Cancellation policy
Contractual Partner and Contractual Effectiveness
1) The contractual partners are only the named tenants and the landlord. The intermediary Jos Lievense acts and is liable within the framework of the rental agreement exclusively as a representative with the power of representation of the landlord.
2) The landlord is bound by this contract only after receiving the deposit.
Rights, Duties, and Liability of the Landlord
3) By signing this contract, the landlord has committed to handing over the rental property at the agreed time in a clean and impeccable condition to the tenant.
4) The landlord/representative may inspect the rental property by arrangement or allow it to be viewed by interested new tenants.
5) After signing this contract, the landlord may not make any changes to the furniture and equipment of the rented rooms that would lead to a reduction in quality or comfort.
6) The landlord is not liable for theft, damage to the tenant's property, or accidents, with the exception of intent and gross negligence. The landlord's liability is then limited to the insurance benefit of a standard Dutch WA insurance.
Rights and Duties of the Tenant
7) The holiday accommodation should be occupied between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM on the day of arrival. Tenants who cannot arrive at the rental property on time are obliged to inform the manager in time so that an arrangement for the key handover can be made.
8) The tenant declares that they are fully informed about the location, furnishings, and condition of the rental property.
9) The tenant may not sublet the rental property to third parties or allow it to be used by them. Without the written consent of the landlord, no more people may stay overnight in the rental property than have been agreed upon in this contract. If the agreed number of people is exceeded without written consent, this contract is considered terminated.
10) The tenant will use the rental property like a good householder, occupy it properly, taking into account the house rules that are in force for the responsible holiday accommodation and/or the municipal regulations of the recreational area where the respective holiday accommodation is located. They commit to immediately replacing any damages, except for fire hazard, that have occurred due to their actions to the rental property, the equipment, the household effects, or otherwise. The obligation to immediately compensate for damages also applies to missing parts of the rental property, the equipment, or the inventory. The tenant is liable for intent and any kind of negligence. The tenant(s) named in the contract are jointly and severally liable for their co-occupants.
11) The tenant commits to leaving the rental property in a tidy condition at the end of the rental period.
12) Pets are not allowed.
13) The tenant will use the rental property exclusively for vacation purposes and may not practice a profession or business in the rented rooms.
14) It is forbidden to use other devices for cooking, heating, or washing purposes in the rental property other than those installed or provided by the landlord.
15) The tenant will, unless expressly agreed otherwise, bring their own bed linen, towels, and kitchen towels. It is not allowed for the tenant to use the beds in the accommodation without bed linen.
Termination by the Landlord
16) The landlord is entitled to consider this contract terminated without delay and without judicial or arbitration proceedings in the following cases:
a. if the full rent is not paid at the time of the start of the rental period;
b. if the tenant vacates the rental property prematurely;
c. if the tenant has not taken over the rental property by 7:00 PM on the day the rental relationship begins, without prior written, telegraphic, or telephone notification;
d. if the tenant does not comply with the obligations of this contract and/or the house and/or municipal regulations, especially if the maximum number of persons stipulated in the contract is exceeded without authorization.
The landlord then has the right to compensation according to paragraph 17d. including consumed additional costs, with further damages reserved.
Cancellation
17) If the tenant terminates the rental contract for any reason or, without expressly terminating this contract, does not or only partially asserts their rights arising from this contract, the tenant is obliged to pay the landlord compensation as follows:
a. 15% of the rental amount (excluding additional costs for the use of gas, water, electricity, etc.) if the cancellation occurs more than 3 months before the start of the rental period;
b. 50% of the rental amount (excluding additional costs for the use of gas, water, electricity, etc.) if the cancellation occurs within 3 months to 1 month before the start of the rental period;
c. 75% of the rental amount (excluding additional costs for the use of gas, water, electricity, etc.) if the cancellation occurs within 1 month to 1 week before the start of the rental period;
d. 100% of the rental amount (excluding additional costs for the use of gas, water, electricity, etc.) if the cancellation occurs less than 1 week before the start of the rental period or if the rental period has already begun.
The mediation fee will not be refunded in the event of cancellation.
Disputes, Jurisdiction
18) In the event of disagreements arising from this rental contract and other agreements in connection with this rental contract between the tenant and the landlord, the most willing party will call upon the local tourist association (VVV), in whose working area the holiday accommodation is located, to mediate a friendly settlement. Legal measures of a securing nature by the landlord, which do not allow delay, are excluded from this.
19) The local tourist association can only be involved if the landlord of the respective holiday accommodation is a member of the tourist association.
20) If no value is placed on the mediation of the local tourist association or if this mediation is excluded for other reasons, the dispute can be submitted to the competent local court.
21) Dutch law applies to this contract. The jurisdiction is Middelburg.