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State of __________
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VACATION RENTAL SHORT TERM LEASE AGREEMENT
This Vacation Rental Short Term Lease Agreement (this “Agreement”) is made by and between
__________ (“Owner”) and __________ (“Guest”) as of the date last written on the signature page of this
Agreement. Owner and Guest may be referred to individually as “Party” and collectively as “Parties.” For
good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Property. The property is described as a __________ with __________ bedrooms and __________
bathrooms located at __________, __________, __________ __________ (the “Property”). The Property
is owned by Owner. The Property is fully furnished by Owner and equipped for light housekeeping. The
following amenities are included in the Property:
A starter supply of household cleaning and hygiene products may be available in the Property for use.
Guest is responsible for purchasing any additional supplies and all food and beverages.
2. Rental Party. All persons in the rental party will be bound by the terms of this Agreement. Only
persons listed on this Agreement may stay in the Property. “Rental Party” means Guest plus the following
persons:
First Name & Last Name
Relationship to Guest
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The total number of adults in the Rental Party will be __________. The total number of children in the
Rental Party will be __________.
3. Maximum Occupancy. The maximum number of persons allowed to stay in the Property is limited to
__________, unless the Owner gives its prior written consent. A charge of __________ per person per
night will be assessed for each person who stays in the Property in addition to the Rental Party. Guest will
be charged without notice for additional persons staying in the Property and not disclosed to Owner.
4. Visitors. A visitor is an occupant of the Property who is not staying overnight. The total number of
persons permitted in the Property at any given time, including visitors, is __________. Any visitor staying
overnight is subject to additional charges. No visitor will be allowed to use the common facilities, including
any pools or tennis courts, when Guest is not on the Property.
5. Rental Period & Check-In. The term of this lease will be from __________ (“Arrival Date”) to
__________ (“Departure Date”). The Property will be ready for Guest’s occupancy beginning at
__________ on the Arrival Date and the Property must be vacated by __________ on the Departure
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Date, unless otherwise agreed by Owner. If Guest or any member of the Rental Party remains on the
Property beyond the Departure Date, Guest will be responsible to pay the rental rate prescribed in
Section 8 below for the period of time between Departure Date and the actual date Guest and all
members of the Rental Property vacate the Property. The Property requires a __________ night
minimum stay.
6. Keys & Access Codes. Owner will provide Guest with __________ key(s), which will unlock the front
door to the Property and __________. Guest is not allowed to make duplicate keys. A fee of __________
will be charged to Guest for failure to return a key. Any attempt to access a locked area is just cause for
immediate termination of this Agreement, forfeiture of all rent paid, and Guest will be liable for any
missing items or damage. Owner will provide Guest with access codes to the __________.
7. Rental Rules & Restrictions. Guest agrees to abide by the following restrictions by Owner:
If any person in the Rental Party fails to follow any of the Rules, the Rental Party may be asked to vacate
the Property and Guest will forfeit all rent paid.
8. Reservation Deposit and Payment. Guest agrees to pay the rent and fees described below (the
"Total Amount Due"). A deposit in the amount of __________ (the “Reservation Deposit”) is due and
payable upon return of this signed Agreement in order to secure Guest’s reservation. The Reservation
Deposit is non-refundable and will be applied toward the rental rate. Payment in full of the following fees,
less the Reservation Deposit, will be due within __________ days before the Arrival Date.
Rental rate of __________ x __________ days
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Cleaning service fee
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State and local sales/rental taxes (__________)
__________
Total Amount Due
__________
(Less reservation deposit due immediately)
(__________)
Total Balance Due
__________
Acceptable payment methods are:
9. Security Deposit. Owner reserves the right, at its discretion, to charge a security deposit at the time of
reservation in the amount of __________. This deposit will be refunded after Guest’s departure and an
inspection of the Property by Owner, less any deductions for damage to the Property or furnishings,
excessive mess requiring additional cleaning or other costs incurred outside the normal course due to
Guest’s stay.
10. Cancellation. If Guest cancels the reservation less than __________ days before the Arrival Date,
the Total Amount Due will be forfeited.
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11. Cleaning. A cleaning fee of __________ will be charged to the Guest. Daily housekeeping services
are not included in the rental rate. Throughout the rental period, Guest will be responsible for keeping the
Property clean and in good condition. Any unsafe or dangerous condition must be reported to Owner
immediately. Guest acknowledges that on the Arrival Date, the Property is in good condition, except for
any defect Guest may report to Owner by the end of the first day following the Arrival Date. The Property
should be left in the same condition as it was found by Guest on the Arrival Date. Guest promises to
leave the Property in good repair.
12. Furnishings. The following furnishings will be provided with the Property:
Furnishings are subject to change without notice. Furniture, bedding, kitchen equipment, utensils, and
any other personal property supplied with the Property must not be removed from the Property. Loss of
any items within the Property or damage to the Property or furnishings in excess of normal wear and tear
will be charged to Guest. The Property will be inspected by Owner after Guest’s departure. All contents of
the Property are the property of Owner. If an item should break, Guest must notify Owner immediately.
Guest is not permitted to alter the wiring of any television, computer, or gaming equipment.
13. Parking. Parking is limited to __________ spaces. Guest may only park in designated parking area.
Any illegally parked cars may be subject to towing and/or fines.
14. Mechanical Failures. Owner attempts to properly maintain the Property. While all electrical and
mechanical equipment within the Property are in good working order, Owner cannot guarantee against
mechanical failure of electrical service, stopped plumbing, water supply, heating, air conditioning, audio
visual equipment, internet access, cable service, or appliances. Guest agrees to report any inoperative
equipment or other maintenance problem to Owner immediately. Owner will make every reasonable effort
to have repairs done quickly and efficiently. Guest will allow Owner or a person permitted by Owner
access to the Property for purposes of repair and inspection. Owner is not responsible for any
inconvenience that may occur and no refunds or rent reductions will be made due to failure of such items.
15. Acts of God. If there is a storm or severe weather and a mandatory evacuation order is issued by
state or local authorities, Guest shall be entitled to a prorated refund for each night Guest is unable to
occupy the Property. Owner will not be liable or deemed in default under this Agreement for any failure to
perform or delay in performing any of its obligations due to or arising out of any act not within its control,
including, without limitation, acts of God.
16. Limitation on Liability. Owner is not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occur to
any member of the Rental Party or Guest’s visitors while in the Property or on the Property. Owner is not
responsible for loss of personal belongings or valuables belonging to any member of the Rental Party or
any of Guest’s visitors. Guest agrees to assume the risk of any harm arising from use of the Property.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES AND UNDER NO LEGAL THEORY, TORT, CONTRACT, STRICT
LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE, SHALL OWNER BE LIABLE TO GUEST OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR
ANY DAMAGES OF ANY NATURE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO
THIS AGREEMENT OR GUEST’S RENTAL OF THE PROPERTY OR USE OF THE PROPERTY. IN NO
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EVENT WILL OWNER BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT,
EVEN IF OWNER SHALL HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
17. Indemnification. Guest acknowledges that the use of the Property by the Rental Party and Guest’s
visitors is entirely at their own risk. Guest will indemnify and hold harmless Owner from any and all
expenses, costs, damages, suits, actions, or liabilities whatsoever arising from or related to any and all
loss of or damage to personal property, injury or death resulting from the use or occupancy of the
Property or the failure of any member of Rental Party or Guest’s visitors to observe the Rules and
restrictions set forth in Paragraph 7.
18. Violation of Agreement. If Guest or any member of the Rental Party violates any of the terms of this
Agreement, including but not limited to maximum occupancy, visitors and rental rules and restrictions,
Owner may evict Guest and the Rental Party from the Property and Guest will forfeit all rent and security
deposit paid.
19. Governing Law. This Agreement and all transactions contemplated by this Agreement will be
governed by, and constructed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of __________ (not
including its conflicts of laws provisions). Any dispute arising from this Agreement shall be resolved
through mediation. If the dispute cannot be resolved through mediation, then the dispute will be resolved
through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration
Association.
20. Amendments. This Agreement may be amended or modified only by a written agreement signed by
both Owner and Guest.
21. No Waiver. Neither Owner nor Guest shall be deemed to have waived any provision of this
Agreement or the exercise of any rights held under this Agreement unless such waiver is made expressly
and in writing.
22. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in
part, the remaining provisions shall not be affected and shall continue to be valid and enforceable as
though the invalid or unenforceable parts had not been included in this Agreement.
23. Notices. Any notice or communication under this Agreement must be in writing and sent via one of
the following options:
24. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Owner, its
successors and assigns, and upon Guest and its permitted successors and assigns.
25. Entire Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the
Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all other negotiations,
understandings and representations (if any) made by and between the Parties.
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SIGNATURES
Guest Signature
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Guest Name
Date
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
What is a Vacation Rental Short Term
Lease Agreement?
A Vacation Rental Short Term Lease Agreement
is written document that officially recognizes a
legally binding relationship between two parties -
an owner, or the person renting out the property
- and a guest, or the person renting the property
for a short period of time.
When is a Vacation Rental Short
Term Lease Agreement Needed?
With the rise of Airbnb, VRBO, Vacasa and
Home Away, short-term vacation rentals have
grown rapidly and are a popular alternative to
hotels and traditional bed-and-breakfasts.
However, having total strangers in your home
comes with many risks, and it’s important to
document the terms of the stay and the
expectations of each party. A Vacation Rental
Contract allows owners and their guests to put
into writing the detailed agreements between
them, and any consequences if those
agreements are broken. It also allows an owner
to set the rules of the guest’s stay, and allows
the guest to know what to expect when he or
she arrives.
What Should be Included in a Simple
Vacation Rental Short Term Lease
Agreement?
A simple a Vacation Rental Short Term Lease
Agreement will identify the following basic
elements:
Owner: who owns and is renting out the
property
Guest: who will be staying in and renting
the property
Property: what is the property and where is
it located
Rent: how much is the guest paying the
owner and what are the payment terms
Term: how long will the guest be staying in
the property
Rental Party: who else will be staying in the
property with the guest
Here are a few examples of what an owner or
guest may include in a simple Vacation Rental
Lease Agreement:
Guests may or may not:
• Smoke
• Bring a pet dog or pig
• Use the hot tub
• Park in the driveway
• Check in too early
• Play loud music at three in the morning
• Throw a rager
• Invite their whole football team to stay
Owner will provide:
• A bed, or two, or three
• Linens, blankets and pillows
• Kitchen utensils to make a pancake
breakfast or dinner
• Television with cable or Netflix and Hulu
• Wireless internet
• Parking spots
• Basic toiletries
Other Names
As a reference, a Vacation Rental Short Term
Lease Agreement is known by other names:
• Vacation Rental Contract
• Vacation Rental Lease Agreement
• Vacation Lease Agreement
• Short Term Lease Contract
• Short Term Rental Agreement
• Short Term House Rental Contract
• Short Term Residential Lease Agreement
• Short Term Residential Vacation Rental
Agreement
• Seasonal Rental Agreement