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LEASE AGREEMENT: A-1 EASTSIDE STORAGE
PO BOX 7277 GREAT FALLS, MT 59406
453-4742


This lease agreement is made between A-1 EASTSIDE STORAGE, LESSOR and _______________________ hereinafter called LESSEE. LESSOR does hereby demise and lease unto LESSEE unit number__________, at A-1 EASTSIDE STORAGE in Great Falls, MT. The term of this lease shall be from month to month, beginning on the ________ day of ____________, 20____. LESSEE shall pay unto LESSOR the sum of $_________ which pays the rental through the _____ day of _________________, 20____. THIS AMOUNT INCLUDES A $_
20.00_ SECURITY DEPOSIT WHICH IS REFUNDED IF THE UNIT IS LEFT IN A SATISFACTORY CONDITION (BROOM SWEPT CLEAN). There will be a minimum $30.00 service charge for returned checks. Rent will be pro-rated for the first month only.

LESSEE expressly agrees and covenants: that LESSEE will not use said premises for any unlawful purpose; that LESSEE will pay the rent as it becomes due; that LESSEE will not store explosive or highly flammable material or goods, hazardous waste materials or chemicals in or on said premises; that LESSEE will keep said premises in good condition (ordinary wear and tear expected); that LESSEE will not sublet the premises or assign this agreement; that LESSEE
WILL AT HIS OWN EXPENSE OBTAIN INSURANCE if any is desired on the property stored on said premises; and that LESSEE will hold LESSOR harmless for any damage to said property caused by fire, water, or any other cause whatsoever. LESSEE shall hold LESSOR harmless for all loss, damage or liability of whatever nature caused by the actions of LESSEE, his agents, servants or employees on LESSOR's premises of which the leased space is a part. LESSOR shall have the right to enter into said unit at any reasonable time without notice to LESSEE to repair and maintain the premises, and if deemed necessary by a LESSOR, shall have the right to remove and/or move the contents of the storage unit to other suitable storage facilities during such repairs.

In addition to such liens and remedies provided by law to secure and collect rent, and cumulative therewith, LESSOR is hereby given a lien upon LESSEE's property which may now or at any time hereafter be stored on the leased premises. In the event of default in the payment of rent by LESSEE, LESSOR is authorized to seize and take possession of LESSEE's property (by locking or otherwise securing) or, at LESSEE's expense, to have LESSEE's property appraised and moved to another suitable storage facility for further storage at the above agreed monthly rent.

IF LESSEE BECOMES 7 DAYS OR MORE DELINQUENT, LESSOR SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO LOCK OR OTHERWISE SECURE THE LEASED UNIT. IF AFTER 30 DAYS DELINQUENT, LESSOR SHALL NOTIFY LESSEE IN PERSON OR IN WRITING BY UNITED STATES CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, TO LESSEE'S LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. THE NOTICE SHALL INCLUDE LESSOR'S ITEMIZED STATEMENT OF THE SUM DUE TO LESSOR AT THE TIME OF ITEMIZED STATEMENT. LESSOR'S NOTICE SHALL SHOW THE DATE WHEN THE SUM BECAME DUE AS WELL AS ANY OTHER SUMS THAT SHALL ACCRUE. THIS NOTICE WILL INCLUDE A DEMAND FOR PAYMENT OF THE SUM DUE WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME, BUT NOT LESS THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF THE NOTICE. THE NOTICE SHALL ALSO INCLUDE A STATEMENT THAT, UNLESS THE CLAIM IS PAID WITHIN THE TIME STATED, THE PERSONAL PROPERTY WILL BE ADVERTISED FOR PUBLIC AUCTION AT A SPECIFIED TIME AND PLACE. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILTY OF LESSEE TO NOTIFY LESSOR OF ANY CHANGE IN ADDRESS OF LESSEE. FROM THE PROCEEDS OF ANY SUCH SALE, LESSOR SHALL SATISFY HIS LIEN, INCLUDING THE REASONABLE COST OF RENTAL, LEAGAL FEES, APPRAISAL FEES, MOVING EXPENSES, ADVERTISING COST, AND ANY OTHER EXPENSES OF THE SALE. THE BALANCE, IF ANY, OF THE SALE PROCEEDS SHALL BE PAID TO LESSEE. IF THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE ARE NOT SUFFICIENT TO SATISFY LESSOR'S LIEN, THEN LESSEE SHALL OWE TO LESSOR ANY SUMS DUE WHICH REMAIN UNPAID.

ANY LESSEE THAT IS LATE ON HIS OR HER RENT PAYMENT (4) FOUR OR MORE TIMES IN A (6) SIX MONTH PERIOD WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE IN BREACH OF THIS LEASE AGREEMENT. LESSOR, WILL AT THIS TIME HAVE THE OPTION TO TERMINATE SAID LEASE. IN THE EVENT, THE LEASE BECOMES NULL AND VOID, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL APPLY: 1) LESSEE WILL BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING THAT SAID LEASE IS NULL AND VOID. 2) LESSEE WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO BRING RENT PAYMENTS CURRENT INCLUDING ALL LATE FEE'S THAT HAVE ACCRUED, AND TO VACATE THE PREMISES. 3) ACCESS TO FACILITY WILL BE LIMITED TO NORMAL BUSINESS DAYS, NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.

A breach of any of the foregoing covenants and conditions by LESSEE shall, at the option of LESSOR, terminate this LEASE. In the event, the LEASE shall become null and void and LESSOR shall retain that portion of rent paid in advance as liquidated damages. There is no insurance on stored contents afforded by this agreement and LESSEE assumes all risk incidental to storage, and holds LESSOR harmless for any loss incurred on said premises.



 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. Rent is due on the 1st of each month. A late fee of $10.00 will be assessed on all rents not paid within 10 days of their due date. A minimum of $30.00 will be charged for any check which is not honored.

  2. LESSOR reserves the right to deny gate access any time after the 1st of the month to any customers who is chronically late on their rent payment..

  3. No access to unit until delinquent rent and fees are paid.

  4. Rental periods are for one-month minimum. No rent refunds will be granted.

  5. Observe the 5 mile per hour speed limit while driving in the facility. Park cars and trucks as not to block driveways or other storage units. It is STRICTLY PROHIBITED to leave vehicles unattended for any length of time inside this facility.

  6. Insurance on contents of storage units is strictly a tenant responsibility.

  7. Do not use any type of heaters or open flames of any type in the units.

  8. Do no sanding or spray painting in your unit.

  9. You may not live in your unit or stay overnight in the unit.

  10. Food may not be stored in unit only if stored in sealed metal or glass container.

  11. Remove all trash and unwanted items from your storage unit. Tenant is responsible for off-site disposal of trash and unwanted items.

  12. Store no gasoline, explosives, solvents, oily rags and materials susceptible to spontaneous combustion in your unit.

  13. The office is closed on Sundays and Holidays.

  14. You are responsible for the security of you unit. Always lock your unit using only one lock.

  15. Change of address: Report any change of address, phone number, etc., to the office to keep our records current.

  16. Vacate policy: When you plan to vacate, you must give our office VERBAL NOTICE AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the end of your paid rental period. With proper notice your rent may be prorated. Without proper notice any unused rents and deposit will be forfeited by customer.

  17. Notice: Be aware that pest control products may be in use. It is your responsibility for the safety of children and pets.

  18. Garage sales from mini storage units are prohibited.