Vacation Rental VRBO Agreement

Vacation Rental VRBO Agreement

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Owner is the lawful owner or authorized manager of the residential property located at (the Property); and

WHEREAS, Guest has reserved the Property through a short-term rental booking and desires to occupy the Property for temporary lodging pursuant to the terms and conditions of this Agreement; and

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and mutual covenants contained herein, the parties agree as follows.

Scope of Rental

The Owner hereby grants Guest a temporary, non-exclusive right to occupy the Property for short-term lodging. The rental includes the following amenities and services as described by Owner: linens, utilities as specified below, standard cleaning on departure, and use of furnishings and appliances listed in the inventory. Special services or supplies not included shall be provided only if agreed in writing.

Term and Termination

Term: The rental term shall commence on and shall terminate on .

Check-in time: . Check-out time: .

Termination: Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party upon written notice specifying the breach and providing the breaching party no fewer than days to cure. If cure is not effected within the notice period, the non-breaching party may terminate immediately.

Payment Terms

Total Rental Amount: $ . Cleaning Fee: $ .

Security Deposit: $ payable as security for damage, excessive cleaning or unpaid charges. Deposit will be refunded subject to inspection within days after check-out, less documented deductions if any.

Payment Schedule: An initial deposit of $ is due upon booking on or before . Balance of $ is due on or before .

Late Fee: Unpaid amounts shall accrue a late fee of from the due date until paid. Guest is also responsible for reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred by Owner to collect unpaid sums.

Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellation by Guest more than days prior to arrival: full refund less any nonrefundable fees. Cancellation within the specified period: deposit retained and additional cancellation fees may apply as set by Owner. If Owner cancels, Owner will refund all sums paid by Guest.

Occupancy, Use and House Rules

Maximum occupancy: persons. The Property shall be used only for lawful residential lodging and for no other purpose. No events, commercial activities, or parties are permitted without Owner's prior written consent.

Smoking allowed:    Pets allowed:

Access, Maintenance and Repairs

Owner or Owner's agents may enter the Property to inspect, make repairs, or show the Property for legitimate business purposes upon reasonable notice, except in emergencies when no notice is required. Guest will promptly report maintenance issues and shall be responsible for damage caused by Guest or Guest's invitees.

Liability, Indemnity and Insurance

Guest assumes all risk of personal injury and property damage arising from Guest's occupancy and use of the Property, except to the extent caused by Owner's gross negligence or willful misconduct. Guest shall indemnify, defend and hold Owner harmless from any claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses, including reasonable attorney fees, arising from Guest's use of the Property. Owner strongly recommends Guest maintain adequate personal and property insurance for duration of stay.

Security Deposit Deductions

Owner may deduct from the security deposit amounts necessary to repair damage to the Property, replace missing items, remedy excessive cleaning, or satisfy unpaid charges. Owner will provide Guest with an itemized list of deductions and supporting documentation within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Confidentiality

Each party shall treat as confidential and shall not disclose to any third party the other party's non-public business information, personal contact information, payment terms, sensitive property access instructions, or other information clearly designated as confidential, except to the extent compelled by law or necessary to perform obligations under this Agreement. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available without breach of this Agreement.

Force Majeure

Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations hereunder due to causes beyond its reasonable control, including acts of God, natural catastrophe, government action, epidemic, fire, or other unavoidable events, provided that the affected party promptly notifies the other and takes commercially reasonable steps to resume performance.

Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of , without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The parties agree to attempt good faith negotiation of disputes prior to initiating formal proceedings. Remedies at law and equity are reserved to both parties.

Entire Agreement; Modification

This Agreement, including any attachments or written amendments signed by both parties, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and representations. No modification or waiver shall be binding unless in writing and signed by both parties.

Severability; Assignment

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Guest may not assign or sublet the Property without Owner's prior written consent. Owner may assign its rights to a successor owner or manager provided such assignee assumes Owner's obligations under this Agreement.

Acknowledgment

Guest acknowledges receipt of keys, access codes, and the inventory list at or before check-in, and confirms that the Property was in satisfactory condition at occupancy start unless otherwise noted in writing.

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