A clear, fair chair rental contract for salon owners and booth renters. Fill in the blanks, copy, print and sign.
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Monthly rent
$1,083$250 per week
Yearly rent
$12,990Income for the owner, cost for the renter
Deposit
$250Refundable
Clauses
1330 days notice to end
Booth rental agreement
BOOTH RENTAL AGREEMENT This Booth Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is made on [date] between [Salon owner], operating Nova Hair Studio at [Salon address] ("Owner"), and [Booth renter] ("Renter"). 1. BOOTH. The Owner rents to the Renter one styling station ("Booth") at [Salon address], together with shared use of the reception area, basins, restroom and break area. 2. TERM. This Agreement starts on [start date] and continues week to week until ended by either party under the Termination section. 3. RENT. The Renter pays $250 per week, due every Monday, in advance. Rent paid more than 5 days late may incur a late fee of [amount]. 4. DEPOSIT. The Renter pays a refundable security deposit of $250 before the start date. It is returned within 14 days of the Renter leaving, less any unpaid rent or damage beyond normal wear. 5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The Renter is self-employed, not an employee. The Renter sets their own prices, schedule and services, keeps all service income, and is responsible for their own taxes, insurance and business expenses. 6. CLIENTS AND BOOKINGS. The Renter's clients belong to the Renter. The Renter manages their own appointments, client records and payments using a booking system of their choice. 7. LICENCES AND INSURANCE. The Renter holds and displays a valid professional licence and carries their own professional liability insurance, with proof provided to the Owner on request. 8. PRODUCTS AND SUPPLIES. The Renter supplies all of their own tools, products and supplies. Any retail products sold by the Renter remain the Renter's property and income. 9. ACCESS. The Renter receives a key and may use the Booth at any time the building is accessible. 10. CONDUCT AND CLEANLINESS. The Renter keeps the Booth clean, sanitises tools to state board standards, and behaves professionally toward clients, staff and other renters. 11. TERMINATION. Either party may end this Agreement with 30 days written notice. The Owner may end it immediately for non-payment of rent after 10 days, or for serious misconduct. 12. LIABILITY. Each party is responsible for their own acts and omissions. The Owner is not responsible for the Renter's property, tools or products left at the salon. 13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This is the full agreement between the parties. Changes must be made in writing and signed by both. Owner: ______________________ Date: ________ [Salon owner] Renter: _____________________ Date: ________ [Booth renter] This template is a starting point, not legal advice. Booth rental rules vary by state; have a local professional review it before signing.
Move-in checklist
Before signing, confirm: - Renter's licence number: __________ - Insurance provider and policy no.: __________ - Start date and first rent payment: __________ - Deposit received ($250): yes / no - Keys handed over: yes / no - Renter's own booking link shared with the Owner: __________
Key insights
If the owner sets the renter's prices, hours or books their clients, authorities may treat the renter as an employee. The renter running their own booking and payments is the clearest proof of independence.
At $1,083/month rent, a renter charging $60 per service needs about 19 appointments a month just to cover the booth, before products and insurance.
Renters own their client list. Keeping it in their own booking system means they keep it if they ever move salons.
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Practical guide
Most booth rental disputes start with a handshake deal: nobody wrote down when rent was due, who kept the deposit, or who owned the clients when the renter left. A one-page written agreement settles those questions before they become arguments. It also protects the salon owner, because it shows in writing that the renter works for themselves and is not an employee. Tax authorities and state boards look at how the relationship actually works, so the agreement should match reality: the renter sets their own prices, keeps their own hours, takes their own bookings and pays their own taxes.
Add the salon, owner, renter and address, then set rent, deposit and the notice period both of you agree on.
Decide who supplies products, whether the renter gets a key, and whether you want a non-solicitation clause.
Booth rental rules differ by state. Ask a local professional to read it, especially the termination and liability sections.
Print two copies, sign both, and each keep one. Attach proof of licence and insurance to the owner's copy.
| Booth rental | Commission |
|---|---|
| Renter pays fixed rent | Stylist earns a % of each service |
| Renter sets prices and hours | Salon sets prices and hours |
| Renter owns the client list | Salon owns the client list |
| Renter handles taxes and insurance | Salon handles payroll |
$150–$250
per week, small towns
$250–$450
per week, big cities
1–4 weeks
rent as deposit
FAQ
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Once both parties sign, it is generally a binding contract. Rules on booth renting differ by state, so have a local professional review it before you sign.
Most US salons charge $150 to $450 per week depending on city and amenities. Aim for rent that a busy renter can cover with 4 to 6 appointments a week.
The renter. That is a key difference from commission. The renter should manage their own bookings and client records.
Yes, ideally. Running their own bookings and payments supports independent contractor status and keeps their client list theirs.
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