Rental contracts

[nducette]

Hi,
We are new at this, so maybe someone can shed some light? We are planning on renting our Villa in Woodbury for Jan, Feb and March only in 2009. Two bedroom 2 bath.
We need to find a contract and are wondering how people collect the rent.. all up front... or by the month?
What is the going security deposit for three months rental? :dontknow:

[samhass]

Upfront.
I prefer to rent only for a month at a time. If you have an undesirable renter, he's gone in 30 days. The couples I rented to last season can rent for as long as they want to this season. They were outstanding. I am a clean freak and they were too. I loved it!
I take a thousand dollar security deposit for one month. Everyone got theirs back in full the day they left. As I said, they were all wonderful, clean people.

[nanci2539]

I'm renting a villa for three-four months or until our home is built here. I paid June and July up front with a $1000 security deposit that is refundable. I'm extending the rental until Sept and he asked for a check in mid July.

Like Samhass, I go beyond being a clean freak; I'm anal about it. Apparently, he has a professional housekeeper come in after renters leave and I'm cleaning what she cleaned because it just wasn't clean enough for me.

[handieman]

20% right away nonrefundable to confirm. Balance due 2 weeks prior to move in date. Lease is monthly and is renewable if both parties agree and the next month is also due 2 weeks prior to the rental month. $500.00 security deposit paid separately and held in escrow in a local bank non interest bearing
This works for me on a patio villa
Handie :joke:

[borjo]

I do $500 security deposit to hold anything a month or more. I return $400 within 2 weeks of their leaving. I keep $100 for cleaning. The deposits are in a separate account. I require payment in full 2 weeks before arrival just so the check can clear before they arrive.