Fillable Printable Short Term Rental Contract Form - California

Short Term Rental Contract Form - California

Short Term Vacation Rental Agreement

Section 1 – Parties, Property, Terms

Upon the ter ms a nd con ditions h erei n sta t ed , this Vaca ti on Rental Agreement (“Agr eement”) is enter ed int o between Joan Donaldson (“owner”) and

the Guest identified below (“Guest”). Guest Inform ation:

Name: __________________________________ Home Ph: _______________ Office Ph: _____________

Address: ________________________________ Cell Ph: _________________

E-mail: _____________________________________

# Guests staying at Property for Dates Rented:

__________________________

1. Term: This Agreement is for a Term beginning on _________, 20_________ (“Arrival Date”) and ending on

_______________, 20________ (“Departure Date”). Check-in is ___________and Check-out is __________.

Early departure refunds are not allowed.

2. Property: The short-term vacation rental property (“Property”) is: 13635 Swiss Ln. Truckee,Ca 950235

3. Occupancy Limit: The maximum number of guests allowed at the Property at any one time is 8. All

guests over the age of 4 are counted towards the maximum. Any party falsely representing the number of

people in the home, or exceeding the maximum may be subject to immediate eviction without refund.

4. Parking Limit for Property: The maximum number of cars allowed at the Property at any one time is 4.

Note: parking on the actual street is restricted in the winter months so that the snowplows may operate

efficiently. One Garage space, and 3 tandem driveway spaces will be available to guests.

5. Rental Amount, Fees and Payments: It is hereby agreed that the Rent and Fees for the Property is:

Daily Vacation Term Rental Amount

Total number of days

Cleaning Fee

TOTAL

Reservation Deposit (25%) due upon execution of this agreement $

____________

Final Payment less dep osit is due on

_________ (3 days prior to arrival date) $ ____________

The R eserv ation Deposit is req ui r ed to be pai d at th e tim e t his Agreement i s signed and returned to Owner. The Final Payment is required to be paid

before en t ra nce on the Pro p er ty. Any check returned by the bank for whatever reason will be charged a $40 statutory free and possible cancellation

of Reserv a tion and all rights and privil eges hereunder.

Payment options:

1) Cash or Check

2) Please make checks payable to: Joan Donaldson/408-568-6527

N o Reser vation is eff ective until rece ipt of F inal Payment.

Section 2 – Cancellation, Damage, Indemnification, Liability, and Destruction

1. Cancellations: (a) If the Property becomes unavailable to the Guest prior to occupancy, for any reason,

Manager agrees to refund the full amount paid to the date of cancellation, and Guest agrees to release any

claims against owner. (b) If, for any reason, the Guest cancels this Agreement more than Three (3) days from

the Arrival Date, Guest will receive a refund of amounts paid, less a $45 cancellation fee.

2. Damage Repair and Missing Items: Responsibility of the Guest’s or Guest’s visitors : Damages from

unauthorized pets, extensive cleaning required and or smoke damage will be the responsibility of the Guest’s

or Guest’s visitors . Any other charges/policies including any fines imposed by Home Owner Association as

the result of violation of any law, ordinance, rule or regulation or any fines or cost levied against Guest or

visitors of Guest (“Excess Damage Costs”), to the Rental Property and its contents. Guest will be notified of

any Excess Damage Costs in writing.

3. Indemnification and Insurance: Guest agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the owner of the Property

against all loss, damage, expense, and penalty arising from any action of the Guest or visitors of the Guest

which causes injury or death to any person or damage to any property.

4. Casualty or Destruction: Should the Property be destroyed or rendered uninhabitable by an Act of God

(including, but not limited to, hurricanes, storms, floods or fires), or by environmental disaster, or loss of

utilities prior to occupancy by Guest, this Agreement shall become null and void, and all payments made

hereunder shall be refunded to Guest.

Section 3 – Short Term Vacati on Rental Policies

1. Cleaning: The property will be inspected and cleaned after departure. Guest is required to leave the

property in the same general condition that it was received. At the time you are give a Key and set of

general instruction and contact Phone numbers will be given to you.

2. Repairs and maintenance: Repair and maintenance problems must be brought to owners immediately up

on arrival or Guest will be held liable for all such damages or repairs. Appliance malfunctions or service

requests will be responded to as quickly as possible. There will be no rebates or refunds issued to Guest for

any reason as every good faith effort is made to insure the property is maintained to highest standards.

3. All Rentals are to Families and Responsible Adults Only: Guest acknowledges that they will

personally occupy the property for the entire term and will not sublet any portion of property. Guest agrees

that the property shall not be used for any illegal or unlawful purpose. Guest acknowledges that there will be

no possession or use of any illegal controlled substances, firearms, or hazardous items on the property

grounds.

4. Pets: Pets are not allowed in or on the Property, unless preapproved

5. Telephone,Cable and Internet: Phone is available for Local calls.

6. Key/Garage Door Opener Deposit: All keys and garage door openers must be returned upon checkout.

There will be a charge of $10 for lost keys, and $25 for lost garage door openers.

7. Smoking: Smoking is strictly forbidden inside the Property. Smoking is only allowed “outside”.

8. Short-Term Rental: It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a short-term vacation rental, and is

not a lease or other long-term residential tenancy agreement. This Agreement is only for the licensed use of

the Property for the stated Term. It creates no property rights in Guest and no rights to renewal or for

recurring usage.

9. Succession, Assignment: This Agreement is binding on, and the benefits inure to, the heirs and personal

representatives of the parties. This Agreement or any rights hereunder, may not be assigned (in whole or in

part) by Guest.

10. General Terms: This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed solely by the laws of, the State of

California and the Home Owner Association of Tahoe Donner. Guest is to be mindful that this Property is

located in a residential neighborhood. Guest is expected to be courteous to residents and other guests, to be

respectful of the rights of others, and to peacefully enjoy the property so as not to be a disturbance to others.

11. Acknowledgment: I/We understand and accept the terms and conditions on all pages of this Agreement,

and that the following Damage Waiver is part of this agreement.

___________________________ __________ ___________________________ ___________

Guest Signature Date Guest Signature Date