GENERAL TERMS
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The Customer warrants that the properties let are to be used for the purposes of a holiday
and so accepts that the letting is a holiday let to which Section 12 (2) and paragraph 8 of
Schedule 4 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 apply, namely, "a tenancy the purpose of which
is to confer on the tenant the right to occupy the house for a holiday."
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The Customer shall not sub-let the premises or any part thereof.
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The number of people occupying the premises shall not exceed the number stated for the premises.
In exceptional cases the owners may give permission for extra people to occupy the premises, in
this case there will be an additional charge at the owners discretion.
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The Customer binds and obliges himself to vacate the hired premises without demand at the
termination of the period of hire.
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The cottages are strictly no smoking. Two pets are allowed at Turnberry cottage only with
prior notification and permission of the Owner. They must be kept under control at all times.
They should not be allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture, or to be left unsupervised
in the cottage due to the risk of damage to furniture and fittings. Tenants are responsible
for cleaning up any fouling caused by their pets around the property.
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The Owner has the right to enter the property at any reasonable time for the purpose of
inspection, repair work, etc.
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In the following instances there will be additional charges:
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i)
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For breakages, loss or damage: The Customer should report any deficiency which they notice
on arrival, and any which occurs during their stay. Where appropriate, the Customer will be
liable to pay the replacement cost of the item broken, lost or damaged.
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ii)
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When Tenants leave the house, furniture or equipment dirty. The house will be in a clean
condition on your arrival, and Tenants must leave it in a like condition. The right is reserved
to make a charge for additional cleaning if the property has not been left reasonably clean.
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When Tenants overstay the departure time: Time is required between tenancies in order to
check the house before the next Tenants arrive. Occupation of the house will be given at 4pm
of the first day of the let. The house must be vacated by 10am on the last day of the let.
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The Owner may treat the booking as cancelled if the balance of the payment is not received 6
weeks before the arrival date, and every effort will be made to re-let the vacancy.
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The Customer shall undertake to prevent any member of his party from causing a nuisance or
disturbance to other residents, neighbouring occupiers or farm livestock.
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10)
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The Customer undertakes to leave the hired premises secure if left unoccupied during the
period of let.
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11)
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The Customer undertakes to relieve the Owner from any liability for damage or injury, however
caused, by any member of his party.
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The Owner, his agents or employees, accept no responsibility for loss, injury or damage to any
member of the Customer's party or their property, howsoever caused, arising in any manner out of
the let of the premises.
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Deposit. A deposit of 20% of the total cost will be payable on booking. The balance is payable not
less than six weeks before the arrival date. If the balance of payment is not received by the stated
date, the dates will be marketed again and the deposit forfeited.
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Cancellation terms are as follows: The Customer may cancel within 7 days of the owners'
confirmation of booking. The deposit will be returned. After this date the deposit is non-refundable,
regardless of circumstances.
From 6 weeks to 4 weeks prior to the arrival date 50% of the balance will be forfeit.
From 4 weeks to 2 weeks prior to the arrival date 75% of the balance will be forfeit.
Within 14 days of the arrival date 100% of the rental fee will be forfeit.
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Disclaimer: The Owners have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of property descriptions on
their web site and in their brochure, and all information is provided in good faith and is believed
to be correct.
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In relation to all properties the letting contract will be between Turnberry Cottage and the customer.
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In the event that any individual term or clause stated in this contract is not permissible by law,
the remainder of the Contract shall remain valid.
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This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of Scotland and shall
be subject to the jurisdiction of the Scottish Courts.
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19)
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This does not affect your statutory rights.
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