A rental agreement for vacation rentals, Airbnb-style stays, and temporary lodging, covering the rental period, fees, house rules, and damage policies.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT
This Short-Term Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on [DATE] between:
HOST: [HOST FULL NAME]
Address: [HOST ADDRESS]
Email: [HOST EMAIL] | Phone: [HOST PHONE]
GUEST: [GUEST FULL NAME]
Email: [GUEST EMAIL] | Phone: [GUEST PHONE]
Number of Guests: [NUMBER]
1. PROPERTY
The rental property is located at: [PROPERTY ADDRESS] (the "Property"). The Property is furnished and includes: [LIST KEY AMENITIES, e.g., WiFi, parking, kitchen].
2. RENTAL PERIOD
Check-in: [CHECK-IN DATE] at [CHECK-IN TIME]
Check-out: [CHECK-OUT DATE] at [CHECK-OUT TIME]
Total nights: [NUMBER OF NIGHTS]
3. RENTAL FEES
Nightly Rate: $[NIGHTLY RATE]
Total Rental Fee: $[TOTAL FEE]
Cleaning Fee: $[CLEANING FEE]
Security Deposit: $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT] (refundable within [DAYS] days of check-out)
Total Due: $[TOTAL DUE]
Payment Due Date: [DUE DATE]
4. HOUSE RULES
Guest agrees to comply with the following rules during the stay:
- No smoking inside the Property
- No pets unless previously approved in writing
- Maximum occupancy: [NUMBER] guests
- Quiet hours: [QUIET HOURS, e.g., 10 PM – 8 AM]
- No parties or events without prior written approval
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT
The security deposit of $[DEPOSIT AMOUNT] will be refunded within [DAYS] days of check-out, less any deductions for damages beyond normal wear and tear, missing items, excessive cleaning, or rule violations.
6. CANCELLATION POLICY
[CANCELLATION POLICY, e.g., Full refund if cancelled more than 7 days before check-in; 50% refund if cancelled 3-7 days before check-in; no refund within 3 days of check-in.]
7. LIABILITY
Host is not responsible for loss of Guest's personal property. Guest assumes all risk of personal injury or property damage during the stay. Guest agrees to indemnify Host against any claims arising from Guest's use of the Property.
8. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE].
HOST: _________________ GUEST: _________________
[HOST NAME] [GUEST NAME]
Date: ___________ Date: ___________
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A Short-Term Rental Agreement is a legally binding contract between a property host and guest for vacation rentals, holiday lets, and Airbnb-style short stays. This free short-term rental agreement template covers all essential terms: rental period, nightly rates, security deposit, house rules, cancellation policy, and liability provisions. Use this short term rental contract template for vacation homes, furnished apartments, holiday cottages, and temporary lodging arrangements. Protecting both host and guest, this template clearly defines expectations, damage responsibilities, and refund policies — helping avoid disputes common in short-term rental situations.
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