Sample: 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: ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________

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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 _____________________________