STORAGE FACILITY POLICIES

THE FOLLOWING ARE GUIDELINES FOR THE STORAGE FACILITY USE. THEY ARE BASED ON STATE AND LOCAL REGULATIONS. BEFORE YOU MAY MOVE IN, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN AGREEMENT TO FOLLOW POLICIES. THIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

• GOVERNING LAW:  This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Iowa and the Iowa Self-Service Storage Facility Act, Chapter 578A.

• CONTACT INFORMATION:  In order to preserve your right to be notified about announcements and changes at the storage facility, it is important that you notify us of any change in your email address or mailing address.

• RENT: The monthly rent due on the first day of each calendar month, in advance, without demand, set-off or deduction of any kind. Lessor will send no monthly statements or reminders.  The Rent must be paid in full each month. Rent payments made after normal business hours will be credited to the  account on the next business day. Lessor reserves the right to require that rent and other charges be paid in cash or by certified check or money order. Lessor may at any time or times increase the monthly rent or other charges by giving Tenant written notice, at the address stated in this Rental Agreement, at least seven (7) days before the end of any calendar month. Any such increase shall take effect on the first day of the following calendar month. If Tenant has made advance rental payments, the new rent will be charged against such payments, effective upon giving notice of the new rate.  Rent payments in advance are not excluded from future rent increases.  Tenant will be invoiced the difference between the advance payment and the new rent rate for any month within the new rent rate period.  Your property will be subject to a claim of lien for unpaid rent and other charges and may even be sold to satisfy the lien if rent and other charges due remain unpaid for thirty (30) consecutive days

• SPACE SIZE. Advertised space sizes are approximate and for comparison purposes only. Spaces may be smaller or larger than advertised. Spaces are not rented by the square foot, and rent is not based on square-foot measurements.

• USE OF STORAGE SPACE. Lessor is not engaged in the business of storing goods for hire and no bailment is created under this agreement. Lessor exercises neither care, custody nor control over Tenant’s stored property. The unit may be used and occupied only for the purpose of storing personal property. Tenant shall not use the unit for the storage of flammable liquids, chemicals, paint, and other hazardous material, the storage of which, in a storage unit violates the applicable zoning or fire regulations.  Tenant agrees to use the storage space only for the storage of property wholly owned by Tenant. Tenant shall not use the space as a residence, storage of perishables (such as food), nor for any type of fabrication or manufacturing, nor for unlawful purposes, nor for the storage of any foodstuffs, living animals or animal carcasses.  It is not recommended that the Tenant store antiques, art, heirlooms, collectibles or any property having special or sentimental value to the Tenant that cannot be easily replaced. The Tenant waives any claim for emotional or sentimental attachment to the stored property.  The storage space is a non-air-conditioned and is, therefore, susceptible to atmospheric conditions; aka moisture/humidity. It is not recommended that the Tenant store property with a value in excess of $2,000. Nothing herein shall constitute any agreement or admission by Lessor that Tenant’s stored property has any value, nor shall anything alter the release of Lessor’s liability set forth below.  It is recommended that the Tenant purchase renters insurance for any stored property of value.
• SPECIFIC PROHIBITED ITEMS.   Use of the facility as a residence.  Disposal of trash on the property.  Smoking and tobacco use.  Alcohol use.  Firearms.  Used tires storage or disposal.  Explosives of any kind. Flammables or combustibles of any kind (gas, diesel, kerosene, oil, paint, etc.).  Drugs or drug paraphernalia.  Hazardous items of any kind.  Hazardous or toxic waste material of any kind.  Items that produce odors of any kind.  Any item deemed inappropriate by the manager or staff of the facility.  Any item which detrimentally affects other tenants or the facility.

• SPECIFIC PROHIBITED USES.  Playing of any type of musical instruments.  Working in the unit; including but not limited to painting, cutting, welding or drilling.  This includes working on: cars, motorcycles, hobbies, crafting, etc.  Sleeping in a unit, vehicle or RV. Any illegal use of any kind.  Any use deemed inappropriate by the manager or staff of the facility.
  
• INSURANCE. TENANT, AT TENANT’S EXPENSE, SHALL MAINTAIN A POLICY OF FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE ENDORSEMENT, BURGLARY, VANDALISM AND MALICIOUS MISCHIEF INSURANCE FOR THE ACTUAL CASH VALUE OF STORED PROPERTY. INSURANCE ON TENANT’S PROPERTY IS A MATERIAL CONDITION OF THIS AGREEMENT AND IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH TENANT AND LESSOR. FAILURE TO CARRY THE REQUIRED INSURANCE IS A BREACH OF THIS AGREEMENT AND TENANT ASSUMES ALL RISK OF LOSS TO STORED PROPERTY THAT WOULD BE COVERED BY SUCH INSURANCE. TENANT EXPRESSLY AGREES THAT THE INSURANCE COMPANY PROVIDING SUCH INSURANCE SHALL NOT BE SUBROGATED TO ANY CLAIM OF TENANT AGAINST LESSOR, LESSOR’S AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES FOR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO STORED PROPERTY.
  

• RULES AND REGULATIONS. Lessor may from time to time issue additional reasonable Rules and Regulations relating to the use and occupancy of the Space and such other matters as are the subject of this Rental Agreement. Such Rules and Regulations are by this reference made a part of this Rental Agreement.  Lessee agrees to abide by all rules and policies that are now in effect or that may be put into effect from time to time. 

• HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS PROHIBITED. Tenant is strictly prohibited from storing or using within the storage space or on the Premises any materials classified as hazardous or toxic under any local, state or federal law or regulation, and from engaging in any activity, which produces such materials. Tenant’s obligations of indemnity under this Agreement specifically include any costs, expenses, fines or penalties imposed against Lessor arising out of the storage, use or creation of any hazardous material by Tenant, Tenant’s agents, employees, invitees and/or guests. Lessor may enter the Storage Space at any time to remove and dispose of any prohibited items at the Tenant’s expense.

• CARE OF PREMISES.   Tenant, Tenant’s agents, employees and invitees and/or guests, shall maintain the storage space in good condition, reasonable wear and tear expected, and Tenant shall not perform any practices which may injure the storage space facility or the premises or be a nuisance or a menace to other tenants and shall keep the Premises surrounding the storage space, including the adjoining corridors and/or driveways clean and free from rubbish, dirt, and other debris at all times. Rubbish shall be removed by Tenant’s expense. Lessor is not responsible for removal of any nature. Use of Lessor’s dumpster is strictly prohibited without prior permission from the Lessor. Failure to obtain permission may result in a fee charged to Tenant’s account.  The Tenant is responsible for the cost to repair any and all damage to the Storage Space, security gate and any other part of the Premises caused by Tenant, Tenant’s agents, employees, invitees and/or guests.

• TENANT’S ACCESS. Tenant’s access to the premises may be conditioned in any manner deemed reasonable necessary by Lessor to maintain order on the premises. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, requiring verification of Tenant’s identity, limiting hours of operation and inspecting vehicles that enter facility.

• LESSOR’S RIGHT TO ENTER. Lessor and Lessor’s agents shall have the right to enter the storage space without notice to Tenant to make necessary improvements or repairs to the building, to take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to preserve the premises, or to respond to an emergency. Lessor or Lessor’s agents may access the storage space for any other reason by giving Tenant 24 hours advanced notice. If Tenant does not respond to Lessor’s notice or cannot be contacted, Lessor may remove Tenant’s lock and enter the storage space.  In the event of any other default in Tenants obligations contained in this agreement, the Tenant shall be notified of its default. Unless such default shall be cured within fifteen (15) days the date of such notice this agreement shall terminate; the Lessor shall then have the right to enter the unit and remove the contents thereof.

• DENIAL OF ACCESS. In the event Tenant has failed to pay the rental obligation hereunder for five (5) days, the unit may be overlocked by Lessor. In such event, Lessor will notify Tenant that the unit has been overlocked. At such time as rent becomes over 30 days past due, Tenant shall pay, in addition to all other sums due hereunder, an administrative charge monthly and all personal property stored within the unit  shall  be  considered  to have been abandoned and Lessor shall then have the right to enter the unit  and remove the contents thereof.

• SECURITY AGREEMENT.  This storage rental agreement shall constitute a  security  agreement  with  respect  to  the  contents of the unit (hereinafter referred to as “collateral”), and that a security interest shall attach thereto for the benefit of, and is hereby granted by Tenant to the Lessor to secure the payment and performance of Tenants obligations  under  this  agreement.  Tenant hereby authorizes Lessor to file a copy   of this Storage Agreement as a financing or continuation statement. In the event   that   this Agreement shall be terminated by reason of Tenants  default  hereunder,  Lessor  may,  in  addition to all other rights or remedies it may have in such event, exercise any right or remedy with respect to the Collateral which it may have under the Uniform Commercial Code or otherwise. The parties agree that in the event Lessor elects to proceed with respect to the Collateral, five (5) days of notice of sale of the Collateral shall be reasonable notice. It is expressly understood that the Lessor retains its statutory Lessors lien and that all rights of Lessor hereunder or in law are cumulative, and an exercise of one or more of such rights shall not constitute a waiver of any right. If Lessor sells the contents of the unit. Tenant shall pay, in addition to all other sums due hereunder, an administrative selling charge. Tenant shall pay to Lessor all costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the fault of the Tenant.

• LATE CHARGES AND OTHER FEES. Tenant agrees to pay Lessor a late fee charge for each month that rent is not received before the fifth (5th) day after the due date.  Tenant agrees to pay Lessor a bad check fee plus all bank service charges for any dishonored check. Late rental payments and dishonored checks cause Lessor to incur damages, which are extremely difficult to calculate, and Tenant agrees to pay these fees as additional rent to compensate Lessor for these costs.  Any other costs incurred by Lessor due to Tenant’s breach of any provision of this agreement shall be deemed additional rent, and may be demanded by Lessor of Tenant at any time or waived, all in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion.

• ASSIGNMENT. Tenant shall not assign or sublease the Space or any portion thereof without the prior written consent of the Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. No such assignment or sublease shall release Tenant from any of his obligations under this Rental Agreement.

• TERMINATION. Lessor or Tenant may terminate this Rental Agreement, effective as of the end of any calendar month, by delivering to the other party a written notice of termination at least ten (10) days prior to the end of such calendar month; provided, that Lessor may at its election terminate this Rental Agreement upon immediate written notice to Tenant if Tenant violates any of its obligations of this Rental Agreement. Failure to give proper notice will result in forfeiture of the security deposit.  Upon any termination of this Rental Agreement, Tenant shall leave the space in good, empty, broom-swept clean condition, remove Tenant’s lock and successfully return the gate access card. If Tenant fails to empty and clean Storage Space upon vacating, Tenant shall pay the actual cost of emptying and cleaning storage space in addition to any other amounts due to Lessor under this Agreement. Tenant shall be responsible for all damages to the space or the premises caused in any manner by Tenant’s occupancy.  Rent and other fees and charges will continue to accrue until Tenant’s lock is removed and gate access card is returned.

• PROPERTY LEFT ON PREMISES.  Lessor may dispose of any property left in the Storage space or on the Premises by Tenant after this Agreement has expired or is terminated. Tenant shall be responsible for all costs incurred by Lessor in disposing of such property.

• RELOCATON.  Lessor reserves the right to relocate Lessee without expense to Lessor to any unit of comparable size.

• RELEASE OF LESSOR’S LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED WITHIN OR UPON THE STORAGE SPACE BY TENANT SHALL BE AT TENANT’S SOLE RISK. LESSOR AND LESSOR’S AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE STORAGE SPACE OR AT THE SELF STORAGE FACILITY ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, BURGLARY, MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE, FIRE, WATER DAMAGE, MOLD, MILDEW, RODENTS, ACTS OF GOD, THE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE LESSOR, LESSOR’S AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES.

• RELEASE OF LESSOR’S LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURY. LESSOR, LESSOR’S AGENTS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO TENANT FOR INJURY OR DEATH AS A RESULT OF TENANT’S USE OF THE STORAGE SPACE OR THE SELF STORAGE FACILITY, EVEN IF SUCH INJURY IS CAUSED BY THE ACTIVE OR PASSIVE ACTS OR OMISSIONS OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE LESSOR, LESSOR’S AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES.

• INDEMNITY. Tenant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Lessor from all claims, demands, actions or causes of action (including attorney’s fees and all costs) that are hereinafter brought by others arising out of Tenant’s use of the storage space and common areas, including claims for Lessor’s active negligence.