For further information contact Jane Hingle on 02 42323242 



 

When booking a property with L.J Hooker Kiama we require:

• 50% of accommodation cost upfront via credit card
• $20.00 booking fee upfront via credit card
• Balance of accommodation paid in full before arrival via cheque/ m order 
• $500.00 security bond paid in full before arrival via cheque/ m order 

THE TERMS & CONDITIONS OF THE HOLIDAY LETTING AS AGREED BY BOTH PARTIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

RESERVATION DEPOSIT
To secure a booking we require a deposit the equivalent of 50% of the total accommodation cost plus a booking fee via credit card. This is to be paid when placing the booking. If this deposit is not received the reservation will become void.

FINAL PAYMENT
The balance of the total tariff together with the security bond are to be paid seven (7) days prior to the start of the booked period by cheque. This is essential and if it is not paid the booking is cancelled. The SECURITY BOND will be held until inspection after the premises are vacated. If no damage has occurred, or extra cleaning is required, it will be refunded to you within ten (10)  working days. IT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED ON DEPARTURE AND IS NOT AVAILABLE AS CASH. No refund of any unused portion of a holiday will be made.

CANCELLED OR TERMINATED BOOKINGS
A cancellation fee of $100.00 will apply under ANY and ALL circumstances.
1. If the property is relet for the total period formerly booked by you, the cancellation fee only will be charged and the balance refunded.
2. If the property is NOT re-let for the total period formerly by you, only the security bond will be refunded. In this instance dates MAY be transferred to a time  suitable to owner depending on the availability of the property.  Rates may be subject to variation.

KEYS
Keys and occupation of the premises will not be made available until ALL monies have been paid in full to the agent.  Arrangements for the collection/return of keys outside office hours should be made prior to arrival. Collection and return of keys after hours is located at the top of driveway on the side entry doorway at LJ Hooker 138 Terralong St, KIama.

CHECK-IN AND VACATING TIMES
Occupation commences from 2pm on the date of arrival, and the premises must be vacated by 10am on the day of departure. A $50.00 per hour penalty fee will be charged for late check-outs. Keys must be returned to the agent in normal office hours. If the office is closed, keys should be returned to key drop located at the top of the driveway. The agent  shall be entitled to charge the tenant costs of replacing keys/garage remotes etc. if lost or unreturned.

NUMBER OF PERSONS
The number of persons MUST NOT EXCEED the number agreed to with the agent at the time of booking. The premises must be kept clean at all times. A breach of this condition will permit the owner to refuse a key, amend the rental or immediately terminate the tenancy.

THE TERM
The premises are rented for holiday rental purposes only, and for the term stated on the booking confirmation letter/and or receipt. The premises or any part thereof shall not be used for any purpose other than as residential accommodation and that no more than the stated number of persons are to be accommodated. The tenant is not to assign or sub-let the whole or any part of the subject premises.

NO PETS
The tenant will not under any circumstances keep any animals/pets on the premises.

GARBAGE
Garbage is to be put into the receptacles provided which shall be put out by the tenant on the street for collection on the applicable nights. Excess garbage will be charged from $20 per bag.

BARBEQUE FACILITIES (Where Applicable)
BBQ's are provided for your convenience, however the tenant is responsible for filling gas bottles for use. BBQ's are to be cleaned before exiting the property and all outdoor furniture returned to it's original configuration. A cleaning fee may apply to BBQ's left in an unreasonable state.

SMOKING
Smoking is prohibited inside premises. Ashtrays are provided for external use only. All butts are to be removed from the premises upon exiting.

CLEANING
Please assist by leaving the premises in reasonably tidy and clean condition - the tenant will defrost the freezer, discard all food items from refrigerator, place used towels & linen in the laundry and lock premises on vacation. Fish are not to be cleaned or oysters opened on the premises. Please ensure all lights are switched off and windows and doors locked.

BREAKAGES
The tenant will take all reasonable care of the premises and promptly report to the agent any malfunctions, damages and losses. The tenant will pay to the agent all costs incurred by the agent caused solely by tenants occupancy of the premises including repairs, replacements, interruptions to connected services, excess garbage removal, excess sullage removal and cleaning in excess of the minimum charged. The agent shall be entitled to recover such costs from any deposits or bonds held by the agent but without limiting the liability of the tenant. The tenant shall not make any improper use of the septic, sullage, drainage systems and other services connected to the premises. The tenant is not to remove, or move, any of the furniture or effects from the premises.

NOISE POLLUTION
The tenant shall not cause nuisance to neighbours and will comply with any statutory laws, by-laws and regulations applicable to the premises.

NO RESPONSIBILITY
Neither the agent or the principal are responsible for the tenants effects kept or left at the premises. The agent will check inventories but is not obliged to check inventories on the arrival and departure of and with the tenant, but may do so if the agent believes it necessary.

INSPECTIONS
The tenant will permit the agent and persons authorised by the agent to enter the premises during the term for the purpose of necessary repair investigation of complaints or inspection of prospective tenants and purchasers and the agent will give due regard to the tenants right to quiet enjoyment.

BOOKINGS ARE MADE IN GOOD FAITH BY THE AGENT
But may be subject to any changes as notified by the owner prior to the commencement of the booking. The agent cannot accept responsibility for actions taken by the owner of the premises outside of his/her control. The agent cannot be held responsible should a property be sold and the booking cancelled. Every reasonable endeavour will be made to offer alternative accommodation should this occur.

We accept no responsibility for misdescriptions of the property, particularly with regards to telephone and postal bookings. Information is given in good faith. Tariffs quoted are correct at the time of printings and are subject to change without notice. Properties can be viewed from our website Terms & Conditions can be obtained from this site.

A breach if any of the above conditions will permit the owner to refuse  a key, amend the rental or immediately terminate the tenancy. No refund will be paid on the termination of tenancy.