Terms and Conditions Studio Arve
General terms and conditions
1. Conclusion of Contract, Terms of Payment
The contract between the tenant and the landlord is concluded once the contract, signed by the tenant, has been received by the landlord. The deposit and the balance are specified in the contract. If the signed contract or the deposit has not been received by the landlord by the agreed date, the landlord may, without further notice and without being liable for compensation, let the property to another party.
2. Service charges
Service charges (such as electricity, gas, heating, etc.) are included in the rental price, unless they are expressly stated in the contract. Utility costs not included in the rental price will be settled at the end of the tenancy and must be paid before departure. Government levies such as visitor’s tax are generally not included in the rental price.
3. Handover of the rental property; complaints
The rental property is handed over to the tenant in a clean condition and in accordance with the contract. Should any defects be present at handover or the inventory be incomplete, the tenant must report this immediately to the key holder/landlord. Otherwise, the rental property shall be deemed to have been handed over in perfect condition.
Should the tenant take possession of the property late or not at all, the full rental price remains due.
4. Careful Use
The tenant undertakes to use the rental property with care, to comply with the house rules and to show consideration towards other residents and neighbours. In the event of any damage, etc., the landlord/key holder must be informed immediately. The rental property may be occupied by no more than the number of persons specified in the contract.
Subletting is not permitted.
The tenant shall ensure that co-tenants fulfil the obligations of this contract.
If the tenant or a co-tenant grossly breaches the obligations regarding careful use, or if the property is occupied by more than the number of persons agreed in the contract, the landlord/key holder may terminate the contract without notice or compensation.
5. Return of the property
The property must be returned on time in a good condition, including all fixtures and fittings. The tenant is liable for any damage or missing items.
6. Cancellation
The tenant may withdraw from the contract at any time under the following conditions:
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Up to 30 days before arrival: free of charge
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29 to 10 days prior to arrival: 50% of the rental price
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9 to 0 days prior to arrival: 80% of the rental price
Replacement tenant: The tenant has the right to propose a replacement tenant. This person must be acceptable to the landlord and financially sound. They shall enter into the contract under the existing terms and conditions. The tenant and the replacement tenant are jointly and severally liable for the rent.
The date on which the notice is received by the landlord or the booking office is decisive for the calculation of the cancellation fee (for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the next working day applies). In the event of early termination of the tenancy, the full rent remains payable.
7. Force majeure, etc.
If force majeure (environmental disasters, acts of nature, official measures, etc.) or unforeseeable or unavoidable events prevent the letting or its continuation, the landlord is entitled (but not obliged) to offer the tenant an equivalent alternative property, excluding any claims for compensation. If the service cannot be provided, or cannot be provided in full, the amount paid or the corresponding proportion shall be refunded, to the exclusion of any further claims.
8. Liability
The landlord is responsible for ensuring a proper booking and the fulfilment of the contract in accordance with its terms. In cases other than personal injury, liability is limited to twice the rent, unless there is gross negligence or wilful misconduct. Liability is excluded for omissions on the part of the tenant or co-user, unforeseeable or unavoidable omissions by third parties, force majeure or events which the landlord, key holder, agent or other persons engaged by the landlord could not foresee or avert despite exercising due care.
The tenant is liable for all damage caused by them or co-users; fault is presumed.
9. Applicable law and jurisdiction
Swiss law applies. The location of the rental property is agreed as the exclusive place of jurisdiction.