABSOLUTELY NEVER get into a car with someone who has been drinking.
ABSOLUTELY NEVER go swimming while under the influence of alcohol or any other drug. And don't swim alone.
It is even illegal to ride a bike when you've been drinking. You'll be charged with the same offense (DWI, DUI) as if you were driving a car.
If you are 18, the police can charge you as an adult, which means that you will have a criminal record. The police do not call parents to come and get you.
People do stupid things when they are "in the moment," like "hook up" with people they don't really know or other things that put them at risk for getting hurt. Think about the consequences of what you're doing and the possibility that you will have to live with those kinds of regrets for the rest of your life.
Please remember to keep in touch with us regularly. For us, "out of sight is definitely NOT out of mind." A brief phone call or text message reassures us that you are okay.
Again BE EXTREMELY cautions of crossing coastal highway! Please you must use the cross walks it's the law, you could get a ticket for j walking ,and be aware of your surroundings even when you have been given the go ahead to cross. Don't cross without looking both ways.

You may be rolling your eyes by now. I just hope you understand that I want you to have fun, but as your parent, I am going to worry and I want to help you stay safe. After all, that's my job!

Love,
Your Parents (who love you very much) and the owners of the properties where you are staying as a guest, whose #1 concern is your safety.

Very truly yours,
John & Pam Hofman