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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-21 Sample Lease AgreementStorage Name Term: This Rental agreement made Stonewall Plaza Storage, and its agents, hereinafter called the Owner [[tenant.full_name]], [[tenant.business_name]] and hereinafter called the Tenant. Owner agrees to rent Unit no. [[unit.name]] hereinafter referred to as the “Rented Space” located in Rivendell Court, Winchester, VA to be used as storage space for storing personal property, to have and hold for a period not less than 1 month then month to month, thereafter. You will need your Account Number [[tenant.account_number]] to signup for to make online payments at [[www.website.com]]. Deposit: Tenant shall pay up to the monthly rent amount to serve as deposit to secure performance of the covenants herein and the vaca tion of the rented space by the Renter in a “Broom Clean” condition. The performance deposit will be refunded by mail, if no charge s as hereinafter described are incurred, and if five (5) day notice is given prior to vacating the unit. Occupancy Charges: Rent: Tenant shall pay the Owner monthly rent in the sum of [[monthly_rate]] on the first (1st) day of each calendar month at the Owner’s address set forth above, without notice, demand, deduction or offset. Rent for the first month will be prorated. Owne r acknowledges receipt of [[prorated_amt]] which pays the rent through the last day of [[month]] [[year]]. A. Late Fee: If Tenant does not pay in full any monthly payment before the close of the 5th day of the month; the Tenant will be considered in default and shall pay a $10.00 late charge. It is our policy to deduct the late charges from any payment receiv ed late and credit the balance to the rent. B. Returned Checks: If any of Tenants checks are returned for any reason, Tenant shall pay Owner, on demand, a service charge of $30.00 for each returned check. C. Clean-up Charge: If Tenant does not return the unit to the Owner in “broom clean” condition, Tenant shall pay Owner on demand, a minimum $50.00 clean-up fee. D. Lock & Abandonment Lock: Tenant shall supply his own lock and is restricted to only one lock per door. In the event unit remains unlocked, the Owner shall have the right to secure the unit with a lock of his own. Tenant shall not abandon the rent ed space at any time during the term of this agreement. If Tenant shall abandon said premises or be dispossessed by the process of law, or otherwise, then Owner shall have the right to take immediate possession of and re -enter said premises. Any time Tenant unit does not have a lock on it, Owner may assume that the unit has been abandoned, and the unit will revert to the Owner, even though Tenant’s rent is paid. Tenant is responsible for rental to the end of the rental agreement even if Tenant’s unit has been abandoned and re-rented by the Owner E. Assignment Subletting: Tenant shall not assign this rental agreement, or sublet all or any part of unit. Use and Compliance with Laws: Tenant agrees with Owner as follows: 1. No Human may inhabit 2. No public access between 11PM and 6AM. 3. Rented Space is not to be used unlawful purpose or used to conduct any business whatsoever 4. Tenant will pay rent as it becomes due 5. Tenant will keep the rented space in good condition 6. No explosives or highly flammable materials, no perishable, or live animals of any and may or may not elect to provide insurance kind are to be stored 7. Repairs, sales or other activities are not permitted. 8. No Vehicle stored in unit without written permission. No unattended vehicles are to be parked on Owner’s lot without permission. Should Owner have to make repairs to a stored vehicle in order to move it, the reasonable cost of repairs shall b e added to the other sums due under this rental agreement. Renter must not abandon any property on Owner’s premises. If Renter should so abandon his property, the cost of removal shall be added to the other sums due under the rental agreement. Release of Liability: The Tenant will release all liability against the Owner. The property stored is at the “sole risk” of the tenant; the Owner i s not liable for the “loss of or damage to” the Tenant’s personal property by burglary, unlawful entry, mysterious disappearance, m old, mildew, fire, water/wind damage, rain storms/tornado, flood, explosion, sonic boom, land vehicle, rodents, insects, or any other such acts of God. It is understood and agreed the Owner is not a Bailee of the property stored in the rental space and sha ll not be charged with any of the Storage Name duties of a Bailee that otherwise be deemed to have created by rental of the rented space in the execution of this rental agr eement. Owner will not be held liable for such loss or damage or personal injury arising from the “active or passive acts or omissi ons or negligence of the Owner, Owner agents or employees.” Insurance: The Tenant is obligated to provide his own insurance to protect the value of the stored property. Tenant ASSUMES FULL RESPONS IBILITY for any loss or damage to property stored by Tenant in the unit. Owner does not maintain insurance for the benefit of Tenan t which in any way covers any loss whatsoever that Tenant may have or claim by Tenant and expressly releases owner from any losses, clai ms, suits, and/or damages or right of subrogation for losses to said property as stated on page 1. Default: TENANT ACKNOWLEDGES THAT OWNER HAS A LIEN ON ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE RENTED SPACE, PURSUANT TO 55 -418, CODE OF VIRGINIA, 1950, AS AMENDED, TO SECURE PAYMENT OF RENT, ATTORNEY’S FEES, AND EXPENSES. THE STORED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO SALE TO SATISFY LIEN. Owner Right of Inspection and Repairs: Unless Renter shall be in default hereunder, Renter shall have the sole and exclusive possession and control of the rented sp ace; provided, however, that Owner have the right to enter into the leased space in person or by agent: (1) at time of emergency o r danger; (2) in order to inspect the rented space or make repairs on the premises; and (3) if judged necessary by Owner, to remove the contents to another space or other premises, in which latter event Owner shall give Renter notice of removal within a rea sonable time thereafter by United States mail, postage prepaid. Owner Action for Overdue Rent Etc: Should Owner bring an action to obtain possession of the rented space or for overdue rent or both, the parties agree that the Owner is entitled to reasonable attorney’s fees and the expense incurred by the Renter as a result of the default. In case of the Renter’s default in the payment of said rent for a period of ten days (10) after the same shall be come due Owner is hereby authorized to seize a nd take possession of the said property, to cut or break any lock placed on the rented space by the Tenant, and thereafter, in accordance with 55-419, code of Virginia, 1950 as amended, cause the same to be sold at public or private sale for payment of any and all sums d ue by the Tenant, including the reasonable cost of such sale attorney’s fee or other charges, an d the balance remaining, if any, for delivery on demand shall be paid to the Renter. Provided, further, that in the event the sale of said personal property do not bring suff icient proceeds to pay all amounts due the Owner including cost of sale, attorney’s fees or other charges, then and in such event Renter shall be liable for any deficiency, and Owner my recover the same from the Renter in an action brought in any court of competent jurisdiction. Owner shall have the further and additional right, cumulat ive today other reedy herein provided or specified by law, to place lock on at the rented space and to obtain possession of the person property stored in the leased space until such time as the Renter shall pay amounts due for rent or other charges incurred by Renter in cash, and in such event, it is understood that the rents hereinabove specified shall continue until Owner is fully paid back and satisfied. Lien Sale Fee: Tenant agrees to pay ALL FEES associated with the enforcement of a Lien. Lien Sale Notice: It is further understood and agreed that notice of any default or any sale, or of any other action take the Renter must be no tified by using Renter’s address as specified in the Rental application be mailed by United States postage prepaid. It is further understood and that any breach of the foregoing conditions by Renter which are not remedied within ten (10) day s following such breach, shall, at the option of Owner terminate this rental agreement and pursue any remedy it may have. RENT IS DUE ON THE FIRST (1ST) DAY OF THE MONTH; WITH A FIVE (5) DAY GRACE PERIOD. RENT PAYMENT NOT RECEIVED BY THE END OF THE 5TH DAY WILL BE ASSESSED A $10.00 LATE FEE FOR EACH UNIT RENTED AND ACCESS TO UNIT WILL BE DENIED UNTIL BALANCE IS PAID IN FULL. A $30.00 IS CHARGED FOR EACH CHECK RETURNED BY THE RENTER’S BANK. In WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunto set their signature this day [[mdy]]. 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