Short Term House Rental

Short Term House Rental

This agreement applies to the property located at {location}. {Renter} agrees to rent this property for {time period} at a rate of {rate}. A deposit of {amount} will be held by the Landlord and will be refunded upon satisfactory return of the property within 30 days.

1. Payment

Full payment will be issued by {date}. Late payment will incur a fee of {fee}. This payment must be made by {method}, and other payment methods cannot be accepted. Failure to pay will result in refusal to turn over the property.

2. Duration

The property will be rented for a total of {number of days} beginning on {date} and ending on {date}. Extensions to the arrangement may be available but must be arranged in advance with the landlord. There is absolutely no guarantee that the unit will be available after the ending date, and it will be necessary for the landlord to forcible remove the tenant once the lease has ended if an extension is not granted.

3. Treatment of Property

Certain rules apply during use of the property. The unit is furnished and includes appliances. These items must be treated respectfully. Additionally, the following rules must be strictly obeyed:

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Failure to maintain the property will result in forfeiture of the apartment. Likewise, infractions to these rules may result in the renter being asked to leave.

4. Additional Responsibilities

In addition to the above responsibilities, the renter shall also be required to {list responsibilities, such as gardening}. It is of particular importance that the renter {list important duties}. To ensure that these responsibilities are met, a checklist has been provided attached to this contract. Failure to meet these responsibilities will result in a fine of {amount}.

5. Cleaning

The renter will be responsible for cleaning the unit to the best of his or her ability. This includes all surfaces, the bathroom, and any textiles. A cleaning fee of {fee} will apply in order to ready the apartment for new renters.

(Renter)		(Date)
(Landlord)		(Date)