Article 1

The purpose of these general conditions of the seasonal rental contract is to define the conditions of the rental of the accommodation by the owner to the tenant for the duration and under the conditions determined herein.

Article 2 – Duration of stay

The tenant who signs this contract for a fixed period of at least 7 days may not, under any circumstances, claim any right to remain in the property at the end of the stay.

Article 3 – Reservations

The availability of the rental will be confirmed by the owner. The number of people occupying the accommodation and their identities must be specified at the time of the booking request (use of the house will be limited to 9 people and must not exceed this number for insurance reasons).

Article 4 – Conclusion of the contract

The booking becomes effective as soon as the adult tenant has sent the owner a deposit of 30% of the total rental amount, 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 and a photocopy of his/her valid identity card/passport. A second copy must be kept by the tenant.
Under no circumstances may the rental agreed between the parties to this deed benefit, even partially, third parties, whether natural persons or legal entities, without the written agreement of the owner.
Any infringement of this last paragraph may result in the immediate termination of the rental to the detriment of the Tenant, with the proceeds of the rental remaining the definitive property of the Owner.
The rental price includes all charges (water/electricity/heating, wifi, provision of household linen and bicycles). No dispute concerning the price of the stay can be taken into account after the contract has been signed. It is up to the tenant to assess whether the price is acceptable before signing. Only the daily tourist tax for people over 18 years of age must be paid on site.

Article 5 – No right of withdrawal

For bookings made by post, telephone or internet, the hirer 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 supplied on a specific date or according to a specific frequency.

Article 6 – Cancellation by the tenant

Any cancellation must be notified to the owner by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
1. Cancellation before arrival
The deposit remains the property of the owner.
a) if the cancellation is made less than 30 days before the planned date of arrival, the owner may request the balance of the total cost of the stay.
b) if the cancellation is made more than 30 days before the scheduled arrival date, the owner may ask for 50% of the balance of the total cost of the stay.
If the tenant does not show up within 24 hours of the arrival date indicated on the contract, this contract becomes null and void and the owner may dispose of the accommodation. The deposit also remains the property of the owner, who will request payment of the balance of the rental.
2. If the stay is cut short
The rental price is retained by the owner. No refund will be made.
Only in the event of a health disaster such as COVID-19 (in the event of confinement, a travel ban, COVID-19 positivity or contact cases), will the deposit already paid be refunded and there will be no cancellation penalty (the tenant must expressly inform the owner as soon as he is aware of the situation and provide proof of his name).

Article 7 – Cancellation by the owner

The owner will pay the tenant the full amount of the deposit.
a) if the cancellation is due to the sole fault of the owner, an indemnity at least equal to that which the tenant would have paid if the cancellation had been due to the owner on that date.
b) in the event of cancellation due to force majeure (natural disaster, health disaster with COVID-19 positivity or contact case, or ban on renting by prefectoral decree, damage by the previous occupants, etc.), no compensation may be paid.

Article 8 – Arrival / Departure

The tenant must arrive on the day specified and at the time stated on this contract. In the event of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must inform the owner.
The tenant must also return the accommodation on the day specified and the time mentioned on this contract.

Article 9 – Payment of the balance

The balance of the rental must be paid 3 days before arrival by bank transfer in the name of the tenant who made the reservation or in cash.

Article 10 – Condition of the premises

The accommodation is rented furnished and equipped as shown in the attached description. An inventory is drawn up jointly and signed by the tenant and the owner or his/her representative on arrival at the rental property. This inventory is the only reference in the event of a dispute concerning the state of the property. The state of cleanliness of the accommodation on the tenant’s arrival must be noted in the inventory. The tenant is responsible for cleaning the premises during the rental period; the owner is responsible for cleaning at the end of the stay.
All the installations are in working order and any complaint relating to the inventory of fixtures and descriptions occurring more than 24 hours after the tenant has taken possession of the premises will not be accepted. Any repairs made necessary by negligence or poor maintenance during the rental period will be at the expense of the lessee or his/her family. No replacement, on the tenant’s initiative, of objects other than identical ones will be accepted.
Within 24 hours (working days) of the end of the rental period, the owner will carry out an inventory of fixtures at the end of the rental period and will notify the lessee of any damage by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.

Article 11 – Security deposit or guarantee

The owner does not require a security deposit, if payments are made in good and due form.
In addition to the rental charges, the Tenant shall be liable for any damage caused to the house, as well as the cost of replacing any lost, destroyed or damaged items, and those whose wear and tear exceeds the normal for the duration of the rental, the cost of cleaning duvets returned dirty, painted walls, ceilings, windows, curtains, bedding … The Tenant shall be liable for any damage that he or the persons accompanying him may cause intentionally or through negligence.

Article 12 – Use of the premises

The tenant must ensure the peaceful nature of the rental and use it in accordance with the intended purpose of the premises. Children are under the sole and entire responsibility of their parents or persons accompanying them.

Article 13 – Capacity

This contract is drawn up for a maximum capacity of 9 people, which may not be exceeded under any circumstances. If the number of tenants exceeds the accommodation capacity, the owner may refuse to accept additional persons. Any modification or breach of contract will be considered to be at the customer’s initiative.

Article 14 – Animals

For reasons of hygiene and respect for all, pets or other animals are not accepted in the accommodation. 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 15 – Insurance

The tenant is responsible for all damages arising from his fault. It is required to be insured by a resort type insurance contract for these various risks. Lack of insurance, in the event of a disaster, will give rise to damages. 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 16 – Inspection of the premises

The lessee may not object to the inspection of the premises when requested by the owner or his representative.

Article 17 – Smoking

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the accommodation (ashtrays are available outside).

Article 18 – 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-hour period has elapsed, complaints cannot be taken into consideration.
In the event of a dispute, the Tarascon Commercial Court shall have sole jurisdiction.