Next you are going to read a text from which six fragments have been extracted. Then, read the eight fragments, a) – h), and decide where in the text, 19 – 24, each one goes. There are two fragments that you do not have to choose.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW WHEN RENTING A TOURIST APARTMENT
Sometimes, consumers are unaware of their rights and obligations when renting an apartment for vacation purposes.
Tourist apartments are one of the most common ways to spend a holiday or simply a weekend. 19) ______________
The user of this type of tourist apartment, as with any other service, has a series of rights and obligations. 20) ________. You should also save the advertisement if you book the apartment through a travel agency.
Apartments must meet minimum standards depending on their category. The rental also includes the use and enjoyment of the services attached to the accommodation, for example, the swimming pool or the parking, which must be provided by the company from the moment the stay begins. 21) _________.
Regarding the price of accommodation, the company is obliged to give it as much publicity as possible and to post the maximum monthly prices at the reception desk. The final price will always include water, electricity, fuel and common services. 22) __________.
Normally, accommodation starts at five o’clock in the afternoon on the day of the contracted period and ends at twelve noon on the day after the end of the period. In the event of not vacating the apartment, the user may be charged with compensation that must be provided for in the contract.
When renting an apartment, either the agency or the owner may ask the client for an advance payment as a reservation or deposit. 23) __________.
If the consumer cancels the reservation after signing the rental agreement, the company must return the advance payment, but not in full, since the owner is entitled to compensation depending on the period of notice with which the cancellation is made. 24) ___________.
Another cost that the agency may require from the user is a deposit for possible damage. Therefore, it is recommended to make an inventory of the furniture and utensils in the apartment before staying there.
Fragments
| a) In addition to these common services, the owner can offer his clients other complementary services, such as laundry, restaurant, etc. |
| b) The amount that the user must pay for this concept will be a percentage of the price that will depend on the total period of the stay. |
| c) Therefore, normally the client must bring their own sheets and towels. |
| d) Many people choose to stay in these apartments for their considerable advantages: privacy, the possibility of accommodation for the whole family and the affordable price. |
| e) Thus, the client will recover 50% if they give notice between seven and thirty days in advance and 95% if they give notice more than thirty days in advance. |
| f) This price must be paid by the client at the time of occupation, unless otherwise agreed. |
| g) Therefore, you must sign a written contract with the minimum requirements that must be met by both parties, and it is essential to keep a copy. |
| h) That is why it is necessary to compare prices on different Internet portals dedicated to renting apartments, rural houses, etc. |