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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: $__________
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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 $____.
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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
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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
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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
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Print Name _____________________________
Landlord’s Signature _____________________________ Date
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Print Name _____________________________
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