Airbnb Rental Agreement Template: Free Printable Sample

Airbnb Rental Agreement Template: Free Printable Sample

This short-term rental agreement sample is designed for a host and guest who want a written record of the stay. Copy it into your own document, customize it for the property and local law, then print it or save it as a PDF.

Legal note: This sample is educational information, not legal advice. Short-term-rental, landlord-tenant, tax, licensing and consumer-protection rules vary by state and locality. Have a qualified local attorney review any agreement before relying on it. Airbnb is a trademark of Airbnb, Inc.; HouseInsurance.io is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb.
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Short-Term Rental Agreement Sample

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SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT

Host-Guest Rental Agreement Template

PROPERTY: ______________________________DATE: __________________

Use this document as a structured host-guest agreement for an Airbnb-style or other short-term rental stay. Replace bracketed fields before use and obtain local legal review when appropriate.

1. PARTIES

This Short-Term Rental Agreement is between [Host/Owner Legal Name] ("Host") and [Primary Guest Legal Name] ("Guest").

2. PROPERTY

The rental property is located at [Full Address] ("Property").

3. RENTAL PERIOD

Check-in is [Date / Time]. Checkout is [Date / Time]. Any extension must be approved in writing.

4. OCCUPANCY

Maximum overnight occupancy is [Number]. Guest is responsible for the conduct of all members of the reservation and approved visitors.

5. PAYMENT

Reservation charges, taxes, platform fees, and other lawful charges are handled as disclosed through the booking arrangement. Separate charges: [Describe / None].

6. HOUSE RULES

Guest agrees to comply with property rules concerning smoking, pets, parties, noise, parking, visitors, pools or spas, fireplaces, grills, and restricted areas.

7. DAMAGE AND CONDITION

Guest will promptly report damage, leaks, malfunctioning safety equipment, or unsafe conditions. Responsibility for damage will be determined under applicable law, booking terms, and any valid deposit or damage process.

8. NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY

The Property may not be used for unlawful activity or any use prohibited by applicable short-term-rental rules.

9. ACCESS

Host or authorized personnel may access the Property when permitted by law for emergencies, necessary repairs, or other legally allowed purposes.

10. CANCELLATION / EARLY DEPARTURE

Cancellation and refund rights are governed by [Platform Policy / Stated Cancellation Policy / Applicable Law].

11. SAFETY

Guest agrees not to disable smoke alarms, carbon-monoxide alarms, pool barriers, or other safety equipment and will notify Host of any safety issue.

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This written Agreement supplements applicable booking terms and law. If a clause conflicts with controlling law, controlling law governs.

SIGNATURES

Host / Owner: ________________________________________Date: ________________
Guest: ________________________________________Date: ________________
Educational template - not legal advice. Review for applicable state, local, platform, landlord-tenant, licensing, tax, privacy, and consumer-protection requirements before use. HouseInsurance.io is not affiliated with or endorsed by Airbnb, Inc.

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What to customize before saving as PDF

  • Legal owner/host name and property address
  • Exact occupancy and visitor rules
  • Local registration or permit disclosures
  • Parking and neighborhood noise rules
  • Pool, spa, fireplace, grill or waterfront safety language
  • Pet rules and any lawful fees
  • Cancellation wording consistent with the booking channel
  • State-specific deposit, entry and consumer-rights requirements

Insurance reminder for hosts

A guest agreement does not replace short-term-rental insurance. Review property, liability, loss-of-income and guest-caused-damage exposures separately.

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