General Rental Terms and Conditions
Vacation Home 40
De Zandput 40, 4374 NJ Zoutelande

August 2024 Version

Application

  • These General Rental Terms and Conditions apply to reservations and agreements regarding the vacation rental “Vacation Home 40,” located at De Zandput 40, 4374 NJ Zoutelande.
  • In these general rental terms and conditions, the term “tenant” refers to the person who enters into a rental agreement with us regarding the rental of the vacation home.
  • These terms and conditions apply regardless of any (prior) reference you may make to your own terms and conditions or to other terms and conditions. We reject any terms and conditions to which you refer or that you use.
  • Any agreements that deviate from these general terms and conditions are valid only if agreed upon in writing.

Article 1 – Reservations

  • We only accept reservations from individuals who are 21 years of age or older. Reservations made by individuals younger than that age are not valid. We reserve the right to refuse a reservation at any time, without providing a reason.
  • After you have made a reservation, you will receive a confirmation, the general rental terms and conditions, and an invoice from us within five business days. The terms and conditions described in Article 2 apply to payment of the invoice.
  • Please check these documents for accuracy and notify us immediately of any errors. If you have not received a confirmation of receipt from us within 10 days of making the reservation, please contact us immediately. If you fail to notify us, you will no longer be able to rely on the reservation, and it will be canceled.
  • A contract between you and us is formed at the moment we confirm your reservation. The contract concerns the rental of the vacation home for recreational use, which, by its nature, is of short duration pursuant to Article 7:232(2) of the Dutch Civil Code.

Article 2 – Payment

  • The following terms and conditions apply to payment:
    • Payments must be made by bank transfer
    • You must pay the €150 security deposit within 2 days of the invoice date. The rental fee and tourist tax must be paid no later than 30 days before the arrival date.
  • If your reservation is made within one month of the arrival date, you must pay 100% of the invoice amount, as well as the security deposit, in a single payment upon receipt of the invoice.
  • Payments must be made by bank transfer to IBAN: NL87 INGB 0656 6737 10 in the name of Alphons Otten Beheer B.V., citing the invoice number.
  • By making a (partial) payment of the rent or the full amount, you confirm that you have read and agree to the general rental terms and conditions. The lease terminates automatically upon the expiration of the agreed-upon term.
  • In the event of late payment, as described in subsection (a) of this article, you will be in default immediately upon the expiration of the payment term. In that case, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation and terminate the agreement.

Article 3 – Security Deposit

  • Tenants will be charged a security deposit of €150, which serves as security against damage and/or costs in the broadest sense of the word that we may incur in the event of a failure by the tenant—and those accompanying the tenant—to fulfill their obligations as a responsible tenant.
  • As already described in Article 2, Sections II and III, the security deposit must be paid within 2 days of the invoice date.
  • If the security deposit is not paid, we are entitled to deny the renter access to the vacation home. Furthermore, if you fail to pay the security deposit, we are entitled to terminate the agreement with immediate effect.
  • The security deposit, or any remaining balance thereof, will be refunded to the tenant’s account used to pay the rent within 10 days of departure, after any claims (e.g., damage to furnishings/the vacation home and/or other costs) have been settled. This refund does not preclude us from making any (further) claims for damages.
  • If, in the event of any damage, it turns out that the security deposit is insufficient to cover the full amount of the damage incurred, we reserve the right to hold you liable for the (remaining) damage.

Article 4 – Amendments

  • If, after the booking/agreement has been finalized, the renter wishes to make changes to the booking, we are under no obligation to comply. It is at our sole discretion whether and to what extent the requested changes will be accepted. In principle, changes cannot be permitted within 4 weeks prior to arrival.
  • If, after the booking/agreement has been finalized, the tenant wishes to change the stay period to a different or non-consecutive stay period, the cancellation provisions set forth in Article 5 of these rental terms and conditions shall apply. “Different period of stay” is in any case understood to mean a period that does not fall within the period of stay reserved by the tenant (and confirmed by the landlord).

Article 5 – Cancellation

Cancellations by the renter must always be made in writing (by mail or email). The following conditions apply:

– Partial payments are not refunded in the event of cancellation.

  • For cancellations made up to 42 days before the day of arrival, 25% of the rental amount is due.
  • For cancellations made up to 28 days before the day of arrival, 50% of the rental fee is due.
  • If you cancel within 28 days, up to and including the day of arrival, 100% of the rental fee is due.
  • If you have not arrived within 24 hours of the agreed-upon date without further notice, this will be considered a cancellation, and 100% of the rental fee will be due.
  • In the event of cancellation on our part, any amounts already paid will be refunded.

Article 6 – Receipt of Key.

  • The key handover takes place in consultation with the renter. The renter is never authorized to duplicate the key for any reason whatsoever. We provide the key to the vacation home to the renter on a loan basis. The key remains our property and must be returned on the departure date, after the stay, to the location specified by us. In the event of loss, theft, or any other way in which the key is lost, the renter is liable to pay a fee of €100.
  • You will be held responsible for all costs incurred as a result of your failure to vacate the property on time. We will hold any items found after your departure for a reasonable period of time, but we assume no responsibility for them. We will only ship them to you at your expense.

Article 7 – Stay at the Vacation Rental

The following stay periods and times apply to reservations and stays, namely:

  • Weekend: Friday from 4:00 p.m. to Monday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Midweek: Monday from 4:00 p.m. to Friday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Week: Friday from 4:00 p.m. to Friday at 10:00 a.m., or Monday from 4:00 p.m. to Monday at 10:00 a.m.
  • The tenant must be present at the start of and throughout the (entire) stay.
  • The tenant and other occupants must behave as responsible tenants while staying in and around the house.
  • On the day of arrival, you may generally check into the vacation rental starting at 4:00 p.m. On the day of departure, you must vacate the vacation rental by 10:00 a.m. at the latest.
  • The vacation rental is smoke-free. Smoking is permitted outside on the patio.
  • Open fires are not permitted outdoors.
  • One dog is allowed in the vacation rental. Additional dogs are permitted only after consulting with us and receiving our approval.
  • We do not charge a cleaning fee. You are required to leave the property in a clean condition. All necessary cleaning supplies are provided in the house for this purpose.
  • Although gas, water, and electricity are included, we kindly ask that you use them sparingly.
  • Accommodating more people in the vacation home than was agreed upon (at the time of booking), or than the maximum occupancy of 4 people applicable to the property, is expressly prohibited without our consent, unless otherwise agreed in writing. This may result in the premature termination of the lease agreement on our part, without a refund of the rent.
  • Moving cabinets and beds, as well as audio or television equipment, or taking any part of the (indoor) furnishings outside is expressly prohibited, with the exception of the dishes, glasses, and silverware for your meal outdoors.

Article 8 – Force Majeure

Force majeure on our part exists if the performance of the agreement is prevented, in whole or in part, whether temporarily or not, by circumstances beyond our control, such as the threat of war, labor strikes, blockades, fire, floods, and other disruptions or events.

Article 9 – Liability/Complaints/Damages

  • During the applicable rental period, the tenant and other occupants are fully and jointly liable for any damage caused to the vacation home, the furnishings, and all items belonging to the rented property, unless the tenant and other occupants can demonstrate that the damage cannot be attributed to them. We therefore recommend that you thoroughly inspect the inventory for defects and damage upon arrival at the vacation home. If you notice any damage or defects, please report them to us immediately.
  • We accept no liability for theft, loss, or damage to property or persons, of any kind, during or as a result of a stay in the vacation home.
  • We accept no liability for construction work on roads and the like in the vicinity of the vacation home. We also accept no liability for the failure or shutdown of technical equipment or utilities, or for the complete or partial malfunction of the internet and/or TV.
  • We are responsible for the costs of routine maintenance and repairs. If any defects occur, the tenant must notify us immediately and follow our instructions to the best of their ability.
  • If you still wish to file a complaint, it must be submitted to us in writing, with a detailed explanation, within 14 days of checking out of the vacation rental.

Article 10 – Check-out and Final Cleaning

At the end of the rental period, the tenant must, upon departure:

  • Leave the house completely clean, vacuumed, mopped, and tidy. If the vacation rental is not used properly or is not left in proper condition, additional (cleaning) costs may be charged to the renter;
  • Everything has been washed, dried, and put back in the cupboard;
  • Leave the dishwasher and refrigerator clean and empty;
  • Take your food with you and do not leave it in the cupboard(s) and/or refrigerator/freezer;
  • Please put the garden furniture cushions on the shelf in the storage room
  • Emptied the trash cans and put new bags in them
  • Please report any breakage and/or damage to us;

Article 11 – Governing Law

All of our terms and conditions set forth in the lease agreement/house rules, as well as any disputes arising therefrom, are governed exclusively by Dutch law.