ARTICLE 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
The reservation is agreed with the landlord La Laiterie de Claire, represented by Christine Cavelier, residing at 6833 Ucimont, rue du Champ de Tu 33.
· Email: c.cavelier@avocat.be or c.cavelier45@gmail.com
· GSM: +32/472.42.05.05
The contract is a tourist rental agreement. The rental period is an essential condition without which the contract would not have been concluded. The tenant may not establish their primary residence in the rented property.
The establishment includes 1 accommodation located at 16 A rue du Château-le-Duc in 6833 Ucimont, for a maximum capacity of 4 people.
The tenant is required to respect the maximum occupancy stated in the rental agreement. Any breach of this clause may result in the immediate termination of this contract, at the tenant's expense, with the rental amount remaining definitively payable to the landlord.
The tenant must arrive on the specified day and at the indicated time. In case of late or delayed arrival, the tenant must notify the landlord.
ARTICLE 2: TERMS OF CONCLUSION OF THE CONTRACT
The rental is effective upon payment of the price of the stay (100% of the amount):
is collected by the secure payment system during online booking;
or to be paid to the lessor's bank account number BE35 0012 4111 8737 (BIC: GEBABEBB) within 30 days before the start of the rental period , with the exception, however, of late bookings, in which case the total rental amount will be paid no later than the day of arrival.
ARTICLE 3: ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Arrival is from 4pm onwards.
Departure is at 11 a.m. at the latest.
ARTICLE 4: USE OF RENTED PROPERTY
The tenant shall use the rented property in accordance with its intended purpose and with due care. They are required to respect the maximum occupancy limit. Any breach of this clause may result in the immediate termination of this contract, at the tenant's expense, with the rental amount remaining the property of the landlord.
The use of a deep fryer is strictly prohibited in and around the rented property (fire safety) .
ARTICLE 5. ANIMALS
Pets are allowed for an additional charge of €10.00 per stay and per pet.
ARTICLE 6. INVENTORY "EQUIPMENT AND COMFORT"
An inventory of the equipment in the rented property is carried out at the beginning and end of the stay. This inventory must be signed by both parties to attest to the condition of the rented property and its equipment.
The tenant must return the property in the same condition as when received. They are responsible for any loss or damage. Any discrepancies or anomalies with the inventory must be reported to the landlord or their representative no later than 10:00 a.m. the day after arrival.
ARTICLE 7. CANCELLATION – EARLY DEPARTURE
Any cancellation must be notified by registered letter or email. The tenant may offer the landlord the assignment of their lease, under their sole responsibility, to a person designated by them who agrees to contract under the same conditions. The tenant may also propose to the landlord that a substitute person occupy the accommodation, while remaining the leaseholder, including for the duration of the lease. This implies that the tenant remains personally liable for all their initial obligations. The landlord's express agreement is required and applies only to the designated person(s). In other cases, compensation is due to the landlord and is set at:
- 25% of the price of the stay if the cancellation occurs between 90 and 31 days before the start of the stay
- 50% of the price of the stay if the cancellation occurs 30 to 21 days before the start of the stay.
- 75% of the price of the stay if the cancellation occurs 20 to 8 days before the start of the stay.
- 100% of the price of the stay if the cancellation occurs less than 8 days before the start of the stay or if the tenant does not show up.
If the cancellation is due to the landlord, the landlord must reimburse the tenant for the price of the stay if it has already been paid and also pay the tenant equivalent compensation.
However, compensation is not due in cases of force majeure.
If the tenant does not arrive within 24 hours of the arrival date stated on the contract:
* the contract becomes null and void by operation of law,
* the rental price remains the property of the landlord,
* The landlord can dispose of their property.
The tenant's premature departure, for whatever reason, does not result in any refund - even partial - of the price of the stay.
ARTICLE 8. LATE PAYMENT
Any amount owed by the tenant, and not paid ten days after its due date, shall automatically and without notice accrue interest of 1% per month for the benefit of the landlord from its due date, with interest for any month started being due for the entire month.
ARTICLE 9. LIABILITY – INSURANCE
a) Fire insurance
The tenant must be covered by Fire Insurance (holiday home) for any damage he or she may cause to the building and rented furniture.
The tenant declares, after checking it, that he is covered for such risks by his personal fire insurance (holiday insurance).
In the event of a breach, the tenant undertakes to take out a contract covering this risk, at the latest on the day of entry into the rented property(ies).
a) Family Civil Liability Insurance (private life)
The tenant declares that he is covered by a Family Civil Liability (private life) insurance policy.
In the event of a breach, the tenant undertakes to take out a contract covering this risk, at the latest on the day of entry into the rented property(ies).
ARTICLE 10. SOLIDARITY
The obligations of this lease are indivisible and joint and several with respect to the tenant, his heirs or his assigns, in whatever capacity.
ARTICLE 11: PASSENGER CHECK
The landlord has the right to check and register the identity of all occupants of the accommodation in accordance with the 2007 law. The tenant must present a valid identity document (identity card or passport).
ARTICLE 12: MEDIATION BY THE FEDERATION OF GITES AND BED AND BREAKFASTS OF WALLONIA
In the absence of an agreement between the parties, they will submit their grievances to the secretariat of the Federation of Gîtes and Bed and Breakfasts of Wallonia, which will attempt to propose an amicable solution.
In the absence of an agreement between the parties, only the courts of the judicial district where the accommodation is located have jurisdiction and they will apply Belgian law.
This clause applies only to establishments that are members of the Federation of Gîtes and Bed and Breakfasts of Wallonia and are up to date with their membership fees.
ARTICLE 13: ACCEPTANCE OF GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Unless expressly stated otherwise, the tenant is deemed to have read and accepted all the clauses of these conditions at the latest when booking online, when paying the deposit and/or the balance of the stay, or when taking possession of the establishment.