1) Contract Duration
The parties declare that the rental is not intended for premises used as a primary residence or for professional use. Accordingly, they agree that their respective rights and obligations will be governed by the stipulations of this contract, by the decree of December 28, 1976, as amended, and in the absence thereof, by the provisions of the civil code. The premises subject to this contract are rented furnished and on a seasonal basis.
2) Deposit, Rent, Charges, Security Deposit, and Due Date
The amount of the rent and the security deposit are indicated at the time of booking and in the summary email.
The deposit is 30% and is paid at the time of online booking.
The balance is debited 7 days before your arrival (with an email notification).
A pre-authorization of the security deposit is held until 7 days after your departure.
3) Landlord’s Obligations
The landlord is obliged:
– To deliver the housing in a good state of use and repair (except for specific stipulation concerning work that can be undertaken by the tenant), as well as the equipment mentioned in this contract in good working order
– To ensure the tenant peaceful enjoyment and the warranty against vices or defects that could prevent it
– To maintain the premises in a condition suitable for the use specified in the contract by carrying out repairs other than rental ones
4) Tenant’s Obligations
The tenant is obliged:
– To pay the recoverable rent at the agreed terms
– To use the rented premises peacefully respecting their contractual purpose
– To be responsible for damages or losses that occur during the contract duration in the premises under his exclusive enjoyment unless he proves they occurred due to force majeure, the fault of the landlord, or the act of a third party he did not introduce into the housing
The tenant will peacefully use the rented housing and the furniture and equipment according to their intended use specified by the lease and will be responsible for damages and losses that might occur during the contract duration in the premises under his exclusive enjoyment.
The tenant will maintain the rented housing and return it in a good state of cleanliness and repair at the end of the contract. If objects listed in the inventory are broken or damaged, the landlord may claim their replacement value.
The tenant will maintain the rented housing and return it in a suitable state of cleanliness (oven, dishwasher, stove, electrical appliances, toilets, showers, etc.) at the end of the rental.
If the housing is returned in an unfit state, the landlord may claim a cleaning fee deduction from the security deposit at a rate of €40 per hour.
The tenant must avoid any noise that could disturb the neighbors, especially those emitted by radio, television, and other devices.
The tenant may not pursue any recourse against the landlord in case of theft in the rented premises.
He will respect the maximum number of people allowed to enter the premises, according to the description provided to him.
The tenant must not smoke indoors.
Pets are allowed up to a limit of 3 and must not get on the beds and sofas without protection. An additional fee is required. Assistance dogs (guide, service, etc.) stay with their owner for free and are not counted within the limit of 3.
The tenant may not oppose the visit of the premises if the landlord or his representative requests it.
5) Assignment and Subletting
The rental contract is concluded intuitu personae for the benefit of the identified tenant only.
Any assignment of this lease, any total or partial sublease, any provision, even free of charge, are strictly prohibited. The tenant may not allow the use of the premises, even for free and/or by loan, to a person outside his household.
6) Inventory of Fixtures
A visit of the premises is made at each arrival to present the housing and the equipment provided.
7) Landlord’s Declaration
The landlord declares to be the owner of the housing and to have its free disposal and full enjoyment.
8) Cancellation
The signing of the contract commits both parties.
The tenant may cancel his reservation up to 15 days before the arrival date and be fully refunded. If the tenant gives up the rental after this period, he remains liable for the full rent.
9) Insurance
The tenant agrees to take out holiday civil liability insurance to cover rental risks (water damage, fire, breakage, etc.) when booking. A copy of the insurance policy must be handed over to the landlord 15 days before entering the housing along with the payment of the balance of the rent.
(Check with your insurer if your comprehensive home insurance covers this type of rental)
10) Termination for Cause
In the event of a breach by the tenant of any of the contractual obligations, this lease may be terminated by right by the landlord. This termination would take effect immediately.
11) Domicile Election
For the execution of this contract, the landlord and the tenant elect domicile in their respective homes. However, in the case of a dispute, the court of the landlord’s domicile will have exclusive jurisdiction. This contract and its consequences are subject to French law.
12) Authorizations and Special Rules for Entering the Chalet
To comply with legislation concerning stay fees, no additional person to this contract will be allowed to sleep in the housing.
To avoid overloading the housing and for safety reasons, the tenant must have the landlord’s authorization for any event exceeding the authorized limit of people.
These events must not disturb the neighborhood and do not cancel the tenant’s obligations described in paragraph 8.
