General contract conditions

1. Conclusion of contract, payment terms

With his signature, the tenant confirms that he is capable of acting and can legally conclude contracts. The deposit, final payment and any deposit are recorded in the contract. The contract between the tenant and landlord is concluded when the contract signed by the tenant has been received by the landlord. If the signed contract does not reach the landlord by the agreed date, the landlord can rent the property to someone else without further notice and without being liable for compensation. If the down payment, the remaining amount and/or the deposit are not received by the landlord by the agreed date, the landlord can, after a short grace period has elapsed, rent the property to someone else without being liable for compensation; However, he can also insist on the fulfillment of the contract

2. Additional costs

Additional costs (such as electricity, water, heating, etc.) are included in the rental price unless they are expressly stated in the contract. Additional costs not included in the rental price will be billed at the end of the rental and must be paid in cash in CHF before departure. Government taxes such as tourist taxes are usually not included in the rental price.

3. Depot

The landlord can request a deposit. This is listed in the contract. The deposit is used to cover, among other things, additional and (subsequent) cleaning costs as well as damages/claims for compensation, etc. The deposit will be used for billing at the end of the rental agreement. If the amount to be covered by the deposit cannot yet be determined at this point or if the tenant refuses to pay it, the landlord may retain the deposit or part of it. In this case, as soon as the amount has been determined, the landlord will issue a statement to the tenant and pay out or transfer any balance in favor of the tenant, whereby the costs of the transfer are borne by the tenant. The landlord's claim is not limited to the amount of the deposit.

4. Handover of the rental property; Complaints

The rental property is handed over to the tenant in a clean and contractually agreed condition. If there are defects upon handover or the inventory is incomplete, the tenant must immediately report this to the key holder/landlord. Otherwise it is assumed that the rental property was handed over as being in perfect condition. Should the tenant take over the property late or not at all, the entire rental price remains owed. The tenant is responsible for arriving on time. Any obstacles to travel (such as traffic congestion, closed roads, cancellation or delay of public transport, etc.) are his responsibility.

5. Careful use

The rental property may only be occupied by a maximum of the number of people listed in the contract (including children under 16 years of age). Pets (including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rats, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, etc.) are not allowed unless expressly agreed with the landlord. The tenant undertakes to use the rental property with care, to comply with the house rules and to show consideration for the other residents and neighbors. In the event of any damage, etc., the landlord/key holder must be informed immediately.
Subletting is not permitted. If tenants, housemates or guests blatantly violate the obligations of careful use or if the apartment is occupied by more than the contractually agreed number of people, the landlord can terminate the contract without notice and without compensation after an unsuccessful written warning. In this case, the rent remains owed.

6. Housemates and guests

The tenants are responsible for ensuring that their housemates, visitors and guests comply with the obligations of this contract.

7. Return of the holiday apartment

The rental property must be returned on time and in good condition, including inventory. The rental property must be cleaned before return. This obligation only lapses if this has been expressly agreed with the landlord. If the rental property is returned in an uncleaned or insufficiently cleaned condition, the landlord can arrange for the cleaning to be carried out at the tenant's expense. The tenant is liable for damages and missing inventory.

8. Cancellation and early return of the rental property

The tenant can withdraw from the contract at any time under the following conditions:

• 30 to 10 days before arrival: 50% of the rental price
• from 9 to 0 days before arrival or no-show: 80% of the rental price

The decisive factor for the calculation of the cancellation fee is the receipt of the notice by the landlord or the booking office (for Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the next working day applies; the public holiday regulations on ( Residence of the landlord or booking office). The tenant has the right to prove that the landlord suffered minor damage as a result of the cancellation. Replacement tenant: The tenant has the right to propose a replacement tenant.
This must be reasonable and solvent for the landlord. He enters into the contract under the existing conditions.
The tenant and replacement tenant are jointly liable for the rent. If the rental property is returned early or the rental is canceled, the entire rent remains owed. The tenant has the right to prove that the landlord was able to sublet the property or made savings. The landlord is not responsible for cancellation of the rental agreement or early return of the rental property. If you cancel your rental, you are obliged to actively seek a replacement tenant.

9. Force majeure etc.

If force majeure (environmental disasters, natural forces, official measures, etc.), unforeseeable or unavoidable events prevent the rental or its continuation, the landlord is entitled (but not obliged) to offer the tenant an equivalent replacement property, excluding any claims for compensation. If the service cannot be provided or cannot be provided in full, the amount paid or the corresponding portion will be refunded to the exclusion of further claims.

10. Liability

The landlord is responsible for a proper reservation and contractual fulfillment of the contract. For injuries other than personal injuries, liability is limited to twice the rent, unless there is gross negligence or intent. Liability is excluded for actions and omissions on the part of the tenant (including housemates and guests), unforeseeable or unavoidable failures of third parties, force majeure or events which the landlord, key holder, agent or other persons called in by the landlord do not foresee or avert despite due care could. The tenant is liable for all damage caused by him or his housemates, including guests; fault is assumed. If damage is discovered after the rental property has been returned, the tenant is also liable for this, provided the landlord can prove that the tenant (or his housemates or guests) caused the damage

11. Applicable Law and Place of Jurisdiction

Swiss law applies. The location of the rental property is agreed as the exclusive place of jurisdiction.

Losone, 01.01.2024