Sample Rental Agreement - Term and Conditions
Sample of our general rental agreement, less the specific related to individual properties
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RENTER AGREEMENT for {PROPERTY NAME}
This Renter Agreement ("Agreement") is made and effective {BOOKING DATE} ("Agreement Date") between {OWNER}
("Owner" or "Host") and {GUEST} ("Guest" or "Guests") regarding the property known as {PROPERTY NAME} ("Rental
Property") which is located at:
{PROPERTY LOCATION}
In consideration of the rent received and the mutual promises contained herein, Owner of the Rental Property does hereby
lease and rent to Guest(s) such Rental Property under the following terms and conditions:
1. Guest agrees to abide by all rules and regulations contained herein, contained in official property listing(s),
contained in {BOOKING SOURCE}'s Terms of Service and rules, provided by Owner in advance of arrival, and posted on
the premises related to the Rental Property. Guests obligations include, but are not limited to, keeping the premises
as clean and safe as the conditions of the premises permit and causing no unsafe or unsanitary conditions in the
common area and remainder of the premises that Guest uses. Guests agree not to use the premises for any
commercial activities or purpose that violates any criminal law, rental agreement, or governmental regulation.
Guests agree to not enter, nor attempt entry to, any areas of the home that are locked or marked as "off limits",
"private", or other similar designation. Guest's breach of any duty contained in this paragraph shall be considered
material and shall result in the termination of guest occupancy with no refund of any kind and loss of any security
deposit held by Owner.
1. The following are strictly prohibited at all times. Any and all costs incurred for the remediation of anyviolation as it relates to the property or its contents, as well as any lost rental income resulting from such
violation, will be the responsibility of the Guest.
2. The following are additional restrictions on the use of the property.
Violations of these rules are grounds for expedited termination and a requirement to immediately
vacate the property with no refund of any kind, forfeiture of security deposit, and potential civil
action to recover damages to the property and/or business.
2. Guests hereby acknowledge and grant specific permission to Owner to enter premises at any time for inspection
purposes should Owner reasonably believe that Guests are causing or have caused any damage to Rental Property,
or have exceeded the capacity of the property or the size of the party specified in the reservation, or that the
property may require servicing. Guest further agrees to grant Owner access to Rental Property for purposes of
maintenance and repair. If listed "For Sale", Guest agrees to grant access by scheduled appointment upon
notification.
3. In the event Guest wishes to terminate this agreement, any Travel Insurance, resort fees, and costs for transacting,
processing, or administrative fees are non-refundable. Fees charged by {BOOKING SOURCE} are subject to their terms and
conditions and are not under the control of the Owner. The following cancellation rules will apply:
4. If booked through Airbnb.com or any of its affiliated sites, the following terms will apply:
be used for the Security Deposit. Security Deposit will be automatically reserved for the booking by Owner at least
2 days prior to the scheduled check-in time. If, at the end of the rental period, the rental property is returned
undamaged beyond normal wear and tear, the Security Deposit will be released by Owner, in full, within five (5)
business days. During this period, Owner may be required to renew Security Deposit on the given credit card. In
the event of any damages, Owner will provide Guest with a full accounting of expenses incurred and deductions
made from the Security Deposit. Should the damages exceed the amount of the Security Deposit, Guest agrees to
pay the balance within five (5) business days after receiving notification. Deductions from Security Deposit may
include, but are not limited to: excess cleaning fee, trash removal fee, missing item replacement costs, damaged
item replacement or repair costs, repair costs of buildings or grounds, shipping and handling costs, or other related
service call fees. Owner is under no obligation to use the least expensive means of restoration. At the Owner's
option, they may require that Guest obtain Damage Insurance Coverage in lieu of, or in addition to, collecting a
Security Deposit. Coverage amount will be determined by the Owner and the cost of the policy paid by Guest.
Costs for any accidental damages or remediation to return the home to the same condition as upon Guest arrival
will be claimed against this policy. Costs in excess of policy coverage or deemed to not be covered by the policy
carrier, will be charged to the Security Deposit, if one was collected, and then to the Guest credit card on file. Guest
agrees to expeditiously reimburse Owner for any excess costs, including any lost rents or legal costs, that result
from damage or loss resulting from Guest's actions or negligence.
6. Guests may not have any animals on the Rental Property, unless the Rental Property is specifically made available
as "accepting pets" and pets are properly disclosed. If unauthorized animal(s) is/are found in, on, or about the
Rental Property, it will be grounds for immediate termination of access to the property, forfeiture of all monies paid,
and subject the Guest to financial reparations for allergen remediation services for the property. Guest shall be
responsible for any and all costs of enforcing such termination and departure from the property, including lost rents
for necessary cancellations that may result.
7. If the Rental Property allows pets, the only acceptable pets are dogs and subject to restrictions and listed in the
listing. A pet fee will be charged as described in the listing. This fee may vary seasonally and will be added to the
total cost at the time of booking. A PET ADDENDUM must be signed by the Guest. The presence of any
unauthorized pets is grounds for immediate termination of the booking and any additional charges that would apply
to a pet and remediation costs.
8. Guests must inform the Owner of their intention to bring children and the specific number. A child is defined as
any person under the age of 18. This must be reflected in the booking's group total as well. This number must
include infants.
9. No refunds will be provided due to inoperable appliances, pools, hot tubs, elevators, etc. The Owner will make
every reasonable effort to assure that such appliances and equipment will be and remain in good working order. No
refunds will be given due to power blackouts, water shortage, flooding, snow, construction at adjacent properties,
road conditions, weather, public emergencies, or any other acts of God. If the listing site, {BOOKING SOURCE}
should refund the guest without owner's permission, owner reserves the right to collect the monies directly from the guest
using any available means.
10. If telephones or subscription TV services are provided in the Rental Property, they may have the capability of
incurring costs for specific services, such as International calls, pay-per-view video, channel subscriptions, or other
similar services. Guest understands that any actions, whether intentional or accidental, that alter the configuration
or programming, incur additional costs, or interfere with the service will be the financial responsibility of the Guest.
Costs incurred or charged during the Guest stay will be charged against the Security Deposit or must be paid
directly by the guest.
11. Guest is responsible for all shipping costs for any Lost and Found items that Owner is requested to return to Guest.
Owner may charge a reasonable service fee to cover the costs and effort involved in recovering and shipping them.
Any such costs must be paid directly to Owner prior to shipment. Owner may also recover transaction fees if they
are incurred for collecting payment. Items found and not claimed within 30 days will be disposed of at the
discretion of Owner. If available, Owner, at their own discretion, may use a 3rd party recovery or shipping service
to handle the return of any Lost and Found items who may charge their own fees.
12. Guest is responsible for lost, stained, or damaged linens or towels at the cost of two (2) times the published standard
rental or retail price for such damaged or lost linens or towels. Lost or damaged linens are not covered under any
insurance policy. Bedding materials, bath towels, and washcloths are not to be removed from the property for any
reason. If provided, beach towels may be removed for use at Owner-provided pool or local beach.
13. In the event Owner is unable to make Rental Property available for any reason other than described above or a
reasonable substitute as determined by Owner, Guest agrees that Owner's sole liability as a result of this
unavailability is to provide a full refund of all monies paid for the inaccessible dates under this Agreement and
Guest expressly acknowledges that in no event shall Owner be held liable for any special or consequential damages
which result from this unavailability.
14. Guest agrees to indemnify Owner from and against liability for injury to Guest or any other person occupying
Rental Property or use of the community grounds and amenities, resulting from any cause whatsoever including,
but not limited to, injury sustained as a result of use of the phone, spa, hot tub, sauna, whirlpool tub, pool, lake area,
beach, appliances, grills, exercise equipment, elevator, etc. except only such a personal injury caused by the gross
negligence or intentional acts of the Owner.
15. Owner may terminate this Agreement upon the breach of any of the terms hereof by Guest. Guest shall not be
entitled to the return of any rental monies, fees paid, or Security Deposits held under the terms of this Agreement
and shall vacate the Property immediately. Guest shall be responsible for any and all costs of enforcing such
termination of access to the property.
16. Agreement shall be enforced under the laws of the {JURISDICTION}, including any applicable rental acts of that state
and the county or city where the property is located, and represents the entire Agreement. Any amendments must
be in writing and signed by both parties. In the event of a dispute, legal action may only be instituted in the county
within which the Rental Property is located. If any part of this Agreement shall be deemed unenforceable by law,
that part shall be omitted from this Agreement without affecting the remaining Agreement. Owner shall conduct all
brokerage activities in regard to this Agreement without respect to the race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
handicap, or familial status of any Guest.
17. No agreement, policy, or terms of an online advertising merchant or marketplace, Airbnb, Vrbo, or other online
booking site, shall negate, nullify, or reduce the rights of the Owner in this agreement.
18. The Rental Property may offer access to recreational and water activities, including but not limited to pools, lakes,
large bodies of water, beaches, canoes, bicycles, golf carts, public transportation, fishing, hiking, and swimming.
Guest fully understands and acknowledges that outdoor recreational and water activities have inherent risks,
dangers and hazards. Participation in such activities and/or use of equipment may result in injury or illness
including, but not limited to bodily injury, disease, strains, fractures, partial and/or total paralysis, death or other
ailments that could cause serious disability. Guest agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Owner, and any
and all agents, employees, or contractors for any injury or damage caused by these activities, whether caused by the
negligence of the Owners, the negligence of the participants, the negligence of others, accidents, breaches of
contract, the forces of nature or other causes foreseeable or unforeseeable. Guest hereby assumes all risks and
dangers and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence
or other conduct of the Owners or by any other person. Guest hereby voluntarily agrees to release, waive,
discharge, hold harmless, defend and indemnify Owner and any and all agents, employees, or contractors from any
and all claims, actions or losses for bodily injury, property damage, wrongful death, loss of services or otherwise
which may arise out of use of Rental Property facilities, equipment, or activities by Guest, any member of their
party, or any other person Guest permits to access the property. Guest further assumes full responsibility for the
actions of any and all persons whom they may allow to enter the property during the rental period and indemnifies
Owner from any and all claims arising from such other persons.
19. Owner may install actively recording video cameras, potentially with audio capabilities, on exterior of the premises.
If so, there will be no interior views.
20. Owner may install active noise monitoring devices to verify compliance with noise level requirements and local
laws. These devices do not record audio, but do record the noise levels and can recognize types of sound, such as
smoke alarms and glass breaking.
21. Guest acknowledges that they are specifically prohibited from altering the configuration of any electrical device or
cable in the home. This includes, but is not limited to, televisions, Internet equipment, cable equipment, cabling,
remote controls, or other connections. All equipment will be in proper working order and configuration on arrival
of Guest. Anything found to have been altered or tampered with will result in a technician visit to return the
equipment configuration to the original condition and Guest will be charged for the service call, with a minimum
charge of $300.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements and covenants herein contained,
Guest has read and agreed to the following:
I understand the rules and rental conditions upon which I am agreeing to rent accommodations, equipment, and use of the
property and land. I acknowledge and accept that the sole responsibility for safety lies with Guest and the participant. In
agreeing to this, I acknowledge that outdoor, mountain, beach, water, and camping activities and exposure to the natural
elements and animals can be dangerous and sometimes result in injury and even death. Riverbanks, streams, steps, pool
areas, and decks can be slippery, animals and insects can threaten and infect or injure, exposure to the elements can cause
hypothermia, sunburn, among other risks inherent in participating in camping, outdoor and water activities. I know that
alcohol and/or drugs do not mix safely with any activity.
I am 25 years of age or older and assume responsibility for those in my charge under the age of {PMINAGE}. I hereby
assume all legal responsibility for bodily injury to me or to any person on the property as a result of my visit and use, use
of bunk beds and recreational equipment and supplies, operation or possession of equipment hired or loaned to me.
Acknowledging this, I accept complete responsibility for the minor children and myself in my charge and visit the
property and equipment and engage in activities or events at my own risk.
I will abide by the rules and accept these rental conditions:
- I acknowledge receipt of the property in good order and condition (if found otherwise per my arrival I will contact
- Owner immediately) and further agree that the Owner of the Rental Property shall not be liable for consequential
- damages of any kind or nature from whatever cause arising, whether property or equipment is loaned or rented. The
- property will be returned in the same condition in which it was rented and I will be responsible for all damage
- and/or loss that occurs during my rental period or as the result of my actions.
- All parties agree to and will comply with Federal, State, County, and City noise and pollution laws and any other
- applicable laws and regulations.
- I agree to hold harmless and to indemnify the Owner of the Rental Property against all loss, damage, expense and
- penalty on account of personal injury or property damage to the rental dwellers, the undersigned or to any minor
- child or children in the charge of the undersigned, howsoever rising, whether by act or acts or failure to act of the
- employees, owners or animals of the said company or property owners or not.
- I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Owner of the Rental Property against any and all fines, penalties, and
- punitive actions that result from conduct by me, by any member of my party, or by any other guest I permitted to
- access the property, during our stay.
- I enter into this agreement freely with the Owner of the Rental Property at my own risk, acknowledging the risks
- inherent in travel, outdoor, mountain, beach, water, and river activities and assume any and all responsibility for the
- minor children and myself in my charge.
- I agree that I will pay any fines or penalties that the host may incur as a result of the action of any member of my
- party. Host hereby has permission to charge to the card I provided for the security deposit.
- I fully accept the terms and conditions for cancellation or termination contained in paragraph 3 herein, which states
- the cancellation policy is: {CANCELLATION POLICY}
- understand that I have the opportunity to purchase Travel Insurance through sources provided by Owner, on the
- open market, and possibly on the platform used to book the property, and that any such insurance is my own
- responsibility.
- I certify that the following list, supplied by me, represents the full names and ages of the entire party who will
- accompany me at the Rental Property during the rental period. No additional persons will be permitted.
Members of Party Authorized to Access Rental Property
{LIST OF GUESTS}