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HomeMy WebLinkAbout23-17 Rental Agreementall, GUARANTY '7A SELF STORAGE Guaranty Self Storage 904 Trailview Blvd. Leesburg, VA 20175 THIS DOCUMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY SELF STORAGE LEASE FOR UNIT # Unit Rent: $ Unit Size: x Unit Type: Lease Date: Occupant shall examine the premises and, by signing below, acknowledges and agrees the measurements listed above are approximate, that space size is estimated per Building Owners and Managers Association International (BOMA) standards and does not refer to usable space. The size of the premises and referenced sizes are approximate, given for illustration purposes only and may vary materially. The occupant shall have had the opportunity to measure the premises, and acknowledges that the premises and common spaces of the property are satisfactory for all purposes for which the occupant shall use the premises or the common areas of the property, and the size and capacity of the premises are satisfactory. Tenant Information: Home Phone: Mobile Phone: Work Phone: Email: Alternate Information: Name: Phone: It is the responsibility of the Tenant to notify Guaranty Self Storage of any changes in mailing address, phone number, email address, or Alternate Information. All correspondence will be sent to the address on file. The Lease is made on the date described above as Lease Date by and between (hereinafter Tenant) and Guaranty Self Storage (hereinafter Landlord) for the rental of a storage unit in a self -storage center for a minimum of one month upon the following terms and conditions agreed herein. RENT IS DUE ON THE FIRST OF EACH MONTH - A BILL WILL NOT BE SENT TO YOU 1. TERM, RENT, AND PAYMENTS- Monthly rent is $ and is due on the first (iso) of each month. Tenant shall upon execution of this Lease pay Landlord an Administrative Fee(s) of $10. Administration Fees are non-refundable. Tenant leases the Storage Unit on a month-to-month tenancy. Rent changes may occur periodically at Landlord's discretion. Tenant will be notified in writing to the address on file no less than 30 days prior to the rent change effective date. Either the Tenant or Landlord may terminate this Lease by giving the other party 10 days prior written notice. No specific reason is required by either party for written termination of lease. No rent or fee refunds will be granted without a 10 day notice. If occupant fails to remove its property from this space within the time required after termination, Owner, at its option, may without further notice or demand, either directly or through legal process, re-enter the occupant's unit and remove all property there from without being deemed guilty in any manner of trespassing or conversion. Rent is due on or before the P, day of each calendar month and is to be remitted to Landlord at the Store Address above. Rent for a partial first month will be prorated and is due upon execution of this Lease. If this Lease is entered into after the 5th of the month, the next month's rent is also due upon execution of this Lease. Tenant agrees to pay Landlord's standard fees in the event of default, late payment, returned checks or other services requested by Tenant. Partial rent payments, including partial overpayments, are not accepted and partial payments submitted by check or money order will be returned to the tenant. 2. USE OF PREMISES- The Storage Unit is for the storage of property only, and may not be used for residential purposes, to house live animals, or to store anything that is a health hazard, including perishable food items. The Storage Unit may not be used for any unlawful purpose or violation of zoning, business license or other regulatory restrictions, nor will Tenant keep in the Storage Unit any explosive or highly flammable materials, hazardous materials, toxic chemicals, gasoline, or substances whose storage or use is regulated or prohibited by local, state or federal law or regulation. The Storage Unit should not be used to store jewels, furs, heirlooms, art works, collectables or other irreplaceable items having special or emotional value to Tenant. Tenant may not conduct any business or commercial transactions in or about the Storage Unit. The incidental storage of goods, merchandise or other property related to an off-site business or enterprise is permitted. Tenant agrees to hold Landlord, other tenants and third parties harmless and indemnity, save and defend such persons from any loss resulting from the violation of this provision. Tenant grants Landlord permission to enter the Storage Unit at any time for the purpose of removing or disposing of any property kept in the Storage Unit in violation ofthis provision. Tenant may not make any alterations or modifications to the Storage Unit or attach any fixtures or signs in or about the Unit without written consent of Landlord. Tenant represents to Landlord that all personal property to be stored by Tenant in Storage Unit will belong to Tenant only, and not any third parties. Pest control is in use, Tenants use caution especially with children and pets. Tenant: - Unit: - Move -In Date: - Pae 1 of 3 3. TENANT RESPONSIBILITY- Tenant acknowledges and understands that no bailment is created by this Lease, that Landlord is not engaged in the business of storing goods for hire nor in the warehousing business, but is simply Landlord leasing the Storage Unit in which Tenant can store items of personal property owned by Tenant. The Storage Unit is under the exclusive control of tenant. Landlord does not take custody, control, possession or dominion over the contents of the storage unit and does not agree to provide protection for the Self -Storage Center, Storage Unit, or the contents thereof. All personal property in the storage unit is stored at the risk of the tenant. Tenant must take whatever steps are necessary to safeguard whatever property is stored in the Storage Unit. Tenant must keep the unit locked. A lock and three keys will be provided by Landlord at move in and Tenant is responsible for the keys. Landlord does not have any obligation to carry insurance on Tenant's property stored in the Storage Unit. If tenant wishes to have his/her property covered by insurance tenant must obtain separate coverage. Landlord will not be responsible or otherwise liable, directly or indirectly, for loss or damage to the property of Tenant due to any cause, including but not limited to fire, explosion, theft, vandalism, wind or water damage any defect whether known or subsequently created or discovered, in the Storage Unit, or acts or omissions of any third party, regardless of whether such loss or damage may be caused or contributed to any negligence of Landlord, its agents or employees. 4. EXTRAS- Tenant may not assign this Lease or any part of it and may not let or sublet the whole or any portion of the Storage Unit without prior written consent of Landlord. Gate hours are from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM (unless otherwise indicated), every day of the year Any notices required to be given under this Lease must be in writing and addressed to the other party at the appropriate address shown above. Any such notice will be deemed to have been delivered when it is deposited, postage prepaid, in the United States mail system. The address may be changed by written notice only. If any term or provision of this Lease, or its application to any person or circumstances is, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease will not be affected. If any of the time limitations, foreclosures or notice requirements stated in this Lease conflict with those required by local law, those local limitations and requirements will apply in lieu of the limitations and requirements stated in this Lease. Landlord may at any time assign this Lease, in which event Landlord shall no longer be responsible or liable under the terms of this Lease and all the covenants, conditions and obligations of Landlord will be binding on its assignee and its assignee will be entitled to enforce all provisions of this Lease. The captions of this lease are for convenience and in no way effect the construction of the terms of this Lease. No provision of this Lease may be waived or changed other than by written agreement. Only a manager, officer or general partner of Landlord may authorize any specific waiver, modification or extension of any provisions. This Lease is binding upon all parties, their heirs, successors, personal representatives and assigns. This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant. Any agreement or representation not expressly set forth herein is void. 5. LANDLORD LIABILITY- Tenant hereby represents to landlord that the total value of all property stored or to be stored in the future on the storage unit is less than $5000.00. Unless tenant advises landlord in advance and in writing of a greater value, Tenant agrees that the maximum liability of Landlord to Tenant for any claim or suit by Tenant, including but not limited to any suit which alleges wrongful or improper foreclosures or sale of the Contents of a storage unit is, $5000.00. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to create any liability on the part of Landlord to Tenant for any loss or damage to Tenant's property, regardless of cause. Landlord shall not be liable for any injury sustained by Tenant or others from any defects, known or subsequently discovered or created, in the Storage Unit or Self -Storage Center, or caused by any condition existing near or about the Storage Unit or the Self -Storage Center, or resulting from the acts or omissions of Tenant. Tenant agrees to indemnity and hold Landlord harmless from any and against any and all claims, damages, costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees arising from or in connection with Tenant's use of the Storage Unit, caused by the negligence of the Landlord, Tenant's presence on the Self -Storage Center premises or anything done in the Storage Unit or Self -Storage Center by Tenant or Tenant's agents, employees or invitees resulting in damage or injury to person or property of Tenant or of any other party or to any storage unit or part of the Self -Storage Center. 6. TENANT'S ELECTION REGARDING INSURANCE- Tenant elects as follows: I have or will obtain insurance from my own insurance agent or company. I will apply for insurance available here. I will be Self -Insured. No Insurance. 7. SECURED PARTIES/LIENHOLDERS- Tenant discloses to landlord: _The property, which Tenant intends to store in the Storage Unit, is not subject to any security interest or lien. -The property, which Tenant intends to store in the Storage Unit, is subject to a security interest or lien in favor of: Lienholder's name and address: 8. CONDITION OF UNIT- Tenant has examined the Storage Unit and agrees that the Storage Unit is satisfactory for all purposes, including safety and security, for which Tenant will use it. Tenant will at all times keep the Storage Unit neat, clean and in a sanitary condition and will return it to Landlord in the same condition as when received by Tenant, usual wear and tear accepted. All repairs to the Storage Unit or the Self -Storage Center required as a result of Tenant's acts or omissions shall be at Tenant s sole cost and expense. Upon vacate, customer agrees to remove all property and trash from unit. When vacating, the unit must be left unlocked, have all personal possession removed, and reasonably cleaned. Failure to do so may result in additional rent charges and/or cleaning fees. Unwanted items or trash left in unit or on property will be subject to a disposal fee not to exceed $500.00. 9. ACCESS TO UNIT- Tenant will allow Landlord, its agents and employees without prior notice to Tenant, free access to the storage unit in the event of an emergency at the self -storage center or when requested by law enforcement officials with proper authority. Otherwise, Landlord will give Tenant five (5) days prior written notice prior to seeking access to the storage unit for purposes of making repairs, addition or alterations to the premises. Landlord's rights under this paragraph do not create a duty to make repairs additions or alterations. Tenant: - Unit: - Move -In Date: - Paere 2 of 3 10. MILITARY SERVICE- Tenant (check one) IS or IS NOT in the military. Tenant is, at the time of lease signing (check one or both if applicable) in the reserves or National Guard and/or on active duty Tenant agrees to notify Landlord of any changes in Tenant's military status or assignment that results in changes to any information above. 11. DEFAULTS,LIAND FORECLOSURE- Under Virginia law, Landlord has a lien on all property stored in the Storage Unit for rent and other charges due and unpaid. If Tenants rnEN default, Landlord may sell the personal property stored in the Storage Unit to satisfy the lien. Once in lien/foreclosure status partial payments and personal checks will not be accepted A -Tenant may be dented access to the Storage Unit if rent or other charges are due and unpaid, or if Tenant fails to vacate the Storage unit promptly upon termination of this Lease B- If Tenant is in default for ten days, Landlord shall send to Tenant's last known address a Late Notice, and an additional $15 Late Fee will be added to the account. If Tenant fails to pay all charges due by the date specified in the notice, additional Foreclosure charges may be added to the account. C- If Tenant is in default for 21 days, Landlord shall send to Tenant's last known address a notice of default, and an additional $65.00 Foreclosure Fee will be added to the account. If Tenant fails to pay all charges due by the date specified in the notice, all personal property in the Storage Unit may be advertised for sale at a public auction. D- Tenant may pay the full amount necessary to satisfy the lien in cash, cashier's check or certified funds at any time prior to the public auction E- The proceeds of any such sale or disposition will be applied first to the cost of such sale and second, to the payment of the rents and charges which may then be due from Tenant to Landlord under the terms of this Lease. F- Tenant agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including attorney's fees and reasonable service fees, of Landlord in enforcing the terms of this Lease. G- Tenant waives any claims it or its successors, heirs or assigns may have as a result of any action taken by Landlord to collect the rent or other charges due under the terms of this Lease and Tenant agrees to defend and hold Landlord harmless against any claims by any other party having an interest in the personal property kept in the Storage Unit. H- Returned checks will be subject to a $20.00 NSF fee in addition to any late rent and applicable fees. 111M LATE FEE $15.00 INITIALS: 22ND FORECLOSURE FEE $65.00 NSF FEE $20.00 PERSONAL CHECKS NOTA CCEPTED AFTER THE 15TH ON LATE ACCOUNTS 12. AUTOMATIC CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS Tenant authorizes Guaranty Self Storage to store card information securely on file to automatically pay their rent on the first business day of each month - (Check one) YES NO If yes: Card type and last 4 digits of card number: Exp.: If automatic card payment is declined, Landlord will attempt to contact Tenant using the most current information on file. If the card information on file expires, changes, or if a change is requested by the Tenant then a new Credit Card Authorization Fors will be provided. This new form will invalidate the credit card information listed above. Opting In for automatic payments does not exempt Tenant from Late Fees, Forclosure Fess, or Public Auction if card is declined. TENANT HAS READ, AND AGREES TO, ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LEASE. Tenant Signature Guaranty Representative Date of Lease: Today's Date: Tenant: -Unit: - Move -In Date: - Page 3 of 3