Frequently Asked Questions
What are the laws that apply to short-term rentals?Many states and municipalities have laws that distinguish between short-term leases (usually less than 30 days) and standard leases. This may affect your obligations and restrictions as a lessor/landlord, as well as the guest’s rights as a guest/tenant. For example, certain notice periods may not apply to short-term rentals, as well as restrictions on the amounts a lessor can charge for deposits or cleaning fees.
Additionally, your jurisdiction may have restrictions on offering short-term rentals that can include the length of stay permitted; the total number of days allowed to be rented per year; which areas of the city short-term rentals are permitted; rules around home-sharing; and requirements for licensing. Furthermore, some condo boards or homeowners’ associations have restrictions on short-term rentals.
For these reasons, it is essential that you consult your local laws, and any applicable bylaws, to ensure you are in compliance with any and all requirements.What if the lease is for longer than 30 days?Our Short-Term Rental Agreement is best suited for leases of less than 30 days. Leases of longer than 30 days may not be considered “short-term rentals” and the laws that apply to standard leases will likely apply, resulting in additional obligations for the lessor and additional rights for the guest, which may not be covered by this document.What happens if the guest leaves early?Guests must pay for the entire length of the rental term even if they leave early.