Back 40 Storage LLC

309 W US HIGHWAY 6; P.O. Box 179

LIGONIER, IN 46767

SELF STORAGE LEASE AGREEMENT

INVOICES WILL NOT BE SENT TO YOU. RENT IS DUE EACH MONTH ON THE 1ST OF EACH MONTH. IF RENT IS NOT PAID BY THE 5TH OF EACH MONTH, YOUR ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY WILL BE SUSPENDED UNTIL PAYMENT IS MADE AND FEES WILL APPLY.

Back 40 Storage LLC (“Company”) hereby leases to (“Renter”) the Storage Unit specified above, for a minimum of one month upon the following terms and conditions agreed to by the Company and the Renter:

• TERM and RENT: Renter acknowledges that the above information is correct.  Renter leases the Storage Unit on a month-to-month basis by paying the monthly rent and Company accepting the rent payment.  Rent is to be remitted to the Company at the address above.  You may also pay via online at our website. Renter agrees to pay fees and rent as noted above and that Company reserves the right to require that rent, fees, and charges be paid in cash, charge, check and/or money order.  Renter agrees that all payments are due before the close of business on the due date of each month to be applied to the oldest delinquency first including fees which may have accrued since the last payment was received.  Renter agrees to pay Company’s standard fees in the event of default, late payment, returned checks, or other services requested by Renter. Renter agrees that either Renter or Company may terminate this Lease by giving the other party at least 10 days prior written notice.  Rent charges may occur periodically at the Company's discretion.  If the lease is not signed and returned within 10 days, the Company assumes the lease is contractual as Renter has taken possession of said unit.  NO RENT OR FEE REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED.
• USE OF PREMISES: The Storage Unit at 127 Nicholas Place, Avilla, IN, 46710, is for the storage of personal property only, and may not be used for residential purposes, to house animals, or to store anything that is a health hazard, including perishable food items.  The Storage Unit may not be used for any unlawful purpose or in violation of zoning business license or other regulatory restrictions, nor will Renter keep in the Storage Unit any explosive or highly flammable materials, hazardous materials, toxic chemicals, gasoline, or substances whose storage or use in regulated or prohibited by local state and federal law or regulation.  The Storage Units should not be used to store jewelry, furs, heirlooms, art works, collectible or other irreplaceable items having special or emotional value to Renter.  RENTER HEREBY REPRESENTS TO COMPANY THAT THE TOTAL VALUE OF ALL PROPERTY STORED OR TO BE STORED IN THE STORAGE UNIT IS LESS THAN $500.00, UNLESS RENTER ADVISES COMPANY IN ADVANCE AND IN WRITING OF A GREATER VALUE.  Renter may not conduct any business of commercial transactions in or about the Storage Unit,  The incidental storage of goods, merchandise or other property related to an off-site business or enterprise is permitted.  Renter agrees to hold Company, other renters and third parties harmless and indemnify, save and defend such persons from any loss for the violation of this provision,  Renter granted Company permission to enter the Storage Unit at any time for the purpose of removing and disposing of any property kept in the Storage Unit in violation of this provision  Renter may not make any alterations or modifications to the Storage Unit or premise without the written consent of Company.  Renter represents to the Company that all personal property to be stored by Renter in the Storage Unit will belong to Renter only, and not to any third parties.
• RENTER RESPONSIBILITY: ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE STORAGE UNIT IS STORED AT THE SOLE RISK OF RENTER.  RENTER MUST KEEP THE UNIT LOCKED. Renter must purchase a disc lock from the Company on the 1st date of rental, or provide their own disc lock and keys and is fully responsible for possession of the keys.  Renter acknowledges and understands that no bailment is created by this Lease and that the Company is not engaged in the business of storing goods for hire or in the warehousing business.  The Storage Unit is under the exclusive control of Renter.  The Company does not take custody, control, possession or dominion over the content of the Storage Unit and does not agree to provide protection for the premises, Storage Unit, or the contents thereof.  Company shall not be liable for injury sustained by Renter or others from any defects, known or subsequently discovered or created, in the Storage Unit or premises, or caused by any condition existing near or about the Storage Unity or premise, or resulting from the acts or omissions of Renter. Renter agrees to indemnify and hold Company harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, costs, and expenses, including attorneys’ fee arising from or in connection with Renter’s use of the Storage Unit.  Renter’s presence on the premises or anything done in the Storage Unit or premises by Renter or Renter’s agents, employees or invitees resulting in damage or injury to person or property of Renter or of any other party or to any storage unit of part of the premises.  Renter waives any and all injury subrogation rights against Company and its agents and employees.
• INSURANCE: ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY IS STORED BY RENTER AT RENTER’S SOLE RISK.  INSURANCE IS RENTER’S SOLE RESPONSIBILITY. RENTER UNDERSTANDS THAT COMPANY WILL NOT INSURE RENTER’S PERSONAL PROPERTY,  Company will not be responsible or otherwise liable, directly or indirectly, for loss or damage to the property of Renter due to any cause, including but not limited to fire, explosion, burglary, vandalism, crime, vermin, wind, or water damage, any defects whether known or subsequently created or discovered in the Storage Unit, or acts of omissions of any third party, regardless of whether such loss or damage may be caused or contributed to by the negligence of Company, its agents or employees.  Company and Company’s Agents, affiliates, authorized representatives and employees will not be responsible for, and Renter releases Company and Company’s Agents from any responsibility for any loss, liability, claim, expense, damage to property or injury to persons that could have been insured (including without limitation any loss arising from the active or passive acts, omissions or negligence of Company or Company;s Agents).  Renter understands that Renter MUST obtain insurance; whether at Back 40 Storage LLC through Easy Storage, approved by Company, the additional amount of such insurance coverage must be included with the monthly payments as noted above.  Or if the Renter chooses not to utilize insurance provided by the Company approved vendor, the Renter MUST provide information on the policy that is covering their Storage Unit.  The information that MUST be provided is the Policy Holding Company, Policy Number as well as Expiration of the Policy. Renter must notify the Company within 30 days of any changes to policy; such as when policies are renewed, policy number changes and expiration dates change.  It is Renter’s sole responsibility to keep outside Policy paid and ensure it does not expire.
• CONDITION OF UNIT: Renter has examined the Storage Unit and agrees that the Storage Unit is satisfactory for all purposes, including safety, security, and size for which Renter will use it. Renter understands that all representations by Company of the Storage Unit size in terms of measurements are approximate.  Renter will at all times keep the Storage Unit neat, clean and in a sanitary condition and will return it to Company in the same condition as when received by Renter, usual wear and tear excepted.  All repairs to the Storage Unit or the premises required as a result of Renter’s acts or omissions shall be Renter’s sole cost and expense.
• ACCESS TO UNIT: Renter will allow Company, without notice to Renter, free access at all reasonable times to the Storage Unit or to any stored vehicle or boat, for the purpose of inspection or making repairs, additions or alterations to the premises.  Company’s right under this paragraph do not create a duty to make any repairs, additions or alterations.
• DEFAULT, LIEN AND FORECLOSURE. INDIANA LAW PROVIDES THE COMPANY A LIEN ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN THE STORAGE UNIT. THE LIEN EXISTS AND WILL BE ENFORCEABLE FROM THE DATE RENTER FAILS TO PAY RENT OR OTHER CHARGES WITH 31 DAYS DAYS OF WHEN DUE, OR RENTER FAILS TO MOVE OUT PROMPTLY UPON THE TERMINATION OF THIS LEASE.  THE PROPERTY STORED IN THE STORAGE UNIT MAY BE SOLD TO SATISFY THE LIEN IF RENTER REMAINS IN DEFAULT MORE THAN 60 DAYS. Company has the right to sell all personal property in the Storage Unit to satisfy the lien if, FULL PAYMENT in cash certified check or money order is not received prior to sale date.  If Company enforces the right to sell all personal property stored in the Storage Unit, Company will send via email or verified email a Notice of Lien Letter to the Renter’s last known address setting forth the amount due and a date at which the personal property in the Storage Unit will be advertised and sold.  The proceeds of any such sale or disposition will be applied first to the cost of such a sale and second, to the payment of the rents and charges which may then be due from Renter to Company under the terms of this Lease.  Renter agrees to pay all costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees and reasonable service fees, of the Company in enforcing the terms of this Lease.  Renter waives any claims it or its successors, heirs or assigns may have as a result of any action taken by Company to collect be any other party having an interest in the personal property kept in the Storage Unit.
• CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND NOTICES: If Renter changes address or telephone number and/or alternate name, address or telephone number as set forth in this Lease, Renter shall give company written notice signed by Renter of any such change within 10 days of the change.  Any written notice required to be given under this Lease must be in writing and addressed to the other party at the appropriate address shown above.
• MISCELLANEOUS: The captions of the Lease are for convenience only and in no way affect the construction of the terms of this Lease.  Renter may not assign this Lease or any part of it and may not let or sublet the whole or any portion of the Storage Unit without the prior written consent of the Company.  Company may at any time assign this Lease, in which event Company shall no longer be responsible or liable under the terms of this Lease and all covenants, conditions and obligations of Company will be binding on its assignee and its assignee will be entitled to enforce the provisions of the Lease. The rules and regulations posted on the premises are made a part of this Lease and Renter shall comply at all times with such rules and regulations.  Company shall have the right, from time to time, to amend the rules and regulations.  Upon posting of any such amendments, they shall become a part of this Lease the same as if stated in this Lease.  If any term or provision of this Lease or its application to any person or circumstance is, to any extent, invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Lease will not be affected.  If any of the time limitations, foreclosure or notice requirements stated in this Lease conflict with those required by local law, those local limitations and requirements will apply in lieu of the limitations and requirements stated in this Lease.  No provision of this Lease may be waived or changed other than by written agreement.  Only an officer or general partner of the Company may authorize any specific waiver, modification or extension of any provisions.  This Lease is binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors, personal representatives and assigns.  This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between Company and Renter. Any agreement or representation not expressly set forth herein is Void.
• PERMISSION TO COMMUNICATE: Renter recognizes that Owner and Renter are entering into a business relationship as Owner and Renter.  As such, Renter hereby consents to Owner phoning, faxing, e-mailing, texting (including automated calls and texts) and using social media to communicate with Renter with marketing and/or other business-related communications, including collection notices, and that these conditions are related to the business relationship.  Renter specifically consents to receiving text messages from the Owner at the cell phone number provided by Renter in this Agreement or at any other cell phone numbers provided by Renter to Owner.  Texts from Owner to Renter may provide alerts regarding the Renter’s account with Owner, Renter’s tenancy in the Space, Renter’s use of the Space and the Facility, rental or sales promotions from Owner, and/or the business relationship between Owner and Renter.  Renter understands that text messaging rate will apply to any messages received from the Owner.  Renter understands that Renter’s consent to receive these texts is not required as a condition of entering into this Agreement or purchasing any goods or services from Owner.  Renter also understands that Renter or Owner may revoke this permission in writing at any time.  Renter agrees not to hold Owner liable for any electronic messaging charges or fees generated by this service.  Renter further agrees that in the event Renter’s cell phone number changes, Renter shall inform Owner of said changes or be liable for any fees or charges incurred.

RENTER HAS READ AND AGREES TO ALL TERMS OF THIS LEASE.

Customer Signature:                                                                               Date: 

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If you have any questions please contact us.

Thank you for your business.

Cassie Kleeberg, Facilities Manager