Terms & Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Please read these Terms and Conditions carefully as they contain important information about
your legal rights, remedies and obligations relating to your use of the Home4you Limited
Platform. By accessing or using the Home4you Limited Platform, you agree to comply with and
be bound by these Terms and Conditions.

These Terms and Conditions constitute a legally binding agreement between Home4you
Limited and you, the Host and between Home4you Limited and you, the Guest. These Terms
and Conditions set out the rights and obligations of the Guest to be hosted by a Host in Ireland
as well as the rights and obligations of the Host to host Guests in their home, in Ireland.

Modification Of These Terms

Home4you Limited reserves the right to modify these Terms and Conditions at any time in
accordance with this provision. If we make changes to these Terms and Conditions, we will post
the revised Terms and Conditions on the Home4you Limited Platform and update the “Last
Updated” date at the top of these Terms and Conditions. Continued access to or use of the
Home4you Limited Platform and services will constitute acceptance of the revised Terms and
Conditions.

Scope Of Home4you Limited Services

Home4you Limited is an online platform that facilities Hosts in Ireland to rent out
accommodation to Guests. The platform provides Guests with an online marketplace of pre
approved rooms to book for the duration of their stay in Ireland.

Home4you Limited acts as a platform where listings are advertised for Hosts at no charge to the
Host, enabling them to offer their rooms up as accommodation to Guests. Home4you Limited
creates, uploads and manages all the listings on theHome4you Limited Platform on behalf of the
Hosts.

If you choose to use the Home4you Limited Platform to either list your accommodation as a
Host or to book a room as a Guest, your relationship with Home4you Limited is limited to being
an independent, third-party contractor, and not an employee, agent, joint venturer or partner of
Home4you Limited for any reason, and you act exclusively on your own behalf and for your own
benefit, and not on behalf, or for the benefit, of Home4you Limited. Home4you Limited does not,
and shall not be deemed to, direct or control you generally or in your performance under these
Terms and Conditions specifically. You acknowledge and agree that you have complete
discretion whether your accommodation is listed on the Home4you Limited Platform.

To promote the Home4you Limited Platform and to increase the exposure of listings to potential
Guests, listings and other user (both Host and Guest) content may be displayed on other
websites, in applications, within emails, and in online and offline advertisements.

Eligibility, Using the Home4you Limited Platform

You must be at least 18 years old and able to enter into legally binding agreements to access
and use the Home4you Limited Platform as both a Host and a Guest. By accessing or using the
Home4you Limited Platform you represent and warrant that you are 18 or older and have the
legal capacity and authority to enter into such an agreement.

Your studies, work placement (internship) or work contract (if any) must have a minimum
duration of one (1) month as per the minimun length of booking authorised.

User verification on the Internet is difficult and we do not assume any responsibility for the
confirmation of any Host or Guest. Notwithstanding the above, for transparency and fraud
prevention purposes, and as permitted by applicable laws, we may, but have no obligation to (i)
ask Guests to provide a form of government identification or other information or undertake
additional checks designed to help verify the identities or backgrounds of Guests, (ii) screen
Guests against third party databases or other sources and request reports from service
providers, and (iii) where we have sufficient information to identify a Guest, obtain reports from
public records of criminal convictions or sex offender registrations or an equivalent version of
background or registered sex offender checks in your local jurisdiction (if available).

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Terms & Conditions Part One: GUESTS

Home4you Limited provides Guests with a platform to book accommodation for the entire
duration of their studies, work placement (internship) or work contract (if any). Below are the
specific Terms & Conditions which Guests adhere to by booking their accommodation through
roomie.ie.

By booking accommodation through the Home4you Limited Platform you are agreeing to the
Terms & Conditions listed below.

By proceeding to book your accommodation in Ireland through the Home4you Limited Platform,
you, the Guest agree that all the information you have provided, is accurate and true and that
there is no reason why you should not be placed in Host accommodation in Ireland.

Hosts rely on the accuracy of the information provided during your bookings based on the
information that guests have provided when accepting a booking. Therefore, by accepting the
terms and conditions you hereby certify that all of the information you have provided in this
application (or any other accompanying or required documents) is correct, accurate, and
complete to the best of your knowledge. Falsification, misrepresentation, or omission of relevant
facts for your stay in your guest description will result in the cancellation of the booking with no
refund of the service fee (for example; if you have not included that you are intending to bring a
pet with you, that you are working or studying from home, or that you intend to share the room
with a friend; or if you have indicated any inaccurate information such as the name of your
school or company etc.).

Booking With Home4you Limited

The Home4you Limited website is designed to help the Guest find the most suitable
accommodation for their stay according to the location of the property and needs of the Guest.
Upon receipt of a booking confirmation from Home4you Limited, an agreement is formed
between the Guest and the Host. Home4you Limited cannot guarantee to fulfil all the
expectations of each individual Guest. Home4you Limited guarantees that all the Hosts have
been either met face to face or, if the property has not been physically visited, the host has been
required to provide information and photos about their property. Whether the host has been
visited or not will be clearly indicated on each listing next to “Property Status” under the section
“More Information”.

Home4you Limited only find and list Hosts that:

– Are willing to welcome and host Guests.
– Have a clean house with a safe and comfortable atmosphere.
– Offer a bedroom based on private occupancy on par with current Irish standards.
– Have clean bathroom facilities with easy access and hot water available at all times.

The Room

The Guest has full and private use of their room, and use of all common areas, as designated
by the Host, which at the very least should include the main bathroom (if the room doesn’t come
with a private bathroom) and the kitchen.

Location of the Property

The location is clearly displayed in each listing, providing enough information for each guest to
decide if the location of the property is suitable for them. Each listing includes the name of the
district the property is located in (eg: Marino, Dublin 3) in addition to a map showing the area
where the property is located via a circle with a circumference of 3km.
It is the responsibility of each guest to check that the location is suitable for their stay before
making any booking request.

If a guest decides to cancel a confirmed booking due to the location not being suitable for their
stay, despite this information being correctly displayed on the listing as mentioned above, the
service fee will not be refunded.

Remote Location and Vehicle Needed

Some of our hosts are not living within walking distance of public transport.

For the properties located in more remote areas with no public transport available, it will be
clearly indicated in the listing description, under “The Location”, that guests must have their own
vehicle to request the property.

It is the responsibility of each guest to check the location description of each listing to make sure
it is suitable for their stay before making any booking request.

If a guest decides to cancel a confirmed booking, or if the host has to cancel a booking due to
the guest not having their own means of transport, despite the fact that the location description
clearly mentions that having your own vehicle is necessary in order to request the property, the
service fee will not be refunded.

Remote Work or Study

Some of our hosts are happy to allow guests to work or study remotely from their property,
however, this is not suitable for every host.

It is the responsibility of each guest to provide accurate information about their study or work
situation and avoid any misrepresentation or omission of facts if they are planning to work or
study from the host’s property.
If a school or company name is indicated on the description with no further information provided
by the guest, it will be assumed that the guest is working or studying full-time at the address of
the company or school mentioned.

If a guest is intending to work or study from the host’s property, this must be clearly indicated in
their guest description.

If a guest decides to cancel a confirmed booking due to their host refusing a guest to work or
study from their property, or if the host has to cancel a booking due to the guest working or
studying from their property when this information was not indicated by the guest in the guest
description, the service fee will not be refunded.

Use Of Household Products

All the cleaning and food products that the Guests use for their own needs (i.e.: washing powder
or cooking oil) must be bought by the Guests themselves. It is not permitted for the Guest to use
any products that do not belong to them.

Host’s Pets

Some of the Hosts live with a pet, usually, a cat or a dog, who is considered to be a part of the
family. Any listing that does have a pet is identified as such per the most up to date information
received by Home4you Limited. However, it is important to note that the pet information is for
reference only as the pet situation might have recently changed/might change during the guest’s
stay, or the host might have friends occasionally visiting with their pets. It is the responsibility of
the guest to clearly indicate in their self-description if they suffer from allergies to dogs or cats
so the host is fully aware of it before accepting or declining their request. In the event of a guest
cancelling their booking due to a pet allergy, the service fee is not refundable if this allergy was
not clearly indicated on their booking request in the guest description.

Renting our rooms with a pet

Some of our hosts are happy to accept guests with pets, so any guests wishing to rent with a
pet are welcome to submit their booking request on our website.

However, guests wishing to rent with their pet must clearly indicate this information in their
booking request so that the host is fully aware of it before accepting the request. The detailed
description of the pet must include its size, behavior, and up to date vaccination details.

As it is crucial that hosts are fully aware when guests intend to bring their pets with them before
accepting the booking request, failing to indicate this information in the booking request would
result in the cancellation of the confirmed booking with no refund of the service fee.

Host Environment

Every Host is unique, has a different story and a different background. They may be with or
without children, a single mother or father, a single person living on their own, of varied marital
status, working or retired. Home4you Limited Hosts represent an insight into the local culture
and the growing diversity of Ireland. Each guest must make an effort to respect and understand
these differences.

Once The Booking is Confirmed, The Guest Agrees To:

– Contact the Host within 48 hours of the receiving the booking confirmation in order to
exchange details and arrange the check in.
– Check in on the day they have booked
– Inform the Host of their schedule, if it affects the Host.
– Respect the house rules as set by Home4you Limited, together with any additional,
reasonable, house rules that the Host may have in place regarding the bathroom, kitchen,
internet, sitting room, TV and personal belongings.
– Keep your room clean and tidy at all times. The Guests are responsible for washing their
personal clothes, towels, linen and for washing up their dishes after use. The cleaning rules of
the common areas are to be discussed with the Host and must be shared equally by all
occupants.
– Respect the laundry rules as regards to the days and times for when this service is available
and number of weekly loads allowed. See the session “Use of the Laundry” below for full
details.
– Not use the landline, except in the case of a emergency.
– Inform the Host in advance if they are going to be away for two or more consecutive days.
– Inform the Host of any known medical conditions, allergies, necessary medication or
emergency procedures that must be followed in case of a medical crisis.
– To not consume or partake in the consumption of any illegal drugs. It is strictly forbidden to
consume or use any drugs which are illegal under Irish law for the duration of your stay.
– Assume all responsibility for any house damage that you have caused.
– Behave in an appropriate manner at all times.
– Not have any visitor at the house for the duration of your stay. Having a visitor is strictly not
allowed. You are not permitted to bring anyone into the house at any time during your stay.
– Not to consume any food in the Guest’s allocated bedroom. All food must be consumed in the
kitchen or dining area.
– Not store or consume any alcohol on the property at any time during their stay.

Guest’s Belongings

Guests are requested to be mindful of bringing a reasonable amount of belongings with them.

Guests cannot store any personal furniture or personal cooking utensils at the host’s property.
Please note that the room and home are already fully equipped with any furniture/utensils that
might be needed.

Low Noise Policy

Home4you Limited implements a low noise policy in all households. This means that Guests are
expected to be mindful of not making noise from 10pm to 7am, as other people in the house
might be trying to sleep.

Use of the Kitchen

Guests will have access to the kitchen as well as all the necessary utensils to prepare their own
meals. Guests are expected to clean their dishes immediately after their meals and to always
leave the kitchen as clean as they found it. The kitchen is subject to restricted use as it is
accessible at meals time only, with sufficient time for Guests to prepare and eat their breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
– The kitchen is open: From 6 am to 9 am (breakfast); from 12 noon to 2 pm (lunch) and from 5
pm to 10 pm (dinner).
– The kitchen is closed outside of those hours for guests.
– The kitchen must be used by the guest to cook and eat only, it is not permitted to study etc. in
the kitchen.
– Cooking hours can also be restricted should the host or other guests need to prepare their own
meals. In such cases, the host must clearly inform the guest about the exact time they can use
the kitchen and allow them reasonable time to cook and eat their meals.

WiFi / Internet Access in the Property

Many properties listed on our website do have a WiFi connection available. WiFi when available
is included in the rent and hosts aren’t allowed to charge any extra cost to the guests for the use
of the WiFi connection.

It is important to note that due to some very affordable (from €12.99 a month) and high speed
unlimited Mobile Data Plans now being available in Ireland, it is getting more and more common
to find properties without WiFi/internet access. These Mobile Data Plans can be subscribed to
by anyone living in Ireland, even temporarily, as they can be cancelled at any time.

Any listing that does have WiFi available is identified as such per the most up to date
information received by Home4you Limited. However, it is important to note that the WiFi
information is for reference only as the WiFi/internet access situation of the property might have
recently changed/might change during the guest’s stay. It is the responsibility of the guest to
clearly indicate in their self-description if they do specifically require WiFi to be available in the
property so the host is fully aware of it before accepting or declining their request. In the event
of a guest cancelling their booking due to WiFi not being available, the service fee is not
refundable if the WiFi request was not clearly indicated by the guest on their booking request in
the guest description.

Use of Laundry

The Guests are responsible for washing their personal clothes, towels and linen, therefore
Guests need to have access and use of laundry facilities. The Host must allow the Guest
access to the washing machine up to twice (2) a week. These two washes include bed linen and
towels. The Host is entitled to set up specific times and rules relating to the washing machine,
as long as they permit reasonable use.

Hosts do not need to give the Guests access to the dryer but they must dedicate a space
where the Guest can dry their clothes or allow them to dry their clothes in their room, if suitable.
The Host must give the Guest access to a clothes horse.

Heating, Energy and Water Use

Hosts are required to maintain a sufficient temperature in the house during the coldest months
of the year by heating the house in the evenings and early mornings.

Guests must be mindful of appropriate heating, energy and water savings by:
– Not requesting that their host maintain unreasonable room temperatures. As recommended by
the SEAI*, the temperature in the living area should not exceed 20°C and the temperature in
bedrooms should be between 15 and 18°C.
– Not requesting heating outside of the heating hours (eg: if guests choose to stay home during
the day on weekdays to study or work).
– Not changing heating settings themselves; any necessary changes must be requested to be
made by the hosts.
– Not installing nor using any of their own heating devices.
– Switching off all appliances when not using them and turning off all lights when leaving a room.
– Keeping shower duration to a maximum of 4 to 5 mins.

* SEAI is Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority. They were founded in 2002 to address
environmental challenges and help households and communities to use less energy.

Visitors

Guests are strictly prohibited from bringing visitors to the property, at any time during their stay.
Asking the Host to make an exception on this rule will be considered a breach of the Home4you
Limited Terms and Conditions.

Duration Of Stay

Home4you Limited provides accommodation for Guests, who are booking accommodation for
the entire duration of their stay for study, work placement (internship), or a work contract. Their
studies, work placement (internship) or work contract (if any) must have a minimum duration of
one (1) month as per the minimum length of booking authorised.

Guests can request to extend their stay beyond the time booked through their guest account,
using the option “Extend Booking”. A small admin fee of only €20 and a daily fee of €0.91 per
extra day will apply to finalise the extension of stay.

It is advised that guests book for the entire duration of their stay for their studies, work
placement, or work contract, as it can’t be guaranteed that an extension of stay will be possible.
In the event of a booking being cancelled by a guest due to the fact that the booking dates they
originally selected are no longer suitable for them, or in the event of a host cancelling a booking
due to the guest informing the host that the booking dates they have selected are not suitable
for their needs, the service fee will not be refundable.

Payment

The Guest will pay a single service fee to Home4you Limited in order to secure the booking.
The rent will then be paid directly to the Host on a weekly basis.

The Service Fee

The service fee is a non refundable once-off fee charged at the time the booking is confirmed. It
covers all the services provided by Home4you Limited, the detailed information provided about
the property, the pictures provided, the establishment of clear rules protecting the guest (ie: bills
and WiFi included, rent which cannot be increased during the stay etc), the documents provided
such as the detailed invoice which can be used as a proof of address, and the permanent
assistance available to the guest regarding any questions or issues relating to the
accommodation from the time of booking until the end of the Guest’s stay.
The service fee is calculated according to the duration of the Guest’s stay. To calculate the
exact amount of the service fee, please select your arrival and departure dates, then select your
room of choice and click on ‘Book Now’.
For your security, we only accept debit/credit card or PayPal payments. All tax is included.

Rental Fee

The Guest will pay their rent on a weekly basis directly to the Host. The amount of the rental fee
will vary by listing, according to the location of the property and the type of accommodation on
offer. This price will be clearly indicated to the Guest before the booking. The payment for the
first weeks stay with the Host must be paid upfront by the Guest, in cash, on the day of their
arrival. Each subsequent payment will be made on a weekly basis, on the same day of the week
that the Guest arrived on, to the Host, until the end of the placement. The method of payment is
to be decided upon between the Host and the Guest. This payment method can be either cash
or bank transfer. Should no discussion or agreement be had between the Host and the Guest
regarding payment method, the default payment method will be cash payments.

Deposit

The Guest must pay the Host a deposit equal to the value of 2 weeks rent. The deposit must be
collected on the day of the Guest’s arrival by the Host, and the Host is fully responsible for
collecting it.

The deposit must be refunded directly to the Guest by the Host on the day of the Guest’s
departure.

Hosts may only retain the deposit under the following circumstances:

1) If the guest does not return the room clean and as found at the time of arrival.
2) If the guest has caused any damage to the property.
3) If the guest has failed to make any one of the regular weekly rent payments.
4) If the guest decides to leave earlier than the duration booked*

* Except if the guest’s departure is triggered by the host not respecting the terms and
conditions.

In The Event Of A Guest Cancelling Their Booking Request (before it is confirmed by the host).

– The Guest can decide to cancel their booking request before the booking is confirmed by the
Host with no charge being deducted from their bank or Paypal account.

– To cancel a booking request before it is confirmed by the Host, the guest must log in to their
guest’s account using the login details sent with each booking request confirmation email; and
click the cancel button provided on each application.

– Once the booking is confirmed by the Host, it is still possible to cancel a booking but the
service fee won’t be refunded (see below) .

In The Event Of A Guest Cancelling Their Confirmed Booking (before the check-in).

– If a Guest decides to cancel their confirmed booking, they must send an email to
hello@roomie.ie from the email that was used to make the booking.

The email must read;

‘I confirm that I would like to cancel my booking ref ‘Room Reference’, from ‘arrival date’ to
‘departure date.’

– If the Guest cancels their confirmed booking before their check-in date no rent will be due to
the Host.

– The service fee paid by the guest is not refundable.

In The Event Of A Guest Leaving Before The End Of Their Booking:

If a Guest decides to leave before the end of the period booked, they are required to inform their
Host as soon as they know of their early departure. Please also note that in this situation the
deposit will be partially or fully retained by the host as rent loss compensation.

a) If the Guest leaves earlier, the last weekly payment is not refundable and won’t be prorated.

b) If the Guest leaves earlier, the Host can retain the deposit due to the Guest leaving earlier
than the duration booked.

c) The service fee paid by the Guest is not refundable.

Amendment To Our Terms and Conditions Due To Covid-19 / Coronavirus

– Due to the exceptional situation with Covid-19/Coronavirus, Guests who need to cancel their
confirmed booking due to travel restrictions, closure of universities or companies in relation to
Covid-19 can avail of a Free Booking (no service fee charged) to use within the next 2 years (24
months) following their booking cancellation.

– Guests will be able to rebook the same room, or any other room on our website for the same
duration of time of their original booking, at no extra cost (no service fee charged).

– No rent will be due to your host if the Guest cancels their booking before their check-in date.

– To avail of the Free Booking, the Guest is required to send an email to hello@roomie.ie with
an document proving that they need to cancel their booking due to travel restrictions, closure of
universities or companies in relation to Covid-19

– To process the cancellation, the Guest must send an email to hello@roomie.ie from the email
that was used to make the booking.

The email must read;

‘I confirm that I would like to cancel my booking ref ‘Room Reference’, from ‘arrival date’ to
‘departure date.’

– The service fee paid by the Guest is not refundable.

In The Event Of A Guest Not Satisfied With Their Accommodation (at the check-in time).

The satisfaction of our Guests greatly matters to us, please read the information below in the
unlikely event of a significant issue with your accommodation, so that we can help you best.

– If the Guest is not satisfied with their accommodation after they check-in due to any significant
issue; they must inform Home4you Limited within 24 hours after the check-in date by sending
an email to hello@roomie.ie from the email address used to make the booking and explain the
situation in detail.

– Home4you Limited will then take immediate and appropriate action to try to solve the Guest’s
issues; including contacting the Host on behalf of the Guest. If it is proven that the Host has
failed to comply with the terms and conditions or can’t fix the issue reported by the Guest within
a reasonable timeframe, the Guest will be able to book another room on our website at no extra
cost (no additional service fee charged).

– If it is proven there was no fault from the host or if the guest has broken the terms and
conditions, Home4you Limited will inform the Guest via email within one working day, when
possible.

Legal Notice On The Cancellation Policy

Article 16 of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October
2011 states Exceptions from the right of withdrawal as follows:

“Member States shall not provide for the right of withdrawal set out in Articles 9 to 15 in respect
of distance and off-premises Contracts as regards the following:

a) Service Agreements after the service has been fully performed if the performance has begun
with the consumer’s prior express consent, and with the acknowledgement that he/she will lose
their right of withdrawal once the Contract has been fully performed by the trader.”

Home4you Limited services are considered fully performed and rendered when the Host has
accepted the Booking Request of the Guest; and the Guest has received the Booking
Confirmation sent by Home4you Limited by email which includes the Contact Details of the
Host.

Accordingly, the Guest understands, accepts and acknowledges that once the services have
been fully rendered (as described above) by Home4you Limited, he/she will have lost their right
of withdrawal.

In The Event Of A Host Cancelling the Booking.

– In the event of a cancellation by the Host, the Guest is entitled to a free booking at another
Home4you Limited property, unless the cancellation by the Host is triggered by the Guest not
respecting the terms and conditions (see paragraph below).

In The Event Of A Guest Not Respecting The Terms And Conditions:

– If the Host can show that the Guest is not adhering to the terms and conditions, is engaging in
illegal activities, is rude and/or impolite, then the Host can terminate the hosting before the end
of the duration booked without giving any notice. The Guest is expected to respect the terms
and conditions from the time of booking, this includes any breach of the terms and conditions by
way of correspondence with the Host before check in or a ‘no show’ by the Guest. Under such
circumstances Home4you Limited will not place the Guest in another Home4you Limited home
nor will the service fee be refunded to the Guest.

– If a Guest makes a request to the Host for something which clearly goes against the terms and
conditions, this constitutes a breach in the agreement by the Guest (e.g: if, after a booking has
been confirmed, the Guest contacts the Host to request that the Host make an exception to
permit them to have visitors or stay overnight with them at the Host’s home).

Exclusion of Responsibility

The Guest understands and accepts that Home4you Limited must rely on the information
provided by the Host and that most of the information may be difficult to verify. Home4you
Limited will never place a Guest at a property if it is known that any information may lead to
suspicious or illegal behaviour from the host, but it must be understood that the behaviour of the
Host cannot be guaranteed.

The Guest accepts full responsibility and risk for any injury or damage caused during the
Guest’s placement. The Guest releases and forever discharges Home4you Limited, its
respective owners, agents and employees, from all actions, causes of actions, suits, claims, or
demands whatsoever, that may arise from the Guest’s participation in the placement.

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Terms & Conditions Part 2: HOST

Home4you Limited agrees to provide Guests to the Host and the Host agrees to accept Guests
under the following terms and conditions:

Performance

The Host confirms and guarantees that all the information presented in the Host’s application is
true and complete, and are happy and prepared to welcome a Guest into their home. The Host
confirms and guarantees that all the points contained in the above have been fully read,
understood and accepted. By agreeing to become a Host on the Home4you Limited Platform,
you, the Host agree that all the information you have provided, is accurate and true and that
there is no reason that you would not make a suitable Host to Guests.

Placement

Home4you Limited does not charge the Host for the services it provides to the Host. Home4you
Limited always strives to provide as many Guests as the Host is willing to accept, but cannot
guarantee that all the expectations of the Host will be fulfilled and cannot give any guarantee of
Guest placement.

Conditions of Hosting

The Host is expected to fully agree to:

– Provide the Guest with full and private use of his/her room, and access to all shared rooms, as
designated by the Host, which at the very least should include the main bathroom (if the room
doesn’t come with a private bathroom) and the kitchen (please see section “Use of The Kitchen”
for more information).
– Contact the Guest by email or telephone to introduce themselves, to arrange details of the
check in and provide directions to the accommodation if necessary, within 48 hours after the
agreed placement with Home4you Limited.
– Provide a clean, friendly and secure environment for the Guest. It’s important to make the
Guest feels at home and welcome.
– Respect the Guest’s cultural background(s) and to be sensitive to their particular needs.
– Provide access to good internet connection, 7 days a week.
– Provide the Guest with a furnished bedroom and a private or shared bathroom. The room must
be equipped with closet space, lighting and a set of bed linen. The bed must be a real and
comfortable bed. Air mattresses etc will be accepted. The bed and mattress should not be
overused.
– Provide access to the washing machine for the guest to do 2 loads a week. Please see the
section “Use Of Laundry” below for full details.
– Provide the same room to the Guest that was indicated to Home4you Limited. The Host is
required to notify Home4you Limited of any other room being used in its place or any major
changes/renovations to the room listed.
– Give the Guest their own house key from the day of their arrival and to inform them of any
existing alarm codes
– Ensure that throughout the Guest’s stay, a responsible person is available and able to perform
all of the requirements in this document if the Host is away from home during the Guest’s stay.
– In the event of illness or injury of the Guest, the Host is required to call a doctor or emergency
services if necessary and to secure any medical treatment needed.
– Keep confidential any and all sensitive information about the Guest, and, if deemed prudent, to
share this information only with Home4you Limited
– Have valid home liability insurance
– To discuss the house rules set by Home4you Limited and any additional, reasonable rules,
specific to the individual listing, including: use of the common areas, television, telephone,
outdoor smoking areas and how the guests should maintain his/her room, if applicable.
– General chores. The Host may request that the Guest participate in the cleaning of the
common areas of the house provided that these chores are fairly divided between all the
occupants living in the house. Under no circumstances are Guests to be solely responsible for
the cleaning of the common areas.
– Access, use and cost of the landline telephone. The Guest is not permitted to use the landline,
unless there is an emergency that requires them to do so.

House Rules

The Host will be provided with ‘House Rules’ by Home4you Limited which have been designed
to help the Host and Guest cohabit more harmoniously. The Host is entitled to apply more
specific house rules in addition to those provided by Home4you Limited, once they are
reasonable.

Guest’s Belongings

Guests are requested to be mindful of bringing a reasonable amount of belongings with them.

No Curfew

Please note that as all Guestss are over 18 years old, a curfew is not to be imposed on them.

Low Noise Policy

As part of the house rules, there is a low noise policy which hosts and guests must adhere to.
This means that Guests and hosts are expected to be mindful of not making noise from 10pm to
7am.

Use of the Kitchen

Guests will have access to the kitchen as well as all the necessary utensils to prepare their own
meals. Guests are expected to clean their dishes immediately after their meals and to always
leave the kitchen as clean as they found it. The kitchen is subject to restricted use as it is
accessible at meals time only, with sufficient time for guests to prepare and eat their breakfast,
lunch and dinner.
– The kitchen is open: From 6 am to 9 am (breakfast); from 12 noon to 2 pm (lunch) and from 5
pm to 10 pm (dinner).
– The kitchen is closed outside of those hours for guests.
– The kitchen must be used by the guest to cook and eat only, it is not permitted to study etc. in
the kitchen.
– Cooking hours can also be restricted should the host or other guests need to prepare their own
meals. In such cases, the host must clearly inform the guest about the exact time they can use
the kitchen and allow them reasonable time to cook and eat their meals.

Use of Laundry

Heating, Energy and Water Use

Hosts are required to maintain a sufficient temperature in the house during the coldest months
of the year by heating the house in the evenings and early mornings.

* SEAI is Ireland’s national sustainable energy authority. They were founded in 2002 to address
environmental challenges and help households and communities to use less energy.

Visitors

Guests are strictly prohibited from bringing visitors to the property, at any time during their stay.
Furthermore, asking a Host to make an exception on this rule will be considered a breach of the
Home4you Limited Terms and Conditions.

Rental Payment

Each Host will receive rental payment made by the Guest on a weekly basis.
-The payment for the first week’s stay with the Host will be paid upfront, on the day of arrival, in
cash.
– Each rental payment will be made on the same day of the week that the Guest arrived, and so
on until the end of the placement.
– The Host is not authorised to charge any additional fees to the Guests, all bills, WiFi and use
of the waschine machine are accounted for in the agreed rent figure.
– The rent can’t be increased during the guest’s stay.
– Neither Guest nor Host may lend or borrow money from each other.

Deposit

The deposit must be refunded directly to the Guest by the Host on the day of the Guests
departure.

Hosts may only retain the deposit under the following circumstances:

* Except if the guest’s departure is triggered by the host not respecting the terms and
conditions.

Early Termination

– If personal circumstances arise that require the Host to terminate the placement before the
end of the agreed placement period, the Host must provide the Guest and Home4you Limited
with a 14 day notice of the termination when possible.

– If the Guest is not adhering to the terms and conditions, is engaging in illegal activities, or is
rude and/or impolite, then the Host can terminate the hosting at anytime without giving any
notice.

In The Event Of A Host Not Respecting The Terms And Conditions:

If the Host doesn’t respect the terms and conditions as set up in this document or doesn’t
respect the standards of conduct, the Guest may terminate the placement without advance
notice and without any extra cost to the Guest. The Host will refund the Guest prorated amounts
paid together with the deposit and with no deductions taken before the termination date.
Home4you Limited reserves the right to remove any Host listings upon failure to adhere to the
above terms and conditions.

Photo Release

The Host agrees to the use of photographs taken by Home4you Limited or sent by the host, of
their property. These photos will be used to create the Hosts online profile and may be used in
promotion of the service in social media, advertising and other third party forums.

Exclusion of Responsibility

The Host understands and accepts that Home4you Limited must rely on the information
provided by the Guest and that most of the information and some documents may be difficult to
verify. Home4you Limited will never place a Guest if it is known that any information may lead to
suspicious or illegal behaviour, but it must be understood that the behaviour of the Guest cannot
be guaranteed.

The Host accepts full responsibility and risk for any injury or damage to the Host’s property
caused during the Host’s participation in the Guest’s placement. The Host releases and forever
discharges Home4you Limited, its respective owners, agents and employees, from all actions,
causes of actions, suits, claims, or demands whatsoever, that may arise from the Host’s
participation in the placement program.

The Host is required to check with their home insurance policy to ensure that they are covered
in having an additional resident.