Conditions and obligations for furnished tourist accommodation

Opening period, capacity and contract

• If it is the main residence of the operator, the accommodation is available for a maximum of four months per year.
• For each accommodation facility let, the maximum capacity is determined.
• A rental contract is signed between the parties.
  
  This may provide for the payment of charges. The amount of these charges is either a flat rate or is set on the basis of actual consumption.
  
  Payment of a guarantee may be required.

Services

• If the establishment offers certain hotel services (for example, breakfast, beds changed, rooms cleaned, caretaker or reception), this is subject to payment of a supplement. The list of these services is provided for the guest in the room.
• The operator has a reception that is accessible at least during the day and from Monday to Friday. Outside reception opening hours, a member of staff can be reached by telephone.

Equipment

• The establishment is kept clean and in good condition.
• The accommodation does not include cooking facilities.
• The furniture and equipment are adapted to the capacity.
• The entrance door to the furnished tourist accommodation is identified and lockable.
• The establishment provides cleaning equipment (hand brush, broom, bucket, mop, squeegee, vacuum cleaner, etc.).
• The furnished tourist accommodation has a living area, one or more bedrooms or areas serving a similar function and a bathroom.
• The bedroom or bedrooms contain(s):
  • a window that opens with opaque curtains or a mechanical ventilation system
  • beds with a mattress, a pillow and a cover
  • a power socket.
• The bathroom has:
  • a washbasin with drinking water
  • electric lighting
  • a window or ventilation grid
  • a bath or a shower
  • a storage area near the washbasin
  • a mirror
  • a small waste bin.

Download the list of equipment for a furnished tourist accommodation