GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PREMIUM VACATION HOME
"DAS FARMHAUS"

 

1. Conclusion of contract

 

The rental agreement for the vacation home is binding once the booking has been made via the website https://dasfarmhaus.com and the deposit has been paid. The vacation accommodation is rented to the tenant for the specified contract period exclusively for use for vacation purposes and may only be occupied by the maximum number of persons specified at the time of booking (up to 14 persons).

 

2. Rental price and additional costs

The agreed rental price includes all ancillary costs (e.g. for electricity, heating, water) charged at a flat rate. The use of bed linen and towels and their cleaning is also included. In addition, the equipment according to the list. A deposit of 50% of the total price is due immediately after booking. The balance must be paid at least 2 weeks before the start of the rental period. Please ensure that the account or credit card has sufficient funds. If the payment deadlines are not met, the landlord may cancel the booking. Non-payment is considered a withdrawal and entitles the tenant to re-let the property.

 

3. Security deposit

Upon arrival and handover, the tenant shall pay a security deposit of EUR 800 to the landlord for the furnishings and equipment provided. This will also be refunded (cashless) once the rented property has been returned in perfect condition. The handover and return of the house will be documented in writing.

 

4. Rental period and arrival / departure

Arrival and departure days are Thursday and Sunday. For organizational reasons, it is not possible to deviate from these days. On the day of arrival, the landlord shall make the rented property available to the tenant between 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the condition stipulated in the contract. The vacation home is handed over exclusively in person, for which a time of at least 30 minutes must be scheduled. It must be ensured that at least one person from the group of tenants is personally present for the handover, regardless of when the other tenants arrive. Further information on arrival will be sent by e-mail approximately one week before arrival (check your spam folder). Departure and handover take place at 10.00 a.m. on the day of departure. A personal handover is also essential on departure, as the return is done personally and by signature. Early departure or failure to return the rental property in person is at the risk of the tenant. If the departure time is exceeded by more than one hour, a separate cleaning fee will be charged, as it will then only be possible to ensure that the next guests can check in from 4 pm with additional staff. If the tenant does not show up by 10 p.m. on the day of arrival, the contract shall be deemed terminated after a period of 24 hours without notification to the landlord. The landlord can then freely dispose of the property. A (pro rata) refund of the rent due to early departure or non-arrival or late arrival will not be made. Arrival and departure days count as one day.

 

5. Resignation

In principle, German rental law applies. This means: booked is booked. Neither of the contracting parties can unilaterally withdraw from the concluded contract, regardless of the reasons (exception: force majeure or extraordinary good cause according to § 542 II BGB). The tenant is not released from paying the rent if he is prevented from exercising his right of use for a reason relating to himself. This includes illness, unplanned events or even if one of the persons arriving is unable to attend. We therefore strongly recommend that you always take out travel cancellation insurance.

We do, however, offer our guests the following voluntary cancellation policy:

• Cancellation up to 30 days before arrival: 30% of the rental amount.
• Cancellation 15-30 days before arrival - 50% of the rental amount.
• The total rent must be paid from 15 days before arrival (consumption-dependent costs such as electricity and cleaning are deducted from this).

In the event of a ban on accommodation within the booked period, both parties may cancel free of charge (force majeure). Both contracting parties shall then be released from their contractual obligations. However, they must reimburse the other party for services already rendered.

 

If there is no ban on accommodation and there is a pandemic and country-specific or separate, changing conditions and restrictions (e.g. during Covid-19), then separate cancellation and rebooking conditions apply.

These are always published on the website https://dasfarmhaus.com and on the booking forms and are valid when booking in deviation from these terms and conditions. Even quarantine situations do not release you from the obligation to pay the rent, and especially at this time we recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance including Corona protection (e.g. from HanseMerkur or Allianz).

 

The landlord undertakes to offer the canceled period on the open market again as quickly as possible. Should a complete or partial rental take place during the previously booked period, this will be offset against the invoice amount of the canceling tenant.

 

In the event of withdrawal from the contract, the tenant may nominate a replacement tenant who is prepared to take his place in the existing contractual relationship. The landlord may object to the entry of the third party. If a third party enters into the rental agreement, he and the previous tenant shall be jointly and severally liable to the landlord for the rental price and the additional costs incurred by the entry of the third party.

 

If the tenant cancels the contract within 48 hours of booking due to an error, a processing fee of €150 will be charged, which will be offset against the refund. There is no general right of withdrawal for tourist services.

 

6. Termination by the landlord

The landlord may terminate the contractual relationship before or after the start of the rental period without notice if the tenant fails to make the agreed payments (down payment, final payment and deposit) on time despite a prior reminder or otherwise behaves in breach of contract to such an extent that the landlord cannot reasonably be expected to continue the contractual relationship. In this case, the landlord can demand compensation from the tenant for the expenses incurred up to the termination and the loss of profit.

 

7. Obligations of the tenant

The tenant undertakes to treat the rented property and its inventory with all due care. As a rule, the rented property is handed over and returned in person and by signature. The tenant is liable to pay compensation for culpable damage to furnishings, rented rooms, floors or the building as well as the facilities belonging to the rented rooms or the building (e.g. terrace and garage) if and to the extent that it has been culpably caused by him or his accompanying persons or visitors. The tenant must immediately notify the landlord or the contact point designated by the landlord of any damage occurring in the rented rooms and outdoor facilities, unless he is obliged to remedy the damage himself. The tenant shall be liable to pay compensation for any consequential damage caused by failure to notify the landlord in good time. Waste, ashes, harmful liquids and the like must not be thrown or poured into sinks, sinks and toilets. If blockages occur in the sewage pipes due to non-compliance with these regulations, the person responsible shall bear the costs of repair. Fires may only be lit in designated fireplaces. Care must be taken to close windows and skylights when leaving. If water damage occurs, e.g. in the event of heavy rain or thunderstorms, the person responsible shall bear the costs of repair. In the event of strong sunlight, curtains, blinds and sliding shutters should be kept closed during the day.

 

In the event of any faults occurring in the systems and facilities of the rented property, the tenant is obliged to do everything reasonable to help rectify the fault or to minimize any damage that may arise. The tenant is obliged to inform the landlord immediately of any defects in the rented property. If the tenant fails to do so, he shall not be entitled to any claims for non-fulfillment of the contractual services (in particular no claims for rent reduction).

 

The tenant also undertakes to keep to the number of persons stated at the time of booking, including pets, and to inform us of any changes before arrival.

 

Hidden defects or soiling: The landlord reserves the right to claim costs for increased cleaning and/or damage up to 24 hours after departure and to withhold these from the deposit, this applies in particular to defects that are only discovered and documented by the cleaning team after departure.

 

8. Liability of the landlord

The landlord is liable for the accuracy of the description of the rental property and is obliged to provide the contractually agreed services properly and to maintain them throughout the rental period. The landlord is not liable in accordance with § 536a BGB. The liability of the landlord for property damage arising from tort is excluded, unless it is based on an intentional or grossly negligent breach of duty by the landlord or his vicarious agent. The landlord is not liable in cases of force majeure (e.g. fire, thunderstorms, flooding, etc.).

 

9. Animal husbandry, cleaning, smoking

A maximum of 2 dogs are permitted in the farmhouse. Other pets must be requested personally with the landlord before booking. Pets are not allowed to lie on beds, upholstered furniture, seat cushions or blankets; tenants should bring their own dog beds or blankets. Dogs' droppings on the premises must be removed immediately. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the rooms and in the cellar. A fee of 1,500 euros will be charged for special cleaning and sanitation in the event of non-compliance. Furthermore, no cigarettes or cigarette butts may be disposed of in the outdoor areas. In the event of non-compliance, the cost of cleaning will be charged to the tenant. Tenants will receive information on the return of the house in good time before departure. The landlord reserves the right to claim costs for increased cleaning up to 24 hours after departure and to withhold them from the deposit, this applies in particular to defects that are only discovered by the cleaning team after departure.

 

10. House rules

The rental accommodation is located in a quiet residential area. Tenants are requested to show mutual consideration. In particular, disturbing noises, loud door slamming and activities that disturb the other tenants through the resulting noise and impair the peace and quiet of the home are to be avoided. Televisions and loudspeakers must be set to room volume. Barbecuing or lighting a fire is only permitted in designated areas. All windows and doors must be closed when leaving the house. In Germany, the legal night-time rest period is between 10 pm and 6 am. During this time, any noise should be reduced to room volume, especially in the garden and outdoor areas.

 

11. Amendment of the contract

Subsidiary agreements, amendments and additions to the contract and all legally relevant declarations must be made in writing.

 

12. Choice of law and place of jurisdiction

German tenancy law with German jurisdiction shall apply.

For legal actions brought by the lessor against merchants, legal entities under public or private law or persons who do not have a general place of jurisdiction in Germany or who have moved their domicile or usual place of residence abroad after conclusion of the contract or whose domicile or usual place of residence is unknown at the time the action is brought, the lessor's domicile is agreed as the exclusive place of jurisdiction.