Hello all, we started hosting in airbnb recently and it is g...
Hello all, we started hosting in airbnb recently and it is getting a little difficult to work with our cleaning staff and wan...
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
Thanks for sharing as I found it helpful, I'm trying to become a cohost and/or property manager
Superhost looking for a co-host in Key West. In The Meadows neighborhood (White (W)/Eisenhower (E)/Truman (S)/Angela (N)). Our on-site co-host sold her unit and headed to Colorado. We take care of bookings. We will personally manage interactions with AirBnB and any challenging guest issues. Co-host is local contact with guest when needed, is present or helps with logistics if we have a maintenance issue (rare), reviews condition of unit pre arrival and post departure, and provide advice on how to review. Could also manage cleanings (2X mo.) or handle cleaning themselves. Our experience is that unless the co-host also cleans, there is typically very little for co-host to do other than be friendly and answer questions that happen to come up if the co-host actually meets guest. This should be a relatively low guest interaction scenario.
This is a stretch as this was posted almost 2 years ago but if you're in need of a co-host in Tampa or Central Florida you can definitely reach out to me I'm currently running one property and about to manage another.
Please I need ur help I want to be a co host but am figuring out everything no landlord is giving me a reply please how do you talk to landloads mostly if you can't manage to reach on the place physically is it possible
airbnb management service agreement document
Very helpful and thanks for posting your agreement.
one question, why would the host hold the owner harmless? I would think it should be the other way around? hoping you can clarify.. Thank you.
"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."
This is from so long ago. But you do look to be correct, although the owner would seek some protections/indemnifications of some sort as well. The simpler the better.
Thank you so much Lisa!
Hi
I know this message is really old but I came across it doing research. How where you all able to get the conversation started with the property owner you were cohosting for? Also what were the methods in choosing the property?
Long time between posts here, but in case this will help you or someone else: check out Airbnb's (relatively new) Experienced Co-hosts page if you're interested in becoming a co-host. I've also heard that real estate investor clubs are a good place to make local contacts.
Good luck!