Terms and Conditions for Self Storage Customers
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All over the world self storing has become a popular concept among the people. They are using these facilities, to store their additional articles, for which they could not arrange space within their house rental or home. However, self storage customers should follow certain terms and conditions of the storing facility, while they are storing their extra articles. These terms and conditions might vary to some extent from warehouse to warehouse, though the basic rules and regulations remain the same for most of the warehouses. Some of these common terms and conditions are described below.
1. The most important of all these terms and conditions is that the customers should pay their rent regularly within the due date.
2. The self storage customers should keep their items at least for the minimum time period.
3. They should pay the security deposit, at the time of the booking. This deposit will be returned to the customers with or without interest, after the termination of their contract.
4. The customers can terminate their contract by giving prior notice to the warehouse. Any due charges must be submitted, while cancelling the contract. Otherwise, it will be adjusted with the security money, and the remaining amount will be paid back to them.
5. As long as fees are paid up to date, the self storage customers can use the storing unit at any time during the access hours for removing, depositing, substituting or inspecting the items. They are not eligible to enter the premises after the access hours.
6. Only the customer or customer authorized persons can enter the storing premises. No body other than them, will be allowed for entering inside the warehouse. The customers will be responsible for any unwanted actions by their authorized persons.
7. Customers should provide additional security to the unit by adding padlock. This will prevent the entry of any unauthorized person, in their absence.
8. In case of any misusage of the storing unit, not paying up the regular rent or any such incidents by the self storage customers , the company has right to enter the unit, even by breaking the lock, if necessary.
9. The customers must confirm that the goods stored in the unit are their own property or they have authorities to store the items on behalf of the owner of the items.
10. The customers should not store any item which is not permissible by the store, like food or perishable items, any living creatures, inflammable materials, chemicals, toxic wastes, illegal items etc.
11. The self storage customers must not use the unit for doing anything on the site. They have no authority to modify the unit by attaching any extra accessories. Also, they should not cause any damage to the unit. If such incidents occur, then they have to take responsibility to repair or restore the unit, physically or financially.
12. The customers should take care of the facility and the unit. In case of any unintentional, accidental damage, they should immediately inform the authority for taking care of that problem.
13. The agreement does not assure the customers on their right to exclusive possession of the unit. It can be terminated any time with a prior notice on behalf of the storing company, if they do not feel comfortable to maintain business with a particular customer.
Other than the above clauses, there are many specific rules and regulations for the customers to follow. Before choosing any storing company, the customers should be well aware of the terms and conditions of the respective facility.