House Rules For Mid Term Rentals

House rules are an important aspect of renting out your property for a mid-term rental (MTR). These rules help to ensure that your property is well-maintained, and that your guests understand what is expected of them during their stay. Some house rules that you may want to consider for your mid-term rental include:

No smoking or vaping

If you prefer to not have guests smoking in your property, you should clearly state that smoking or vaping is not allowed inside the property. This will help to keep the property smelling fresh and reduce the risk of fire. You can always suggest areas outside of the property that smoking is allowed.

No pets

Make sure you provide clear rules on whether you allow pets or not. Some guests may have allergies or simply prefer not to be around pets. If you do not allow pets in your property, be sure to clearly state this in your listing and rental agreement. If you do allow pets, you can always provide guidelines to what size, breeds, or types of animals you allow. For example, some people may have pets such as fish, birds or lizards that they may want to bring along in their mid-term rental.

No parties or events

Although it is uncommon for guests to want to book a mid term rental for an event, you should make it clear that your property is for residential use only and that parties or events are not allowed.

Quiet hours

Establish quiet hours to respect the peace of your neighbors, typically between 10 pm and 8 am.

Cleaning and maintenance

Inform guests about their responsibilities for keeping the property clean and tidy during their stay, as well as any expectations for the condition of the property upon departure. If you have scheduled cleanings for your property, make sure the guest knows the cadence in which a cleaner will come by.

Check-in and check-out times

Clearly state the check-in and check-out times for the property, and inform guests about any additional fees for early check-in or late check-out.

Guest number

Specify how many people are allowed to stay in the property, and inform guests that additional guests are not allowed without prior approval.

Insurance

If you require guests to have renters insurance or sign a waiver of liability and inform them of the potential risks and hazards of the property, make sure you list this clearly in your house rules.

Damage deposit

Inform guests about the damage deposit and the process of handling damages.

It's important to note that these are just examples of house rules that you may want to consider for your mid-term rental, and you may have additional rules that are specific to your property and your target audience. Be sure to clearly communicate your house rules to your guests, and enforce them consistently to protect your property and maintain a positive relationship with your guests

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Homads is a platform that allows property owners and hosts to list their properties for mid-term rental and connect with potential guests. The platform is geared towards providing a more affordable, flexible and customizable solution for both guests and hosts as compared to traditional leasing. The platform aims to create a more efficient and transparent rental process, by allowing hosts to list their properties, set their own rental terms, and communicate directly with potential guests.