Article 1 – This holiday rental agreement is intended solely for use as a furnished holiday let.

Article 2 – Length of stay: the tenant signing this fixed-term agreement may under no circumstances claim any right to remain in the property at the end of the stay.

Article 3 – The booking agreement: the booking becomes effective once the tenant has sent the owner a deposit of 25% of the total rental amount (online, by bank transfer or by post). The rental agreement concluded between the parties to this document may under no circumstances be transferred, even partially, to third parties, whether natural or legal persons, unless the owner gives their written consent.

Any breach of this provision may result in the immediate termination of the tenancy at the tenant’s expense, with the rental proceeds remaining definitively retained by the landlord.

Article 4 – No right of withdrawal: regardless of the method of booking, the tenant is not entitled to a withdrawal period, in accordance with Article L121-20-4 of the Consumer Code, which relates in particular to accommodation services provided on a specific date or at specific intervals.

Article 5 – Cancellation by the tenant: Any cancellation must be notified to the landlord by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt.
a) Cancellation prior to arrival at the premises: The deposit is retained by the landlord. The landlord may request payment of the balance of the stay if the cancellation occurs less than 30 days before the scheduled date of arrival at the premises.
If the tenant fails to arrive within 24 hours of the arrival date stated in the contract, this contract shall become void and the landlord may dispose of the accommodation. The deposit shall also be retained by the landlord, who shall claim the balance of the rental fee.
b) If the stay is cut short, the rental fee shall be retained by the landlord. No refund shall be made.

Article 6 – Cancellation by the landlord: any cancellation must be notified to the tenant by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt. The landlord shall refund the tenant the full amount paid, together with compensation at least equal to the amount the tenant would have incurred had the cancellation been made by the tenant on that date.

Article 7 – Arrival: The tenant must arrive on the date and at the time specified in this contract. In the event of a late or delayed arrival, the tenant must notify the landlord.

Article 8 – Payment of the balance: The balance of the rental fee is payable upon arrival at the property.

Article 9 – Inventory: An inventory shall be drawn up jointly and signed by the tenant and the landlord or their representative upon arrival and departure from the accommodation. This inventory shall constitute the sole reference in the event of a dispute concerning the condition of the premises.
The cleanliness of the accommodation upon the tenant’s arrival must be noted in the inventory. The tenant is responsible for cleaning the premises during the rental period and before departure.

Article 10 – Security deposit: Upon the tenant’s arrival, the landlord shall require a security deposit of €500, following the mandatory completion of an inventory. Once the exit inventory has been completed in the presence of both parties, this deposit will be returned within a maximum of 15 days after the departure date, less the cost of restoring the property to its original condition should any damage be found.
In the event of early departure (before the time stated in this contract) preventing the inventory from being drawn up on the day of the tenant’s departure, the security deposit or bond shall be returned by the landlord within a period not exceeding one week.

Article 11 – Use of the premises: The tenant must ensure that the tenancy is conducted in a peaceful manner and must use the premises in accordance with their intended purpose.

Article 12 – Capacity: This contract is drawn up for a maximum capacity of 6 people for the Parrachée gîte and 8 people for the Mont-Cenis gîte. If the number of guests exceeds the accommodation capacity, the owner may refuse to admit any additional persons. Any amendment or termination of the contract shall be deemed to have been initiated by the guest.

Article 13 – Pets are not permitted in our gîtes.

Article 14 – Insurance: The tenant is liable for any damage caused by them. They are required to hold a ‘holiday home’ insurance policy covering these various risks.

Article 15 – Disputes: Any complaint regarding the condition of the premises or the accuracy of the inventory at the start of a tenancy must be submitted to the CLASSIFICATION BODY within three days of moving into the premises. Any other complaints must also be addressed to the CLASSIFICATION BODY as soon as possible, by letter. In the event of a persistent disagreement, disputes may be submitted to arbitration by the CLASSIFICATION BODY, which will endeavour to reach an amicable settlement.

Article 16 – Tourist tax: The tourist tax is payable by adults (aged 18 and over) upon departure from the accommodation. The amount of the tourist tax is set by a resolution of the Haute Maurienne Community Council and is subject to change.

Article 17 – Internet and telephone services: The tenant is responsible for internet usage during the rental period. In the event of chargeable usage (e.g. film rentals, calls to mobile phones or abroad, etc.), the owner will charge the tenant for the usage recorded upon presentation of the itemised bill issued by the service provider. In the event of illegal use (illegal downloads, accessing indecent websites, etc.), the tenant may face legal proceedings.”