Short Term Rental Agreement

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The key takeaways from the document are that it outlines the terms and conditions for a short term rental agreement between a landlord and tenant, including details around rental period, payment, fees, rules for the property, and responsibilities of both parties.

The tenant is responsible for maintaining the property in good condition and repairing any damage before leaving. Any costs for repairs or cleaning beyond normal wear and tear can be deducted from the security deposit.

Pets are either not allowed or allowed only with the landlord's permission and possibly a fee. The agreement specifies which pets are approved, if any.

SHORT TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT

1. The Parties

This agreement made this ____ day of _____________________________, 20____ between


_______________________ [name of tenant] of __________________________________________
[address of tenant] Hereinafter referred to as “Tenant”, and _______________________ [name of
landlord] of __________________________________________ [address of landlord] Hereinafter
referred to as “Landlord”.

2. The Property

Property Location: ________________________________________________________

3. Period and Guests

Total people in renting party consists of ______ Adults, ______ Children, ______, and not to exceed
______.

Rental period begins at ____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM on the ____ day of _____________________________,


20____ and ends at ____:____ ☐ AM ☐ PM on the day of _____________________________, 20____.

4. Rental Amount

Total rental amount for the period is ____________________ Dollars ($____________)

or equal to ____________________ Dollars ($____________) per night.

5. Fees, Taxes, and Deposit

☐ Cleaning Fee: $__________

☐ Security Deposit: $__________

☐ Taxes: $__________

☐ Other __________________: $__________

Total Deposit and Fees Due with Signed Agreement: $__________

6. Termination

The Landlord has the right to inspect the premises with prior notice as stated with the applicable State
laws. Should the Tenant violate any of the terms of this agreement, the rental period shall be
terminated immediately in accordance with State law. The Tenants waive all rights to process if they fail
to vacate the premises upon termination of the rental period. The Tenants shall vacate the premises at
the expiration time and date of this agreement.

7. Phone Calls

Long distance phone calls shall be billed to the Tenant and deducted from their Security Deposit at the
end of the rental period.
8. Maintenance and Repairs

The Tenants shall maintain the premises in a good, clean, and ready to rent condition, and use the
premises only in a careful and lawful manner. The tenants shall leave the premises in a ready to rent
condition at the expiration of the rental agreement, defined by the Landlord as being immediately
habitable by the next tenants. Tenants shall pay for maintenance and repairs should the premises be left
in a lesser condition. The tenants agree that the Landlord shall deduct costs of said services from the
security deposit prior to refund if tenants cause damage to the premises or its furnishings.

9. Trash

The Tenants shall dispose of all waste material generated during the rental period in the following
area:___________________________________________________________.

10. Pets (Check One)

☐ No animals or pets of any kind will be brought onto the premises.

☐ The following animals or pets are allowed the property _________________________ for a ☐
refundable fee ☐ non-refundable fee of $____.

11. Subletting (Check One)

☐ The Tenant shall have the right to sublet the property.

☐ The Tenant shall not have the right to sublet the property.

12. Quiet Enjoyment

The Tenants shall behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors respecting the rights of the
surrounding property owners. The Tenants shall not create noise or disturbances likely to disturb or
annoy the surrounding property owners. Creating a disturbance of the above nature shall be grounds for
immediate termination of this agreement and Tenants shall then immediately vacate the premises.
Quiet hour starts at ____ PM where outdoor noise should be kept to a minimum.

13. Smoking (Check One)

☐ Smoking is allowed inside the home.

☐ Smoking is not allowed inside the home.

14. Essentials

Landlord shall provide the following to the Tenant:


_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
______________________

[e.g. towels, linens, cups, knives, forks, spoons, dishes, etc.]

15. Landlord’s Liability


The Tenants and Tenants' Guests shall hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord against any and
all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from use of the premises regardless of
the nature of the accident, injury or loss. Tenants expressly recognize that any insurance for property
damage or loss which the Landlord may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property
of Tenants, and that Tenants should purchase their own insurance for Tenants and Guests if such
coverage is desired.

16. Rental Deposit

Amount is fully refundable up to ____________ prior to the beginning of the rental period. After said
period prior to the rental start date the Landlord shall have the right to retain the initial Rental Deposit
at the Landlord's discretion.

17. Attorney’s Fees

Tenants agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney's fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred
by Landlord enforcing this agreement.

18. Use of Property

Tenants expressly acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is for transient occupancy of the
Property, and that Tenants do not intend to make the property a residence or household.

19. Shortened Stays and Conditions

There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather
conditions.

20. Showings

If the property should go on the MARKET FOR SALE, it may be shown to qualified buyers during the
Tenant’s stay. Every effort will be made to schedule the showing at a convenient time and not interrupt
the Tenant’s term. Tenant shall allow reasonable viewings of the home between 9 am and 8 PM
whether they may be present or not.

21. Firearms

Only legally owned and permitted firearms shall be allowed on the premises according to State and local
laws.

22. Fireworks

Tenant agrees that Fireworks and other hazardous materials shall not be used in or around the property.

23. Illegal Use

Tenant shall use the property for legal purposes only and other use, such as but not limited to, illegal
drug use, abuse of any person, harboring fugitives, etc. shall cause termination of this agreement with
no refund of rents or deposits.

24. Fire Alarms


If the property has fire alarms the Tenant must notify the Landlord without delay if a fire alarm “chirps”
or has a low battery condition.

25. Possessions

Valuable items left behind by tenant will be held for the tenant and every reasonable effort will be made
to contact the tenant for return. If items are not claimed for longer than 6 months they shall become the
property of the Landlord. The Landlord shall not be held liable for condition of said items.

26. Cable TV

Cable TV is provided and service level has been chosen by the Landlord. No refund of rents shall be given
for outages, content, lack of content, or personal preferences with regard to cable TV service.

27. Internet

High speed wireless internet is provided as a convience only and is not integral to the agreement. No
refund of rents shall be given for outages, content, lack of content, speed, access problems, lack of
knowledge of use, or personal preferences with regard to internet service.

28. Manager/Landlord Contact

Landlord/Manager’s Name: __________________________________

Landlord/Manager’s Telephone: __________________________________

Landlord/Manager’s E-Mail: __________________________________

Landlord/Manager’s Address: __________________________________

29. Governing Law

This agreement is governed under the laws of _______________ [State] and specifically the State
Statutes known as ___________________ [insert statutes].

30. Other Agreements

In addition to the language stated in this agreement the parties, Landlord and Tenant, agree to the
following:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________

Landlord and Tenant agree to the above conditions on this ____ day of _____________________,
20____ and hereby swear that the information provided is accurate and true:

Tenant’s Signature _____________________________ Date ______________

Print Name _____________________________

Tenant’s Signature _____________________________ Date ______________


Print Name _____________________________

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Landlord’s Signature _____________________________ Date ______________

Print Name _____________________________

Landlord’s Signature _____________________________ Date ______________

Print Name _____________________________

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