General Terms and Conditions

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The following general terms and conditions have been translated from French into English as accurately as possible. However, in case of any conflict in interpretation, the French version is binding.

 

1. Landlord and Renter

 

The Landlord of the Premises is Markus Harnau, domiciled at Prenzlauer Allee 15, 10405 Berlin, hereafter referred to as "the Landlord".

 

The Renter of the Premises is the person whose name is indicated in the reservation confirmation, hereafter referred to as "the Renter".

 

The Landlord and the Renter agree to the following general terms and conditions. These general terms and conditions together with the specific conditions defined in the reservation confirmation, form the short-term holiday rental agreement (contrat de location meublée saisonnière).

 

2. Accommodation

 

The Landlord is renting the following accommodation to the Renter, hereafter referred to as "the Premises":

 

Villa « provence living », 338 avenue Dame Sirmonde, 84220 Roussillon, France

 

Depending on the reservation, as indicated in the reservation confirmation, the Renter rents either the entire villa up to a maximum of 10 people or the main unit of the villa only, up to a maximum of 6 people.

 

A detailed description of the villa and its facilities, is provided on the website www.provence-living.fr.

 

3. Lease

 

The Landlord and the Renter acknowledge that this rental agreement is not a lease for ordinary residential purposes (neither primary nor secondary residence) or for commercial or professional use. It is furnished holiday accommodation and is to be used for that purpose only.

 

The Landlord and the Renter agree that their obligations and rights are defined by these general terms and conditions and, if any specific topic is not included here, by the French legislation concerning the lease of temporary holiday accommodation.

 

4. Period of agreement, arrival and departure

 

The period of the rental agreement is defined in the reservation confirmation. It begins with the arrival of the Renter on the first day of the lease and automatically ends with the departure of the Renter on the last day of the lease.

 

The rental agreement automatically ends on the last day of the lease with no notice being required. The rental agreement cannot be extended without the written approval of the Landlord. The Renter explicitly commits to vacating the Premises on the last day of the lease.

 

Unless agreed by prior arrangement, check-in is between 17:00 and 18:00 on the first day of the lease. If the Renter’s arrival is delayed, the Landlord may postpone the check-in to the next day at 10:00. Should this happen, the Renter cannot claim any compensation or reimbursement from the Landlord.

 

Check-out is before 10:00 on the last day of the lease. If the Renter chooses to depart earlier than the last day, no reimbursement will be made by the Landlord.

 

5. Rental and additional charges

 

The rental payable is indicated in the reservation confirmation. It is quoted for the entire lease and the maximum number of guests confirmed.

 

The rental is inclusive of linen, towels, electricity, water, heating, parking, Internet access and cleaning on departure.

 

6. Reservation and deposit

 

The booking of the Premises commits the Renter to an immediate deposit of 25% of the total rental. Only on receipt of this can the Landlord confirm the reservation.

 

7. Payment of balance

 

The balance of the rental (total rental less deposit) is due no later than 8 weeks prior to the first day of the lease. The Landlord will confirm receipt of this payment.

 

8. Refundable deposit

 

The Renter is also liable for a refundable deposit of 500 €. This deposit serves as security in case of any damage to the Premises, furniture or equipment by the Renter or in the case of loss of keys or other items.

 

The refundable deposit is due no later than 8 weeks prior to the first day of the lease. The Landlord will also confirm receipt of this payment.

 

The deposit will be refunded to the Renter no later than 4 weeks after the last day of the lease. In case of damages or losses, the refund will be made, less the costs incurred.

 

9. Cancellation

 

In the case of cancellation, the 25% deposit will not be refunded. Up to 8 weeks prior to the arrival date, the booking can be cancelled with no additional costs. Between 8 and 4 weeks, prior to the arrival date, 50% of the rental fee is payable on cancellation. If the booking is cancelled less than 4 weeks prior to arrival, no refunds will be given.

 

10. Transfer of rental agreement and subleasing

 

The rental agreement is concluded between the Landlord and the Renter as indicated in the reservation confirmation. Any transfer of the rental agreement, any form of sublease or any gratuitous cession of the Premises to another person is strictly prohibited.

 

11. Condition of accommodation and inventory

 

Before and after the lease, the condition of the Premises will be checked and an inventory conducted. If these are done in the absence of the Renter, the Renter has 48 hours to refute the findings. If the Renter does not do so, both are deemed to be accepted.

 

12. Occupancy (maximum number of people allowed)

 

The Premises may not be used by more people than indicated in the reservation confirmation. In the case of the Renter disregarding this condition, the Landlord can either refuse access to the Premises or claim an additional pro rata rental for the additional people for the entire duration of the lease, regardless of the duration of their stay.

 

13. Obligations of the Renter

 

The Renter shall maintain the Premises and its inventory in a good condition and shall use it in a careful and lawful manner. The Renter is aware that he is permitted to make use of the Premises for holiday purposes only. This is a contractual condition of the lease. Any commercial or professional use of the Premises is prohibited. Any kind of event, including celebrations for weddings, birthdays, etc. are not permitted. The erecting of tents or other temporary dwellings and the parking of caravans or mobile homes in the grounds of the Premises is prohibited.

 

The Renter must ensure that neither he nor the other people on the Premises, cause any disturbance in the neighbourhood.

 

The Renter may not change the decoration of the Premises nor move any large pieces of furniture. All furniture and equipment may be put only to its intended use. Indoor furniture may not be used outside, or on the terraces, at any time.

 

The Renter agrees to respect the Premises non-smoking policy. Any contraventions will incur a fine of 250 €.

 

The Renter must ensure that all doors and windows are closed and locked when away from the Premises.

 

Pets are not allowed on the Premises without prior written approval from the Landlord. If a pet has been permitted, the Renter must ensure that the pet does not damage the Premises or disturb the neighbours.

 

The Landlord, or a person designated by him, has the right to visit the Premises during the stay of the Renter. The Renter shall allow the gardener, the housekeeping service and the pool caretaker to access the property to fulfil their duties (cutting the lawn, watering the garden, cleaning the pool, etc). If the Renter refuses access, a fine of €100 is due, which is automatically deducted from the rental deposit.

 

The Renter may not try to alter the pool settings, the automatic irrigation system or any other technical equipment.

 

The Renter must allow any urgent repairs and maintenance work to be carried out during his stay.

 

Cleaning on departure is included in the rental. However, this does not relieve the Renter from his obligation to leave the Premises in a satisfactory condition. If the Premises are left in an unacceptable condition, the Landlord can bill the additional cleaning undertaken to the Renter.

 

The Renter is liable for all damage caused by him or anyone present on the Premises, unless he can prove that neither he, nor anyone present, were responsible for the damage. Any damage done during the stay must be reported.

 

The Renter may not claim any compensation from the Landlord if any theft or damage occurs on the Premises during his stay.

 

14. Obligations of the Landlord

 

The Landlord has to ensure the Premises are in a good and ready to rent condition to the Renter. This includes the functioning of all technical equipment.

 

The Landlord undertakes to do no repairs on the Premises unless it is essential.

 

15. Insurance

 

The Landlord strongly recommends that the Renter takes out an insurance policy from a reliable institution to cover any damage for which he could be held responsible

(fire, water, etc.).

 

16. Pool

 

The pool has a cover. However, drowning remains a real risk as children can drown very quickly. The Renter is aware that the use of the pool is at his own risk and undertakes to monitor minors when they are in or near the pool. The Renter also undertakes to do everything possible to avoid any sort of pool accident.

 

The pool is available to use from May to October.

 

17. Unexpected incidents and force majeure

 

Any problems due to unexpected incidents or force majeure (lightning strike, breakdown of the pool systems, electricity problems from EDF, loss of internet connection, etc.), should be reported to the landlord or his designated representative, who will endeavour to solve the problem as soon as possible.

 

18. Place of jurisdiction

 

The place of jurisdiction is the court under which the location of the Premises falls. The French law applies.