SHORT-TERM RENTAL AGREEMENT (UPDATED JULY 20, 2025)
I. The Parties
This Short-Term Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) made on the date this agreement is reviewed is between the following:
the Guest(s) as listed in the booking confirmation (and family) with a mailing address of
________________________________________________________________________ (“Tenant(s)”)
AND
A business entity known as Hey Maywood, LLC (business address on file) (“Landlord”).
Landlord and Tenant(s) (“Parties”) agree to the following terms and conditions:
II. The Property
The Tenant(s) agrees to rent the residential dwelling described as a single-family home with a mailing address of a private residence located in Clearwater, Florida (exact address provided after booking confirmation) (“Property”). The Property consists of 2 bedroom(s) and has 2 bathroom(s).
III. Start and End Dates
This Agreement shall begin on the agreed upon Check-in Date and end no later than the agreed upon Check-out Date (“Rental Period”).
The Tenant(s) shall be allowed to check-in after 4:00 PM and check-out anytime prior to 11:00 AM.
IV. Rent + Required Taxes
The total amount due by the Tenant(s) to the Landlord each month shall be the total monthly rental amount as outlined in the initial booking request.
V. Pets
Tenant(s) can bring a maximum of 3 pets on the Property. If pets are present, there shall be a one-time charge of $300 per stay.
VI. Cleaning
The Landlord agrees to employ licensed cleaning services that follow CDC cleaning guidelines to clean all living areas, update linens, and provide a starter pack of cleaning supplies (toilet paper, soaps, paper towels, etc.).
Optional mid-stay cleaning packages are available upon request.
VII. Fees Summary and Payment Schedule
The Tenant(s) agree to pay the following:
- The agreed upon monthly rental total for rent and required taxes for each month of stay (Total – Section IV)
- First and second month will be due upon agreement of this lease, subsequent months due by the 5th (with approved screening)
- $300.00 pet-friendly fee (when applicable) (Section V) – one-time per stay
- $55 for Avail Application and Background screening (Criminal, Credit, & Eviction) for guests staying 60+ days paying monthly
- Tenant(s) staying for up to 60 days must pay the full balance prior to check-in.
- Any Tenant(s) staying longer than 60 days who wish to make monthly payments must complete an application and background check.
- Tenant(s) staying 60 days or longer who pay in full before check-in will receive a 5% discount.
Payments made by the Tenant(s) to the Landlord, as well as any pet fees and/or cleaning fees will be fully refundable if the Tenant(s) cancel in writing (email: welcome@heymaywood.com) at least 30 days before check-in.
Pet and cleaning fees are refundable up to check-in for cancellations under 30 days.
The screening fee is non-refundable.
The Tenant(s) shall not be responsible for any other fee(s) unless otherwise mentioned herein.
VIII. Furnishings
The Property shall be furnished by the Landlord. Landlord shall provide basic furnishings for the kitchen, living room, bedrooms, bathrooms, and patios.
IX. Utilities
The Landlord shall be responsible for providing the following utilities: Electricity, Internet, Trash Collection, Water and Sewer, Landscaping, Pest Control. A monthly allotment of $450 is included in the rental cost and Tenant(s) agree(s) to cover any additional charges for these utilities used during the stay beyond this allotment.
Overages beyond the utilities allotment shall be communicated with documentation by the Landlord, and will be collected during the next monthly rent. A final request of overages will be sent no later than 30 days following the check-out date if applicable.
X. Termination
Landlord has the right to inspect the premises with prior notice in accordance with applicable State laws. Should the Tenant(s) violate any of the terms of this agreement, the rental period shall be terminated immediately in accordance with State law. Tenant(s) waive all rights to process if they fail to vacate the premises upon termination of the rental period. Tenant(s) shall vacate the premises at the expiration time and date of this agreement.
XI. Maintenance and Repairs
The Tenant(s) shall maintain the premises in a good, clean, and ready to rent condition, and use the premises only in a careful and lawful manner. Tenant(s) shall leave the premises in a ready to rent condition at the expiration of the rental agreement, defined by the Landlord as being immediately habitable by the next tenants. Tenant(s) shall pay for maintenance and repairs should the premises be left in a lesser condition beyond reasonable use.
XII. Trash
Landlord requires the Tenant(s) to use the following instructions for trash removal on the Property: Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste is collected weekly on Thursdays. Simply bring the can to the curb with the lid facing the street and the city will handle the rest.
XIII. Subletting
Tenant(s) shall not be allowed to sublet the Property. If Landlord does allow the Tenant(s) the right to sublet, an amendment must be signed by both Landlord and Tenant(s) and shall be attached to this Agreement.
XIV. Quiet Enjoyment
The Tenants shall behave in a civilized manner and shall be good neighbors respecting the rights of the surrounding property owners. The Tenants shall not create noise or disturbances likely to disturb or annoy the surrounding property owners. Creating a disturbance of the above nature shall be grounds for immediate termination of this agreement and Tenants shall then immediately vacate the premises.
Any and all noise must be kept to a minimum each night beginning at 11:00 PM
XV. Smoking
Any and all forms of smoking shall not be permitted inside the Property. All smoking activities MUST occur outside. Any violations to this will result in a deep clean fee of $1,000.
XVI. Landlord’s Liability
The Tenants and Tenants’ Guests shall hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Landlord against any and all claims of personal injury or property damage or loss arising from use of the premises regardless of the nature of the accident, injury or loss. Tenant(s) expressly recognize that any insurance for property damage or loss which the Landlord may maintain on the property does not cover the personal property of Tenant(s), and that Tenant(s) should purchase their own insurance for Tenant(s) and Guest(s) if such coverage is desired.
XVII. Attorney’s Fees
Tenants agree to pay all reasonable costs, attorney’s fees and expenses that shall be made or incurred by Landlord enforcing this agreement.
XVIII. Use of Property
Tenant(s) expressly acknowledge and agree that this Agreement is for transient occupancy of the Property, and that Tenant(s) do not intend to make the property a residence or household.
XIX. Shortened Stays and Conditions
There shall be no refunds of rents due to shortened stays or ruined expectations because of weather conditions.
XX. Firearms
Only legally owned and permitted firearms shall be allowed on the premises in accordance with State and local laws.
XXI. Fireworks
The Parties agree that Fireworks and other hazardous materials may not be used in or around the Property.
XXII. Illegal Use
Tenant(s) shall use the property for legal purposes only and other use, such as but not limited to, illegal drug use, abuse of any person, harboring fugitives, etc. shall cause termination of this Agreement with no refund of rents or deposits.
XXIII. Fire Alarms
The Tenant(s) must notify the Landlord without delay if a fire alarm “chirps” or has a low battery condition.
XXIV. Keys
The property is equipped with a keyless smart lock and the Tenant will be given a unique code to come and go as desired during the stay.
XXV. Possessions
Valuable items left behind by Tenant(s) will be held with every reasonable effort made to contact in order for a safe return. If items are not claimed for longer than 2 months they shall become the property of the Landlord. Landlord shall not be held liable for the condition of said items left by the Tenant(s).
XXVI. Notice
In the event written notice is required the Parties shall be recognized by the mailing addresses set forth in Section I of this Agreement.
XXVII. Landlord’s Contact
In the event the Landlord needs to be contacted immediately, the Tenant(s) shall use the following:
E-Mail: Welcome@heymaywood.com
Business Telephone: (727) 474-4312
XXVIII. Governing Law
This agreement is governed under the laws in the State where the Property is located.
XXIX. Severability
In the event any provision or part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unenforceable, only that particular provision or part so found, and not the entire Agreement, will be inoperative.
XXX. Entire Agreement
This Agreement together with any attached addendums or disclosures shall supersede any and all other prior understandings and agreements, either oral or in writing, between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and shall constitute the sole and only agreements between the parties with respect to the said Property. All prior negotiations and agreements between the parties with respect to the Property hereof are merged into this Agreement. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises, or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party or by anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied in this Agreement and that any agreement, statement or promise that is not contained in this Agreement shall not be valid or binding or of any force or effect.
Consent
A fully completed version of this agreement, including confirmed booking details, will be sent to the Guest(s) after reservation approval. By checking the box next to these terms, the Tenant(s) confirm they have read and agree to the Maywood Short-Term Rental Agreement. This agreement is legally binding and the reservation is not final until payment is received and approved.
Landlord’s Signature _____________________________ Date ______________
Candace Davison acting as AP on behalf of Hey Maywood, LLC. Candace Davison declares with their above-signature that they hold the legal power and authority to act in the presence of Hey Maywood, LLC.