VACATION RENTAL AGREEMENT 

EXAMPLE

This Rental Agreement (“Rental Agreement”) is between Villas and Views (“Owner”) and First Name Last Name (“Renter”), concerning the property located at Property Address, hereinafter referred to as Vacation Rental. The Renter agrees that you will be present at the Vacation Rental for the entire duration of the reservation and that you will be responsible for the actions and behavior of each individual present at the Vacation Rental during your stay. This includes ensuring each individual in your party or otherwise present at the Vacation Rental is aware of and in compliance with the terms identified in this Agreement.

OCCUPANCY The occupancy will be in the form of a Vacation/Short Term Rental only and not constitute a permanent or primary residence or other tenancy. Renter occupancy shall begin on Start Date at 4:00 PM, and terminate on End Date at 10:00AM.
The total number of occupants for the duration of your stay is Number of Guests and shall not exceed the maximum occupancy limits of the Vacation Rental.

PAYMENT TERMS & CANCELLATION The total amount due, including the base rates, taxes, and fees are displayed on the payment confirmation webpage for the Vacation Rental. A portion of your total payment may be due upon online confirmation of your reservation of the Vacation Rental, as indicated in the “Total” line of the online payment confirmation webpage. The balance is due prior to arrival within the schedule indicated on the reservation webpage. Please review these amounts carefully. Payment amounts are due as calculated and subject to updates if changes are made to the reservation. A service fee applies to all payments. You may cancel your booking at any time, however, all amounts that have been paid prior to your cancellation may be non-refundable based on the cancellation policy provided.

HOUSE RULES & POLICIES The Vacation Rental may have specific rules and policies regarding large groups, parties, pets, smoking/vaping, quiet hours, parking, pool and/or hot tub usage, and other local, HOA, or property regulations. These rules are detailed in the Terms and Rules section of the Vacation Rental listing, posted inside the Vacation Rental, and/or as otherwise delivered to you, and are incorporated into this Agreement. Please review these terms carefully, as violation(s) may result in additional fees or the immediate removal of you and other members of your party from the Vacation Rental without refund.  Further, violation of any law or ordinance by any individual at the Vacation Rental during your reservation will result in the immediate removal of you and other members of your party from the Vacation Rental without refund.

GUEST UNDER 25 YEARS OF AGE Reservations by a primary Renter under the age of 25 years old are not guaranteed and require written request and permission by a Villas and Views team member. Each property has different requirements defined by the HOA related to the age of the primary Renter. Our responsibility is to ensure these rules are adhered to prior to confirming a reservation.

PETS Pets are not permitted unless written permission by a Villas and Views team member is provided.  Each property has different requirements defined by the HOA related to pets within the community.  Our responsibility is to ensure these rules are adhered to prior to confirming a reservation with a pet. Where permission has been granted you will be provided with specific details noted in your booking and are required to pay the pet fee charge, whether at time of booking or time of confirmation that a pet can be added to your reservation. If a pet is approved, the Renter is responsible for ensuring the pet does not violate noise restrictions or result in noise complaints. If the pet cannot be quieted, the Renter will be required to immediately remove the pet from the property at their own expense.  Allowing your pet inside the property is a privilege and cleanliness of the home is of utmost importance to maintain the quality of our offerings.  We request that each pet is:

1. Groomed to avoid molting or shedding
2. Cleaned prior to entering the house to avoid marks on the property
3. Has up to date worming, flea treatments, and vaccinations
4. Has nails trimmed to avoid scratches to the floors and furnishings
5. Does not jump up on furniture or beds

We accept no responsibility for death of, loss of, injury or sickness to pets during the accommodation period.  Full and sole responsibility for the pet and its actions lie with the pet owner and upon acceptance of the Rental Agreement the Renter agrees that no legal action will be taken against the Owner. The Renter acknowledges and agrees that if any damage is caused to the property by the pet that it is the Renter’s responsibility to pay for any damages or cleaning that is necessary to bring the property back to its original condition upon arrival. The Renter agrees to have the floors professionally cleaned or to have the premises fumigated if the cleaning or fumigation is required because the pet has been kept on the premises during the reservation period.

CHILDREN No responsibility will be taken for children stay at or visiting the property.  The Renter is responsible for supervising children, always taking into consideration fencing, pools, stairs, balconies, and cleaning materials.

BALCONIES For the safety of all guests, if there is a balcony on the premises, the Renter must ensure all guests and visitors observe the following rules and safety measures:

1. Do not climb, sit on, push or use strong force against railings
2. Do not dispose of anything over the balcony railing as this may cause damage to the property or injury to the persons standing below
3. Avoid any behavior that may cause a person to injure another person, themselves, or cause someone or something to fall from the balcony
4. Avoid any behavior that may cause damage to the premises, the balcony, or its safety features
5. Do not go out on the balcony if you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs
6. Ensure that all balcony doors or windows are locked before you leave the premises.

ARRIVAL DETAILS Once your booking has been accepted and paid in full, you will receive contact information for the primary contact (“Host”) for your stay. Check-in and check-out times are set forth in the description of the Vacation Rental and will be communicated to you at least 7 days prior to your arrival. If you or any member of your group fails to vacate the Vacation Rental at the designated check-out time, you grant the Owner the right to charge the credit card number used to book the Vacation Rental for an additional night. Further, the Host and/or their agent may initiate any and all proceedings necessary to remove you or any member of your group or your belongings from the Vacation Rental.

DAMAGE You agree damage not covered by, or exceeding the waiver limit of, the accidental rental damage waiver is your full responsibility. This may include damage or loss occurring during your stay, violations of house rules or policies, additional cleaning fees, and/or any fines or other costs incurred by the behavior of you or any other occupant during your stay in violation of laws or other regulations. You grant the Owner the right to charge the credit card number used to book the Vacation Rental for any such damages, including, but not limited to, additional cleaning fees. To ensure that the proper party is held responsible, please notify your Host of any damage found at check-in.

CLEANLINESS You are expected to treat the Vacation Rental with respect, keeping in mind that this is an individual’s home, not a hotel room. Even in cases where a cleaning fee is charged, you are expected to leave the Vacation Rental in a clean, neat, and orderly condition and respect the Host’s requests regarding check-out procedures and/or the check-out procedures posted inside the Vacation Rental.

BBQ GRILL CLEANING Properties with private BBQ grills and ovens will incur a $175 cleaning fee for unclean BBQ grills or ovens.  The Renter is provided with tools to clean the BBQ grill or oven to avoid the charge.  If the BBQ grill or oven is not cleaned to a high standard the credit card on fill will be charged accordingly.

RENTER PROPERTY Renters are solely responsible for their belongings while staying at the property.  The Renter is required to take the usual steps to prevent any property loss, including locking the premises and vehicles when not attended.  The Owner cannot be held responsible for forces of nature which result in damages or loss to Renter property. If personal property is left behind, you will be notified. We reserve the right to charge a $50 fee to collect the lost property.  If the Renter requires items to be mailed, they will be mailed at the expense of the Renter.

FEES & ADDITIONAL SERVICES All mandatory and optional booking-related fees will be disclosed in the Vacation Rental listing. If you fail to select any option(s) that incur additional fees applicable to your stay and it is later discovered that you should have selected such option(s), you grant the Owner the right to charge the credit card number used to book the Vacation Rental for the associated additional fees.

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY The maximum number of people that may occupy the Vacation Rental is indicated in the listing description. For clarification, this number applies to all overnight guests, day visitors and children. Unless otherwise approved by your Host, occupancy over the indicated capacity may result in the immediate removal of you and other members of your party from the Vacation Rental and forfeiture of all amounts paid.

CONDITION OF THE PROPERTY Your Host cares very much about their Vacation Rental and strives to keep it in excellent shape. If you notice any problems, hazardous conditions, housekeeping issues, or maintenance issues, please notify your Host immediately.

HOST ACCESS You agree to allow your Host and/or their agents reasonable access to the Vacation Rental during your stay if requested. Such access may be necessary to resolve maintenance related issues you report. In the event of an emergency, the Vacation Rental may be accessed without prior notice or permission.

MONITORING DEVICES Our properties may have external security cameras and inside or outside noise devices measuring sound.  The Renter acknowledges the use of these devices and that occupants will not damage or tamper with these devices.  Tampering with security and noise monitoring devices may result immediate eviction and additional fees.

CANCELLATIONS BY OWNER & SUBSTITUTION OF PROPERTY In the event that the Host cancels your booking, you will be notified as quickly as possible.  In this event, the host will refund all monies or reschedule as appropriate.

FORCE MAJEURE In the event your stay at the Vacation Rental becomes impossible for any reason outside the host’s control, including natural disasters, fire, evacuation orders, or other acts of government agencies, the host may choose to cancel your booking and issue a partial or full refund or booking credit of the amounts paid.  For purposes of clarification, no refund or credit is due (or will be made) to you for inclement weather unless host initiates the cancellation. You and your invitees must comply with any mandatory evacuation order.

INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS; ASSUMPTION OF RISK You agree to indemnify and hold harmless your Host for any liabilities, damage, cost or expense whatsoever arising from or related to any claim in connection with your use and/or occupancy of the Vacation Rental, including, but not limited to, any claim or liability for personal injury, damage, fines, penalties, loss of personal belongings, or theft of property, which is made, incurred, or sustained by you and/or anyone using the Vacation Rental during your stay. You and anyone using the Vacation Rental during your stay accepts and assumes all risks involved in or related to the use of third-party transportation vendors, the pool/hot tub, activities participated in while on the premises, or amenities provided at the property, as applicable.

ATTORNEY FEES & COSTS If your Host employs the services of an attorney or attorneys to enforce any conditions of this Agreement, you shall be liable to the Owner or your Host, as applicable, for reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred.

FALSIFIED BOOKINGS If your booking was made under false pretense, including, but not limited to, a falsified name, age or size of party, you will be subject to immediate cancellation of your reservation, removal from the property, and forfeiture of all amounts paid.

LIMITED SHORT-TERM RENTAL It is expressly understood and agreed that this is a short-term vacation rental and is not a lease or other long-term residential tenancy agreement. This Agreement is only for the licensed use of the Vacation Rental for the stated reservation dates. It creates no property rights in you and no rights to renewal or for recurring usage. You shall not sublet the Vacation Rental or any part of it and shall not assign any interest (in whole or in part) to this Agreement or any rights hereunder.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, IN NO EVENT WILL THE HOST NOR ITS AFFILIATES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND/OR OWNERS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR STAY AT THE VACATION RENTAL. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES WHETHER BASED ON A THEORY OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE OF ACTION, EVEN IF HOST HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND EVEN IF THE LIMITED REMEDY SET FORTH HEREIN IS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE.

CLASS ACTION & JURY TRIAL WAIVER ANY AND ALL PROCEEDINGS TO RESOLVE CLAIMS WILL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION. IF FOR ANY REASON A CLAIM PROCEEDS IN COURT RATHER THAN IN ARBITRATION, THE PARTIES EACH WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A JURY TRIAL.

JURISDICTION & VENUE This Agreement is made in, and shall be governed solely by the laws of, the State of Florida without regard to conflict of laws principles. If for any reason a claim proceeds in court rather than arbitration, such action may only be brought in the state or federal courts in Florida, and each party hereby submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of those courts for the purposes of any such proceeding.

GENERAL TERMS If any section, clause, paragraph, or term of the Rental Agreement is held or determined to be void, invalid, or unenforceable for any reason, all other terms, clauses, or paragraphs herein shall be severed and remain in force and effect. This Agreement shall be binding on and inure to the benefit of the parties hereto and on each of their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assignees. This Agreement or any rights hereunder may not be assigned (in whole or in part) by you. This Agreement is taken in full compliance with federal, state, and local Fair Housing Laws, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, country of origin, handicap, or familial status. This Agreement becomes binding upon receipt of your initial payment. Sending payment constitutes your acceptance and agreement to these terms, conditions, limitations, and restrictions.

PAYMENT DETAILS

$ Total Amount : TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

$ Security Deposit : REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT (within 7 business days)

UPON EXECUTION OF THIS LEASE, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL OF ITS PROVISIONS.

Date: Booking Date

Renter Signature: Your Signature