Terms and conditions

1.     The property known as Chalet Largo ... (the property) is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Jean Dooms. (the owner) to the renter... (the client)

2.     To reserve ‘the property’ the client should complete the booking and payment forms. A payment of the initial non-refundable deposit (25% of the total rental cost) is required.  Following receipt of the booking form and clearance of funds the owner will send a confirmation invoice and statement by email: this is the formal acceptance of the booking.

3.     The balance of the rental together with the security deposit (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 by email that the reservation is cancelled.  The client will remain liable to pay the balance of the rent unless the owner is able to re-let the property.  In this event clause 6 of these booking conditions will apply.  Reservations made within 8 (eight) 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 should be settled locally with the owner before departure.

5.     A security deposit of 200 Euro for each week or part thereof will be asked in cash on entry to the apartment. This deposit may be required to cover either breakage or damage to property.  This amount will not be reimbursed unless a full account is made to the client and receipt of the repair presented. The payment of "Taxe de sejour" will also be due in cash upon arrival.

6.     Subject to clause 2 & 3  above.  In the event of 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 doing so  will be deducted from the re-fundable 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 belongings, public liability etc. since these are not covered by the owner’s insurance.

7.     The rental period shall commence at 1600 hrs on the first day and finish at 1000hrs on the last day.  The owners shall not be obliged to offer the accommodation before the time stated and the clients shall not be entitled to remain in occupation after the time stated.

8.     The maximum number of persons that may reside in the ‘property’ must not exceed 10 unless the owner has given written/email 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 our pricing the owner reserves the right to make a deduction from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning should the client leave the ‘property’ in an unacceptable condition.  The client also agrees not to act in any way that would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

10.  Obligation to rent personally the premises, to live in property and to maintain them. The client shall report to the owner’s agent without delay any defects in the ‘property’ or breakdown of the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the ‘ property’s'’  garden and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be arranged as soon as possible. The cost of repairs caused by bad maintenance or carlessness by the tenant will be the responsibilty of the tenant.

11.  The owner shall not be responsible 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’ garden. Nor for any loss or damage or injury that is resultant in any adverse weather conditions: riot, war, strikes or other matters beyond the control of the owner.  Nor for any loss, damage or inconvenience caused or suffered by the client should or if the ‘property’ be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event the owner shall within seven (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.

This contract shall be governed by the French law in every particular - including formation and interpretation - and shall be deemed to have been made in France.  Any proceedings made out of or in connection with this contract will be of the competence of yje TRIBUNAL d'INSTANCE of ANNECY in FRANCE.