Welcoming travelers into your home — whether it’s your main residence or a secondary property — is not just about handing over the keys and posting nice photos.
It also comes with responsibilities: following basic rules, complying with regulations, and ensuring a safe, comfortable, and trouble-free stay.
Our shared goal?
👉 To offer travelers a healthy, secure, and pleasant environment.
That’s why we invite you to adhere to this Responsible Owner Charter, which formalizes your commitment and reflects your professionalism.
By validating this charter, you agree to comply with the following points 👇
🔥 Smoke (and carbon monoxide) detectors
A smoke detector compliant with current standards (CE / NF EN 14604) must be installed, ideally in circulation areas or near bedrooms.
While only one detector is legally required, one per floor is even better.
👉 The goal: peace of mind — for you and your guests.
⚡ Safe and functional electrical installation
Electrical installations must be safe, compliant, and fully operational.
Regular checks help avoid:
breakdowns,
faulty equipment,
late-night guest messages 😅
🛠️ Decent, well-maintained accommodation
Before each stay:
anticipate, repair, maintain.
Guests must enjoy a functional property that matches the listing description.
If an intervention is absolutely necessary during a stay, it must:
- be planned,
- communicated in advance,
a- nd remain minimally disruptive.
🔥 Heating & thermal comfort
During the winter season, the accommodation must allow guests to stay under decent and comfortable conditions.
Functional heating is essential to ensure a pleasant indoor temperature.
🏊 Swimming pool safety (if applicable)
A swimming pool is a major plus — especially for families.
But it also implies responsibility.
Buried or semi-buried pools must be equipped with at least one mandatory safety device:
- alarm,
- safety cover,
- enclosure,
- or protective barrier.
👉 Without this, the owner’s civil and criminal liability may be engaged in case of an accident.
🛡️ Insurance
Your property must be insured during rental periods.
We strongly recommend checking with your insurer that your policy covers short-term rental risks.
🌐 Internet connection
Today, Wi-Fi is no longer a bonus — it’s an essential criterion.
A connection that is:
stable, unrestricted, and secure
must be available throughout the guest’s stay.
🤝 Neighborhood & good relations
Hosting travelers also means respecting the local environment.
Our team ensures that guests follow good neighborhood rules, but we recommend:
- maintaining good relations with neighbors,
- informing them when travelers are staying,
- letting them know they can contact our team if any disturbance occurs.
👉 Goal: happy guests and peaceful neighbors.
🔒 Privacy
Some homes are equipped with cameras or connected security systems.
👉 Any active surveillance is strictly prohibited during guest stays, to fully respect their privacy.
🌱 Ecological commitment
Seasonal rentals may increase water and energy consumption (on average +15–25%).
To limit this impact:
- use low-energy lighting,
- install efficient heating/AC systems,
- replace outdated equipment,
- add motion sensors for outdoor lighting.
👉 Better for the planet, better for your bills.
🏛️ Prior declaration & tourist tax
Any property offered for short-term rental must:
be declared to the local municipality,
and, if applicable, be subject to tourist tax, usually between €0.50 and €1.20 per adult per night.
Classified accommodations may be subject to higher rates.
As with hotels, classification is carried out by a certified body and is becoming an increasingly important trust factor for travelers.
✅ In short
Complying with these rules means:
- protecting travelers,
- securing your activity,
- avoiding penalties and fines,
- and ensuring smooth, stress-free rentals.
Thank you for being part of the
responsible owners who make Booking Guys what it is 💛
