Any words of advice on potential issues to be aware of for a first time landlord of Vacation Rental Property?

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Kymimom asked:


This is the first year we decided to rent out our Family Cottage in Canada as a “Vacation rental”. We are trying to avoid some of the unforeseen problems that we may not be aware of.

If you have any suggestions, idea’s or tips …we would love to hear them.

The daily/night rental rate is set for a very reasonable amount for the area, so we have been getting alot of interest.

We are charging a small security deposit, that will be returned when they return the key and the place is confirmed to be as it was before they arrived. ( ie, no damage…)

Is there a standard short term/ vacation rental agreement form that I could use?

Any suggestions would be helpful!

Thanks
One more point - We are US citizens and the Vacation Property is in Canada.
We own it.

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    1. anythingwilldo Says:
      August 3rd, 2010 at 5:18 am

      An agent would get renters to sign some sort of legal document for the period of legal document for the period of stay good luck.
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    2. Elaine K Says:
      August 3rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm

      Don’t do it on your own, hire a management company. They have legal forms and will take care of everything regarding cleaning, etc., for you.

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      August 4th, 2010 at 11:07 am

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      August 4th, 2010 at 2:01 pm

      An increased multiple for 240 per night then the house for the next renters out etc related to refunds cancellations.
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