HIRING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The hiring contract is between you as the Hirer and Harry Munro and Lynda Munro as the Owners.
2 The receipt of a signed booking form and initial payment by the Owners is treated as a firm booking and, if accepted, the Hirer becomes liable for the full balance of charges which are payable six weeks prior to the commencement date of the holiday. Non-payment of the balance of hire charges by the due date will result in the Owners treating the property as being available for re-booking.
3 If the Hirer cancels a confirmed booking he/she remains liable for payment of the full cost of the holiday. Upon receipt of written confirmation of the cancellation from the Hirer, the Owners will endeavour to re-let the property and if successful will make a full refund to the Hirer less an administration fee of £150 (inclusive of VAT) and any other expenses incurred by the Owners in re-letting.
4 The number of persons occupying a property must not exceed eight (8) the maximum occupancy level stated in the brochure. The Owners reserve the right to terminate occupancy of the property without notice or refund in the case of a breach of this condition.
5 The Hirer is responsible for the condition of the property and its entire contents during the hire period, fair wear and tear excepted. The Hirer will make good any damage or loss and leave the property and contents in a clean and tidy condition. The person held to be responsible for the hiring party will be the person who signed the booking form.
6 The Owners reserve the right to decline to hand over properties to any person or persons who, in their opinion, is not suitable to take charge. In such cases, hire charges shall be refunded in full and the liability of the Owners shall cease. If the Owners are prevented, because of circumstances outside their control, (e.g. fire damage, drought or the interruption of utility supplies), from putting the property at the disposal of the Hirer, the hire charge shall be refunded in full but the Hirer shall have no further claim against the Owners.
7 There shall be a damage surety deposits of ₤250.00, there shall be no pets allowed, smoking inside the property is prohibited.
8 The contract effected between the Hirer and the Owners of the property is in terms of Schedule 4 Section 8 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988 and confers on the Hirer the right to occupy the property for the period agreed for holiday purposes only.
9 The Owners have taken every care to ensure the accuracy of the property description and all information is given in good faith and believed correct at the time of publication, but they cannot be held responsible for changes beyond their control or be liable for any act, neglect or default on the part of the Owners resulting in any loss, injury or accident caused to the Hirer.