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our dodgy glaswegian couple started quoting this law; but we were reliably informed that as ours was advertised as a gite; we would get them out:they  wouldn't accept the contract I gave them; so they had nothing in writing ; the women recko,ned she knew all the French laws as she had read them in a book in England: but they went after I sent them a registered letter: I'm just thankful they have gone; although we got no money; at least they aren't building up any more on the electric: they already owe us 97€  thats apart from the rent: for 5 weeks: they reduced the rent they were paying by 1/4 saying it was winter rates:then expected us to provide heating for them: :

Just got rid of couple: they are Glaswegian; (sp) have been in our gite for 13 wks; owe us for 5 weeks and the electric: the gendarmies are looking for them as their car is illegal; no CT; insurance or carte grise and registered in another name;: At the moment they call themselves Martin: they also have 14 yr old son, they told us they had 1 dog; but 7 cats also appeared gradually: they had changed the lock on the front door; the place is a mess; we need new carpets; new bed; have to repaint and give good scrub everywhere: also left unmentionables in saucepan; could be old porridge; wouldn't like to say; half cutlery gone; saucepans all trashed: Just watch out for them; we are in the Tarn district; but we th ink the will be off somewhere else

anyone got  suggestions what we can put in a friendly agreement for our long term let: nothing too serious but just to the point: can't quite decide what to day:

We put an advert in the local tabac; we wrote it in English and French: and someone saw it and we have people for at least 6 months: Have advert with local immoblier and no response at all: also plenty of adds on internet:

Dont know what area you are in; we have the gite; thought we'd have an income to boost our pension; so far we've had one paying guest last year; who left us with an enormous electric bill; another couple who fortunately had paid in full; stayed one night then left with no explanation, This year we have two bookings; both friends; We can't understand why we get no bookings; every one who sees it says how nice it is; The only thing we don't have a garden or a pool; but the price we charge reflects that; Hope you have more luck than we have;

We have been  having terrible trouble with fleas this year; the cats and dogs have had spot on treatment and still have fleas; we have used so many different varieties in the house; they go for a while then come back with a vengeance; one room that was empty had so many we got a flea bomb from the vets:   dont know why there are so many this year; perhaps its the rain and then the very hot  weather thats d oing it:

Have sent you a PM, may be able to help!