Terms & conditions – Vandve Kystferie

This is a translation for your convenience. The Norwegian version is legally binding. Avtalebetingelser (norsk)

1. General

1.1: These terms and conditions apply to agreements on the rental of apartments and/or boats between the tenant and Vandve Kystferie AS.
1.2: The agreement is binding on both parties once the tenant has paid 25 % of the total rental costs.

2.1: When booking, a first payment of 25 % of the total price is due. A receipt and a description of the stay are sent to the tenant as soon as the first payment has been registered. A second payment of 75 % of the total price is due 90 days before the start of the rental period.
2.2: For bookings made 30 days or less before the start of the rental period, the total price is due immediately.
2.3: Failure to comply with the payment terms in sections 2.1 and 2.2 is considered a material breach and entitles Vandve Kystferie AS to terminate the agreement. Vandve Kystferie AS will try to notify the tenant before terminating. The tenant’s payment obligation is governed by section 3, Cancellation.

3.1: Cancellations must be made in writing and take effect on the day they are received by Vandve Kystferie AS.
3.2: For cancellations within the first 10 days after the booking date, the tenant pays a cancellation fee of NOK 500, provided there are more than 30 days until the start of the rental period.
3.3: For cancellations later than 10 days after booking and more than 30 days before the start of the rental period, the tenant pays a cancellation fee of 25 % of the total price.
3.4: For cancellations less than 30 days before the start of the rental period, the tenant pays a cancellation fee of 75 % of the total price.
3.5: If the tenant finds another person to take over the rental agreement for the same period and at the same price, and this person is accepted in writing by Vandve Kystferie AS, the agreement may be transferred to this person.
3.6: The tenant is responsible for taking out travel and/or cancellation insurance covering any costs arising if illness or other circumstances prevent the tenant from using the booked apartment and/or additional services.

4.1: The tenant shall treat the apartment, its furnishings and all other equipment provided with due care. The apartment and all equipment shall be returned in the same condition as at handover.
4.2: Although final cleaning is included in the prices of Vandve Kystferie AS, the tenant must still do the dishes, empty the fridge and tidy the apartment before departure.
4.3: The tenant is liable for any damage caused to property, accommodation and furnishings, boats, engines, equipment etc., and has the same liability for damage caused by persons taking part in the rental or otherwise given access to the property by the tenant.
4.4: The tenant is responsible for any loss due to theft or other external influence affecting the tenant’s private belongings etc.

6.1: Any defects or damage must be reported to Vandve Kystferie AS immediately, and no later than 48 hours after the start of the rental period or after the damage/defect is discovered – in any case before the end of the rental.
6.2: The tenant undertakes to help prevent damage, defects and faults from getting worse and to help keep losses for Vandve Kystferie AS as low as possible. Vandve Kystferie AS shall have a reasonable period to repair or remedy any damage or defect.

7.1: Vandve Kystferie AS shall, as far as possible, eliminate any risks or inconvenience for the tenant.

8.1: If the performance of the rental agreement is made difficult or impossible by force majeure, such as war, natural or pollution disasters, epidemics, closed borders, traffic conditions, suspension of currency trading, strikes, lockouts and similar circumstances that could not be foreseen when the agreement was made, Vandve Kystferie AS may cancel the agreement. Vandve Kystferie AS cannot be held liable for losses resulting from such a cancellation.

9.1: Disputes between the tenant and Vandve Kystferie AS shall be resolved amicably wherever possible.