Conditions and obligations for tourist residences

Opening period, capacity and contract

• 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.
• If it is the main residence of the operator, the accommodation is open for a maximum of four months per year.

Services

• 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.
• 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.

Equipment

• The establishment is kept clean and in good condition.
• Each unit is laid out to enable guests to live, cook and eat there. The furniture and equipment are adapted to the capacity.
• The entrance door to the tourist residence is identified and lockable.
• The establishment provides cleaning equipment (hand brush, broom, bucket, mop, squeegee, vacuum cleaner, etc.).
• The tourist residence has a living area, a kitchen area, a dining area, bedrooms or areas serving a similar function, a bathroom.
• The kitchen area includes:
  • a worktop
  • a power socket
  • a sink with drinking water
  • a hotplate with two heating elements
  • an extractor fan
  • a refrigerator
  • a kitchen cabinet
  • the necessary crockery, cutlery, saucepans, etc.
  • a stock of bin bags
  • washing-up detergent, etc.
• 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 required for the ‘tourist residence' category