why do hotels and car rental usually set a 30-day maximum per stay/rental?
Jun 14, 2014, 11:36 pm
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In many cases state law says that more than 30 days becomes a lease which has different legal rules. I have rented a car for 4 months but had to drop in and renew the rental agreement every 30 days.
Jun 14, 2014, 11:43 pm
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In many countries, it's advantageous for the individual to do a lease buyback contract on a car rather than rent for a long period. The rental car agency could also be concerned about limitations on insurance e, including through credits cards.
Jun 15, 2014, 2:34 am
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Also keep in mind that for car rentals, if your credit card offers primary insurance (that can save you a ton), the time of the coverage is limited to30-42 days depending on the card!! 
Jun 15, 2014, 3:52 am
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A friend of mine owns a small car rental company that specializes in long term rentals. He requires monthly renters to stop in every month so he can ensure that his cars are in good shape and make necessary repairs.
Jun 15, 2014, 6:11 pm
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Sounds like he's just making an excuse. Who gets their car inspected/repaired every month?
Jun 15, 2014, 7:35 pm
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As mentioned in many US states after 30 days you're considered a tenant and different rules kick in.
It likely is but he's likely just making sure people aren't damaging the vehicle. Knowing how people tend to treat rentals I can't really blame him.
It likely is but he's likely just making sure people aren't damaging the vehicle. Knowing how people tend to treat rentals I can't really blame him.
Jun 15, 2014, 7:37 pm
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The requirement isn't mandatory, and I disagree that it's an excuse. In addition to fixed maintenance schedules, some people are really hard on cars, which can lead to unexpected problems that are better addressed sooner rather than later.
Jun 15, 2014, 8:11 pm
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Jun 15, 2014, 9:58 pm
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When the stay become a lease tenancy laws come into effect. It create many issues in the rental relationship which hotel does not want to deal with.
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Jun 16, 2014, 1:19 am
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Some hotels don't want to do leases, but others will if one talks to the manager and arranges such a stay in advance. I know people who negotiated 30+ day stays at various chain hotels at large discounts in return for less frequent maid service and guaranteed revenue for the hotel. Up until a few years ago, such stays even earned points in the chain's rewards program. Such an arrangement is great for people who are spending a couple months working in a city during the week as it's essentially a furnished apartment. The savings on taxes and off average room rates more than make up for paying for the room on weekends when one is staying elsewhere.
Jun 16, 2014, 9:25 am
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I've had long-term rentals with both Hertz and Avis neighborhood locations, as well as with a Toyota dealer. These were corporate deals where we often had 10 to 20 cars rented at a given time. I always remember the arrangement being that we'd bring the cars back every month for a check-up. Wasn't that we were rough on them, but it allowed the agency to keep up with the scheduled maintenance.
If I didn't particularly care about the car I had, I'd just swap to a different one. When I *did* like my car, I'd just call them and give them the mileage...they'd tell me if I really needed to bring it in. If it needed an oil change, I might have to wait a few hours to get it back, but they'd make sure I got it back.
If I didn't particularly care about the car I had, I'd just swap to a different one. When I *did* like my car, I'd just call them and give them the mileage...they'd tell me if I really needed to bring it in. If it needed an oil change, I might have to wait a few hours to get it back, but they'd make sure I got it back.