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7 Nights and 8 Days? Misconceptions and Facts About Your Short-Term Lease
When starting your journey with 33m2, it is common to mistake a short-term lease for temporary lodging, such as a hotel or guesthouse. However, because a short-term lease is a formal lease agreement, it functions under a fundamentally different framework than the hospitality industry.
To ensure a seamless experience, We have clarified the most common misconceptions surrounding short-term leases—from the duration of your stay to the provision of essential supplies.
Short-Term Lease: Misconceptions and Facts
1. The Essence of a Short-Term Lease
The short-term lease service provided by 33m2 is a distinct form of a real estate lease agreement, setting it apart from temporary lodging facilities like hotels, motels, or inns. While the lease period is relatively shorter, it maintains the same legal status and characteristics as traditional long-term lease agreements.
2. Misconception About the Length of Stay
Misconception: Does a 1-week lease mean 7 nights and 8 days?
33m2 operates on a short-term lease system, which follows the same principles as standard real estate agreements. A 1-week lease is calculated as exactly 7 days, encompassing everything from your move-in date to your move-out date. Since the start of the lease is the move-in day and the end is the move-out day, we do not use the term "nights"—a concept typically reserved for hotels and lodging.
3. Misconception About Amenities
Misconception: Are all convenience facilities and supplies provided?
Unlike hotels, items are only provided if they are clearly visible in the photos or explicitly mentioned in the "Unit Details" written by the landlord. For any additional options or specific supplies you may need, you must consult and reach an agreement with the landlord directly before your move-in.
4. Misconception About Lease Cancellation
Misconception: Is it okay to cancel the lease as long as I haven't moved in yet?
In a traditional real estate environment, a deposit is typically non-refundable if a tenant chooses to cancel. Similarly, because a 33m2 short-term lease is a formal lease agreement, the responsibility for cancellation lies with the party initiating it—whether it is the tenant or the landlord. Cancellation fees will be applied in accordance with the specific refund policy set for each unit.
✅ Summary of Today’s Insights
- A 33m2 short-term lease is a formal real estate lease agreement, not a hotel or lodging service.
- Leases are signed on a weekly basis, and a 1-week lease covers exactly 7 days, from move-in to move-out.
- Amenities and supplies are limited to what is listed in the unit description; other items must be negotiated separately.
- Both tenants and landlords are responsible for lease cancellations, and penalties apply based on the unit's refund policy.