Mid-Term Rental Cancelation Policy - what do you do if a tenant shortens their stay?

[Lisa Laursen]

Hi there!

Long-time reader, first-time poster. I'm curious how you handle situations where a guest wants to modify their reservation and leave early? Do you use specific language in your rental agreement to address shortening a stay? 

I have a guest who signed an agreement to rent from Oct 15-Dec 15th 2025, but now wants to leave Nov 27. In this case, he gave us ample notice to (most likely) fill that slot, however, I'd like to protect us in the future. Do any of y'all have language in your agreements about shortening stays? Thanks in advance.