Often, however, security deposits are returnable about 10 weeks after departure. The delay is attributable to the fact that France T l com bills on a bi-monthly basis, and owners refuse to make a final settlement until all telephone bills have been received for the rental period. It is extremely rare that the owner and renter disagree as to the amount of final charges to be deducted from the security deposit. Should this occur Just France will, at the renter's request, act as a good faith arbitrator in ironing out differences on security deposit deductions. In every event, however, the word of the owner is final.
Owners vary widely in regard to costs beyond the basic rent.
Most include all charges except telephone in the rental price. While Just France strongly encourages owners to offer a unitary rental price without extra costs, some elect to impose additional charge for utilities, pool heating, final cleaning, etc. The practice of charging extra for linens and towels has all but vanished, but still exists with a few European owners. Whenever an owner does impose extra costs they are explicitly pointed out by Just France in price quotations so that there are no unpleasant surprises at the conclusion of the rental.