Article 1
The present general conditions of the contract of seasonal hiring have for object to define the conditions of the hiring of the lodging by the owner to the tenant for the duration and with the conditions determined in the present.
Article 2 - Duration of the stay
The signatory tenant of the present contract concluded for a determined duration will not be able to prevail himself under any circumstances of an unspecified right to the maintenance in the places at the end of the stay.
Article 3 - Reservations
The availability of the rental will be confirmed by the owner. The number of persons occupying the accommodation as well as their identity will be specified at the time of the reservation request (the use of the house will be limited to these persons and must not exceed this number for insurance reasons).
Article 4 - Conclusion of the contract
The reservation becomes effective as soon as the adult tenant will have sent to the owner a deposit of 75% of the total amount of the rental, a copy of the contract signed before the date indicated on the front, a signed copy of the general conditions of the seasonal rental contract as well as the photocopy of his valid identity card. A second copy is to be kept by the tenant.
The rental concluded between the parties to the present act cannot in any case benefit even partially to third parties, natural or legal persons, except with the written agreement of the owner.
Any infringement of this last paragraph will be likely to involve the immediate cancellation of the hiring with the wrongs of the tenant, the product of the hiring remaining definitively acquired with the owner.
The price of the rental is understood to include all charges (water/electricity/heating, wifi, provision of household linen, etc.) No dispute concerning the price of the stay can be taken into account after the signing of the contract. It is up to the tenant to appreciate before the signature if the price is convenient for him. Only the tourist tax per day for people over 18 years old is to be paid on the spot.
Article 5 - Absence of retraction
For reservations made by mail, telephone or internet, the tenant does not benefit from the withdrawal period, and this in accordance with Article L.121-20-4 of the Consumer Code relating in particular to the provision of accommodation services provided at a date or according to a specific period.
Article 6 - Cancellation by the tenant
Any cancellation must be notified by registered letter with AR to the owner.
1. Cancellation before the arrival in the premises
The deposit remains acquired by the owner.
a) if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the planned date of arrival, the owner can ask for the balance of the stay
b) if the cancellation occurs more than 30 days before the planned date of entry into the premises, the owner may ask for 50% of the balance of the amount of the stay
If the tenant does not show up within 24 hours after the arrival date indicated on the contract, the present contract becomes null and void and the owner can dispose of the accommodation. The deposit also remains with the owner who will ask for the payment of the balance of the rent.
2. If the stay is shortened
The price of the rental remains with the owner. There will be no refund.
Only in the case of a health catastrophe such as COVID-19 (in case of confinement, ban on travel, positivity to COVID-19 or contact cases), will the deposit already paid be reimbursed and there will be no cancellation penalty (the tenant must expressly warn as soon as he is aware of this).
Article 7 - Cancellation by the owner
The owner returns to the tenant the totality of the sums paid as a deposit.
a) if this cancellation is due to the sole fact of the owner, an indemnity at least equal to that which the tenant would have supported if the cancellation had occurred of his fact at this date
b) in case of cancellation due to force majeure (natural disaster, health disaster with positivity to COVID-19 or contact case or prohibition to rent by prefectural decree, damage by the previous occupants, ...), no compensation will be paid.
Article 8 - Arrival / Departure
The tenant must arrive on the specified day and time mentioned on the present contract. In case of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must inform the owner.
The tenant must also return the accommodation on the specified day and time mentioned on the present contract.
Article 9 - Payment of the balance
The balance of the rent is paid 15 days before the arrival in the premises by credit card or bank transfer in the name of the tenant who made the reservation.
Article 10 - Condition of the premises
The accommodation is rented furnished and equipped as it is in the attached description. An inventory is established jointly and signed by the tenant and the owner or his representative on arrival in the rental. This inventory is the only reference in case of dispute concerning the state of the premises. The state of cleanliness of the accommodation on the arrival of the tenant must be noted in the inventory of fixtures. The cleaning of the premises is the responsibility of the tenant during the rental period, the cleaning at the end of the stay is provided by the owner.
All the installations are in working order and any complaint relating to the state of the places and descriptions occurred more than 24 hours after the entry in enjoyment of the places could not be admitted. Repairs made necessary by negligence or poor maintenance during the rental period will be charged to the lessee or his family. No replacement, on the initiative of the tenant, of objects other than identical will be accepted.
Within 24 hours (working days) following the end of the rental, the owner will proceed to the inventory of fixtures and will notify the tenant, if such is the case, by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt of any damage report.
Article 11 - Deposit or guarantee
On the arrival of the tenant, a security deposit of 1500 € by check or bank transfer is requested by the owner. In case of default of payment, the entry in the premises will not be accepted.
It will be returned within 7 days after the end of the rental period if no damage is noticed within 24 hours after the departure of the tenants.
Otherwise, the tenant will assume, in addition to the rental fee, any damage caused to the house, as well as the cost of replacement of any lost, destroyed or deteriorated object, and those whose wear would exceed the normal for the duration of the rental, the price of cleaning comforters returned dirty, painted walls, ceilings, windows, curtains, bedding ... The tenant is responsible for any damage that he or the persons accompanying him could cause intentionally or by negligence.
Article 12 - Use of the premises
The tenant will have to ensure the peaceful character of the hiring and to make use of it in accordance with the destination of the places. Children are under the sole and entire responsibility of their parents or persons accompanying them.
Article 13 - Capacity
The present contract is established for a maximum capacity of people which cannot be exceeded in any case. If the number of tenants exceeds the capacity of reception, the owner can refuse the additional persons. Any modification or breach of contract will be considered on the client's initiative.
Article 14 - Animals
For the sake of hygiene and for the respect of all, pets or other animals are not accepted in the accommodation. In case of non-respect of this clause by the tenant, the owner can refuse the stay. In this case, no refund will be made.
Article 15 - Insurance
The tenant is responsible for any damage caused by him. He is required to be insured by an insurance contract for these different risks. The defect of insurance, in case of disaster, will give place to damages and interests. The owner undertakes to insure the accommodation against rental risks. The tenant has the obligation to inform him, within 24 hours, of any damage occurring in the accommodation, its dependencies or accessories.
Article 16 - Visit of the premises
The tenant will not be able to oppose the visit of the premises, when the owner or his representative will make the request.
Article 17 - Smoking
It is strictly forbidden to smoke in the accommodation (ashtrays are available outside).
Article 18 - Provision of bicycles
The bicycles, equipment and accessories are in good working order.
The user must be covered by a civil liability insurance. The owner will not be held responsible for the use of the equipment or for any damage caused to third parties by the use of the bicycle. The user shall abide by the rules of the road and shall use the equipment under normal conditions.
The user will do everything possible to prevent theft or damage to the bicycles, and when parking the bicycle, will secure it to a fixed point using the anti-theft device provided. In the event of theft, the user must justify to the owner within 24 hours after the theft, a complaint filed within 24 hours at a police station or gendarmerie. If the user does not file a complaint, the value of the bike will be due immediately. If the bike is returned to the owner with repairs or missing parts, the cost of repairing the bike will be deducted from the deposit.
In the event of a bicycle failure, the user may not incur repair costs on his own initiative and must inform the owner for validation.
Article 19 - Disputes
Any complaints concerning the rented property must be made within 48 hours of entering the premises by registered letter addressed to the owner, accompanied by supporting documents. Once this 48 hours deadline has passed, the complaints cannot be taken into consideration.
In case of dispute, the Commercial Court of Périgueux is the only competent court.