TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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Commencement of Hire and Related Charges
Hire is charged from the first of the month, daily rate will be charged when commencement falls
mid-month, up to the end of that month. First payment due will be a bond, which also includes the
deposit for the lock, equivalent to one month’s rent plus any days remaining 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 by bank
transfer only.

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Arrears
Email reminders will be sent and maybe followed up by phone and/or text. Invoices unpaid after
seven days may result in access being denied to site and/or the Hirers facility. Invoices unpaid after
seven days may incur a late payment penalty/administration fee per storage facility. 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 to the Hirer of its intention to enter the
container/unit.
COMMUNICATION WITH THE LANDLORD IS PREFERABLE AND ESSENTIAL TO AVOID THESE CONSEQUENCES.
Any goods within the container(s) or unit may be removed and disposed of and revenue obtained
to be used to offset any outstanding debt including costs incurred in gaining access to the
container/unit 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 by the Hirer.
The Landlord reserves the right to request a further month’s rent to be paid if arrears go beyond
fourteen days. Clients are urged to stay in touch to avoid these consequences. Recurrence of non-
payment will forfeit your rights to this process and the steps of which maybe escalated.

Failure to pay any invoice before 5pm on the seventh of the month may result in a late payment

fee & access being denied to the site & or items.

Use of storage facilities
The Hirer may only use (pad)locks supplied by the Landlord. Any other locks or locking mechanisms
may be removed by the Landlord at the Hirer's expense. The Landlord will hold a spare key to each
container/unit for such purpose.
The containers/units are provided for storage use only. No work may be undertaken on any items
either within or in the vicinity of the container/unit.
No hazardous, toxic, inflammable, explosive or Illegal materials or items may be stored in the
container/unit. No food or similar that may attract vermin. No firearms, explosives, ammunition.
No illicit or illegal/smuggled/counterfeit/stolen goods. No living creatures. Any of these items will
be immediately requested to be removed at the Hirer’s expense. If the Hirer has not complied
within seven days, the Landlord will reserve the right to have said items removed. The Hirer will
receive an invoice for the costs incurred in such necessity.
All items/personal belongings must be kept within the confines of the container/unit. Any items left
outside/on the top of, maybe removed and a charge of £100 may be levied against disposal.
Subletting the container/unit is strictly forbidden and instant termination will be considered on
discovery.
The Landlord shall have the right to enter the container/unit at any time without notice to verify
compliance.

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Suitability
The Hirer acknowledges he has inspected the container/unit and is satisfied as to its condition and
suitability for his purposes. It is recommended that the Hirer performs further regular checks on the
condition of the container/unit and reports any deterioration to the Landlord. The Landlord
undertakes to make any modifications or repairs to the container/unit where, in its opinion these
are required or to move the container/unit or allocate an alternative container/unit for the Hirers
use at its sole discretion.

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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 where loading or unloading. 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 your goods and those of others. If it is deemed, you have allowed access to any
unauthorised persons you may lose the right of access for yourself, and a termination notice maybe
given.
The cost of replacing lost keys will be charged at £20.

Insurance
Whereas the Landlord undertakes to insure the container/unit, no liability is accepted for the Hirers
contents, the insurance of which is the sole responsibility of the Hirer. Furthermore, the Hirer will
fully indemnify the Landlord against all claims, demands, losses, damages, costs, and expenses
arising in connection with this hire howsoever caused.

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Termination
Container hire may be terminated by giving seven days’ notice in writing to the Landlord. Unit
termination is a minimum of a months’ notice. The storage facility must be left completely empty
on termination of the hire. A charge will be made for disposal of any remaining contents. Locks and
keys must be returned to the Landlord, where upon the bond will be returned. On termination the
container/unit will be inspected and any charges for damages incurred during the hire will be made.
Settlement of any damages and/or outstanding hire charges are 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.

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THE HEALTH & SAFETY OF ANY OF OUR USERS IS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE PLEASE RESPECT
ANY REQUESTS TO COMPLY WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS SET DOWN BY THE COMPANY. WE
RESERVE THE RIGHT TO ASK ANY PERSONS NOT ACQUIESCING TO REQUESTS TO VACATE THE SITE IMMEDIATELY

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PLEASE NOTE: BY PAYING YOUR INVOICE YOU ARE ACCEPTING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT
THIS DOCUMENT IS TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH OUR SITE REGULATIONS &GUIDANCE
DOCUMENT

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