Put it in writing
Most chair and room rentals run smoothly because both sides agreed the basics up front. Write down what you have agreed, even if it is a one-page summary, and both keep a copy. If you are unsure what kind of agreement you need, take advice from an accountant or solicitor.
The things worth agreeing
These are the questions that most often cause friction later when nobody asked them at the start.
- Which days and hours the renter can use the space
- How and when rent is paid, and what happens if a payment is late
- How much notice either of you needs to give to end the arrangement
- Who supplies products, towels and consumables
- Access: keys, alarm codes and who locks up
- Proof of the renter's own insurance and qualifications
Agree how clients are handled
Renters usually bring and book their own clients. Be clear about whether they can use your reception or booking system, and how walk-ins who ask for them are passed on.
Check in after the first month
Put a short catch-up in the diary a few weeks in. It is much easier to adjust hours or tidy up a small niggle early than to let it build.
Written by Lewis
Co-founder, FindMy.beauty
Lewis builds the FindMy.beauty platform and looks after the hosts who list with us.
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