Our Terms and conditions

1.              Rental Period, Due Date, Late Charges, Returned Cheque Fees

This is a month-to-month Agreement, commencing on the Commencement Date and terminating when the Occupant gives a week notice. Rent for the first month of this Agreement shall be pro-rated for the calendar month and shall be due upon execution. Rent for all other months is due on the first day of each month. Rent is late if not received by Owner or Owner’s agent by the end of the last day of the month. A late fee of $30 shall be imposed upon Occupant for any late rent payments. A fee of $50.00 will be assessed for each cheque returned unpaid by Occupant’s bank for any reason.

4.          Security Deposit

Occupant agrees to make a security deposit in the amount of $30.00 to be used by Owner at the termination of this Agreement for the cost of any necessary repairs to the Storage Unit due to damage caused by the intentional or negligent acts of Occupant or any person acting with the express or implied consent of Occupant. The security deposit may, at Owner’s option, be used to cure any default by Occupant. In the event it is so used by Owner, Occupant shall, immediately upon demand by Owner, replenish the security deposit. Owner agrees to return the security deposit, without interest, to Occupant at the termination of this Agreement, upon Occupant returning the Storage Unit in the same condition it was in when Occupant took possession on the Commencement Date, reasonable wear and tear excepted.

5.          Interest

ANY LATE RENT AND ANY OTHER CHARGES AND AMOUNTS DUE HEREUNDER SHALL BEAR AN AMOUNT OF $30.00 PER MONTH UNTIL PAID.

6.          Use of Storage Unit

Occupant shall use the Storage Unit solely for the purpose of storing personal property. Occupant shall not under any circumstances use the Storage Unit:

  • for residential purposes;
  • for practicing or rehearsing music;
  • for a workshop of any kind;
  • for vehicle maintenance or repair;
  • for the storage of foodstuffs, animals, plants, insects or any perishables;
  • for the manufacture, distribution, use or storage of illegal drugs;
  • for the manufacture, distribution, use or storage of flammable, explosive, toxic or any other inherently dangerous material, or firearms of any kind; or
  • for the operation of a business of any kind whatsoever, including the selling of goods as a flea market, second-hand outlet, garage sale or auction.

The Storage Unit shall not be used for unlawful purposes and will be kept in good condition. No property shall be stored in the Storage Unit unless Occupant is the owner of such property or otherwise has a legal right to possess such property. Occupant shall not store in the Storage Unit any items which would violate any law or any order, requirement, rule or regulation imposed by any local, provincial or federal agency or department. Occupant shall not commit or cause to be committed any act which creates or may create a nuisance in or on the premises in which the Storage Unit is located. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN THE SMOKING UNIT AND ON THE PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.

Occupant acknowledges and agrees that any breach of the provisions contained in this Section shall conclusively deem Occupant in default of this Agreement.

7.              Vehicle Storage

All vehicles parked on a carport or in a garage must be currently licensed, registered and in operable condition. Vehicles and trailers for the towing of recreational vehicles may be stored on a carport or in a garage, but not in the Storage Unit.

8.          Assignment and Subletting

Occupant shall not assign this Agreement or sublease the Storage Unit, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Owner, which may be withheld in Owner’s sole discretion.

9.          Security

Occupant shall assume responsibility for securing the Storage Unit. Occupant shall purchase one lock of sufficient size and strength as is required to secure the entrance door on the Storage Unit. This section does not apply to carports. Occupant shall keep the entrance to the Storage Unit locked at all times except when Occupant is in the Storage Unit. In the event that Occupant does not provide a lock and leaves the Storage Unit unsecured, Owner shall have the right, but not the obligation, to install a lock and charge a $###.## fee to Occupant’s account.

10.         Insurance

Occupant shall obtain and maintain during the course of this Agreement sufficient insurance for fire and property damage to protect the property stored in the Storage Unit. Occupant acknowledges that Owner carries no insurance which in any way covers the loss of or damage to any of Occupant’s property whatsoever, during the time that such property is in the Storage Unit or on the premises. If Owner does have insurance covering loss to the Storage Unit itself, Occupant acknowledges that Occupant is not a co-insured under any such insurance and Owner’s insurer shall have a right of subrogation against Occupant for any loss caused by Occupant or Occupant’s invitees.

11.         Access to Storage Unit

(a) Occupant shall have access to the Storage Unit during Owner’s business hours as posted from time to time, PROVIDED THAT Occupant is not in default under this Agreement. Upon any such default occurring and continuing uncured for a period of six (6) consecutive days, Occupant’s right to access shall cease until the default has been cured. (b) Owner shall have the right to access the Storage Unit at all reasonable times for all legal purposes.

12.         Responsibility for Damages

  • Owner, its agents, insurers, employees and representatives shall not be liable for personal injuries or property damage or loss from theft, vandalism, fire, pests, water, acts of God, explosion or any other cause whatsoever, unless caused by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Owner. Owner shall not be liable to Occupant or Occupant’s invitees, family, employees, agents, servants or any other person associated with or claiming through Occupant for any personal injury or damage to personal property caused by any act of any other person on the premises.
  • Occupant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Owner, its agents, insurers, employees and representatives from and against any and all claims for damages to property or personal injury and costs, including attorney’s fees, arising from the use of the Storage Unit or the premises by Occupant and Occupant’s invitees, except as otherwise provided herein.

13.        Termination

This Agreement shall terminate in any of the following circumstances:

  • upon either party giving at least thirty (30) days written notice to the other party;
  • if any rent or other charges due hereunder remain unpaid for fourteen (14) consecutive days, on such date as Owner specifies in written notice to Occupant; or
  • upon Owner giving at least twenty-four (24) hours written notice to Occupant, if Occupant engages in the sale, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance, or stores or disposes of any hazardous material in the Storage Unit.

Upon termination of this Agreement, Occupant shall remove all personal property from the Storage Unit and shall immediately deliver possession of the Storage Unit to Owner in the same condition it was in when delivered to Occupant on the Commencement Date, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

14.        Owner’s Lien Rights

In addition to such liens and remedies provided by law, Owner is hereby given a lien on the contents of the Storage Unit to secure the payment of all rents, charges and costs arising from the Occupant’s default, including legal fees. If any rent or other charges due under this Agreement remain due and owing for a period of fourteen (14) consecutive days, Occupant’s property in the Storage Unit may be sold to satisfy the lien.

  1. Abandoned Property

Property abandoned by Occupant shall be disposed of as provided by applicable law.

16.         Vacating of StorageUnit

Occupant shall, at the time the Storage Unit is vacated, notify Owner and submit the Storage Unit for inspection by Owner, its agent or representative. Owner shall apply any security deposit to remedy any default hereunder, including but not limited to, damages or vandalism attributable to Occupant or Occupant’s invitees caused during the term of this Agreement, and shall assess additional charges to Occupant for any costs to remedy damages in excess of the amount of the security deposit. Occupant also agrees to pay all back rent and fees owed if any exist.

OWNER SHALL SERVE OCCUPANT WITH A FINAL ACCOUNTING OF THE SECURITY DEPOSIT WITHIN THIRTY-ONE (31) DAYS OF THE TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE VACATING OF THE STORAGE UNIT, WHICHEVER IS LATER.

17.        Notices

Any notice from Owner to Occupant shall be served by registered or certified mail to Occupant’s last known address and, if appropriate, shall contain the information required by applicable provincial laws and regulations. Notice shall be effective upon mailing. IF OCCUPANT CHANGES HIS/HER ADDRESS, OCCUPANT SHALL GIVE OWNER WRITTEN NOTICE OF ANY SUCH CHANGE WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS SPECIFYING OCCUPANT’S NEW CURRENT ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER.

18.        AlternativeAddress

Occupant may, at his/her option, request that any preliminary lien notice and subsequent notices hereunder be sent to another person in addition to him/herself, by providing the appropriate name and address

Owner shall send all such notices to Occupant’s address and to the alternative address, if provided by Occupant. Failure by Occupant to provide an alternative address shall not affect Owner’s remedies hereunder or under any provision of law.

19.        Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof.

There are no representations, warranties or agreements by or between the parties which are not fully set forth herein, and no representative of Owner or Owner’s agents is authorized to make any representations, warranties or agreements other than those expressly set forth herein.

20.        Binding Effect

This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns.

  1. Time

Time is of the essence of each and every provision of this Agreement.

22.         Rules and Regulations

Any rules and regulations of Owner which are posted from time to time in a conspicuous place on the premises are made a part of this Agreement, and Occupant shall comply at all times with such rules and regulations. Owner shall have the right to make amendments and to add additional rules and regulations for the safety, care and cleanliness of the premises and all common areas, or for the preservation of good order, and upon posting of any such amendments or additions in a conspicuous place on the premises the same shall become part of this Agreement.

23.        Waiver

Owner’s failure to enforce any obligation or duty of Occupant or to seek a remedy for Occupant’s default of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed to be continuing in nature. Owner may enforce every provision of this Agreement after any period of non-enforcement.

24.         Invalidity

If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be void or unenforceable in whole or in part, it shall not affect or impair the validity or enforcement of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, and this Agreement shall be read as if the invalid, unenforceable or illegal provision had never formed part hereof.

25.         Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta. Any legal actions, claims or demands shall be handled in a court of competent jurisdiction within the Province of Alberta.