General terms and conditions of sale

This lease is made under the expenses and conditions appearing on the first page and the following general terms and conditions:

I – LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR THE CONTRACT

This rental period shall irrevocably begin and end on the days and at the times indicated herein. The rental cannot be extended without the express written agreement of the lessor, the lessee thereby accepting that.  The latter declares on his honour that he is neither involved in nor has any intention of joining the letting profession, and that the premises concerned by this contract are being rented strictly as a provisional residence, and that, failing this essential condition, this rental contract would not have been agreed to.

II – DURATION

The lease ceases as of right on expiry of the term set on the first page, without there being any requirement to give notice. The rental cannot be extended without the express written agreement of the lessor.

III – PRICE

The lease has been granted and accepted at the price stated on the first page with VAT and agency fee included for the determined period.

Having paid a deposit for the rental, the tenant shall take possession of the premises on the date of availability set by the contract and pay the balance of the rental price according to the laws in force, 30 days before the arrival date specified in the contract, whatsoever may arise including illness, accident or unforeseen event. Should these conditions fail to be met, the agent shall be entitled to re-let the premises concerned by this contract. However, the lessee would still be liable to pay the balance of the rent. If the premises could be re-let, only the prejudice suffered by the owner and the fees payable to the agency would remain the responsibility of the lessee in default.

IV – SECURITY DEPOSIT

The security deposit is paid in response to the damage which may be caused to the moveable property or other furnishings of the rented premises.

It shall be reimbursed within one month, net of any replaced objects, repair costs, telephone bills and/or film purchases on the TV, and additional cleaning if required.

Should the security deposit be insufficient, the tenant agrees to make up the difference.

V – GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The furniture and fittings must not suffer any more than the normal wear and tear caused by the everyday use for which they were intended. Upon expiry of this agreement, any breakage or loss caused by anything other than normal usage must be paid for or replaced by the tenant. This clause also applies to wallpaper, paints, dye and the building in general.

The tenant must abstain from throwing in the washbasins, bathtubs, toilets, sinks etc. any objects (or cooking oils) likely to block the drains, otherwise he will be liable for any costs incurred for the return-to-service of these units. In this regard, due to the difficulties in obtaining a response from persons or specialised companies in-season, the agency accepts no responsibility for any delay in the performance of the repairs required.

The following shall be retained when appropriate:

a) the value of broken or cracked objects

b) the cost of cleaning or washing any stained carpets, blankets, mattresses, bedding, etc.

VI - TERMINATION

In case of non-payment on the set deadlines or non-fulfilment of one of the contractually agreed terms, and 8 days after a formal notice remained unsuccessful, the owner or his agent may demand the immediate termination of this agreement and the tenant must evacuate the rented premises upon order of the judge in chambers.

VII - INSURANCE

The tenant is required to take out insurance with a recognised Insurance Company against the risk of theft, fire and water damage, both for the rental of the property, the moveable property therein and any claims which may be made by neighbours, and be able to prove this upon first demand of the owner or his agent. The owner and his agent do not accept any responsibility for any legal action that their Insurance Company may take against the tenants in case of any damage.

VIII – MAIN OBLIGATIONS OF THE TENANT

He is required to:

- Occupy the property personally (the list of occupants is registered at the time of booking) may not under any circumstances sublet, even free of charge, or transfer his rights to this rental without the prior consent of the lessor.  He shall occupy the rented premises for residential purposes.

- Respect the maximum number of occupants indicated on page 1, unless previously agreed by the agent.

- Not perform any act or allow his family or relations to perform any act to disturb the peace and quiet of the neighbourhood and other occupants.

- Not bring any pets (dogs, cats, etc.)

to the rented premises without the prior authorisation of the lessor. Pets are allowed with the condition that the animal causes no damage to the building or trouble for the neighbours.

- Not use illegal download software with the rented premises' Internet connection.

- Check the online photo inventory within 24hrs of arriving and report any anomalies observed to the agency. After this period, the rented property shall be considered free from damage upon the tenant's entry.

- Make no modification or change to the layout of the furniture and premises, and use the furniture and objects of the rented property as intended and in the place they are found. Transporting them outside the rented promises is strictly forbidden.

- Immediately inform the lessor of any loss and/or degradation that may occur in the rented premises, even if there is no visible damage.

- Allow any urgent maintenance work required to be carried out on the rented premises and common equipment.

- Authorise access to persons responsible for garden, swimming pool and spa maintenance, on a weekly basis or more in special cases.

- Maintain the rented premises and return them tidy, bins thrown out and in good condition at the end of the tenancy. According to the local urban planning scheme of the commune, tenants are reminded that pitching tents and introducing caravans inside the property is strictly forbidden.

It is strictly forbidden to organise events, parties, etc. in the rented premises without the written authorisation of the lessor, under penalty of immediate termination of the rental contract. The lessor reserves the right to prosecute in case of non-compliance with this prohibition.

Failure by the tenant(s) to comply with one or several of these obligations may result in the immediate termination of this contract, without reimbursement of the sums paid or any compensation.

IX - SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS

It is specified that rental properties with swimming pools are equipped with a safety system that meets current safety regulations, in accordance with Article L128-2 of the Construction and Housing Code. These safety features are in no way a substitute for parental supervision. Children are under the full responsibility of their parents.

As the pool is a family pool, its usage is exclusively reserved for the tenants registered at the time of booking. People passing through will be tolerated within the limit of half the house's hosting capacity.

It is forbidden to throw objects, stones or any other objects or product in the water. Pets are not allowed in the swimming pool.

Users undertake to rinse any previously applied sunscreen, suntan oil or other greasy substance under the shower before using the pool.

If a stain caused by sunscreen products appears on the liner or if the liner is damaged from incorrect use of the pool, replacement of the liner will be charged to the tenant.

The water is treated by a specialist on a weekly basis. It is prohibited to touch the settings or products intended for pool and/or spa maintenance. If the water condition changes, the tenant must inform the lessor immediately.

X – ENTRY AND EXIT FORMALITIES

The tenant must respect the arrival and departure times stated on the first page. The tenant shall in no case leave the rented premises after the date and time established.

The tenant accepts to check the online photo inventory at the URL address provided on the day of his arrival. If the Entry Inventory is not carried out, the tenant is presumed to have received the premises in a good condition and must return them as is, unless proved otherwise (Article 1731 of the Civil Code).