BOOKING CONDITIONS for HOLIDAY FURNISHED LETTINGS

  1. The property known as "Apartment.......Le Feu" ("the Property") is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by ...........................................................("the Owner") to the renter ("the Client").
  2. To reserve the Property the Client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of the initial non refundable deposit (25% of the total rental due). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit the Owner will send a confirmation ivoice and statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking.
  3. The balance of the rent together with the security bond (see clause 5) is payable not less than 8 weeks before the start of the rental period. If payment is not received by the due date the Owner reserves the right to give notice in writing that the reservation is cancelled. The Client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent uless the Owner is able to re-let the Property. In this event clause 6 of these booking conditions will apply.Reservations made within 8 weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.
  4. Any chargeable expenses arising during the rental period (eg. telephone calls) should be settled locally with either the Owner or the Owner's representative.
  5. A security bond of £50 for every rental period is required in case of, for example, damage to the Property or its contents. However, the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the Client's liability to the Owner. The Owner will account to the Client for the security bond and refund the balance due within 2 weeks after the end of the rental period.
  6. Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of a cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the Owner is able to re-let the Property, and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount. The Client is strongly recommended to arrange a comprehensive travel insurance policy (including cancellation cover) and to have full cover for the party's personal beongings, public liability etc. since these are not covered by the Owner's insurance.
  7. The rental period shall commence at 5pm on the first day and finish at 10am on the last day. The Owner shall not be obliged to offer the accomodation before the time stated and the Client shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.
  8. The maximum number to reside in the Property must not exceed ........... unless the Owner has given written permission.
  9. The Client agrees to be a considerate tenant and to take good care of the Property and to leave it in a clean and tidy condition at the end of the rental period. Although a final clean is included in the rental price the Owner reserves the right to make a retention.
  10. The Client shall report to the Owner or the Owner's representative without delay any defects in the Property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the Property or garden, and agreements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.
  11. The Owner shall not be liable to the Client:

for any temporary defect or stoppage in the supply of public services to the Property, nor in respect of any equipment, plant, machinery or appliance in the Property or garden.

for any loss, damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the Owner.

for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused to or suffered by the Client if the Property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event the Owner shall, within 7 days of notification to the Client, refund to the Client all sums previously paid in respect of the rental period.

12. Under no circumstances shall the Owner's liability to the Client exceed the amount paid to the Owner for the rental period.

13. Any Client arriving with pets or animals will be refused access and forfeit their rental fees.

14. The Client agrees to respect our NO SMOKING policy throughout the building.

This contract shall be governed by English law and shall be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England or in France.

Please note that these Booking Conditions will be included with our confirmation invoice/statement.

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