Article 1 - This contract concerns the rental of the Chez Clément gîte, 16 rue de la Marnotte 52200 Balesmes sur Marne. It is a villa with seven bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, separate toilets, and kitchen, living room, dining room, games room and ambiance room, on two floors.
Article 2 - length of stay :The tenant signing this contract concluded for a fixed period may not under any circumstances invoke any right to remain in the premises at the end of the stay.
Article 3 - conclusion of the contract : The reservation becomes effective once the tenant has sent the owner the deposit indicated on the front as well as a copy of the signed contract before the date indicated. A second copy is to be kept by the tenant.
The rental concluded between the parties to this deedcan under no circumstances benefit even partially to third parties, natural or legal persons, except with the written consent of the owner.
Any infringement of this last paragraph would be liable to result in the immediate termination of the rental at the fault of the tenant, the rental income remaining definitively acquired by the owner.
Article 4 - Cancellation by the tenant : Any cancellation must be notified to the owner, with acknowledgment of receipt.
a) cancellation before arrival at the premises:
the deposit remains with the owner. The latter may request the balance of the amount of the stay, if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the scheduled date of entry into the premises.
If the tenant does not appear within 24 hours of the arrival date indicated on the contract, this contract becomes void and the owner can dispose of his lodging. The deposit also remains with the owner who will ask for the balance of the rental.
b) if the stay is shortened, the rental price remains with the owner. No refund will be made.
Article 5 - Cancellation by the owner : The owner pays the tenant all sums paid in advance.
Article 6- arrival : The tenant must arrive on the day specified in the time slot mentioned on this contract. In the event of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must notify the owner.
Article 7 - payment of the balance : The balance of the rental is paid 30 days before the date of arrival.
Article 8 - inventory : An inventory is drawn up jointly and signed by the tenant and the owner or his representative on arrival and departure from the gîte. This inventory constitutes the only reference in the event of a dispute concerning the inventory of fixtures.
The state of cleanliness of the lodging on the arrival of the tenant must be noted in the inventory of fixtures. The cleaning of the premises in normal use is the responsibility of the owner. In the event of abnormal use of the premises, or exceptional soiling, the amount of cleaning costs will be re-invoiced to the tenant.
Article 9 - security deposit or deposit : On arrival of the tenant, a security deposit, the amount of which is indicated on the front of this contract, is requested by the owner. After the contradictory establishment of the exit inventory, this deposit is returned, after deduction of the cost of repairing the premises if damage is observed.
In the event of early departure (prior to the time mentioned on this contract) preventing the establishment of the inventory on the day of the tenant's departure, the security deposit is returned by the owner within a period not exceeding not a week.
Article 10 - use of the premises : The tenant must ensure the peaceful character of the rental and make use of it in accordance with the destination of the premises.
Article 11- capacity : This contract is established for a maximum capacity of 14 people. If the number of tenants exceeds the capacity of reception, the owner can refuse the additional people. Any modification or termination of the contract will be considered at the initiative of the customer.
Article 12 - animals : This contract specifies that the tenant cannot stay in the company of a domestic animal.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 13 - insurance : The tenant is responsible for all damages arising from his fault. He is required to be insured and present a civil liability insurance certificate.
Article 14- payment of charges : Water and electricity charges are included in the rental price, for normal use. In the event of abnormal use, the charges may be re-invoiced to the tenant.
Article 15 - disputes : Any complaint relating to the rental will be dealt with by the competent court.
