Terms & Conditions

Commencement of Hire & Charges

Hire is charged from the first of the month (£160 per calendar month + VAT). A daily rate will be charged when commencement falls mid-month, up to the end of that month.

The first payment due will be a bond of £160 (this includes the deposit for the lock), equivalent to one month's rent, plus any remaining days of the current month. This invoice must be paid in full before access will be allowed to the site.

Invoices will be issued by email only, monthly thereafter, and will be due for payment on the first of each month.

Arrears

Email reminders will be sent and may be followed up by phone and/or text. Invoices unpaid after seven days may result in access being denied to the site and/or the hirer's container. Invoices unpaid after seven days may incur a £50 (+VAT) administration fee per container. Any discount previously agreed will be revoked and the full amount will be due.

If any invoice remains unpaid 21 days after the invoice date, the Landlord may give notice of its intention to enter the container(s). Any goods within may be removed and disposed of, with revenue obtained used to offset any outstanding debt including costs incurred and all losses or damage howsoever caused. Surplus revenue may be returned to the Hirer. In the event of any shortfall, an invoice will be issued for immediate payment.

The Landlord reserves the right to request a further month's rent if arrears go beyond fourteen days. Communication with the Landlord is preferable and essential to avoid these consequences. Recurrence of non-payment will forfeit your rights to this process and steps may be escalated.

Use of Container(s)

The Hirer may only use padlocks supplied by the Landlord. Any other locks or locking mechanisms may be removed at the Hirer's expense. The container(s) are provided for storage use only. No work may be undertaken on any items either within or in the vicinity of the container(s).

The following must not be stored in the container(s):

• Hazardous, toxic, inflammable, or explosive materials
• Illegal or illicit goods, smuggled, counterfeit or stolen items
• Firearms, explosives, or ammunition
• Food or similar items that may attract vermin
• Living creatures of any kind

The Landlord shall have the right to enter the container(s) at any time without notice to verify compliance and will hold a spare key for this purpose. Any prohibited items will be requested for immediate removal at the Hirer's expense. If the Hirer has not complied within seven days, the Landlord reserves the right to have said items removed and will invoice the costs incurred.

All items must be kept within the confines of the container. Items left outside or on top of containers may be removed and a charge of £100 may be levied for disposal. Subletting the container is strictly forbidden and instant termination will be considered on discovery.

Suitability

The Hirer acknowledges they have inspected the container(s) and are satisfied as to their condition and suitability. It is recommended that the Hirer performs regular checks on the condition of the container(s) and reports any deterioration to the Landlord.

The Landlord undertakes to make any modifications or repairs where, in its opinion, these are required, or to move or allocate an alternative container at its sole discretion.

Access

Access is only granted to the client and verified others agreed with both the Hirer and Landlord. The Hirer must not obstruct any part of the site except when loading or unloading. Site regulations must always be adhered to.

The Hirer must not allow access to anyone who is unable to gain access independently. This is for the safety of all and the security of goods on site. If it is deemed that unauthorised access has been allowed, access rights may be revoked and a termination notice may be issued.

The cost of replacing lost keys will be charged at £20.

Insurance

Whereas the Landlord undertakes to insure the container(s) themselves, no liability is accepted for the Hirer's contents. Insurance of the Hirer's goods is the sole responsibility of the Hirer.

The Hirer will fully indemnify the Landlord against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses arising in connection with this hire howsoever caused.

Termination

The Hirer may terminate this agreement by giving seven days' notice in writing to the Landlord. The container(s) must be left completely empty on termination. A charge will be made for disposal of any remaining contents.

Locks and keys must be returned to the Landlord, whereupon the bond will be returned. On termination the container(s) will be inspected and any charges for damages incurred during the hire will be made. Settlement of any outstanding hire charges is due on termination.

If the Hirer fails to comply with any terms of this agreement, the Landlord has the entitlement to terminate the agreement forthwith and the Hirer will become liable to pay any charges described herein.