General rental Conditions
Last update : 08/03/2023
Article 1 – duration of stay
The tenant, signatory of the contract concluded for a fixed period, may not under any circumstances claim any right to remain in the premises at the end of the stay.
Article 2 – conclusion of the contract
The reservation becomes effective when the tenant has sent the owner the payment indicated during the reservation.
The rental concluded between the parties to this deed can in no case benefit even partially to third parties, natural or legal persons, except with the written agreement of the owner.
Any breach of this last paragraph would be likely to result in the immediate termination of the rental at the fault of the tenant, the product of the rental remaining definitively acquired by the owner.
Article 3 – absence of withdrawal
For reservations made by mail, by telephone, or by internet, the tenant does not benefit from the withdrawal period, in accordance with article L121-20-4 of the consumer code relating in particular to the provision of accommodation services provided to a date or according to a determined periodicity.
Article 4 – cancellation by the tenant
Any cancellation must be notified to the owner by registered letter.
4.1 cancellation before arrival at the premises
2% of the amount of the reservation, as administrative costs, remains with the owner if payment has been made by credit card.
The latter will keep half the amount of the stay, if the cancellation occurs less than 15 days before the scheduled date of entry into the premises.
The owner will retain the full amount of the stay if the cancellation occurs less than 7 days before the scheduled date of entry into the premises.
If the tenant does not appear within 24 hours following the date of arrival indicated on the contract, this contract becomes void and the owner can dispose of his lodging.
4.2 shortened stay
The rental price remains with the owner. No refund will be made.
Article 5 – cancellation by the owner
The owner pays the tenant all the sums paid in advance.
Article 6 – arrival
The tenant must present himself on the day specified in the time slot mentioned on this contract. In case of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must notify the owner.
Article 7 – inventory
An inventory is drawn up jointly and signed by the tenant and the owner or his representative on arrival and departure from the gîte. This inventory is the only reference in the event of a dispute concerning the inventory.
The state of cleanliness of the lodging on the arrival of the tenant must be noted in the inventory. The cleaning of the premises is the responsibility of the tenant for the duration of the stay. The cleaning of the premises at the end of the stay in normal use is the responsibility of the owner. In the event of abnormal use of the premises and/or exceptional soiling, additional cleaning costs will be deducted from the security deposit.
Article 8 – security deposit or surety
Upon arrival of the tenant, a security deposit, the amount of which is indicated on the front of this contract, is requested by the owner. After the contradictory establishment of the exit inventory, this deposit is returned, after deducting the cost of restoring the premises if damage was noted.
In the event of early departure (prior to the time mentioned on this contract) preventing the establishment of the inventory on the day of the tenant’s departure, the security deposit is returned by the owner within a period not exceeding not a week.
Article 9 – use of premises
The tenant must ensure the peaceful character of the rental and make use of it in accordance with the destination of the premises.
All parties are prohibited. The tenant must respect the tranquility of the neighborhood and limit noise between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
It is forbidden to smoke inside the cottage.
Article 10 – capacity
This contract is established for a maximum capacity of people. If the number of tenants exceeds the capacity, the owner can refuse the additional people. Any modification or termination of the contract will be considered at the initiative of the customer.
Article 11 – animals
For health and safety reasons, pets are not allowed. In the event of non-compliance with this clause by the tenant, the owner may refuse the stay. In this case, no refund will be made.
Article 12 – insurance
The tenant is responsible for all damages caused by him. It is required to be insured by a resort-type insurance contract (vacation rental) for these various risks. The owner will require a certificate of insurance before entering the premises.
Article 13 – payment of charges
Water, electricity and heating charges are included in the rental price, for normal use. In the event of abnormal use, the charges may be re-invoiced to the tenant.
Article 14 – disputes
Any complaint relating to the rental will be dealt with by the competent court.