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Short-Term Rental Agreement
Free short-term rental agreement template for vacation rentals, guest stays, or Airbnb-style bookings under a defined stay period.
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This free short-term rental agreement covers 1. Rental Terms, 2. Payment, 3. Check-In/Check-Out, 4. House Rules, 5. Cancellation Policy with 7 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.
Short-Term Rental Agreement
Host/Owner: [Name] · Guest: [Name] Property: [Address] · Dates of Stay: [Check-in] to [Check-out]
1. Rental Terms
Host rents the property to Guest for the stated period only. Maximum occupancy: [Number] guests.
2. Payment
Total rent: [Amount] · Cleaning fee: [Amount] · Security deposit: [Amount], refundable within [Number] days after checkout, less any deductions for damage.
3. Check-In/Check-Out
Check-in: [Time] · Check-out: [Time]. Late checkout without prior arrangement may incur a fee of [Amount].
4. House Rules
[List key rules — e.g. no smoking, no parties/events, pet policy, quiet hours.]
5. Cancellation Policy
[State the cancellation policy — e.g. full refund if cancelled 14+ days before check-in, 50% refund within 7-14 days, no refund inside 7 days.]
6. Guest's Responsibilities
Guest will treat the property with reasonable care and report any damage or maintenance issues immediately.
7. Liability
[State each party's responsibility for injury or property damage during the stay, consistent with applicable law.]
Host: ______________________ Date: ____________ Guest: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. A growing number of cities require short-term rental hosts to register and collect occupancy taxes — confirm your local rules, since operating an unregistered short-term rental can carry real fines in many jurisdictions now.*
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What's included
- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Rental Terms, 2. Payment, 3. Check-In/Check-Out, 4. House Rules, 5. Cancellation Policy, 6. Guest's Responsibilities, …
- 7 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 short-term rental agreement template really free?
Yes. Like every template in docstoc's library, this short-term rental agreement is free to use, with no account or signup needed to view, edit, or download it.
What does this short-term rental agreement cover?
This real estate template includes 1. Rental Terms, 2. Payment, 3. Check-In/Check-Out, 4. House Rules. 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 7 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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