Rental terms

1 The lessee is aware the agency is closed on Sunday and public holidays. On weekdays, the office is open from 8 to 12 am and from 2 to 6 pm. The office has to be notified in advance of each arrival outside of opening hours.

2 If the lessee doesn't pick up the keys of his accommodation, the total amount of the rental contract is due and compensation cannot be claimed, unless the lessor finds a replacement. In that case, Sfr. 100.-- is to be paid to cover the lessor's search fees for an alternate lessee.

2.1 In case of cancellation for reasons not covered by the insurance, the terms below are effective : from the confirmation of the reservation to 8 weeks before beginning of rental, 10 % of the rental price, but not less than Fr. 100.-- is withheld. For any cancellation within 8 weeks before arrival, the total amount is due.

2.2 The amounts withheld previously, as noted in items 2, 2.1 above may be discounted in a future rental within 1 year from the cancellation.

3 Our residences are only rented as domestic premises : the lessee can neither sublet nor give in his contract without the lessor's approval. The accommodation cannot be occupied by a higher number of people than specified in the rental contract. The owner, or his representative, reserves the right to refuse access to the premises to any additional person.

4 The lessee is responsible for any damage he may cause to premises and which are not a direct result of owner's or of one of his representative's actions, of a building defect or lack of maintenance. The lessee will take necessary steps to prevent any damage that might consequently result due to non-observance of the above mentioned steps. The lessee pays special attention to frost which can seriously damage plumbing. He is responsible for any potential damage that could occur as a result of lack of precautions. The lessee must inform the owner or his representative of any repair to undertake. The lessee may be held responsible for payment for works done without the owner's approval.

5 The owner is not responsible for irregularities in water, gas, lighting supply, clearing the snow from the roads, etc. and declines all liability and responsibility for occurrences outside his control.

6 Included in the rental price are : VAT 3.6 %, final cleaning control, linen apart from big bath towels, laundering, electricity, hot water, heating, cancellation insurance in case of illness, accident, lessee's death or death of one of his family members. Taxes, potential damages, telephone (Fr. 5.-- obligatory tax), cleaning & laundering fees exceeding the amount mentioned in the price list are not included. A deposit of Fr. 150.-- is required and paid back within 30 days following the lessee's departure and after deduction of fees mentioned above.

Effective April 30th 2007, laundry will no longer be included in the rental price and will be charged as extra. However, from that day on, visitor's taxes will be included in the price.

7 The owner has the right to visit or have the premises visited at any time, even if the lessee has not been previously notified.

8 The owner is responsible for house insurance. Insurance coverage to personal belongings is the responsibility of the lessee.

9 At the time of taking possession of the accommodation, the lessee must notify the agency of any damage or differences in the inventory.

10 Pets are not allowed in accommodation without being duly authorized by the lessor.

11 The present contract represents acknowledgment of debt see art. 82 LP for the rental price and all amounts contained therein.

12 The agency reserves the right to replace accommodation by another of the same category without any compensation, at any time and for any reason not related to the agency.

12.1 In case of a sale, no compensation can be claimed to the agency or to the previous or actual owner. The contract is called off by signature of the sale agreement.

13 The lessee accepts the apartment or chalet fully furnished as described in the front page. Without any claim or notification within 24 Hours after taking possession of the premises, the lessee is deemed to have received them in good condition.

14 For any dispute due to the interpretation or enforcement of this contract, the lessee understands that an eventual litigation will take place in Switzerland.