Use LawDepot’s Short-Term Rental Agreement to quickly and easily create your legal document. You can make a default contract for all guests where you fill in details like guest name and stay dates later, or you can choose to create a document for a specific guest.
Your agreement should include:
First, add the location and description of the property. If you have a rental license, mention the registration number.
Follow with including your name and contact information. If someone else is managing the property for you, add their information here.
If you’re creating a rental agreement for a specific guest, add their name and contact information. You should also clarify the number of children and adults among the guests. Then, set your terms for visitors and maximum occupancy.
4. Lease details
Continue by adding the dates for the lease term. Mention the rent you’ll charge for the term, how guests can pay, and if there will be a security deposit. Include the times for check-in and check-out and whether you’ll charge a cleaning fee.
5. Amenities and services
Next, describe any amenities and furnishings available for guests, such as appliances, linens, and food. You can also choose to include information about parking and property access.
If you offer other services, like complimentary breakfast or WiFi, mention these here.
6. Rules and responsibilities
Outline the rules for smoking, pets, large gatherings, and quiet hours. Mention if the guest will have any maintenance responsibilities, like snow shoveling or cleaning. You should also state the amount of days' notice you have to give before terminating the agreement.
7. Environmental disclosures
According to federal law, you must disclose to the guest if there is any lead-based paint on the property. Many states also have similar legislation concerning asbestos, meaning you have to let guests know if there is any in the building.
8. Dispute resolution
The next step is to choose how you and your guest will resolve disputes. You’ll also need to specify how you’ll split the costs.
- Mediation: A neutral party helps you negotiate a compromise outside of court.
- Arbitration: A neutral third party decides the outcome of the dispute outside of court.
- Mediation then arbitration: If you can’t reach an agreement through mediation, you’ll end the dispute with arbitration.
Finally, outline your terms for lost key replacements, property inspections, and guest cancellations. You can also add additional terms or information that aren’t already covered.