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General Conditions of Tourist Rental

David's Barn – Hamlet of Xhignesse 26, 4180 HAMOIR

1. Parties to the contract

This contract is concluded between:

  • The lessor : Renée Bourlet
  • The tenant : the person making the reservation, responsible for all occupants.

2. Purpose and nature of the contract

The contract covers the temporary tourist rental of the gîte ""La Grange de David"", with a maximum capacity of 14 people.
The tenant may not establish his domicile in the rented property. The rental period constitutes an essential condition of the contract.

3. Reservation and payment

  • Reservation : effective upon receipt of a deposit of 50% of the price of the stay, via secure payment (Stripe) or bank transfer within 5 days following electronic confirmation (voucher).
  • Balance : to be paid by bank transfer no later than 10 days before arrival.
  • Capacity : any excess will result in immediate termination of the contract, without reimbursement.

4. Deposit and charges

  • Caution : €500 to be paid 10 days before the stay or in cash upon arrival (against receipt).
    • The lessor reserves the right to refuse access if the deposit is not paid.
    • The deposit is returned within 5 days after departure, less any damage or debt, upon presentation of supporting documents (inventory, invoices, etc.).
    • In the event of a dispute, the deposit may be retained until resolution.
  • Charges : meter readings on entry and exit, in the presence of the tenant.
    • Water: €6.50/m³
    • Electricity: €1.00/kWh
    • Fuel oil (heating/hot water): €7.50/hour of operation

5. Inventory

A joint inventory of fixtures is carried out upon arrival and departure. Any damage noted upon departure, but not reported upon arrival, may result in a deduction from the deposit.

6. Cancellation and modification

6.1 Cancellation by the tenant

  • More than 30 days before arrival: refund of the deposit, less 10% administration fee.
  • Between 30 and 10 days: the deposit remains with the lessor.
  • Less than 10 days: the entire stay is due.
  • The specific conditions of the voucher prevail in the event of any contradiction.

6.2 Cancellation due to force majeure

Any unforeseeable, irresistible and external event (natural disaster, pandemic, administrative ban, etc.) is considered force majeure.

  • The amounts paid are refunded or a postponement of the stay is proposed.

6.3 Cancellation by the lessor

Written notification required. Voucher terms apply.

6.4 Early departure / no-show

  • No refund in case of early departure.
  • In the event of a no-show within 24 hours of the arrival date, the reservation is automatically cancelled and the sums paid remain the property of the lessor.

7. Insurance

  • Fire (holiday) : the tenant certifies that they are covered for damage to the building and furniture. Failing this, he undertakes to take out insurance.
  • Civil Liability (Private Life) : The tenant certifies that they are covered for damage caused to third parties. Failing this, they agree to take out insurance.

8. Use of premises and neighborhood

  • The tenant agrees to behave respectfully towards the neighborhood and to limit noise pollution between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
  • Lively parties (partying, dancing, etc.) are strictly prohibited.
  • The property must be returned in its original condition. Any loss or damage is the tenant's responsibility.

9. Pets

Two small or medium-sized pets are allowed free of charge on the ground floor, subject to prior agreement from the lessor. They must be clean, vaccinated, and not cause any damage. The tenant is responsible for any damage caused by the animals.

10. Complaints and mediation

Any complaint must be sent to the lessor by registered letter or email within 8 days of the end of the stay, with supporting documents.
In the event of disagreement, the parties may refer the matter to the Federation of Gîtes and Guest Houses of Wallonia for mediation.
In the absence of an agreement, only the courts of the judicial district of the place of accommodation have jurisdiction.

11. Passenger control

The landlord is entitled to check and record the identity of all occupants, in accordance with the 2007 law. The tenant must present a valid identity document upon request.

12. Personal data

The data collected during the reservation is processed in accordance with the GDPR, solely for the management of the stay and compliance with legal obligations. The tenant may exercise his rights of access, rectification or deletion upon simple request.

13. Acceptance of the general conditions

The reservation, payment of the deposit, the balance or taking possession of the premises constitutes full and complete acceptance of these general conditions.

14. Applicable law and language of the contract

This contract is subject to Belgian law. It is written in French, and only this version shall be deemed authoritative in the event of a dispute.