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Homestay Agreement
Free homestay agreement template for a host family hosting a student or visitor in their home.
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This free homestay agreement covers 1. Accommodations, 2. Fees, 3. House Rules, 4. Cultural Exchange Expectations (if applicable), 5. Emergency Contact with 13 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for landlords, tenants, and small property owners documenting a lease or tenancy change clearly, without guessing at the right structure. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Homestay Agreement
Host: [Name] · Guest: [Name] Address: [Address] Stay Period: [Start Date] – [End Date]
1. Accommodations
Guest will have [private room / shared room], with access to [shared bathroom, kitchen, common areas].
2. Fees
Total fee: [Amount] per [week/month], covering: [room, meals — specify which meals if any].
3. House Rules
[Curfew if any, guest policy, quiet hours, smoking policy, chores expected.]
4. Cultural Exchange Expectations (if applicable)
[If this is part of a language/cultural exchange program: expectations around shared meals, conversation practice, etc.]
5. Emergency Contact
Guest's emergency contact: [Name, Phone, Relationship] Program coordinator (if applicable): [Name, Phone]
6. Ending the Arrangement
Either party may end this arrangement with [Notice Period] notice, or [immediately for serious violations of house rules].
Host: ______________________ Date: ____________ Guest: ______________________ Date: ____________
*If this homestay is arranged through a school or exchange program, check whether the program has its own required agreement/insurance terms that take precedence over a private arrangement like this one.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Accommodations, 2. Fees, 3. House Rules, 4. Cultural Exchange Expectations (if applicable), 5. Emergency Contact, 6. Ending the Arrangement
- 13 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Independent landlords
Managing a rental directly, without a property management company's paperwork.
FAQ
Is this homestay agreement template really free?
Yes, completely free — view, edit, and download this homestay agreement as a PDF without creating an account.
What does this homestay agreement cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Accommodations, 2. Fees, 3. House Rules, 4. Cultural Exchange Expectations (if applicable). Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Landlord-tenant law is one of the most locally-specific areas of law in the US — notice periods, required disclosures, and even what a lease is allowed to say vary by state and often by city. Check your local requirements (or a real estate attorney) before using this for an actual lease or notice.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 13 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
Browse more free real estate and related document templates in the docstoc library at /document-templates/.
More free document templates
- Residential Lease Agreement
- Notice to Vacate / Lease Termination Letter
- Rental Application
- Deed of Trust
- Rent Receipt
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