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A short-term lease is a contract between a landlord and a tenant for a rental period of less than 30 days. This is commonly used for vacation, work or other temporary purposes.
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How to Create a Short-Term Lease Agreement Form? (Steps)
Step 1 – Landlord & Tenant Identification
Include Landlord and Tenant full names and date of agreement in the introductory paragraph for clarity.
Step 2 – Occupancy Limits
To prevent parties and events, landlords can limit the number of people staying on the property during a tenant’s stay, which is why the platform, AirBnb, banned parties in 2022.
Step 3 – Payments
All fees shall be listed in the signed Agreement.
Step 4 – Refund Policy
Refunds are subject to the cancellation policy in the written Agreement.
Step 5 – Rules
These Rules and Regulations shall be followed by ALL Occupants:
- No large (>10 people) parties
- Smoking – No smoking on premises
- Pet(s) – Require Landlord/Owner written approval
- Noise – Limit noise during sleeping hours, 10pm – 7am
- Check-in/out – Respect check-in and check-out times outlined in the Agreement.
- Damages – Property damages will be deducted from the security desposits.
- Illegal Activities – Illegal activities are banned from the rental property.
Step 6 – Indemnification
The Tenant/Occupant shall indemnify the Landlord of any loss, damage or other liability during the Lease Tenancy.
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Step 7 – Trash Removal
All waste shall be removed from the premises.
Step 8 – Landlord Access
Refer to Local State Law requirements. Typically there’s a 24-hour notice period before the Landlord can enter the rental property, unless it’s an emergency.
Step 9 – Utilities
Typically Landlords do not demand Tenants to pay for the utilities except for electrical especially if the Tenant uses above the norm (electric car).
Step 10 – Contact Details
Any authorized persons allowed to enter the rental property shall list contact information including phone number in the Agreement.
Step 11 – Disputes
Any disputes that arise shall be handled by the Landlord in a low-cost way such as private arbitration.
Federal Laws ⚖️
Fair Housing Act (FHA)
Summary (hud.gov↗): Cannot discrimination based on race, religion, or disability.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Summary (ada.gov↗): Must include accessibility and rights for individuals with disabilities (reasonable accommodations and allowing service animals on property).
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act
Summary (epa.gov↗): Must be included for homes built before 1978.
Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
Summary (ftc.gov↗): Disclosures when checking credit reports for screening tenants.
Privacy and Security Laws
Summary (occ.treas.gov↗): The roommate agreement must outline how personal information and data is protected. This is part of the Truth in Lending Act.
Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act (URLTA)
Summary (nchh.org↗): URLTA provides guidelines for leases and tenant rights and covers security deposits, repairs, and maintenance rules.
Anti-Retaliation Laws
Summary (nhlp.org↗): Protects tenants from retaliation for asserting rights and the agreement cannot penalize roommates for exercising legal rights.
Apartment and Home Rentals: Short and Long Term Leases
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