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I understand how co-hosting works, specifically regarding how payments are made between host and co-host via Airbnb. I am working on an agreement with a host to serve as their co-host. We want to create a contract between the two of us outside of Airbnb's "Terms of Service" pertaining to Co-Host services.
Rather than reinventing the wheel, we are wondering if anyone has a template for such an agreement that they would be willing to share.
Can anyone help or point us in the right direction (besides the obvious of hiring a lawyer for $200 an hour)?
Thanks.
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Here is mine, originally co-authored with an attorney in Washington State:
This Co-hosting agreement (herein the Agreement) is between A (“Owner”) and B, independent contractor, (“Host”) for the leasing/rental of vacation homes, <names>, <address>. This agreement supersedes all previous agreements.
All bookings will be made via Airbnb, VRBO, or Trip Advisor (Flipkey), unless by specific agreement between Owner and Host. Owner and Host can each accept bookings. Owner and Host will split all rent receipts, 70% to Owner and 30% to Host, regardless of who accepts which bookings. 100% of guest cleaning fees will go to Host. Airbnb receipts will be split by Airbnb and paid directly to each party. Owner will collect VRBO and Trip Advisor receipts and transfer Host’s share to Host monthly no later than the fifth of each month, by mailed check or direct deposit according to Host’s preference.
Owner may use either or both homes without payment, at will, but will ensure all dates are not booked and are blocked in all calendars in advance of her use. Owner will pay Host standard cleaning fees for cleaning during and/or after any such use.
Host will not advertise or otherwise market the property.
This Agreement shall be effective from the date it is signed by both above parties and shall automatically renew monthly. Either party may terminate this agreement at any time without cause with thirty days’ written notice to the other party.
Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time without notice for cause if the other party fails to meet any of the terms of this agreement.
Upon termination of this agreement payments for all pre-existing reservations for dates beyond the termination date shall revert to owner.
Owner will:
Host will:
This Agreement is based upon the mutual promises and consideration detailed above and reflects the mutual assent of the parties.
This Agreement is fully integrated. It constitutes the entire agreement of the parties relating to the subject matter addressed in this Agreement. This Agreement supersedes all prior communications, contracts, or agreements between the parties with respect to the subject matter of addressed in this Agreement, whether oral or written.
The Host agrees to defend, indemnify and hold forever harmless the Owner from any and all claims, demands or causes of action that arise out of any claim by any third party, including but not limited to any claims for contribution, indemnity or subrogation brought in any claim alleging negligence or intentional tort.
In the event that there is a dispute regarding the terms of this Agreement, and legal action becomes necessary to enforce any of the terms herein, the parties agree that jurisdiction and venue shall be <COUNTY>, <STATE>. In the event that one or more of the parties commences a legal action to enforce the terms of this contract, the substantially prevailing party may be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs incurred in bringing the action.
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A, Owner Date B, Host Date
Agree 100%!
Thank you so much for sending this! This is amazing. Love this community.
We have decided on our co-host and will be out of the country while he lives at our house and manages the bnb. My husband wants a contract to protect our home from inappropriate use (crazy parties, etc.) Is that built in to the co-hosting agreement or do we need a separate contract with the co-host.
I don't think this is covered in the co-host agreement. You are best to create a specific agreement that meets your needs and outlines exactly what the terms are re: damages to the property.
Can anyone share how you became a co-host?
Hi Eliza, you can go to https://www.ShortTermSage.com/ep9 where I've interviewed Lauren Meeks, who runs a cohosting property management business.
Hope this helps 🙂
@Julian340, very timely. I'm actually listening to episode #69 now with Peter Plourde and have 5 other episodes tagged to listen to. I have had one STR since 2018 and may become the co-host for one through someone who reached out on the Host Nation Facebook page.
Great Podcast Julian. Thank you for sharing the discussion with Lauren Meeks.
Search videos on YouTube by Sean, his channel is called Airbnb Automated, VERY useful!!!
that is important have a aggrement, i am a cohost, and i running for almost 5 months, now the owner dont tell me nothing and canceled my host. only i was charged 10 porcent. i assume he think he can make for hisself now airbnb. now i unsderstand how import is have a aggreement. even is you friend , you family this is bussiness.
Very useful thanks for sharing it . Tacina
@Tacina0 you would need to have a UK solicitor look over any contract template you want to set up for co-hosting in England - as you know our laws are not the same as in the US so you can't just adapt the useful templates listed earlier in the thread as they aren't likely to be legally binding.
Thank you . I realise that . It was a good example to start with .
What is a fair price to charge for cohosting. ? I am currently the cleaner and am in negotiations of being the cohost as well. All comments welcomed! Thank you
Really depends on what you are being asked to do as a co-host. Some charge by percentage some charge based on a hourly rate and estimate the amount of work involved. @Brooke183