Terms and Conditions of Rental

Terms and Conditions

MAKARO STORAGE TERMS & CONDITIONS

1. The Storer:

(a) Understands that this agreement is made between the person/s (the Storer) listed on the Storage Agreement (Agreement) and Makaro Storage.
(b) Acknowledge that the only service Makaro Storage provides to the storer is a licence to use space allocated by Makaro Storage for the sole purpose of storing goods. No other services or responsibilities are provided by Makaro Storage.
(c) Is deemed to have knowledge of the goods in the Space;
(d) Acknowledges that the Agreement does not grant the Storer a lease or any interest in the Space

2. Upon signing the License Agreement, the Storer must pay Makaro Storage:

3. The Storer must pay:

(a) The storage fee before it becomes due, either fortnightly. The storage fee is payable in advance, and it is the Storers’ responsibility to see that payment is made directly to Makaro Storage, on time, in advance, in full, throughout the period of storage. We are unable to provide a regular invoice before payment. It is requested that the Storer arrange the automatic payments.
(b) A cleaning charge is payable at Makaro Storage’s discretion. If the Space requires cleaning on termination of the Agreement.
(c) Any associated postal, phone, legal fees or administration costs incurred by Makaro Storage in collecting Late Storage Fees.
(d) A Service Fee of $20.00 is payable for any dishonored payment of the Storer including any automatic payment reversals by the Storer's bank.
(e) A lockout Fee of $25 is payable if the Storer fails to pay rent and becomes more than 2 weeks in arrears. The access code will be put on lockout and/or the padlock changed. This fee will be added to any other arrears and payment of all arrears will be required before the unit can be taken off lockout.
(f) An Administration Fee of $30 will be charged where the storage period is less than one calendar month.

4. The Storage Fee, and any other Fees listed above, are subject to change with one (1) months’ notice in writing.

5. The Storer acknowledges that:

(a) All time limits imposed on the Storer by the Agreement must be strictly complied with.
(b) All goods in the space are subject to a general lien for all Storage Fees and any other amounts owed to Makaro Storage by the Storer. In the event of the Storage Fee not being paid in full, Makaro Storage may enter the Space, take possession of any goods in the Space and may, at Makaro Storage’s sole discretion, do any of the following:

(d) If, after the sale of any items, there is still a debt owing to Makaro Storage by the Storer, Makaro Storage reserves the right to send the debt to a collection agency. The Storer understands they are liable for and shall pay for all costs of recovery of the debt, which costs shall be collected by the debt collection agency. Costs payable by the Storer shall include legal fees, commissions, fees and disbursements, and/or court filing fees and disbursements.

6. The Storer:

(a) Has the right of access during access hours posted by Makaro Storage
(b) Is solely responsible for securing of the Space in a manner which is acceptable to Makaro Storage
(c) Must not store any goods that are hazardous, illegal, stolen, inflammable, explosive, environmentally harmful, perishable, or that are a risk to the property of any person;
(d) Will use the space solely for the purpose of storage and must not carry on any business, works, repairs or other activity in the Space, e.g. working on motor vehicles or appliances
(e) Must maintain the space by ensuring it is clean and in a state of good repair. Cleaning charges may be applied.
(f) Ensure the goods are dry, clean, free from vermin and food scraps when placed in the Space
(g) Must not physically alter or damage the space in any way (including the use of screws or nails) In the event of damage to the space, Makaro Storage is entitled to charge the Storer the value of the repairs required.
(h) Must not damage or interfere with the complex gates, fences, locking systems, lights, cameras, or any other unit. If damage does occur the Storer should notify Makaro Storage in a timely manner.
(i) Must not leave rubbish and/or personal items outside the storage unit, around the grounds or outside the complex.
(j) Cannot assign this Agreement.
(k) Must notify Makaro Storage in writing of the change of address of the Storer or the Emergency Contact Person;
(l) Grants Makaro Storage entitlement to discuss any default by the Storer with the Emergency Contact Person;
(m) Must return the assigned access key at the end of occupancy. Any lost or non-returned padlock & keys will incur a $250 replacement charge.

7. Makaro Storage may refuse access to the Space by the Storer where any money is owing by the Storer to Makaro Storage, whether a formal demand for payment has been made or not.

8. Makaro Storage reserves the right to relocate the Storer to another Space for the proper management of the premises.

RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY

9. No oral statements made by Makaro Storage or its employees form part of this Agreement. No failure or delay by Makaro Storage to exercise its rights under this Agreement will operate to reduce those rights.

10. If the Storer is using the Space for the purpose of business storage, then the guarantees and remedies in the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 (the Act') are excluded.

11. If the Act applies the Storer acknowledges in accordance with Clause 1(b) that Makaro Storage is only providing a license to use the Space provided by Makaro Storage for the sole purpose of storing goods there and that no other goods and services provided by Makaro Storage. No other undertakings or commitments are given or undertaken by Makaro Storage whether in tort, contract or other legal principle.

12. The provisions of the Act are not contracted by Makaro Storage, because only a license to occupy the Space is provided by Makaro Storage, whether or not the Act applies, the goods are stored at the sole risk and responsibility of the Storer who is responsible for all loss, damage and deterioration of the goods and bears the risk of all damage caused by flood, fire, water, spillage or material from any other space, removal or delivery of the goods, pest or vermin or any other reason whatsoever including acts or omissions of Makaro Storage or persons under its control.

13. Unless specifically covered by Insurance the Storer must not store items which are irreplaceable, such as currency, jewellery, furs, deeds, paintings, curios, works of art and items of personal sentimental value.

14. The Storer agrees to indemnify Makaro Storage from all claims in contract, tort or otherwise, for any loss or damage to the property of, or personal injury to:

(a) Third parties; and /or
(b) The true owner of the goods stored in the Space resulting from or incidental to the use of the Space by the Storer.
(c) Does not provide any service other than the space;
(d) Does not and will not be deemed to have knowledge of the goods;
(e) Is not a bailee nor a warehouseman of the goods and the Storer acknowledges that Makaro Storage does not take possession of the goods.

15. Storage units can condensate in certain weather conditions. Therefore, it is recommended by Makaro Storage that the Storer covers their belongings with a light plastic cover or stores dry items in moisture tight plastic boxes.

16. The Storer acknowledges and agrees to comply with all relevant laws applicable to the use of the Space. This includes laws relating to the material, which is stored, and the way it is stored. Liability for any and all breaches of such laws rests absolutely with the Storer and includes all costs resulting from such breach.

17. If Makaro Storage believes at any time in its discretion that the Storer is not complying with any law Makaro Storage may take any action Makaro Storage believes to be necessary to comply, including inspection and termination under clause 20. Makaro Storage may also immediately dispose of or remove the goods at the Storer's expense and submit the goods to the relevant authorities.

18. Subject to clause 8, the Storer consents to inspection and entry of the Space by Makaro Storage on 7 days written notice.

19. In the event of any emergency, where Makaro Storage believes that laws are being broken, or where property, the environment or human life is, in the opinion of Makaro Storage, threatened, Makaro Storage may enter the Space using all necessary force without the written consent of the Storer. Makaro Storage will endeavor to notify the Storer as soon as practicable. The Storer irrevocably consents to such entry.

TERMINATION – 7 Days Written Notice

20. (a) Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving the other party written notice, or, in the event of Makaro Storage not being able to contact the Storer, the Emergency Contact Person identified on the Agreement.
(b) In the event of illegal or environmentally harmful activities on the part of the Storer Makaro Storage may terminate the Agreement without notice.
(c) Upon termination the Storer must remove all goods in the Space and leave the Space in a clean condition and in a good state of repair to the satisfaction of Makaro Storage on the date specified. The Storer must pay any outstanding moneys and any expenses on default or other moneys owed to Makaro Storage up to the date of termination, or clause 5 will apply. Any calculation of the outstanding fees and charges will be by Makaro Storage, and such calculation will be final. If Makaro Storage enters the Space under clause 5(b) and there are no goods stored there, Makaro Storage may terminate the Agreement immediately, but Makaro Storage will send written notice to the Storer within 7 days.

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