As far as my knowledge is concerned, music promoters who work with big money deals would never dream of booking a show without a contract (nor would the artists with whom they work consider playing a show without a contract). But in the indie music world, music promoter contracts are probably the most overlooked kind of contract. Relationships between promoters and bands at this level are often casual, but even if there are not huge sums of cash involved, a contract lets everyone know where they stand. Promoters and bands alike can use these steps to create a fair contract that will help the gig go more smoothly.
Let me be frank that there are no hard and fast rules about whether or not a promoter should provide accommodation. If being in a band that regularly pulls a profit at gigs, then one can easily negotiate for accommodation. If playing shows to build an audience and the promoter is not likely to break even on the show, accommodation is not required. Some very nice promoters in cases like these will put the band up at their own house, but don't expect it. If a promoter does get the band a hotel room, then it is acceptable to withhold that cost from the band's earnings. A lot of bands would rather crash in the van and keep the cash. Being a promoter is hard work, and when you are just getting started, you may lose money on a lot shows.
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