Storage Unit Rental Agreement

SELF-STORAGE RENTAL AGREEMENT

PARTIES

This Self-Storage Rental Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [DATE] by and between:

OWNER/OPERATOR:
[FACILITY NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
(hereinafter referred to as "Owner")

TENANT:
[FULL LEGAL NAME]
[ADDRESS]
[PHONE]
[EMAIL]
[DRIVER'S LICENSE #] [STATE]
(hereinafter referred to as "Tenant")

ALTERNATE CONTACT:
Name: [NAME]
Relationship: [RELATIONSHIP]
Phone: [PHONE]
Email: [EMAIL]

1. STORAGE UNIT INFORMATION

1.1 Unit Details

1.2 Access Information

2. RENTAL TERM

2.1 Term

☐ Month-to-Month: Beginning [DATE], continuing until terminated by either party with [NUMBER] days' written notice.

☐ Fixed Term: From [START DATE] to [END DATE]

☐ Automatically converts to month-to-month after fixed term

2.2 Move-In Date

Move-in Date: [DATE]

3. RENTAL FEES AND PAYMENT

3.1 Monthly Rent

3.2 Rent Due Date

Rent is due on the [1st/DATE] of each month.

3.3 Additional Fees

3.4 Proration

First month's rent (prorated): $[AMOUNT] for [NUMBER] days

3.5 Payment Methods

☐ Cash ☐ Check ☐ Credit/Debit Card ☐ ACH/Bank Transfer ☐ Online Payment

Auto-Pay Enrollment: ☐ Yes ☐ No

3.6 Rent Increases

Owner may increase rent with [NUMBER] days' written notice.

4. USE OF STORAGE UNIT

4.1 Permitted Use

The unit may be used ONLY for the storage of personal property. Tenant shall NOT:

☐ Reside, sleep, or conduct habitation in the unit

☐ Operate a business from the unit

☐ Store hazardous, toxic, flammable, or explosive materials

☐ Store perishable food items

☐ Store living creatures (animals, plants, insects)

☐ Store illegal items or contraband

☐ Store items with noxious odors

☐ Store firearms or ammunition (unless permitted by state law and disclosed)

☐ Store currency, securities, or irreplaceable items

☐ Exceed the unit's load capacity

☐ Create a nuisance or disturb other tenants

☐ Sublet or assign the unit without written consent

4.2 Prohibited Items

The following items are PROHIBITED:

• Explosives, fireworks, ammunition
• Gasoline, propane, kerosene, other fuels
• Chemicals, pesticides, toxic substances
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Stolen property
• Perishable food
• Live animals or plants
• Hazardous waste
• [OTHER PROHIBITED ITEMS]

4.3 Tenant's Declarations

Tenant declares that stored property:

☐ Is legally owned by Tenant or Tenant has authorization to store

☐ Does not include any prohibited items

☐ Has an estimated value not exceeding: $[AMOUNT]

5. INSURANCE

5.1 Owner's Limited Liability

IMPORTANT: Owner does NOT insure Tenant's stored property. Owner's liability is limited as described in Section 8.

5.2 Tenant's Insurance Requirement

☐ Tenant MUST maintain insurance on stored property with minimum coverage of $[AMOUNT]

Tenant's insurance carrier: _____________

Policy number: _____________

☐ Tenant Protection Plan Available (optional)

Coverage level: $[AMOUNT] for $[AMOUNT]/month

☐ Tenant elects Tenant Protection Plan

☐ Tenant declines Tenant Protection Plan

☐ Tenant waives insurance and accepts full risk of loss

Tenant's Initials: _______

6. ACCESS AND SECURITY

6.1 Access

☐ Tenant shall have access during posted hours

☐ Tenant must use assigned gate code and maintain security

☐ Tenant must keep unit locked when not present

☐ Tailgating (allowing others through gate) is prohibited

6.2 Owner's Right of Entry

Owner may enter the unit:

☐ In case of emergency

☐ To perform maintenance or repairs

☐ To inspect for lease violations (with reasonable notice)

☐ Upon default for lien enforcement

☐ With law enforcement pursuant to valid legal process

6.3 Security

☐ Facility has surveillance cameras (does not guarantee security)

☐ Facility has on-site personnel (hours: _____________)

☐ Tenant is responsible for own security measures

☐ Owner is NOT a bailee and has no duty to safeguard property

7. MAINTENANCE AND CONDITION

7.1 Tenant Responsibilities

Tenant shall:

☐ Keep unit clean and free of debris

☐ Report any damage or maintenance issues promptly

☐ Not make alterations to the unit

☐ Not attach anything to walls, ceiling, or floor

☐ Properly dispose of all trash

☐ Ensure stored items do not create fire hazards

7.2 Owner Responsibilities

Owner shall:

☐ Maintain common areas in reasonable condition

☐ Provide reasonable notice of facility maintenance

☐ Maintain security systems (as provided)

8. LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

8.1 Limitation of Liability

OWNER'S LIABILITY IS LIMITED. Owner shall NOT be liable for any loss or damage to Tenant's stored property caused by:

☐ Fire, flood, water damage, or natural disasters

☐ Theft, burglary, or vandalism

☐ Mold, mildew, or moisture

☐ Rodents, insects, or pests

☐ Acts of other tenants or third parties

☐ Power failure or climate control malfunction

☐ Any cause beyond Owner's reasonable control

8.2 Maximum Liability

Owner's maximum liability, if any, shall not exceed:

☐ The total rent paid during the term of this Agreement, OR

☐ $[AMOUNT], whichever is less

8.3 Indemnification

Tenant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Owner from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from:

☐ Tenant's use of the unit and facility

☐ Tenant's stored property

☐ Injury to persons on the premises due to Tenant's actions

☐ Tenant's breach of this Agreement

9. DEFAULT AND LIEN RIGHTS

9.1 Default

Tenant is in default if:

☐ Rent is not paid by the [NUMBER]th day of the month

☐ Tenant violates any term of this Agreement

☐ Tenant provides false information in this Agreement

☐ Tenant abandons the unit

9.2 Owner's Lien

NOTICE: OWNER CLAIMS A LIEN ON ALL STORED PROPERTY FOR UNPAID RENT AND OTHER CHARGES PURSUANT TO [STATE] SELF-STORAGE LIEN LAW.

Upon default, Owner may:

☐ Deny Tenant access to the unit

☐ Overlock or change locks on the unit

☐ Charge all applicable fees to Tenant's account

☐ After required statutory notice, sell Tenant's property at public or private sale

☐ Apply sale proceeds to amounts owed (balance, if any, returned to Tenant)

9.3 Statutory Notices

Owner will provide notices required by [STATE] Self-Storage Facility Act before enforcing lien rights.

10. TERMINATION AND VACATING

10.1 Termination by Tenant

Tenant may terminate with [NUMBER] days' written notice. Rent is due through the end of the notice period.

10.2 Termination by Owner

Owner may terminate with [NUMBER] days' written notice, or immediately upon material breach.

10.3 Vacating the Unit

Upon termination, Tenant shall:

☐ Remove all property from the unit

☐ Leave the unit clean and in good condition

☐ Return any Owner-provided locks or equipment

☐ Return all keys, access cards, or codes

☐ Provide forwarding address for security deposit return

10.4 Abandoned Property

Property remaining after termination may be disposed of pursuant to state lien law.

11. GENERAL PROVISIONS

11.1 Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of [STATE], including the [STATE] Self-Storage Facility Act.

11.2 Notices

Notices shall be sent to addresses listed above and are effective upon:

☐ Personal delivery

☐ 3 days after mailing (certified mail, return receipt requested)

☐ Posting on unit door (for certain statutory notices)

11.3 Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties.

11.4 Amendments

This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by both parties.

11.5 Severability

If any provision is unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect.

11.6 Waiver

Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of that provision.

12. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Tenant acknowledges:

☐ Receipt of a copy of this Agreement

☐ Receipt of facility rules and regulations

☐ Understanding of insurance/protection options

☐ Understanding of lien rights and default consequences

☐ Responsibility for maintaining adequate insurance

☐ That Owner is NOT a bailee and has no duty to safeguard property

13. SIGNATURES

By signing below, the parties agree to all terms and conditions of this Agreement.

OWNER/OPERATOR:

Signature: _________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________

Title: _________________________________

Date: _________________________________

TENANT:

Signature: _________________________________

Print Name: _________________________________

Date: _________________________________

RECEIPT

Tenant acknowledges payment of:

Payment Method: _____________ Check/Transaction #: _____________

DOCUMENT CONTROL

This Agreement is provided for informational purposes only. Consult with qualified legal counsel and ensure compliance with your state's self-storage lien laws.