Storage Rentals Terms and Conditions

Storage Containers London
3 Herringham Road, Charlton, SE7 8NJ

1. Storage Details
1.1 Storage Provider hereby grants the Storer use of the assigned storage container, pursuant to the terms of this storage rental agreement:
1.2 Unit Description: A standard 20ft metal storage containers
1.3 The storage is only accessible during the following access hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am to 7:00pm Saturday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
1.4 There is an out-of-hours access option subject to Storer discretion and availability at a charge of £25 per access of maximum 60 minutes subject 24 hour notice and not later of 10pm and not earlier than 8am.
1.5 Please note that the alarm connects and disconnects automatically. There will be a call-out fee of £50 chargeable to the Storer should the Storer set off the alarm by overstaying or accessing the yard out of working hours without the relevant notice and authorization.
1.6 The Storer agrees that all time limits imposed on the Storer by this agreement must be complied with strictly.
1.7 For the avoidance of doubt, The Storer agrees that he is simply entitled to contractual permission to occupy the storage unit. This does not provide the Storer with exclusive possession over the storage unit.

2. Storage Costs
2.1 Monthly rent for every container rental is to be paid IN ADVANCE by Direct Debit or Standing Order set to the first calendar day of each month. It is the Storer’s responsibility to see that payment is made directly to the Storage Provider, on time and in full, throughout the period of storage.
2.2 Alternative methods of payment will carry a charge of £25 if made on or before the first calendar day of each month.
2.3 Payments made after the first calendar day of each month carry a charge of £50.
2.4 The Storage Provider does not invoice for monthly fees. Invoices can be requested at any time by the Storer with 72 hours’ notice.
2.5 The Storage Provider may increase the Storage Fee any time, giving 30 days’ notice. If the Storer does not agree to pay the increased fee, the Storer may terminate this agreement by giving the Storage Provider written notice any time before the end of the Storage Provider’s 30-day notice period.

3. The Storer acknowledges that the Facility may use CCTV to monitor the storage unit and that the Storage Provider may use such CCTV footage as evidence of a breach of this agreement.

4. To the extent permitted by law, the Storage Provider will hold no liability for any damages that may incur from the items being stored on the facility. Goods are stored at the Storer’s risk and are not insured by the Storage Provider.

5. The Storage Provider does not provide any services other than a license to use the storage space.

6. Insurance
6.1 The Storer acknowledges that the Storage Provider’s insurance does not cover Storers property inside the containers.

7. Use of Premises
7.1 The Storer shall use the storage unit for storage purposes only and will not store live animals or perishable goods inside the premises.
7. 2 The Storer acknowledges that the unit is not be used as a dwelling, workshop, place of business, or for any purposes other than storage of legal property.
7. 3 Hazardous, dangerous, illegal, stolen, perishable, environmentally harmful or explosive goods are prohibited on the premises at all times, as are all illegal activities.
7. 4 The Storer is deemed to have knowledge of the goods in the storage space; warrants that they are the owner of said goods, and/or are entitled at law to deal with them in accordance with all aspects of this agreement.
7. 5 The Storer shall not take longer than 30 minutes to load or unload the containers if there are other Storers waiting to use the facility.
7.6 The Storer commits to act courteously towards the other Storers.
7.7 The Storage Provider does not and will not be deemed to have knowledge of the goods stored in the storage space.
7.8 The Storer may not store anything outside of the secure storage space provided. Any items left unattended in common areas or outside the storage space at any time may, at the Storage Provider’s reasonable discretion be sold, disposed, moved or dumped immediately and at the expense and liability of the Storer. There will be a clearing fee of £100 chargeable to the Storer should the Storer leaves rubbish or unattended items in the yard communal areas.
7.9 The goods inside the unit are the sole responsibility of the Storer. The Storage Provider does not assume or imply responsibility for the Storer’s goods at any time.
7.10 The Storer is solely responsible for securing the Space in a manner acceptable to the Storage Provider and will secure the external gates or doors of the premises when entering or leaving outside access hours.
7.11 The Storer cannot assign this agreement or let any other person store goods in the Space.
7.12 Upon cancellation of this storage rental agreement, the Storer shall have 15 days to remove all goods from the unit being rented. Any goods remaining in the unit past that time shall become the property of the Storage Provider.
7.13 To the extent permitted by law, the Storage Provider will hold no liability for any damages that may incur from the items being stored on the facility. Goods are stored at the Storer’s risk and are not insured by the Storage Provider.

8. Use of first floor container
8.1 The Storer making use of a first-floor container confirms to have taken all possible precautions during the use of the staircase.
8.2 The Storer acknowledges that the first-floor containers shouldn’t be loaded with goods heavier than 50Kgs per item as that will increase the risk of accidents and the Storage Provider is not liable by any accidents caused by the Storer’s actions or the Storer’s goods.

9. Risk and Responsibility
9.1 No oral statements made by the Storage Provider or its employees form part of this agreement. No failure or delay by the Storage Provider to exercise its rights under this agreement will operate to reduce those rights.
10.2 The Storage Provider is not liable by any accidents caused by the Storer’s actions or the Storer’s goods, be it for any loss or damage to the property of, or personal injury to any individual. This includes accidents that involve the container stairs.
10.3 The Storer is responsible (and must pay) for loss or damage caused by a third party who enters the storage space (or the facility) at the request or direction of the Storer or who otherwise accesses the Facility using the Storer’s keys.

11. Compliance With Law
11.1 The Storer will comply with all relevant laws applicable to the use of the storage space. This includes laws relating to the goods which are stored, and the manner in which they are stored. Liability for any breach of such laws rests absolutely with the Storer and includes all costs resulting from such breach.
11.2 If the Storage Provider believes at any time (in its sole discretion) that the Storer is not complying with the clause above or is acting in bad faith, gross negligence or wilful misconduct, the Storage provider can notice the storer to terminate this agreement with immediate effect providing the storer 24 hours’ notice to remove their belongings.
11.3 If the Storer does not remove the goods after the 24 hours notice has been given the Storage Provider will take possession of the goods in the space that can then be sold, disposed, moved or dumped immediately and at the expense and liability of the Storer.
11.4 In the event of an emergency, the Storage Provider may enter the storage space using all necessary force without the prior written consent of the Storer.
11.5 The Storage Provider will notify the Storer as soon as practicable of such entry.
11.6 The Storer irrevocably consents to such entry. For the avoidance of doubt, an emergency includes but is not limited to where the Storage Provider believes that storage contents clauses are being breached, or where property, the environment or human life is, in the opinion of the Storage Provider threatened, or to allow access, inspection or seizure by relevant authorities.

12. Maintenance
Should periodic maintenance or repairs be necessary, the Storage Provider agrees to notify the Storer 24 hours prior to making such repairs.

13. Default
13.1 The Storer acknowledges that all goods in the Space are subject to a general lien for all Storage Fees and any other amounts owing to the Storage Provider by the Storer.
13.2 If the Storage Fee or any other sum owing by the Storer under this Agreement is not paid in full within 15 days of the due date, the Storage Provider may enter the Space, retain the Deposit and/ or take possession of the goods in the space that can then be sold, disposed, moved or dumped immediately and at the expense and liability of the Storer.
13.3 The Storage Provider will give 7 days’ notice in accordance with this agreement for the Storer to rectify a default before taking possession and selling/disposing of goods.
13.4 The Storer acknowledges that if any money is recovered from the sale or disposal of goods, that money shall pay the costs of and associated with the sale or disposal of the goods, all Storage Fees and other fees, costs or disbursements owed to the Storage Provider and any other costs incurred by the Storage Provider in connection with re-entering the Space and selling or disposing of the goods.

14. Termination
14.1 This agreement may be terminated by either party after 30 days’ notice has been given by email to the other party. If there is more than one Storer, notice to or by any single Storer is agreed to be sufficient for the purposes of any notice requirement under this agreement.
14.2 The Storage Provider may immediately terminate this agreement without notice if the Storer breaches the clauses under this agreement.
14.3 On termination the Storer will remove all goods in the storage space by the date specified by the Storage Provider and leave the Space in a good state of repair to the satisfaction of the Storage Provider and pay any outstanding moneys and expenses on default calculated by the Storage Provider as being owed up to the date of termination.
14.4 If the Storer fails to remove all goods from the storage space or the facility on termination, the Storage Provider is authorized to (in its discretion) sell or otherwise dispose of all goods by any means 7 days from the termination date, regardless of the nature or value of the goods.
14.5 The Storage Provider will give 7 days’ notice of the intended disposal.
14.6 Liability for outstanding money, property damage, environmental damage and legal responsibility under this agreement continues to run beyond the termination of this agreement.

15. Forklift Services
Should the Storer require our Forklift services. They must provide at least 72 hours’ notice in addition to accepting an hourly rate charge of £35.00 per hour. The Storage Provider will provide the Forklift and a Driver in accordance with this service.

16. Governing Law
16.1 This Agreement and these Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.