Storage Rental Terms and Conditions
320 Miami Erie Cir.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-733-9612
nkogge@yahoo.com
This agreement dated __________________ between _______________________(hereinafter referred to as “TENANT”) and Grand Lake Self Storage LLC (hereinafter referred to as “MANAGEMENT”).
MANAGEMENT does hereby rent to TENANT storage unit number _________________ in a building located at 153 SouthPark Dr, St. Marys OH, is to be used as storage for personal or business property for the monthly rate of _____________ payable on the first (1st) day of each month hereinafter. Rental payment is payable in advance.
MANAGEMENT acknowledges receipt of ___________ as per your receipt, including the first (1st) month’s rent (which has been prorated to the first (1st) day of next month where applicable). All payments made to MANAGEMENT pursuant to the agreement shall be applied first to administrative and late charges, then the balance to accrued and unpaid rent, this agreement shall expire on the last day of each month and automatically renew for one (1) additional month, SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS ON THE NEXT PAGE. Rental payments made after day 5 of the month are subject to a $10.00 Late Charge. Mailed payments must be postmarked by day 5th of the month to avoid Late Charge. A returned Check is subject to a charge of $35.00.
Use
The space shall be used and occupied on by the tenant, only for the use of storing personal property, and for no other use. Animals shall not be kept or permitted on the premises. No flammable, explosive, toxic or poisonous chemical, fluid or compound shall be stored on the premises. Use of the space shall be in full compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Access shall be available at all times for searches for violations of drug laws, and tenant expressly consents to examination for this purpose on request of any bona fide law enforcement officer of the space during the term of tenant’s occupancy. Refuse, dirt, debris of any kind shall not be accumulated, stored, or scattered on or about the premises.
Insurance
Any insurance which may be carried by the landlord or tenant against any loss or damage to the building on the premises, the space or its contents, and other improvements situated on the premises shall be for the sole benefit of the party carrying such insurance and under the sole control of such party. Each of the parties waives their right of subrogation against the other party. Landlord shall not be liable to tenant or any other person for any loss, injury, or damage to tenant, any employee, agent, or guest of tenant, to the personal property of tenant or any other person arising from any cause whatsoever, including negligence, improper construction, vandalism of third parties, or failure to repair, or acts of other tenants. Tenants agrees to indemnify and hold landlord harmless from and against any damages caused by any act or omission by Tenant, employees, agents, or guests of tenant, or caused by the use of the premises by tenant.
Default: Security Interest
Should the tenant fail to pay the rent in advance, or the comply with the other terms and conditions of the rental agreement, or the policies, rules and procedures of the landlord, the landlord may declare this agreement forfeited at the landlord’s discretion by giving written notice of such forfeiture to tenant. The landlord may, in such a case, exercise the power to enter, hold, and occupy such space, which shall include using force and breaking locks if necessary. Failure by landlord to enforce one or more of the remedies herein provided for in the event of default shall not be considered as a waiver of such default or violation of terms of the agreement. As a further consideration and to secure the obligation of any unpaid rent or other charges, the tenant hereby grants to the landlord a security interest, as defined in the Ohio Revised Code, into any and all personal property and/or goods in and upon the premises. In the event the tenant shall comply with all terms and conditions then such security agreement shall be void.
Removal of Property: Abandonment: Power of Sale
In the event that the tenant defaults, or landlord declared a forfeiture, and landlord re-enters and takes possession of the space under this agreement, or if this rental agreement terminates for any reason, or if the property stored by the tenant is not removed within ten (10) days after written notice by the landlord to the tenant to remove such property, tenant grant to the landlord the right to remove such property from the space and relet the space. Upon taking possession of the space and property, landlord shall notify tenant in writing of the removal of property and the place where the property is stored. The tenant may recover such property upon the payment of the storage fee. If such property is not recovered within fifteen (15) days after the mailing of the notice, the landlord may sell, at a public or private sale, the property and retain the same as damages to the extent of the costs involved, and the balance shall be held, without interest, for payment to the tenant, should tenant claim the same within five (5) years. In exercising the power under this section, landlord may use the same space with landlord locks to secure the space. Tenant expressly authorizes the sale of any property in the space under this agreement upon tenant’s default or forfeiture. Tenant shall not abandon the space at any time during the term of this agreement. If tenant shall abandon the space or be dispossessed by process of law or otherwise, the landlord shall have the right to take immediate possession of the space, re-enter the space, and do any act necessary to retake possession of the space. Landlord and tenant agree that is tenant has not occupied the space for ten (10) days before a notice of termination and/or forfeiture, and tenant has not paid the rent due for the period then landlord may deem the space abandoned, and my re-enter and take possession of the space, using force if necessary, and rent the space to a new party.
Operating Policies
The tenant shall obey and abide by all operating policies of landlord regarding the space and premises, as now in effect, or which may be make or amended in the future. The policies are incorporated into this agreement and any breach by tenant of the policies shall be deemed a breach of this agreement.
Cleaning, Inspection, and Entry
Landlord, its agents and employees, may at any reasonable time, enter the space for the purpose of inspection, maintenance, and repairs. In the event of an emergency, landlord, its agents or employees, or any other appropriate person, including fire fighters, may enter the space using such force or breaking locks, as required. Upon vacating the space, tenant agrees to clean the space thoroughly or to pay landlord for the cleaning necessary to restore the space to the condition existing when tenant first occupied the space.
Alteration
Tenant shall not make any alterations, apply paint or other decorative material, display signs or other identification, nor attach anything to the interior or exterior of the space or elsewhere on the premises without written consent of the landlord.
Notices
Notice shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be delivered whether actually received or not, when deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the party as set forth in this agreement.
Cancellation
The landlord shall have the exclusive right to terminate this lease agreement for any reason by giving tenant ten (10) days advance notice of such termination.
Relationship of Parties, Subletting and Assignments
The parties agree that their relationship is that of landlord and tenant. This agreement shall not be construed as a conveyance by landlord of estate in land, and the tenant shall have no right to assign this agreement or to sublet the space. This agreement does not create the relationship of bailor and bailee, and no other relationship than that of landlord and tenant is created by this agreement.
Successors and Assigns
This agreement shall be binding upon the parties, and to their heirs, successors and assigns.
Tenant Name: __________________________ By (Management Agent): ______________________
_______________________________________ _____________________________________
(Tenant Signature) (Management Signature)
PLEASE REMIT TO:
Grand Lake Self Storage
_______________________________________ 320 Miami Erie Cir.
(Tenant Street Address) St Marys OH 45885
_______________________________________
(Tenant City, State, Zip)
_______________________ ___________________
(Tenant Home Phone) (Tenant Cell Phone)
_________________________ __________
(Tenant Drivers License No.) (State)
Email Address ____________________________________________