Crail Posthouse: Conditions of Let 2010

1    Period. The property is booked for a predetermined period and cannot be extended without the prior agreement of the owner. The property is available from 4pm on the day the let commences and must be vacated by 10.00 am on the date the let terminates (unless otherwise arranged).

2    Payment. To secure a booking a deposit (Christmas/new year £150, summer £100 - other times £50) must be received by the owner within 7 days of receipt of booking form (unless otherwise agreed).  The balance is due not later than 2 weeks before the let commences except for Christmas and New Year where the balance is payable 2 months before arrival. If the balance is not paid in full by the due date the booking will be deemed to have been cancelled. By paying the deposit you will be deemed to have accepted these conditions of let.

3    Cancellations. The deposit is non refundable if you cancel. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 2 weeks before the let commences. For Christmas and New Year refunds for cancellations made between 2 months and 2 weeks prior to arrival will only be given to the extent that we are able to recover the price already paid by reletting the property.

4   Condition and Use of Property

•         You will be liable for damage or loss to the property and its contents other than fair wear and tear.

•         The property may only be occupied by you and named members of your party. The maximum occupancy (5) may not be exceeded.

•         You must use and maintain the property carefully and leave it in the same condition as you found it and as specified in your welcome letter, paying particular attention to any special instructions re. appliances, heating, security etc that the owner may give. If the property is not left in a clean and tidy condition  as specified in your welcome letter you agree to pay such additional cleaning charges as are reasonablke in the circumstances (minimum £25).

•         No animals may be kept in the properties without the prior agreement of the owner.

•         This is a non-smoking property. If you or your party smoke in the property you will be charged additional cleaning costs of £50.

•         You should insure all personal belongings - they are not covered by the owner's insurance.

•         Any defects or complaints regarding properties should be notified to the owner within 2 days of occupation. Whilst the owner will make every effort to rectify problems, the owner will not be held responsible for any losses or inconvenience caused.

•         All appliances must be turned off at the termination of the occupancy, property left secure and all keys returned to the owner or her agents within 2 hours of the occupancy terminating. If this is not done, the owner reserves the right to change the locks at your expense, replace keys and where appropriate make further rental charges.

5    No Assured Tenancy. As occupier you acknowledge that the purpose of the let is for holiday and that under the terms of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 where the purpose of the let is to give you the right to occupy the property for a holiday only, that let is not an Assured Tenancy under the terms of the Act.

6    Law of Scotland to Apply. This letting agreement will be covered by the laws of Scotland