T & C

Terms & Conditions

MCR DENS is a trading name of HD Properties (NorthWest) Limited

The following Booking Conditions form the basis of your contract with the Owner of your short-term let property as advertised by HD Properties (NorthWest) Limited.  Please read carefully as they set out our respective rights and obligations.

For ease of reference we have provided an overview of some of our House Rules and their respective Additional Charges here at the top however they are referenced below in further detail.  Should you have any questions regarding these House Rules or Additional Charges please contact your accommodation booker immediately to discuss.

 TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF HIRE

These Terms and Conditions of Hire are a contract between HD Properties (NorthWest) Limited, Company Number: 12352805; registered office: Watford WD180BX; address for correspondence: Watford WD18 0BX (“us”, “we”, “our”), and you the person making the booking and all adult members of your party who will be staying in any of our accommodation (“you”, “your”, “client”, “guest”). By making a booking or staying in one of our accommodation units you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Defined terms used in this contract are:

1. Scope

1.1 Your stay with us is not intended to confer exclusive possession on either the client or guest nor to create the relationship of landlord and tenant between HD Properties (NorthWest) Limited and either the client or any guest. You agree that the purpose of the letting is for a holiday/ short-term stay, and therefore that you will not be entitled to any rights under any statutory provision including, without prejudice to the foregoing generality, the Rent Act 1977, any assured tenancy or assured short-hold tenancy under the Housing Act 1988, or any tenancy arising under or in terms of, or regulated by the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988, Housing (Scotland) Act 2006, Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, including in each case any amendment or re-enactment of any such statute for the time being in force.

1.2 Our rates are subject to change without notice, unless otherwise agreed by us in writing.

1.3 VAT is charged as appropriate. 

2. Agreement for Occupation

2.1 An agreed hire period only and subject to these Terms and Conditions of Hire.  Such occupation being by you personally and only such guests named in the booking, not exceeding the maximum occupancy of the property, and to use the Inclusive Services. The actions and omissions of any guest staying at the property are your responsibility. See also your obligations under condition 10 below.

2.2 You must be 18 years or over when you book your accommodation.

2.3 We reserve the right to refuse to accept any booking for whatever reason. We accept your booking when we issue our Booking Confirmation email.

2.4 Unless agreed otherwise, you may arrive at your accommodation after 3pm on the start day of your booking and you must leave by 11am on your last morning. We permit you to occupy the property as a holiday/corporate letting for the duration of your agreed stay. If you fail to arrive by 22:00 on the first day of your booking and do not advise us of a late arrival we may treat the booking as being cancelled by you.

2.5 If you want to increase your length of stay we will do everything possible, subject to availability of accommodation, to find something suitable for you. It must be borne in mind that this may not always be possible.

2.6 If the number of people permitted to occupy an apartment is exceeded (which would be in breach of Health and Safety Regulations) we reserve the right to instruct the excess occupants to vacate the property immediately.

2.7 For safety reasons we have installed CCTV security with audio and video capabilities in most of our properties.  These systems are located at the entry to the property and are clearly visible to our guests.

3. Paying for your Accommodation

3.1 The following terms apply to payment: –

3.1.1 You hereby authorise us to take payment from the credit or debit card that you booked with. We draw your attention to clause 5.2 below concerning pre- authorisations which apply from your booking date. All prices advised to you are inclusive of booking fees and charges unless stated otherwise.

3.1.2 Should payment of the full amount not reach us within 24 hours of your booking request, we reserve the right to cancel your reservation.

3.1.3 If you fail to provide timely settlement of any sum that is due under this agreement then you will pay us, upon demand, interest on the unpaid sum in accordance with (if you are a business) the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 (as amended) or (if you are a consumer) 4% above the Royal Bank of Scotland’s base rate from time to time. Such interest shall accrue on a daily basis from the due date until we receive payment in full cleared funds, whether before or after any judgement.

To secure your booking a payment of 100% must be paid before your arrival.

3.1.4 Upon departure, we expect the accommodation to be left in a reasonable state.  All rubbish should be bagged up and placed into the correct rubbish bins outside.  Any excess rubbish should be taken with you when you leave. A charge of £50 will be incurred should we be required to dispose of any excess rubbish left behind. Please collect and return all kitchen items and load the dishwasher before departure. If, at our discretion, additional cleaning is required following your stay, the cost of this cleaning will be charged as an Additional Charge.

3.1.5 UK legislation states that smoking is not permitted in any serviced accommodation. All of our properties are non-smoking.  Smokers must vacate the building should they wish to smoke.

3.1.6 Where there is evidence of guests smoking within the Accommodation, we reserve the right to charge £250 as an Additional Charge.  This is a direct breach of these Terms & Conditions.

3.1.7 Anyone found using or under the influence of illegal drugs or substances classified under the Misuse of Drugs act (1971) will be reported to the police and asked to leave the premises. Any evidence or suspicion of drug use on our premises will also be reported immediately to the police.  This is a direct breach of these Terms & Conditions.

3.1.8 No daily housekeeping service is provided.  While linen and bath towels are included in the unit, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. Housekeeping can be arranged at any point during your stay for an Additional Charge. We do not permit towels or linen to be taken from the property under any circumstances.

3.1.9 Falsified Bookings – Any booking obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted to check in.

4. Loss and Damage; Security Deposit

4.1 Please ensure that you inspect the Accommodation upon check-in. Unless we receive notification within two working days of check-in we will assume you have fully accepted that the condition of the Accommodation is in good condition and in a clean and tidy state.  You will waive any right to claim otherwise.

4.2 Risk of damage to the Accommodation and its contents will pass to you upon check-in and remain with you until the Accommodation is returned to us. You shall be liable for all loss or damage (except fair wear and tear) caused during the rental period, and for any reasonable loss of rental income to us resulting from such loss or damage.

4.3 A security deposit to cover your obligations under this Agreement may be taken at, prior to or following check-in.  This may be in the form of a payment or an authorisation to deduct payment from your debit or credit card used to make the Booking. Any security deposit paid will be returned to you in full (or any payment authorisation cancelled) upon the Accommodation being returned to us in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. Where you are liable for loss or damage we will retain the necessary amount to settle your account in accordance with these Terms & Conditions. In some instances, no advance payment will be taken for a security deposit.  In these cases, should your party incur Additional Charges, the lead guest will be responsible for settling this amount within 14 days of the check-out date to avoid legal action.

4.2, We reserve the right to withhold some or all of your deposit to cover losses and damages to the property and also our administration fees associated with repairing or dealing with the loss or damage. These will be Additional Charges.

5. Additional Charges

5.1 Additional Charges which may be payable include those items specified in the Booking Confirmation, those highlighted at the top of these Terms and Conditions and any specified throughout these Terms and Conditions.

5.2 Where Additional Charges are payable, you hereby authorise us to take payment from the credit or debit card used to make the Booking. If no credit or debit card was used in the Booking, you must pay Additional Charges by another means acceptable to us. All Additional Charges are due on the check-out date, unless the context otherwise requires.

5.3 If you fail to pay any Additional Charge within 14 days of your check out you will incur an administration fee of £50 to cover initial costs to us for referring your case for debt collection, which will follow.

6. Changes to your Booking by us

6.1 In the unlikely event we have to cancel or make a change to your accommodation we will use all reasonable efforts to contact you as soon as possible to explain what has happened and inform you of the cancellation or change. If possible, we will offer alternatives, but should these alternatives be unacceptable to you the booking will be treated as cancelled and we will refund any money you have paid to us within 14 days of any cancellation.

6.2 We shall not be liable for changes, cancellation or any other effect on your booking due to events beyond our reasonable control (force majeure), including heating or water issues and (by way of example only and without limiting the generality of the foregoing) terrorist activity, industrial disputes, natural or manmade disasters, fire, and adverse weather conditions.

7. Cancellation / Alteration of your Booking by you

7.1 We will use reasonable endeavours to accommodate your requests for alterations to your Booking, subject to availability of accommodation.

7.2 If you wish to cancel the whole or part of your booking and you notify us in writing 14 days in advance of your date of arrival, no cancellation fee will be charged and your deposit will be refunded (unless otherwise advised at the time of booking). It is your responsibility to ensure that we receive your notice of cancellation in time. 

7.3 If cancelled within 14 days of your arrival date, or in the case of a no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged. No refunds will be made for non-arrivals.

8. Our liability for Death, Personal Injury, Loss of Property, Lack of Services, etc.

8.1 We shall have no liability to you for the death or personal injury to you or any members of your party unless this results for an act or omission on our part. 

8.2 Any guest using their own electrical appliances (hairdryers, curlers, tongs, shavers, personal computers, personal stereos etc.) must use the appropriate adaptor. Non-UK plugs used without the appropriate adaptor/transformer are a serious fire risk. Please ensure that all heated appliances are switched off and stored safely before leaving the accommodation. Guests found to be in breach of this rule may be asked to leave with immediate effect.

8.3 You must take all necessary steps to safeguard your personal property and we accept no liability to you in respect of damage to, or loss of, such property unless caused by negligence on our part.

8.4 Cars and their contents are parked at their owners’ risk. Please ensure that cars are locked, and possessions are left out of sight.

8.5 Property left in the accommodation will be kept for one week after departure or forwarded at the guest’s expense.

8.6 Save where there is a total failure to provide useful accommodation as reasonably expected under this agreement, we cannot be held responsible for any failure or interruption to services to the accommodation, for example, gas, water and electricity, or for any damage, disturbance or noise caused as a result of maintenance work being carried out in any part of the building.

8.7 We shall have no liability for any loss which was not foreseeable at the time we entered this Agreement or losses not caused by our breach of this Agreement, and, if you are entering this Agreement in the course of a business, we shall have no liability for any loss of profit, loss of or damage to goodwill, increased costs, loss of anticipated savings, loss of business, or any special, indirect or consequential loss (whether arising through breach of contract, tort including (without limitation) negligence, or breach of statutory duty. In any case our total liability to you is limited to the total cost of your reservation.

8.8 All descriptions and photographs of the Property are for illustration purposes only and we do not warrant that they are accurate or complete, although we do use all reasonable endeavours to ensure that they are.

8.9 We do not exclude liability for fraud, and your legal rights are not affected by any term in this Agreement.

10. Keys

10.1 Unless otherwise agreed, the owners will issue to the Guest one set of keys/key code to the property. If at any time the Guest loses the keys, they must notify us as soon as possible and we will instruct a locksmith to change the lock/key(s) and charge the client or guest as an Additional Charge.

10.2 If the guest locks themself out of the property and requires the owners’ assistance to re- enter the property, we reserve the right to charge a call-out fee, as an Additional Charge.

10.3 We will retain keys to the property and will access the property to provide the services set out in this agreement and any necessary maintenance.  Also to inspect the property and carry out repairs to the structure, roof, exterior or any services, appliances or equipment therein. We reserve the right to enter the property at any reasonable time during your stay for essential maintenance or if we suspect damage has been caused or in case of any emergency. We will make reasonable efforts to contact you before entering the property.

10.4 On check-out, keys must be left in the key box (or the same place as the guest collected them from) and the accommodation must be left locked. Loss of keys will incur an Additional Charge.

11. Wireless Broadband Internet and Hardwire

Wireless Broadband Internet is usually available at our apartments; however, we will not be liable for loss of this service due to connection, environmental or human error and no support service is available. For this reason, wireless broadband internet is not a contractual provision. We do not assume any responsibility for any damage to your computer or the data contained on it, nor the security of any data transferred over the internet. Guests are responsible for the protection of their computers from loss of data, unauthorised access or viruses. All usage of the broadband must be within normal usage amounts (generally, 2GB download per day) unless otherwise agreed.

12. Maintenance Call-Outs

Should a Guest report that a service or an appliance is faulty and subsequent inspection confirms that the appliance was not faulty, but was not being operated properly by the guest, we reserve the right to charge the guest for the maintenance call out, as an Additional Charge.

13. Client’s Obligations

13.1 The client will guarantee the following: –

13.1.1 Guests will not keep any animals, insects, birds or reptiles in the property, without our permission (given in accordance with Condition 3.1.13).

13.1.2 When guests with small children occupy the property, the guest should provide all necessary childproofing safety equipment.

13.1.3 Guests will not carry out or permit any act likely to result in any insurance policy on the property becoming void or increase the premium.

13.1.4 Guests will not do anything that may cause a nuisance or annoyance to the owners or to any other occupier or guest of neighbouring properties nor should they do anything at the property that is illegal or immoral. 

13.1.5 Guests are to adhere to our extended quiet times of 21:00-06:00. Noise disturbance after 22:00 and before 06:00 can be reported to the local Council and/or the local police.  Any noise complaints received in relation to your group will incur a charge of £30.

13.1.6 Parties and large gatherings of any kind are not permitted at this property.  If a disturbance or loud music is reported we will initiate our security protocol immediately.  Security call outs incur charges from £50 to £250 and these will be your responsibility to settle.  Failure to adhere to our No Party policy will result in immediate termination of your booking and our security team will be instructed to oversee your eviction.  Additional Costs will be evaluated following your departure and you will receive a request for further payment.

13.1.7 Should your failure to comply with these Terms and Conditions lead to your eviction and the involvement of our third party security team, you will follow their instructions and vacate the property as quickly and quietly as possible.  Please ensure that you follow our check-out instructions and leave the property in a reasonable state in order to avoid Additional Charges.

13.1.8 At the end of this agreement the property is to be cleared of the guest’s effects and left in good repair and clean condition.  Charges for late checkout, excess rubbish and excess cleaning may be incurred following inspection after guest departure. The lead guest will be responsible for the payment due for the repair or replacement of such items, including but not limited to, fixtures, furniture, furnishings and other effects, in the event they are broken, lost, damaged, or destroyed save for reasonable wear and tear.

13.1.9 Guests will use the Property for private residential purposes only and not for any business use or large gathering.

13.1.10 Guests will not make any alterations to the property, attempt to make any repairs or tamper with any security systems.  All damages should be reported immediately.

13.1.11 Guests will allow us, our authorised representatives permission at all reasonable times to enter the accommodation to inspect its conditions.

13.1.12 The client will not assign, underlet, sub-license, charge or part with possession of whole or any part of the property, take in lodgers or share occupation of the property with any person in any way.

13.1.13 Guests will not sell, loan, charge or otherwise dispose of or part with possession of any of the contents located at the property including without limitation the owners’ furniture and effects.

13.1.14 Guests will not hang on the outside of the property any flower pot or similar object or any clothes or other articles.

13.1.15 Guests will not block or put noxious or damaging substances into the sinks, baths, showers, lavatory cisterns, waste or soil pipes in the property or allow them to overflow, and will immediately report any such blockage etc. to us (see 13.1.19)

13.1.16 Guests will not leave any doors or windows to the property open but ensure that all door and window locks are properly engaged at all times. All windows must be closed when not in the accommodation or during bad weather.

13.1.17 Guests will take all reasonable precautions to prevent condensation by keeping the property adequately ventilated and heated. Extractor fans located in the bathrooms and ensuites must be switched on at all times to prevent damage to the apartment.

13.1.18 Guests will not change any lock to the property or have any duplicate keys made.

13.1.19 Guests will notify us as soon as is practicably possible of (a) any plumbing, electrical or general problem or (b) any damage to the property or its contents and shall desist from attempting to remedy such problem on their own.

13.1.20 Guests will notify us of any damage to the property or its contents as soon as is practically possible.

13.1.21 Guests will maintain properly insured, to their full replacement value, all of their personal property which is kept either at the property or on the guest’s person.

13.1.22 Guests will use all equipment provided at the Property strictly in accordance with its operating instructions and not for any purpose other than its intended use.

13.1.23 Guests will not leave or store any valuable personal possessions anywhere in the property where they can be easily viewed by third parties.

13.1.24 Guests will not play ball games inside or within the grounds of the accommodation.

13.1.25 The number of people occupying the property does not at any time exceed the maximum number of permitted occupants as set out in your booking of the relevant property.

13.1.26 Guests will use any cleaning products, liquids, tablets etc. strictly in accordance with their usage instructions and ensure that such products are kept out of reach of children. We accept no liability for misuse of products supplied.

13.1.27 Guests will not install any portable cooking appliances, camping stoves or similar items at this property.

13.1.28 Guests will not behave in an abusive or threatening manner toward our staff.

13.1.29 Any reports of illegal activity will result in immediate termination of your booking with no refund. 

13.2 You indemnify us and will keep us indemnified on demand for all claims, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses (including legal fees) incurred or suffered by us (except any incurred as a result of our default) in connection with this Agreement or in connection with any use or misuse of the property, except for personal injury or death caused by our act or omission.

14. Termination of this Agreement

14.1 This agreement may be ended by us with immediate effect if: –

14.1.1 any guest staying with us is in breach of any clause included in the terms or conditions set out in this document;

14.1.2 the accommodation fee is not paid on the payment day;

14.1.3 the client becomes bankrupt, has an administration order made against him or her or has a judgment enforced or entered against him or her;

14.2 We may also terminate this agreement at any time and for any reason on giving the client reasonable written notice.

14.3 The client will, at the end of the accommodation period, return to us all keys to the property and give us vacant possession of the property.

15. Health and Safety

Guests should keep the property free of hazards at all times and not to leave it in a condition that would make it unsafe for our housekeepers, staff, guests or themselves to use.

16. Data Protection

We are required to gather certain personal data about clients and guests for the purposes of satisfying operational and legal obligations. This personal data will be subject to the appropriate legal safeguards as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998. We fully endorse and adhere to the eight principles of the Data Protection Act. These principles specify the legal conditions that must be satisfied in relation to obtaining, handling, processing, transportation and storage of personal data. The principles require (amongst other things) that the personal data shall be obtained for a specified and lawful purpose and shall not be processed in any manner incompatible with that purpose.

As we operate a virtual check-in and most hotel bookings usually need ID upon arrival, we may need to confirm your name and address matching the card used to pay for this booking. We may request photo I.D (preferably a driving license confirming the address used for the bank/credit card). We do not need to see the bank/credit card as this would already be on file for the booking through a secured portal. We suggest the secured use of www.wetransfer.com and then using ‘hello@mcrdens.co.uk’ as the recipient. We may withhold booking details should this not be provided upon request.

The purpose for which we hold your personal data is to carry out this Agreement, and we do not pass information on to third parties save for this purpose. We may use cookies on our website for the purpose of monitoring website usage, and we will ask for your consent, but do ask that you inform us if you do not consent to the use of these cookies.

17. Complaints

17.1 All complaints should be brought to our attention as soon as possible and we will do our best to resolve them in a timely manner.

17.2 If you are not satisfied within 14 days from the end of your stay, you should put your comments in writing to hello@mcrdens.co.uk so we can escalate for you.

17.3 You can also complain to the booking agent you used for your reservation.

18. Law

If the Property is in England or Wales, the agreement between us and all manners arising therefrom are subject to the law of England and Wales and, in the event of a dispute, you will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales. If the Property is in Scotland, the agreement between us and all manners arising therefrom are subject to the law of Scotland and, in the event of a dispute, you will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Scotland.

19. Severance

If any provision (or part-provision) in these terms and conditions is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid, legal and enforceable. If not possible, it shall be struck out. The rest of the agreement shall remain enforceable.

19. Interpretation

In this Agreement the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings unless the context otherwise requires:

“Additional Charge” means a charge or fee that is additional to the rental and includes those specified as an ‘additional charge’ in these terms and conditions or in the Booking, and also any other reasonable charge or fee incurred by you under these terms and conditions.

“Managing agent” “us” or “we” refers to MCR Dens offering serviced accommodation on behalf of the property owners.

“Client” is the person who arranges the accommodation – they could also be the guest.

“Guest” is any adult authorized by us to reside at the property – they could also be the client.

“Apartment or property” is an accommodation managed by HD Properties (NorthWest) Limited on behalf of the owner(s) of it.

“Booking” means an offer from you to us to hire one of our properties on the terms of this agreement; following your provision of sufficient information to enable us to complete our telephone or website provisional booking process.

“Furniture and appliances” mean such furniture and appliances usually found within the apartment and any other items which we agree to provide;

“Inclusive Services” means housekeeping service as requested by you, linen and towel change as required by you, reasonable use of electricity, gas, water and sewerage, council tax, TV license.

The term “Serviced accommodation” means the following: – A fully furnished and equipped accommodation inclusive of gas, electricity, water, drainage and sewerage, Council Tax, TV license.

Managing Agent: MCR DENS LTD, acting on behalf of HD PROPERTIES (NORTHWEST) LTD

Address: M33 7NT, Manchester Telephone: +44 (0) 7807 202448

I have read and understood the above Terms & Conditions, I understand that once I have made my payment that these terms become binding.  I also acknowledge that should I not be happy with these terms and Conditions I must raise concerns before making my payment.

We hope you have a wonderful stay with us!