General Conditions

General conditions of the seasonal rental contract

Article 1

The purpose of these general conditions of the seasonal rental contract is to define the conditions of the rental of the accommodation by the owner to the tenant for the duration and under the conditions determined herein.

Article 2 – Length of stay

The tenant signing this contract concluded for a fixed period may not under any circumstances claim any right to remain on the premises at the end of the stay.

Article 3 – Reservations

Rental availability will be confirmed by the owner. The number of people occupying the accommodation and their identity will be specified when requesting a reservation (use of the house will be limited to these people and must not exceed this number for insurance reasons).

Article 4 – Conclusion of the contract

The reservation becomes effective once the adult tenant has sent the owner a deposit of 25% of the total rental amount, a copy of the contract signed before the date indicated on the front, a signed copy of the general conditions of the seasonal rental contract and a photocopy of his or her valid identity card/passport. A second copy must be kept by the tenant. The rental concluded between the parties to this deed may not under any circumstances benefit, even partially, third parties, whether natural or legal persons, unless with the written agreement of the owner. Any violation of this last paragraph may result in the immediate termination of the rental at the tenant's expense, with the rental income remaining definitively acquired by the owner.

The rental price includes (water/electricity/heating charges, wifi, provision of household linen).

What is not included in the rental price is charging the electric car, using the socket provided in the parking lot, and using the wood stove at a cost of €15/stay, including the supply of firelighters, logs and cleaning at the end of the stay.

No dispute regarding the price of the stay can be considered after the contract has been signed. It is up to the tenant to assess whether the price is acceptable to them before signing.

Article 5 – Cancellation by the tenant

Any cancellation must be notified by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt to the owner or by email.

1. Cancellation before arrival at the premises The deposit remains acquired by the owner.

a) 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before arrival

b) 50% refund if you cancel at least 15 days before your arrival

c) No refund if you cancel less than 15 days before arrival.

d) If the tenant does not show up within 24 hours of the arrival date indicated on the contract, this contract becomes null and void and the owner may dispose of the accommodation. The deposit also remains with the owner, who will request payment of the balance of the rental.

2. If the stay is shortened, the rental price remains with the owner. No refund will be made.

Article 6 – Cancellation by the owner

The owner returns to the tenant the full amount paid as a deposit.

(a) if this cancellation is due solely to the action of the owner, compensation at least equal to that which the tenant would have paid if the cancellation had occurred due to his actions on that date

b) in the event of cancellation due to force majeure (natural disaster, ban on rental by prefectural decree, damage by previous occupants, etc.), no compensation may be paid.

Article 7 – Arrival / Departure

The tenant must notify the owner of the approximate time of arrival; no arrival is accepted before 5 p.m. In case of late arrival, the tenant must notify the owner. The tenant must also return the accommodation on the day and time specified in this contract.

Article 8 – Payment of the balance

The balance of the rental must be paid 15 days before entering the premises by bank transfer.

Article 9 – Inventory

The accommodation is rented furnished and equipped as it is in the attached descriptive condition. An inventory is drawn up jointly and signed by the tenant and the owner or his representative upon arrival at the rental. This inventory constitutes the only reference in the event of a dispute concerning the inventory of fixtures. The cleanliness of the accommodation upon the tenant's arrival must be noted in the inventory of fixtures. Cleaning of the premises is the responsibility of the tenant during the rental period; we also offer cleaning during the stay at an additional cost. End-of-stay cleaning is provided by the owner.

All installations are in working order and any complaint relating to the condition of the premises and descriptions made more than 24 hours after taking possession of the premises will not be accepted.

Any repairs made necessary by negligence or poor maintenance during the rental period will be the responsibility of the tenant or their family. No replacements, at the tenant's initiative, of items other than identical ones will be accepted. Within 24 hours (working days) following the end of the rental period, the owner will carry out an exit inventory and will notify the tenant, if applicable, by email of any damage noted.

Article 10 – Security deposit or surety

In the event of failure to provide a deposit, entry to the premises will not be accepted.

To securely finalize your reservation, we use the SWIKLY service, which allows you to deposit your deposit by credit card imprint, without prepayment. A few days before your arrival, you will receive an email inviting you to secure your deposit in a few clicks. It is important to note that this does not constitute payment: no amount will be debited and no funds will be blocked in your bank account. The deposit will be automatically canceled a few days after your departure if no problems are noted.

An inventory list will be provided upon arrival. Please report any problems or missing items within 24 hours. If you do not report the damage before departure, the cost of the damage(s) will be charged double.

The tenant will be responsible, in addition to the rental fees, for any damage caused to the house, as well as the cost of replacing any lost, destroyed or damaged items, and those whose wear and tear exceeds normal for the duration of the rental, the cost of cleaning dirty duvets, painted walls, ceilings, windows, curtains, bedding. The tenant is liable for any damage that he or the people accompanying him may cause intentionally or through negligence.

Article 11 – Use of the premises

The tenant must ensure the peaceful nature of the rental and use it in accordance with the intended purpose of the premises. Children are the sole and entire responsibility of their parents or persons accompanying them.

Article 12 – Capacity

This contract is established for a maximum capacity of 10 people, which may not be exceeded under any circumstances. If the number of tenants exceeds the capacity, the owner may refuse the additional guests. Any modification or termination of the contract will be considered at the client's initiative.

Article 13 – Animals

For hygiene reasons and out of respect for all, pets or other animals are not allowed in the accommodation. If the tenant fails to comply with this clause, the owner may refuse the stay. In this case, no refund will be issued.

Article 14 – Assurances 

The tenant is responsible for all damages caused by their actions. They are required to be insured under a vacation-type insurance policy for these various risks. Failure to provide insurance, in the event of a claim, will result in damages. The landlord undertakes to insure the accommodation against rental risks. The tenant is required to report any damages occurring in the accommodation, its outbuildings, or accessories to the landlord within 24 hours.

Article 15 – Visit to the premises

The tenant may not object to a visit to the premises when the owner or his representative requests it.

Article 16 – Tobacco

Smoking is strictly prohibited in the accommodation (ashtrays are available outside).



Article 17 – Disputes

Any complaints regarding the rented property must be made within 24 hours of moving in by registered letter or email to the owner, accompanied by supporting documents. After this 24-hour period, complaints will not be considered. In the event of a dispute, the Annecy Commercial Court has sole jurisdiction.