AGB´s
General Terms and Conditions (GTC) for the rental of the holiday apartment Strandliebe
1. Scope
These general terms and conditions apply to all bookings and contracts for the rental of the holiday apartment Strandliebe, Neue Bergstraße 4, 23683 Scharbeutz between the landlord Katrin Uphoff and the tenant.
2. Conclusion of contract
The rental agreement is concluded when the landlord confirms the reservation to the tenant. The holiday apartment can be booked in writing, by telephone or online. This is only legally valid when the deposit is received as described in §3.2. If the payment deadlines are not met, the landlord can withdraw from the rental agreement and is entitled to rent the property to a new tenant.
3. Rental price and payment terms
3.1 The rental price is based on the respective price list on the website. A cleaning fee is included there. The prices are exclusive of a tourist tax payable in Scharbeutz of: €1.90 /day/person in the low season and €3.50 /day/person in the high season: from May 15th to September 14th.
Bed linen/towel packages can be booked separately and are charged separately at 18€ per person/stay.
3.2 The tenant undertakes to pay a deposit of 20% of the total rental price within 5 days of booking confirmation.
3.3 The remaining amount must be paid no later than 14 days before arrival.
3.4 For short-term bookings (less than 4 days before arrival) the entire rental price is due immediately.
4. Cancellation
4.1 The tenant can cancel the booking free of charge up to 14 days before arrival.
4.2 For cancellations made less than 14 days before arrival, the following cancellation fees apply:
100% of the total rental price
4.3 Cancellations must be made in writing.
5. Tenant's obligations
5.1 The tenant undertakes to treat the holiday apartment and its inventory with care.
5.2 Smoking is not permitted in the holiday apartment
5.3 Only booked guests are allowed. Additional guests other than those specified at the time of booking will incur an extra charge per person. This is only permitted after prior agreement.
5.4 Pets are not allowed
5.5 Parties and events of any kind are not permitted
5.6 The tenant is obliged to move into and leave the holiday apartment at the agreed time. Self-check-in is possible from 3:00 p.m. Check-out is by 10:00 a.m. In the event of late departure, the landlord may charge an additional fee.
5.7 The tenant must ensure that all persons named in the rental agreement comply with the house rules and behave considerately towards neighbors.
5.8 The tenant is obliged to inform the landlord immediately about any damage or defects in the holiday apartment.
5.9 The tenant may not make any changes to the furnishings or condition of the holiday apartment.
5.10 The tenant is responsible for the conduct of the other guests and is liable for any damage caused by them.
5.11 The tenant must ensure that windows and doors are closed and electrical appliances including the refrigerator, heating and all light sources are switched off when leaving the apartment.
5.12 If the key to the holiday apartment is lost, the tenant must bear the costs for replacing the locking system or for a new one.
5.13 The tenant undertakes to respect the quiet hours and to avoid noise in order to prevent disturbances to neighbours.
6. Liability of the landlord
6.1 General liabilityThe landlord is liable for damages caused to the tenant by a breach of contractual obligations only in the event of intent or gross negligence. Liability for minor negligence is excluded.
6.2 Liability for defects
6.2.1 The landlord is liable for ensuring that the holiday apartment is in a contractually agreed condition at the time of handover and corresponds to the agreed characteristics.
6.2.2 If the holiday apartment has any defects upon arrival, the tenant must inform the landlord immediately. The landlord has the right to make improvements or offer an equivalent replacement within a reasonable period of time.
6.2.3 A reduction in the rental price is only possible if the defect cannot be remedied within a reasonable period of time and the tenant has reported the defect in a timely manner.
6.3 Liability for damage to property
6.3.1 The landlord is not liable for damage or loss of the tenant's personal belongings that occur during the stay in the holiday apartment, unless this is due to intentional or grossly negligent behavior on the part of the landlord.
6.3.2 The tenant is expressly advised that he must take care of his own valuables.
6.4 Liability in the event of force majeureThe landlord is not liable for damages or disadvantages suffered by the tenant as a result of force majeure (e.g. natural disasters, war, strikes).
6.5 Limitation of LiabilityThe liability of the lessor is limited to the amount corresponding to the total rental price, unless the damage is due to injury to life, body or health.
6.6 InsuranceThe landlord recommends that the tenant take out travel and/or liability insurance to cover possible risks during the stay.
