Terms of rental
Article 1
These general conditions of the furnished seasonal leisure rental contract are intended to define the conditions of rental of the accommodation by the owner to the tenant for the duration and under the conditions determined herein.
Article 2 – Duration of the rental stay
The tenant signing this contract concluded for a fixed period may under no circumstances claim any right to remain in the premises at the end of the stay, without prior written agreement from the owner.
Article 3 – Reservation
The availability of the rental will be confirmed by the owner. The number of people occupying the accommodation as well as their identity will be specified when requesting a reservation (use of the house will be limited to these people and must not exceed this number for reasons of liability and insurance).
Article 4 – Conclusion of the contract and payment terms
The reservation becomes effective once the adult tenant has sent the owner a deposit of 25% of the total rental amount with the signed contract with its annexes as well as a photocopy of his card valid identity/passport.
The Tenant undertakes to pay the deposits and the balance of the seasonal rental as follows:
- a deposit of 25% upon signing the contract
- 60 days before the rental date, a 50% deposit
- 30 days before the rental date the balance
In the event of non-payment of the deposit and balance within the allotted time, the owner reserves the right to consider the reservation as canceled.
Deposits are made exclusively by transfer to the bank account whose details appear on the rental contract. The rental concluded between the parties to this deed cannot under any circumstances benefit, even partially, third parties, natural or legal persons, without the written agreement of the owner.
Any violation of this last paragraph will be likely to result in the immediate termination of the rental at the fault of the tenant, the rental proceeds remaining definitively acquired by the owner.
The rental price is inclusive of all charges (water/electricity charges, wifi, provision of household linen (except linen for Maison Cadier in Arvieux)). No dispute concerning the price of the stay can be taken into account after signing the contract. It is up to the tenant to assess before signing whether the price suits them.
Only the tourist tax per day for people over 18 years old remains to be paid on site upon the tenant's arrival.
Article 5 – Cancellation
Any cancellation must be notified by email with acknowledgment of receipt to the owner. The date of receipt determines the effective date of the cancellation.
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Cancellation before arrival at the premises
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a) if the cancellation is made less than 14 days before the planned date of entry into the premises, the owner will keep the entire amount of the stay
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b) if the cancellation is made between 30 days and 15 days before the planned date of entry into the premises, the owner will keep 50% of the balance of the stay amount
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c) if the cancellation is made between 60 days and 30 days before the planned date of entry into the premises, the owner will keep the 25% deposit.
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d) if the cancellation is made 60 days before the planned date of entry into the premises, the owner will reimburse the 25% deposit received upon signing the contract.
2. No presentation of the tenant If the tenant does not appear within 24 hours following the arrival date indicated on the contract, this contract becomes void and the owner can dispose of his accommodation. No refunds will be made.
3. If the stay is shortened
The rental price remains with the owner. No refunds will be made.
Article 6 – Arrival / Departure
The tenant must arrive on the specified day and at the time mentioned in the contract. In the event of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must notify the owner. The tenant must also return the accommodation on the specified day and at the time mentioned in the contract.
Article 7 – Condition of the accommodation
The accommodation is rented furnished and equipped as it is in the descriptive condition appended to the contract. A contradictory inventory is completed and signed by the tenant and the owner or his representative upon arrival at the rental. This inventory constitutes the only reference in the event of a dispute concerning the inventory of fixtures. Cleaning of the premises is the responsibility of the tenant during the rental period, end-of-stay cleaning is provided by the owner. However, if the property is not returned in a suitable state of cleanliness, a charge, defined as indicated in the contract, will be deducted from the deposit or paid on site (see appendix "Preparing for departure"). All installations are in working order and any complaint relating to the condition of the premises and descriptions occurring more than 24 hours after taking possession of the premises cannot be accepted. Repairs made necessary by negligence or poor maintenance during the rental will be the responsibility of the tenant. No replacement, on the initiative of the tenant, of objects other than identical ones will be accepted. Within 24 hours (working days) following the end of the rental, the owner will notify the tenant, by email with acknowledgment of receipt, of any report of damage, if this were the case.
Article 8 – Security deposit or deposit
Upon arrival of the tenant, a security deposit, the amount of which is defined in the rental contract, by check or bank transfer, is requested by the owner.
In the event of non-payment, entry to the premises will not be accepted. It will be returned within 7 days following the end of the rental if no damage is noted within 24 hours (working days) following the end of the rental. Otherwise, the tenant will assume, in addition to the rental fees, any damage caused to the house, as well as the cost of replacing any lost, destroyed or damaged object, and those whose wear exceeds normal for the duration of the rental, the price of cleaning dirty duvets, painted walls, ceilings, curtains, abnormally soiled bedding, etc.
The tenant is responsible for any damage that he or the people accompanying him could cause intentionally or through negligence.
Article 9 – Use of the premises
The tenant must ensure the peaceful nature of the rental and use it in accordance with the destination of the premises and must return the rented property with the furniture (including garden furniture) as arranged and positioned at the time arrival.
The exercise of any profession is prohibited.
Children are under the sole and complete responsibility of their parents or persons accompanying them. The tenant is solely responsible for the proper use of the swimming pool and the swimming supervision of all those present.
Article 10 – Accommodation capacity
The rental contract specifies the maximum capacity of people for the accommodation, a capacity which cannot under any circumstances be exceeded. If the number of occupants exceeds the capacity, the owner may refuse the additional people. Any modification or termination of the contract will be considered at the initiative of the tenant. No refunds will be made. Receptions, parties and events exceeding the capacity of the accommodation are not authorized.
Article 11 – Animals
Domestic or other animals are not accepted in the accommodation (unless otherwise indicated on the rental contract). 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 damage arising from his fault. It is required to be insured by a resort type insurance contract for these different risks. Contact your insurance to obtain a certificate. The lack of insurance, in the event of a disaster, will give rise to damages to cover the loss suffered by the owner and, in the event of coverage by your insurance, the deductible that it may withhold will be your responsibility. The owner undertakes to insure the accommodation against rental risks. The tenant has the obligation to notify him, within 24 hours, of any disaster occurring in the accommodation, its outbuildings or accessories.
Article 13 – Maintenance of the property during the rental
The tenant cannot object to the technical visit of any worker mandated by the owner, in particular for the maintenance of the swimming pool (Mas Serre des Aurices) or the garden, including its partial snow removal (Maison Cadier).
Article 14 – Tobacco
Smoking is strictly prohibited in the accommodation (ashtrays are available outside). The cost of dry cleaning fees for cleaning curtains, duvets and pillows will be re-invoiced to the tenant.