Welcome to our printable short term rental agreement, which is perfect for a vacation rental property. Copy and paste the language below into Word, Google Docs or other word processing software and customize the template as necessary or download a PDF version below.

Additional Guidelines

• Understand local rental regulations. Every jurisdiction has its own rental regulations and restrictions and its important to understand these beforehand to ensure this form of agreement complies with local requirements. 
• Electronic execution. While this form of agreement is printable, electronic execution via PDF or other electronic execution service such as DocuSign may be permitted by applicable law.  
• House rules. Schedule A includes a list of specific house rules which can be tailored to each property type and owner-specific rules. For a more detailed list of house rules, explore our article on house rules for guests here.

Note: this form of agreement is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a qualified attorney before entering into a legally binding agreement. 

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 (local time) 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: $__________

☐ Other __________________: $__________

Total Deposit and Fees Due with Signed Agreement: $__________

6. Termination

The Landlord has the right to inspect the premises and complete necessary repairs with prior notice as stated with the applicable Provincial laws. Should the Tenant violate any of the terms of this agreement, the rental period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with applicable 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. 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. 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.   

8. House Rules.

Tenant agrees to abide by the House Rules attached as Exhibit A at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Tenant permits on the property to abide by such rules rules at all times while at the property.

9. Trash

The Tenants shall dispose of all waste material generated during the rental period in the designated garbage and recycling area.

10. Subletting

The Tenant shall not have the right to sublet the property.

11. 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.

12. Essentials

Landlord shall provide the Tenant with towels, linens, cups, knives, forks, spoons and dishes. It is the responsibility to the Tenant to clean the forgoing during the tenancy.

13. 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.

14. Rental Deposit

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.

15. 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.

16. 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 nor will it be used for commercial purposes.

17. Shortened Stays and Conditions

There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather conditions.

18. 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 (local time) whether they may be present or not.

19. Firearms and Hazardous Materials

Firearms shall not be allowed on the premises. Tenant agrees that Fireworks and other hazardous materials shall not be used in or around the property.

20. 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. No Tenant shall grow any Marijuana, Cannabis or similar plant in any part of the premises.

21. 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 15 days they shall become the property of the Landlord. The Landlord shall not be held liable for condition of said items.

22. 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.

23. Internet

High speed wireless internet is provided as a convenience 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.

24. Manager/Landlord Contact

Landlord/Manager’s Name: __________________________________

Landlord/Manager’s Telephone: __________________________________

Landlord/Manager’s E-Mail: __________________________________

Landlord/Manager’s Address: __________________________________

25. Governing Law

This agreement is governed under the laws of the Province of British Columbia and the Federal laws of Canada applicable therein.

26. Other Agreements

In addition to the language stated in this agreement the parties, Landlord and Tenant, agree to the following: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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 ______________

Print Name _____________________________

Exhibit A 

House Rules

–        No pets

–        No smoking (Marijuana or tobacco cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarette or any similar product whose use generates smoke or vapours), parties, or events

–        Check-in is anytime after 4PM and check out by 10AM

–        Self check-in with keypad

–        Self check-in with keypad code

–        Guests MUST be 21 years of age or older unless accompanied by an adult

–        No bikes in the condo, use the bike locker in the parking garage

–        No outdoor shoes on the carpet

–        Use dark towels to remove any makeup (25$ charge if white bath towel is used, 15$ charge if white hand or face towel is used)

–        Please be respectful of the neighbors and reduce noise volume between 10PM & 8AM

–        Make sure to enjoy your getaway and have fun!!

Printable Short Term Rental Agreement – Downloadable PDF

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