Terms and Conditions

Translation from Dutch, only the Dutch General Terms and Conditions are applicable.

Article 1 Applicability
1.1 The General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij apply to every agreement for mediation, as well as the resulting additional and / or subsequent agreement (s) and agreements between La Fontaine Makelaardij and registrants or clients.
Article 2 Definitions
2.1 La Fontaine Makelaardij is a rental agent who mediates in private real estate between landlords and tenants and is located at 37 Plenkershoven, 6212 GL Maastricht.
2.2 A home seeker is a natural or legal person who has given an assignment for housing mediation and / or has registered and is part of the home seeker database of La Fontaine Makelaardij, hereinafter referred to as home seeker.
2.3 A landlord is a natural or legal person who offers housing for rent and is also entitled to rent it out, hereinafter referred to as the client.
2.4 A tenant is a natural or legal person who has rented accommodation by means of verbal or written acceptance of the accommodation offered or by signing the lease and is also entitled to rent it, hereinafter referred to as the tenant.
2.5 A rental property offered is a living space that is mediated by La Fontaine Makelaardij on behalf of the client.
Article 3 Assignment for housing mediation / search and registration
3.1 An assignment for housing mediation / search is understood to mean an assignment by a home seeker to provide services with regard to the mediation by La Fontaine Makelaardij in the realization of an agreement between the client and a Home seeker or third party, as referred to in Article 7: 425 BW, whereby the specifications given by home seeker are met. An assignment for housing mediation / search can be given in writing or orally.
3.2 A registration is understood to mean written information by a home seeker by means of a registration form regarding relevant, personal data with the aim of qualifying for a rental property offered by La Fontaine Makelaardij.
Article 4 Registration & deregistration
4.1 The written assignment for housing mediation / search and / or registration are valid for six months. There are no costs associated with the assignment and / or registration.
4.2 Assignment for housing mediation / search and registration with La Fontaine Makelaardij are immediately activated if La Fontaine Makelaardij has received a fully completed assignment for housing mediation / search and / or the registration with an agreement to the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij.
4.3 If the home seeker wishes to cancel the assignment for housing mediation / search and / or registration, this can be done by e-mail: info@lafontaine.nl, or by post to the address of La Fontaine Makelaardij.
Article 5 Brokerage tenant / administration costs.
5.1 For a successful assignment for housing mediation / search, La Fontaine Makelaardij receives a fee (brokerage) from the tenant. This fee is equal to the monthly rent (including advance delivery, services and energy) as stated on the rental agreement plus the applicable VAT.
5.2 La Fontaine Makelaardij receives a fee (registration costs) from the tenant for a registration that leads to a rental agreement for a rental property offered. This fee is equal to € 25,= plus the applicable VAT.
5.3 If a home seeker, through successful assignment for housing mediation / search and / or registration from La Fontaine Makelaardij, accepts the offered accommodation orally or in writing or enters into a rental agreement with a client, the one-off commission or administration costs must be paid within 48 hours after acceptance of the property to be met.
5.4 The key transfer and the delivery of a house to be rented can only take place when the lease has been signed and the rent, the deposit and the commission have been paid to the relevant parties.
5.5 Refund of payments is not possible.
Article 6 Acceptance of a home
6.1 Acceptance of a home by home seeker / tenant can take place by verbal agreement between la Fontaine Makelaardij and home seeker, followed by written confirmation and / or by signing the lease.
Article 7 Contract for rental mediation
7.1 An instruction for rental mediation is understood to mean an instruction by the client to provide services with regard to the mediation by La Fontaine Makelaardij in the conclusion of an agreement between the client and a home seeker or third party, such as referred to in Article 7: 425 BW, whereby the specifications given by the registered party and the client are complied with.
7.1 The assignment for rental mediation is valid for an indefinite period with a written notice of 3 weeks by both the client and La Fontaine Makelaardij.
7.2 Assignment for rental mediation at La Fontaine Makelaardij is immediately activated if La Fontaine Makelaardij has received a signed assignment for rental mediation with an agreement to the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij.
7.3 If the client wishes to cancel the assignment for rental mediation, this can be reported by e-mail: info@lafontaine.nl, or by post to the address of la Fontaine Makelaardij.
Article 8 Brokerage commission client
8.1 For the activities referred to in the General Terms and Conditions for mediation, La Fontaine Makelaardij can agree a brokerage fee with the client. This is equal to the monthly rent (including advance delivery, services and energy) as stated on the lease, plus the applicable VAT.
8.2 If a home seeker enters into a lease with a client through successful mediation of La Fontaine Makelaardij, the one-off commission must be paid by the client within 48 hours after acceptance of the registered party, after deduction of any payment already paid for commencement work.
8.3 The key transfer and the delivery of a house to be rented can only take place when the lease has been signed and the rent, the deposit and the commission have been paid to the relevant parties.
8.4 Refund of payments is not possible.
Article 9 Contract costs
9.1 For the activities referred to in the General Terms and Conditions for drawing up the lease, la Fontaine Makelaardij can agree on contract costs with the client.
9.2 If a home seeker enters into a rental agreement with a client through successful mediation of La Fontaine Makelaardij, the contact costs must be paid by the landlord within 48 hours after acceptance of the home, after deduction of any payment already made for commencement work. 9.3 The key handover and the delivery of a house to be rented can only take place when the lease has been signed and the rent, deposit and commission have been paid to the relevant parties.
9.4 Refund of payments is not possible.
Article 10 Acceptance of the tenant 10.1 Acceptance of a home seeker / tenant by the client can take place by means of an oral undertaking, followed by written confirmation and / or by signing the lease.
Article 11 Award 11.1 La Fontaine Makelaardij provides rental advice for the clients. This advice includes a background check and a description of the profile of the prospective tenant. 11.2 The client ultimately decides to whom the home is allocated.
Article 12 Payment obligation
12.1 If, after it has been agreed verbally or in writing that the home seeker definitively accepts a particular object, for whatever reason the conclusion of the lease agreement on the part of the home seeker / tenant is canceled, the home seeker / tenant will owe la Fontaine Makelaardij commission of 1 month gross rent excl. the applicable VAT, to be paid within 14 days after signing this document.
12.2 If, after it has been agreed verbally or in writing that the client will definitively assign a particular object to a home seeker, for whatever reason, the conclusion of the lease on behalf of the client is canceled, the client will owe la Fontaine Makelaardij brokerage fee of 1 month gross rent. excl. the applicable VAT, to be paid within 14 days after signing this document.
12.3 If, after the client (by cancellation or otherwise) has terminated the assignment for rental mediation, a rental agreement with a home seeker is concluded as a result of the services provided by la Fontaine Makelaardij, this agreement will be subject to proof to the contrary to be provided by the home seeker. deemed to have been realized through the mediation of La Fontaine Makelaardij and the client owes full compensation for the work, unless the law would oppose this.
12.4 If, after the Home seeker (by cancellation or otherwise) has terminated an assignment for housing mediation, a rental agreement is concluded with a client as a result of the services provided by La Fontaine Makelaardij, this agreement is deemed to be the case, subject to proof to the contrary to be provided by the Home seeker. to have been established through the mediation of la Fontaine Makelaardij and the home seeker owes the full fee for the work, unless the law would oppose this.
Article 13 Special provisions
13.1 La Fontaine Makelaardij reserves the right to change or adapt the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij.
13.2 The information provided by La Fontaine Makelaardij is without obligation and exclusively intended for home seekers and clients.
13.3 No rights can be derived from the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij.
Article 14 Liability
14.1 The clients and the home seekers / tenants indemnify La Fontaine Makelaardij against all claims from third parties, including the reasonable costs of legal assistance, which are in any way related to the work that La Fontaine Makelaardij will be doing for the clients or home seekers / tenants. unless these claims are the result of gross negligence or intent on the part of La Fontaine Makelaardij.
14.2 La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the consequences of actions by the client. La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the way in which a client fulfills his obligations as a landlord after signing the lease.
14.3 La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the consequences of actions by the tenant. La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the way in which a tenant fulfills his obligations as a tenant after signing the lease.
Article 15 Miscellaneous
15.1 Changes in or deviations from the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij, brokerage agreement (s) entered into between the parties and / or additional or deviating clauses are only valid if the parties have recorded and signed these in writing.
15.2 The nullity or non-binding of a provision of the brokerage agreement does not result in the agreement being null and void or non-binding in its entirety. Instead of the invalid or invalid provision, the parties will agree on a suitable arrangement that approximates the intention of the parties and the economic result they pursue in a legally effective manner as closely as possible.
15.3 Failure by one party to take any action in the event of breach of any provision of this agreement by the other party or permitting or tolerating a deviation from any provision of this agreement cannot be considered a waiver of rights.
Article 16 Applicable law
16.1 The General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij are governed by Dutch law.

Article 1 Applicability 1.1 The General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij apply to every agreement for mediation, as well as the resulting additional and / or subsequent agreement (s) and agreements between La Fontaine Makelaardij and registrants or clients. Article 2 Definitions 2.1 La Fontaine Makelaardij is a rental agent who mediates in private real estate between landlords and tenants and is located at 37 Plenkershoven, 6212 GL Maastricht. 2.2 A home seeker is a natural or legal person who has given an assignment for housing mediation and / or has registered and is part of the home seeker database of La Fontaine Makelaardij, hereinafter referred to as home seeker. 2.3 A landlord is a natural or legal person who offers housing for rent and is also entitled to rent it out, hereinafter referred to as the client. 2.4 A tenant is a natural or legal person who has rented accommodation by means of verbal or written acceptance of the accommodation offered or by signing the lease and is also entitled to rent it, hereinafter referred to as the tenant. 2.5 A rental property offered is a living space that is mediated by La Fontaine Makelaardij on behalf of the client. Article 3 Assignment for housing mediation / search and registration 3.1 An assignment for housing mediation / search is understood to mean an assignment by a home seeker to provide services with regard to the mediation by La Fontaine Makelaardij in the realization of an agreement between the client and a Home seeker or third party, as referred to in Article 7: 425 BW, whereby the specifications given by home seeker are met. An assignment for housing mediation / search can be given in writing or orally. 3.2 A registration is understood to mean written information by a home seeker by means of a registration form regarding relevant, personal data with the aim of qualifying for a rental property offered by La Fontaine Makelaardij. Article 4 Registration & deregistration 4.1 The written assignment for housing mediation / search and / or registration are valid for six months. There are no costs associated with the assignment and / or registration. 4.2 Assignment for housing mediation / search and registration with La Fontaine Makelaardij are immediately activated if La Fontaine Makelaardij has received a fully completed assignment for housing mediation / search and / or the registration with an agreement to the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij. 4.3 If the home seeker wishes to cancel the assignment for housing mediation / search and / or registration, this can be done by e-mail: info@lafontaine.nl, or by post to the address of La Fontaine Makelaardij. Article 5 Brokerage tenant / administration costs. 5.1 For a successful assignment for housing mediation / search, La Fontaine Makelaardij receives a fee (brokerage) from the tenant. This fee is equal to the monthly rent (including advance delivery, services and energy) as stated on the rental agreement plus the applicable VAT. 5.2 La Fontaine Makelaardij receives a fee (administration costs) from the tenant for a registration that leads to a rental agreement for a rental property offered. This fee is equal to € 250 plus the applicable VAT. 5.3 If a home seeker, through successful assignment for housing mediation / search and / or registration from La Fontaine Makelaardij, accepts the offered accommodation orally or in writing or enters into a rental agreement with a client, the one-off commission or administration costs must be paid within 48 hours after acceptance of the property to be met. 5.4 The key transfer and the delivery of a house to be rented can only take place when the lease has been signed and the rent, the deposit and the commission have been paid to the relevant parties. 5.5 Refund of payments is not possible. Article 6 Acceptance of a home 6.1 Acceptance of a home by home seeker / tenant can take place by verbal agreement between la Fontaine Makelaardij and home seeker, followed by written confirmation and / or by signing the lease. Article 7 Contract for rental mediation 7.1 An instruction for rental mediation is understood to mean an instruction by the client to provide services with regard to the mediation by La Fontaine Makelaardij in the conclusion of an agreement between the client and a home seeker or third party, such as referred to in Article 7: 425 BW, whereby the specifications given by the registered party and the client are complied with. 7.1 The assignment for rental mediation is valid for an indefinite period with a written notice of 3 weeks by both the client and La Fontaine Makelaardij. 7.2 Assignment for rental mediation at La Fontaine Makelaardij is immediately activated if La Fontaine Makelaardij has received a signed assignment for rental mediation with an agreement to the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij. 7.3 If the client wishes to cancel the assignment for rental mediation, this can be reported by e-mail: info@lafontaine.nl, or by post to the address of la Fontaine Makelaardij. Article 8 Brokerage commission client 8.1 For the activities referred to in the General Terms and Conditions for mediation, La Fontaine Makelaardij can agree a brokerage fee with the client. This is equal to the monthly rent (including advance delivery, services and energy) as stated on the lease, plus the applicable VAT. 8.2 If a home seeker enters into a lease with a client through successful mediation of La Fontaine Makelaardij, the one-off commission must be paid by the client within 48 hours after acceptance of the registered party, after deduction of any payment already paid for commencement work. 8.3 The key transfer and the delivery of a house to be rented can only take place when the lease has been signed and the rent, the deposit and the commission have been paid to the relevant parties. 8.4 Refund of payments is not possible. Article 9 Contract costs 9.1 For the activities referred to in the General Terms and Conditions for drawing up the lease, la Fontaine Makelaardij can agree on contract costs with the client. 9.2 If a home seeker enters into a rental agreement with a client through successful mediation of La Fontaine Makelaardij, the contact costs must be paid by the landlord within 48 hours after acceptance of the home, after deduction of any payment already made for commencement work. 9.3 The key handover and the delivery of a house to be rented can only take place when the lease has been signed and the rent, deposit and commission have been paid to the relevant parties. 9.4 Refund of payments is not possible. Article 10 Acceptance of the tenant 10.1 Acceptance of a home seeker / tenant by the client can take place by means of an oral undertaking, followed by written confirmation and / or by signing the lease. Article 11 Award 11.1 La Fontaine Makelaardij provides rental advice for the clients. This advice includes a background check and a description of the profile of the prospective tenant. 11.2 The client ultimately decides to whom the home is allocated. Article 12 Payment obligation 12.1 If, after it has been agreed verbally or in writing that the home seeker definitively accepts a particular object, for whatever reason the conclusion of the lease agreement on the part of the home seeker / tenant is canceled, the home seeker / tenant will owe la Fontaine Makelaardij commission of 1 month gross rent excl. the applicable VAT, to be paid within 14 days after signing this document. 12.2 If, after it has been agreed verbally or in writing that the client will definitively assign a particular object to a home seeker, for whatever reason, the conclusion of the lease on behalf of the client is canceled, the client will owe la Fontaine Makelaardij brokerage fee of 1 month gross rent. excl. the applicable VAT, to be paid within 14 days after signing this document. 12.3 If, after the client (by cancellation or otherwise) has terminated the assignment for rental mediation, a rental agreement with a home seeker is concluded as a result of the services provided by la Fontaine Makelaardij, this agreement will be subject to proof to the contrary to be provided by the home seeker. deemed to have been realized through the mediation of La Fontaine Makelaardij and the client owes full compensation for the work, unless the law would oppose this. 12.4 If, after the Home seeker (by cancellation or otherwise) has terminated an assignment for housing mediation, a rental agreement is concluded with a client as a result of the services provided by La Fontaine Makelaardij, this agreement is deemed to be the case, subject to proof to the contrary to be provided by the Home seeker. to have been established through the mediation of la Fontaine Makelaardij and the home seeker owes the full fee for the work, unless the law would oppose this. Article 13 Special provisions 13.1 La Fontaine Makelaardij reserves the right to change or adapt the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij. 13.2 The information provided by La Fontaine Makelaardij is without obligation and exclusively intended for home seekers and clients. 13.3 No rights can be derived from the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij. Article 14 Liability 14.1 The clients and the home seekers / tenants indemnify La Fontaine Makelaardij against all claims from third parties, including the reasonable costs of legal assistance, which are in any way related to the work that La Fontaine Makelaardij will be doing for the clients or home seekers / tenants. unless these claims are the result of gross negligence or intent on the part of La Fontaine Makelaardij. 14.2 La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the consequences of actions by the client. La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the way in which a client fulfills his obligations as a landlord after signing the lease. 14.3 La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the consequences of actions by the tenant. La Fontaine Makelaardij is not liable for the way in which a tenant fulfills his obligations as a tenant after signing the lease. Article 15 Miscellaneous 15.1 Changes in or deviations from the General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij, brokerage agreement (s) entered into between the parties and / or additional or deviating clauses are only valid if the parties have recorded and signed these in writing. 15.2 The nullity or non-binding of a provision of the brokerage agreement does not result in the agreement being null and void or non-binding in its entirety. Instead of the invalid or invalid provision, the parties will agree on a suitable arrangement that approximates the intention of the parties and the economic result they pursue in a legally effective manner as closely as possible. 15.3 Failure by one party to take any action in the event of breach of any provision of this agreement by the other party or permitting or tolerating a deviation from any provision of this agreement cannot be considered a waiver of rights. Article 16 Applicable law 16.1 The General Terms and Conditions of La Fontaine Makelaardij are governed by Dutch law.