An Airbnb lease agreement can be a short or long-term rental contract between the landlord, or “host”, and the tenant of the property. The tenant’s only obligation is to pay rent and any other fees associated with the property (ex. housekeeping, parking, etc.). The host will be responsible for the payment of all utilities and services unless otherwise agreed. The tenant is required to abide by the house rules in the lease agreement and any violation can result in the termination of the tenant’s tenancy.
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Table of Contents
- What is an Airbnb Lease?
- What Percentage (%) does Airbnb take?
- What is a Superhost?
- Airbnb Common Rules
- Evicting an Airbnb Guest
What is an Airbnb Lease?
An airbnb lease is created to establish a written set of rules and guidelines for a landlord-tenant relationship. There are two (2) types of leases, long-term (30 days or longer) and short-term (under 30 days).
When to Convert to a Lease
It is best to convert the guest to a lease agreement after their initial stay on Airbnb. The guest and host will be required to abide by Airbnb’s terms and conditions during the initial term and then any agreement made afterward will be solely between the host and guest.
Is Airbnb Legal?
Airbnb is legal, although, there are some jurisdictions in the United States and around the world where Airbnb is not legal for use. Those include New York, Thailand,
Other cities put limitations on the hosts such as Amsterdam, Los Angeles, Miami Beach, and others have strict rules on the hosts and what types of guests and stay at an airbnb.
What Percentage (%) does Airbnb take?
Airbnb charges approximately 17.2% of the total stay when combining the fees paid by both the guest and host. Below is a breakdown of Airbnb’s fees:
- Experiences: 20%
- Guests: 14.2%
- Hosts: 3% (except hosts in Italy)
- Hotels (no guest fee): 14% to 16% (mainland China is 10%)
Source: www.airbnb.com/help/article/1857/what-are-airbnb-service-fees
What is a Superhost?
A superhost is a host selected by Airbnb for offering an outstanding experience for renters. This person not only has a high review score (above 4.5 stars) but also has been continually reviewed and approved 4 times per year for superhost status by Airbnb.
Badge shown on the website for superhosts.
Airbnb Common Rules
Common rules to maintain the premises in the best possible condition include:
- No smoking indoors;
- No large gatherings;
- No pets;
- No unauthorized guests;
- No loud music or noise after 10 PM; and
- No drugs or illegal activity.
Evicting an Airbnb Guest
Less than 30 days – The tenant will qualify as a short-term renter and the State rules heavily side with the host. The host will have to look up the laws in their jurisdiction but may be able to simply change the locks or call the local Sheriff to remove the guest.
30 days or more – The tenant qualifies as a standard tenant and will be subject to the State’s eviction process. Depending on the State, this may take up to 120 days. If a tenant has violated the lease, it’s best to send an official eviction notice and try to come up with a mutually benefiting solution.
