Venue Rental Agreement Template

This Venue Rental Agreement is made on [Date] by and between:

Venue Owner / Operator: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Address]

Client / Renter: [Full Name / Company Name]
Address: [Address]

1. Venue Information

The Venue Owner agrees to rent the following venue space to the Client:

Venue Name: [Venue Name]
Venue Address: [Address]
Description of Space: [Hall / Room / Outdoor Area / Studio / Other]

Included areas or features:

[Main event area]
[Restrooms]
[Kitchen or prep area]
[Parking area]
[Other included areas]

2. Event Details

Event Name or Type: [Wedding / Party / Meeting / Reception / Other]
Event Date: [Date]
Event Start Time: [Time]
Event End Time: [Time]

Setup Time: [Time]
Cleanup End Time: [Time]

Estimated Number of Guests: [Number]

3. Permitted Use

The venue may be used only for the following purpose:

[Describe the permitted event use]

The Client may not use the venue for any unlawful, unsafe, or unauthorized activity or for any purpose not approved under this Agreement.

4. Rental Term

The rental period includes only the date and hours stated in this Agreement unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

Additional access outside the stated hours:

☐ not permitted
☐ permitted only with prior approval
☐ available at the following rate: [$Amount]

5. Rental Fee and Deposit

The Client shall pay the following amounts:

Rental Fee: [$Amount]
Security Deposit: [$Amount]
Reservation Deposit, if applicable: [$Amount]

Payment schedule:

☐ full payment due on [Date]
☐ deposit due on [Date], balance due on [Date]
☐ other: [Describe]

6. Refunds and Cancellations

If the Client cancels the event, the following terms apply:

☐ deposit is non-refundable
☐ full refund if canceled by [Date]
☐ partial refund of [$Amount or %] if canceled by [Date]
☐ no refund for cancellation after [Date]
☐ other: [Describe]

If the Venue Owner cancels due to reasons outside the Client’s control, refund or rescheduling terms shall be handled as follows:

[Insert terms]

7. Venue Rules

The Client agrees to follow the venue rules listed below:

[guest capacity limits]
[noise restrictions]
[decoration restrictions]
[smoking restrictions]
[alcohol policy]
[parking rules]
[vendor access rules]
[other venue rules]

8. Client Responsibilities

The Client is responsible for:

timely payment of all agreed fees;
supervision of guests, vendors, and invitees;
compliance with venue rules and applicable law;
setup and cleanup as stated in this Agreement;
damage caused by the Client, guests, or vendors, except for ordinary wear and tear.

Additional client responsibilities, if any:

[Insert details]

9. Venue Owner Responsibilities

The Venue Owner agrees to provide the venue in reasonably usable condition for the scheduled event.

The Venue Owner shall also provide the following, if applicable:

[tables or chairs]
[electricity or lighting]
[restroom access]
[climate control]
[staff access or on-site contact]
[other included services]

10. Damage and Security Deposit

The Client shall be responsible for damage to the venue, equipment, furniture, or property caused by the event, guests, vendors, or invitees.

The Venue Owner may use the security deposit to cover:

[property damage]
[missing items]
[excess cleaning]
[late departure]
[other agreed charges]

Any remaining deposit balance shall be returned within [Number] days after the event, less any proper deductions.

11. Insurance and Liability

The following insurance or liability terms apply:

☐ no separate event insurance required
☐ Client must obtain event liability insurance
☐ Client must provide proof of insurance before the event
☐ other: [Describe]

Each party is responsible for its own acts and omissions under this Agreement, subject to applicable law.

12. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement:

☐ by mutual written agreement
☐ immediately for material breach
☐ if required permits or approvals cannot be obtained
☐ under the following additional terms: [Describe]

If this Agreement ends early, any refund or payment obligation shall be handled according to the cancellation and payment terms above unless otherwise agreed in writing.

13. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the state of [State].

14. Entire Agreement

This Agreement contains the full understanding between the parties regarding the venue rental described above and replaces prior discussions on the same subject unless otherwise stated in writing.

15. Signatures

Venue Owner / Operator Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Title: [Title, if applicable]
Date: [Date]

Client / Renter Signature: __________________________
Name: [Full Name]
Title: [Title, if applicable]
Date: [Date]