Fillable Printable Standard Vacation Rental Agreement Template

Standard Vacation Rental Agreement Template

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VACATION RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT

This rental agreement is entered into by and between the renter,_________________________

hereinafter referred to as “

TENANT(S)

” & Diane P. Laine hereinafter referred to as “

OWNER

” on

this ____ day of ___________, 20__. This agreement constitutes a contract between the

TENANT(S)

and

OWNER

. Please read this Vacation Rental Lease Agreement thoroughly. Any

money received by owner for occupancy of vacation property indicates the acceptance of the

terms and conditions of this Vacation Rental Lease Agreement. It is the responsibility of the

TENANT(S)

to be familiar with all policies within this agreement. This occupancy will be in the

form of a Vacation Rental only and not constitute a permanent or primary residence or other

tenancy.

Rental Property physical address:

Sea Fern Condominium – Unit #202

3807 South Atlantic Avenue

Daytona Beach Shores, Florida 32118

TERM OF LEASE:

The lease begins at 4 p.m. EST on ____________ (the “Check-in Date”)

and ends at 11 a.m. EST on ________________ (the “Check-out Date”).

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY:

The maximum number of overnight guests for this property is limited

to four (4) persons. Maximum occupancy for this property shall not exceed eight (8) persons at

any time. If

TENANT

exceeds the maximum occupancy,

TENANTS

and any and all of their

guests are subject to immediate removal and forfeiture of their security deposit and rental

payment.

SMOKING:

This is a

NON SMOKING

property. No smoking is allowed inside of the condo

whatsoever. Any

TENANT

or their guests not adhering to the No Smoking policy will result in

automatic forfeiture of security deposit.

PETS:

Pets are permitted only with prior approval of the owner and completion of a

Pet

Addendum

to the lease. No other pets or animals other than those specified on the Pet

Addendum are allowed on the property at any time and violation of this policy will result in

automatic forfeiture of security deposit.

RENTAL RULES:

TENANT

agrees to abide by the

Rental Unit 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 the following rules at all times while at the

property.

DAMAGE/RESERVATION DEPOSIT:

A damage/reservation deposit of $____ is required. This

must be received within fifteen (15) days of booking the reservation. Deposit will be held in a

non-interest bearing account. The damage/reservation deposit automatically converts to a

security/damage deposit upon arrival. The security/damage deposit is NOT applied toward rent;

however, it is fully refundable within (14) days of departure, provided the following provisions

are met:

a) No damage is done to property or its contents, beyond normal wear and tear.

b) No charges are incurred due to contraband, pets, smoking, or collection of rents

or services rendered during the stay.

c) No excessive cleaning required. All debris, rubbish and discards are placed in

the dumpster and soiled dishes are cleaned.

d) No excessive utility charges are incurred.

e) No linens/towels are lost, stolen, or damaged.

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f) The Key is returned and home is left locked.

g) The

TENANT

(or any of

TENANT’S

visitors) is not evicted by the owner (or

representative of the owner), or the local law enforcement.

PAYMENT:

An advance payment equal to 50% of the rental rate is required to confirm

reservations. The advance payment will be applied toward the property rental price. Please

make payments in the form of bank money orders, cashier’s checks, or personal checks

payable to Diane Laine. Credit/Debit Card payments will be accepted via PayPal transfer for a

small fee. The advance payment is not a damage deposit. The BALANCE OF RENT is due thirty

(30) days prior to your Check-In date.

Rental rate and fees are as follows:

Rental Rate per Schedule $_________

Less Discount (If Applicable) $(________)

Cleaning Fee $_________

Sub-Total Rental Cost $_________

12.5% County/State Tax $_________

Total Rental Cost $_________

Reservation/Damage Deposit $_________

Pet Deposit (If Applicable) $_________

TOTAL Due $_________

Advance Payment (50% of Rental Rate) $_________

Balance Due after deposit(s) and Advance Payment $_________

(Due 30 Days Before Check-In Date)

CANCELLATIONS

: A sixty (60) day notice in writing is required for cancellation. Cancellations

that are made less than sixty (60) days prior to the Check-In date will forfeit the full

damage/reservation deposit with refund of any additional pre-paid rental amount received.

Cancellations or changes that result in a shortened stay, or are made within thirty (30) days of

the Check-in date, forfeit the full advance payment and damage/reservation deposit with refund

of any additional pre-paid rental amount received. Cancellation or early departure does not

warrant any refund of rent or deposit.

ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

All "normal" utilities are included. In addition, local and long distance

calls within the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico; basic cable television; and wireless

internet are included.

TENANT

will be charged additional fees for the following:

• Phone charges for services in addition to those provided above, including, but not

exclusive of long distance calls outside the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico;

collect calls; 900 number calls; etc..

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• Cable charges for any programing ordered during the rental period in addition to the

basic cable provided.

• Excess linens left.

• Fines or summons imposed by Volusia County or the state of Florida as a result of your

actions.

• Fines as imposed by the condo association as a result of your actions.

• Any damage to the condo or its contents.

• Excessive electricity usage.

FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS

: Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to

forfeiture of advance payment, deposit, and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted

to check-in.

GUEST/PARTIES/NOISE

The

TENANT

must supervise their guest(s) while on the premises.

Noise in the condo must be kept a reasonable level as not to cause a disturbance to the

neighbors or general public. In no event may the maximum occupancy (as listed on this

agreement) be exceeded without written consent.

CLEANING:

A cleaning fee of $_____ is due with remaining rental payment fourteen (14) days

prior to Check-In date. This constitutes 3 hours of cleaning service after the tenant’s departure.

No cleaning service is provided during the tenants stay. Cleaning service charges in excess of

$_____ dollars will be deducted from the Security Deposit. Rates include a one-time linen-towel

preparation, bed sheets setup, toilet paper, and paper towels. On departure leave all used beds

stripped and unmade. The last day's towels are to be left in the bathrooms. All dinnerware, pots,

pans, glasses should be cleaned and the dishwasher empty. Please discard used food from the

cabinets and refrigerator.

TENANT

will be charged for excessive linens and/or unwashed

dishes. Trash should be removed from the condo and placed in the proper receptacle outside.

MAINTENANCE:

It is expected that major systems in and around the condo will break down

from time to time such as air conditioning, washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc.

OWNER

will attempt

to repair the problem as soon as possible upon notice by the

TENANT

OWNER

assumes no

liability to

TENANT

if such should occur as all products have a useful life and break down

occasionally.

ILLEGAL DRUGS:

Under no circumstances shall any illegal drugs be allowed on the property.

TENANT

understands that possession and use of any such substance is grounds for immediate

eviction and forfeiture of payment.

TENANT

further waives any and all rights to recourse against

the

OWNER

for enforcing this clause.

TENANT

REPSONSIBITIES:

All occupants are required to perform "Normal" household duties

that include, but are not limited to:

• Garbage removal

• Cleaning of individual and guest dishes

• Notification to

OWNER

of any damages or problems with the property

• Locking of all doors when

TENANT

leaves the condo unit.

SUBLETTING/ASSIGNING/OCCUPANCY:

There shall be no subletting of the premises. The

TENANT

shall occupy and use the premises as a vacation rental only and not use the premises

for any business, professional, unlawful or hazardous purpose.

REPAIRS:

The

OWNER

must be notified immediately if you discover any item that needs

attention.

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END OF TERM:

At the end of the term, the

TENANT

shall leave the premises clean and in

good condition, remove all

TENANT

property, and repair all unreasonable damages caused during

their stay.

HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMINTY: OWNER

of rental property shall not be liable for any

damages and/or injury to

TENANT

and/or their guest(s), or their personal property due to

TENANT’S

acts, actions or neglect.

TENANT

agrees to hold

OWNER

harmless against any

claim for damage and/or injury due to

TENANT’S

act or neglect or their

guests act or neglect.

QUIET ENJOYMENT: TENANT

and their guests agree not to violate quiet enjoyment and

privacy of the surrounding neighbors.

OWNER

is not responsible for the actions of other

property owners in the area, as I have no control over their actions.

WEATHER / ACTS OF GOD: OWNER

is not responsible for any weather conditions or acts of

god or nature that happen during

TENANT’S

stay on premises and no refunds will be made.

CONSTRUCTION: OWNER

is not responsible for any actions of other property owners or condo

association.

UNFORSCEEN CONDITIONS:

If any unforeseen conditions or problems with the condo arise

prior to or during

TENANTS

stay,

OWNER

reserves the right to either refund

TENANTS

payment pro-rate or place

TENANT

in a comparable house with the same amenities, bedroom,

etc. Such unforeseen conditions could be the following but are not limited to, hurricanes, storms,

vandalism, flood, etc.

OWNER

assumes no responsibility for such unforeseen conditions.

ACCESS: TENANT

agrees to allow access to the house and property to

OWNER

and his

agents upon 24 hours’ notice by telephone or in person. Agents include but are not limited to,

plumbers, electricians, rental companies, pest inspection, etc.

OWNER

reserves the right to

inspect the premises and condo interior upon 24 hours’ notice to

TENANT

agrees not

to deny access. If

TENANT

refuses to allow access to

OWNER

or any agent designated by

OWNER

, the

OWNER

reserves the right to terminate the

TENANTS

vacation rental and

TENANT

will immediately vacate the premises upon demand by

OWNER

and will forfeit the

rental payment.

SAFETY: TENANT

acknowledges and agree that they are responsible for the safety of

themselves, their guests and their children with respect to the pool, the deck areas, and the

premises.

TENANT

acknowledges and agrees to hold harmless from any injuries to them or

their guests. It is understood that there is no lifeguard and that supervision is their responsibility.

KEYS:

Access to the property is provided by key.

TENANT

agrees to return the set of keys after

departure. All extra sets of keys should be left on the kitchen counter. Failure to return the set of

keys after departure will result in a $5 key replacement fee deducted from the security deposit

for each key needing replacement.

LAWS:

The Laws of the State of Florida shall apply to all terms under this Agreement. Any

dispute under this agreement shall be venued in Volusia County, Florida. It is expressly agreed

and understood that this lease shall not be recorded in the County Clerks office.

LIABILITY: TENANT

may be responsible and liable to

OWNER

for damages in excess of the

security deposit for any damage or loss caused by

TENANT

or its guest.

WRITTEN EXCEPTIONS

: Any exceptions to the above mentioned policies must be approved in

writing in advance.

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DEPARTURE CHECKLIST:

Upon departure, the

Departure Checklist

attached as

Exhibit B

must be completed and left on the kitchen counter. The security refund will be issued after the

owner has received the checklist and inspected the property. In addition, please feel free to

leave your comments or suggestions in our guest book.

BREACH OF AGREEMENT:

Failure to comply with any of the foregoing clauses and overall

rules established by

OWNER

will subject you to immediate removal from condo and forfeiture of

all rental payments and security deposits. If

TENANT

fails for vacate the premises at the end

of the rental period prescribed in this agreement,

TENANT

shall be charged and liable to

OWNER

for $300 per day for every day past the date and time specified in this agreement.

SURVIVAL:

If any clause or term in this lease is contrary to law, the remainder of the Lease shall

remain in full force.

CERTIFICATION:

I or we, the

TENANT(s)

, hereby certify and consent that I/we have read the

entire agreement and conditions and agree to the terms and will comply with them during the

course of this vacation rental.

____________________________ ___________________

Diane P. Laine, OWNER Date

__________________________ __________________

TENANT #1 (signature) Date

__________________________

TENANT #1 (printed)

__________________________ ___________________

TENANT #2 (signature) Date

__________________________

TENANT #2 (printed)

TENANT #1

TENANT #2

E-mail Address: _____________________ E-mail Address: _______________________

Home Phone: _____________________ Home Phone: _______________________

Cell Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: _______________________

Business Phone: _____________________ Business Phone: _______________________

Person to contact in case of Emergency

Name:______________________________ Relationship:__________________________

Phone:______________________________