BOOKING

TERMS & CONDITIONS

1: The property known as "Chez Norris, Le Bisson" ("the property") is offered for holiday rental subject to confirmation by Jon Norris ("the owner") to the renter ("the client").

2: To reserve "the property" , the client should complete and sign the booking form and return it together with payment of a non-refundable deposit (50% of the total rent due ). Following receipt of the booking form and deposit , the owner will send a confirmation invoice & statement. This is the formal acceptance of the booking. Should any payment in respect of any sums due to the owner by the client not be honored (such as a cheque being returned unpaid) then the booking shall be considered to be void. In such circumstances the owner reserves the right to re-let the property for the said period.

3: The balance of the rent, together with the security deposit (see note 5 ) is payable not less than eight weeks before the start of the rental period. If the payment is not received by the due date, the owner reserves the right to give notice in writing 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 terms & conditions will apply. Reservations made within eight weeks of the start of the rental period require full payment at the time of booking.

4: Any charges arising during the rental period arranged by the client should be settled locally prior to departure.

5: A security deposit of £100 is required for every period of rental, in case of, for example, damage to the property or its contents, necessary cleaning, telephone bill, etc. However the sum reserved by this clause shall not limit the clients liability to the owner. The owner will account to the client for the security deposit and refund the balance due within four weeks after the end of the rental period.

6: Subject to clauses 2 and 3 above, in the event of cancellation, refunds of amounts paid will be made if the owner is able to relet the "property" and any expenses or losses incurred in so doing will be deducted from the refundable amount. The Client is stongly 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 owners insurance.

7: The rental period shall commence at 1600 hours (local time) on the first day of the rental period , and finish at 10.00 hours on the last day of the rental period. The owner shall not be obliged to offer accomodation before the time stated and the client shall not be entitled to stay in occupation after the time stated.

8: The maximum number to reside in the property must not exceed four unless the owner has given written 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. The owner reserves the right to make a retention from the security deposit to cover additional cleaning costs if the client leaves the property in an unacceptable condition. The client also agrees not to act in any way which would cause disturbance to those resident in neighbouring properties.

10: The client shall report without delay to the owners agent any defects in the property or breakdown in the equipment, plant, machinery or appliances in the property, or garden, and arrangements for repair and/or replacement will be made as soon as possible.

11: The owner shall not be liable 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 or garden.
• For any loss or damage or injury which is the result of adverse weather conditions, riot, strikes, war, or other such matters beyond the control of the owners.
• For any loss, damage, or inconvienience caused to or suffered by the client if the property shall be destroyed or substantially damaged before the start of the rental period and in any such event, the owner shall, within seven 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 owners liability to the client exceed the amount paid to the owner by the client in respect of the rental period.

This contract shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in England. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this contract may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England.

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