Terms of Use

General Terms and Conditions (GT&Cs) - "Villa Carmen"

Landlord: Christian Pichler, Calle Punta del Roquito 4, Apartment 29, 35627 Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Spain

Landlord's Representative: Kirchenmayer & Partner Punta del Roquito 5, Apartment 24, 35627 Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Spain

1. Acceptance of GT&Cs

By booking the accommodation "Villa Carmen" ("the rental object") located at Calle Punta del Roquito 4, Apartment 29, 35627 Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Spain and by paying a deposit of 45 percent of the total rental price, the tenant expressly accepts the General Terms and Conditions (GT&Cs) of the landlord and his representative.

2. Rental object and keys

The landlord rents to the tenant the following rental object: "Villa Carmen", Calle Punta del Roquito 4, Apartment 29, 35627 Costa Calma, Fuerteventura, Spain. The house rules are displayed in the rental object and attached to these GT&Cs. The rental object is a non-smoking object - however, smoking is possible on the terrace. Any violation by the tenant will result in an additional cleaning fee. The rental property is fully equipped and furnished. Bed linen and towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided. The tenant receives for the duration of the rental period front door and apartment keys

3. Rental period, arrival, departure

The rental object is rented to the tenant for the booked period from the day of arrival to the day of departure. An arrival is possible on the day of arrival from 12 pm. Departure must be no later than 10 am on the day of departure. Exceeding the departure time by more than 30 minutes will result in the charging of an additional night. Other arrival and departure times can be agreed individually with the landlord or his representative. If the tenant does not appear on the day of arrival until 10 pm, the contract is considered terminated after a period of 48 hours without notification to the landlord. The landlord or his representative can then freely dispose of the object. A (pro rata) refund of the rent due to early departure will not be made in principle.

4. Special requests and ancillary agreements

Special requests and ancillary agreements are generally possible. They require written confirmation by the landlord or his representative.

5. Rental price, payment and method of payment

The rental price is per night including an occupancy of two people € 113.00 plus the cost of a one-time final cleaning in the amount of € 115.00. For an occupancy of three people or more, a surcharge of € 15 per night will be charged per additional person. The deposit of 45 percent of the rental amount is due within five banking days after receipt of the booking confirmation and invoice. After the deposit has been made, payment of the remaining amount is due 14 days before the start of the trip.

1) According to the booking confirmation and the invoice received the tenant transfers the prepayment (45 percent of the total rent)...

a) ...either to the PayPal or

b) ...the bank account of the landlord.

On receipt of the deposit, the rental property is reserved for the tenant.

2) Two weeks before arrival and according to the booking confirmation and invoice received, the tenant transfers the outstanding part of the total rent (55 percent of the total rent) ...

a) ...either to the PayPal or but

b) ...the bank account of the landlord.

If the tenant is more than 14 days in arrears with the payment, the landlord or his representative is entitled to terminate the contract without notice without any further reasons and to rent the rental property elsewhere.

6. Cancellation and termination of stay

If the tenant cancels (terminates) the contract before the start of the rental period without naming a subsequent tenant who enters into the contract on the same terms, the following pro rata rents (excluding the final cleaning) are to be paid as compensation - taking into account the saved expenses/ costs and provided that it is not possible to rent the property elsewhere:

Cancellation fees...

  • ...up to 49 days before the start of the rental period: 10% of the rental price
  • ...up to 35 days before the start of the rental period: 30% of the rental price
  • ...up to 21 days before the start of the rental period: 60% of the rental price
  • ...up to 14 days before the start of the rental period: 90 % of the rental price
  • ...otherwise (later than 14 days before the start of the rental period) 100 % of the rental price

Nevertheless, the landlord or his representative shall attempt to rent the rental property elsewhere. The tenant may at any time prove a lesser damage. If the tenant cancels the stay prematurely, he remains obliged to pay the full rental price. Cancellation or termination can only be made in writing. Decisive is the date of receipt of the statement by the landlord or his representative. 

7. Liability as well as obligations of the tenant

The tenant agrees to treat the rented property (apartment, inventory and outdoor facilities) with care. The tenant has the accompanying and / or visiting persons to exercise care. The tenant is liable for culpable damage to the rental object, the furniture or other items in the rental property by him or accompanying persons.

If damage to the rental object and / or its inventory occurs during the rental period, the tenant is obliged to report this immediately to the landlord or his representative. Defects and damages already detected upon arrival must be reported immediately, otherwise the tenant is liable for these damages. For the elimination of damage and defects a reasonable period of time is to be granted.

Claims arising from complaints that are not reported immediately on site are excluded. Complaints that are received by the landlord only at the end of the stay or after leaving the vacation home, are also excluded from compensation.

In the event of any performance disruptions, the tenant is obliged to do everything reasonable within the scope of his legal obligation to contribute to a remedy of the disruption and to keep any damage incurred low. On the day of departure, personal belongings are to be removed by the tenant, household waste is to be disposed of in the designated containers, dishes are to be stored clean and washed in the kitchen cupboards.

The keeping of animals in the rental property is allowed only after prior consultation with the administrator. The tenant agrees to abide by the house rules. These are available in the rental property.

A liability of the landlord for the use of the provided play and sports equipment is excluded. The arrival and departure of the tenant is his own responsibility and liability. The landlord is not liable for personal belongings, in case of theft or fire. For wanton destruction or damage, the tenant is fully liable.

This advertisement has been prepared to the best of our knowledge. For an influence of the rental object by force majeure, by country-usual power and water failures and thunderstorms there is no liability. Likewise, no liability is accepted in the event of unforeseeable or unavoidable circumstances such as official orders, sudden construction site or for disturbances due to natural and local conditions. However, the landlord/ his representative is happy to assist in resolving the problems (as far as possible).

8. Privacy

The tenant agrees that in the context of the booking made by him necessary data about his person will be stored, changed and / or deleted. All personal data will be treated confidentially.

9. Final provisions

Photos and text on the website or in the advertisement serve the realistic description. The 100 percent match with the rental property can not be guaranteed. The landlord reserves the right to make changes to the equipment (eg furniture), provided they are equivalent. German law applies. Jurisdiction and place of performance is the place of residence of the landlord.