Mailing Address if different then above
Rent is automatically renewed from month to month unless terminated as provided herein.
All payments made to Racine Storage pursuant to the agreement shall be applied first to late charges, then to the balance to accrued and unpaid rent.
There is a onetime fee of $0.00 administrative fee charged when tenant signs lease.
1. Rent: Tenant agrees to the total move-in charges and terms stated herein. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover, and American Express.
We DO NOT send monthly statements. It is the Tenant’s sole obligation to see that rent payments are made as required.
A $10.00 late charge will be assessed if rent is not received on or before the fifth (5) day after the due date. If we have not received your payment within five (5) days of the date your rent is due, your gate access will be denied. In addition, we will charge a late fee and overlock your unit until all payments are received. See additional information (Paragraph 7)
A partial payment will not stop fees or official procedures. Any agreement between tenant and management to extend payment dates or defer must be in writing and signed by both management and tenant to be binding.
A $35.00 fee is automatically charged for all insufficient charges and late charges will apply. See paragraph 7.
2. Use and Occupancy: The premises will not be used for any human or animal occupancy, trash, or other debris. Nothing shall be allowed on the outside of the space. The tenant will vacate if the tenant’s use of the premises is deemed to be detrimental to the owner, the premises, or the general well-being of other tenants. Tenant acknowledges that spaces is unsuitable for storage of heirlooms, irreplaceable property, money, negotiable instruments, jewelry, art works, or similar valuable items.
No fuel, gas containers, flammable, explosive, or hazardous substances may be stored in a space. If any appliance, equipment, vehicle, boat, or trailer stored in a space, tenant will drain gas out so there is only one (1) gallon left. If storing any motor in unit, tenant will also lay cardboard, tarp, or anything to catch any oil or gas spills. If spill happens tenant will clean or be charged with a cleaning fee. No auxiliary stoves, heaters, fans, air conditioners, refrigerators, or freezers shall be operated in a space. No perishable items may be stored. No cooking or food preparation is permitted.
3. Trash: Our rental rates are NOT based on providing trash disposal services for any tenant. EVERYTHING brought on the property by the tenant must be REMOVED from the property BY THE TENANT.
4. Signs: No signs of any type shall be placed on or attached to the building without proper written approval of the owner.
5. Utilities: No perishable items may be stored and no equipment by and power other than electricity may be stored and left operating in a space
6. Locks: The tenant shall provide a lock. The tenant agrees to place only ONE lock on the door when the unit is rented. Tenant will keep this space locked at all times when not being used by the tenant until the tenant removes the lock to vacate the premises. ANY SPACE FOUND UNLOCKED AND UNATTENDED WILL BE LOCKED BY THE OWNER FOR ANY REASON WILL BE REMOVED ONLY DURING OFFICE HOURS OF THE SELF-STORAGE FACILITY.
7. Past Due Rent: The self-storage facility act gives the owner a lien upon all personal property, whether or not owned by the tenant located at the self-service storage facility for rent, labor, or other charges. Upon the tenant’s failure to pay the rent when it becomes due, the owner may, without notice, after five (5) days from the date the rent is due, deny the tenant access to the personal property located in the self-service facility.
Tenant understands and agrees that the rent will be due and payable on the first of each month and should said rent remain unpaid after the fifth (5th) day, owner reserves the right to require, and the tenant agrees to pay, a $10.00 late fee for each late payment, plus $1.00 per day after the fifth (5th) day.
The owner shall have the right to place a lock on the door on or after the tenth (10) day of the rental period. If the rent has not been received, the overlock placed by the owner shall serve as notification that the rent is due and not paid according to the owner’s records.
In addition to all other sums due hereunder, a minimum fee of $15.00 for (a) preliminary lien/notice of intent of the 21st day; and (b) $25.00 for notice of lien/foreclosure sale.
8. Liens: Owner’s lien attaches as of the date tenant is in default unless tenant obtains a Court Order to recover possession of personal property in the self-storage facility, and attaches to any personal property (defined as personal papers, health aids, personal clothing or tenant and his/her dependents, and personal property necessary for the livelihood of tenant and has a market value of less than $50.00 per item) if tenant fails to remove that personal property before the sale as referred to herein. This lien is superior to other security interests in the property except those perfected before the date owner’s lien attaches. Tenant represents that there are no lien hold interests and no security interests upon the property stored at the facility.
Owner will notify tenant at the mailing address provided herein and any secured party identified herein in writing of tenant’s default of any of the terms herein. If the tenant fails to make the payment demanded in that notice within the time specified (not less than fourteen (14) days after delivery of the notice), owner shall proceed to a public sale of the personal property pursuant to Minnesota Statute §514.973, and apply the proceeds of that sale to satisfy the lien and the reasonable expenses incurred in complying with the statute. Any balance remaining following said sale unclaimed by tenant for more than one year will be deposited into the State’s Unclaimed Property Funds Account pursuant to Minnesota Statue §345.31 et seq.
9. Assignment or Subletting: Assignment or subletting is NOT allowed. Tenant may have friends/family accompany them to their unit. Tenant will not give out their security code to anyone not listed on agreement, if listed they must read this contract and sign stating they have read the contract and must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. If damages occur to unit or property while friends/family are here, tenant will be held accountable and will pay costs of fixing said damage.
10. Inspection: The tenant agrees to allow the owner access to the rented space at any reasonable time for the purpose of inspecting the property or to make repairs. If the tenant refuses or fails to respond to the owner’s request for access to the space within five (5) days after written request is mailed to the tenant’s address on record in the self-service storage office, the owner shall have the right to remove the tenant lock and enter the space.
11. Termination: The agreement may be terminated by the owner giving the tenant five (5) days’ notice to vacate. Notice shall be given by mailing a notice to the tenant’s last known address.
This agreement may be terminated by the tenant giving to the owner or manager a 14-day notice of vacating the space during the paid rental period. When a space is found without a lock and no contents, it will be assumed that the tenant has vacated the space. The owner shall have the right to take immediate possession and re-rent the property. Upon vacating by the tenant, it shall be the tenant’s responsibility to return the premises in the same condition as when rented excepting normal wear and tear.
This agreement does not terminate until the tenant’s lock has been removed from the door. As long as the lock remains on the door, the tenant has control of the space and thus the tenant must pay rent.
12. Condition and Alteration of Premises: Tenant has examined the premises and accepts the same as being in good order and condition. Tenant shall make no alterations or improvements to the premise without prior written consent from the owner, the tenant shall pay the costs required to restore the premises to its prior condition.
13. Insurance and Indemnification: The tenant is responsible for insuring the tenant’s property stored anywhere on the premises against all loss and damage. Tenant acknowledges that the owner carries no insurance covering tenant or tenant’s personal property stored in the facility. Tenant’s store property at his/her own risk. The owner assumes no responsibility whatsoever for anything placed on the premises by the tenant or by anyone in the tenant’s behalf. If the tenant fails to carry the required insurance then it will be considered a breach of this agreement and tenant will assume all risk of loss to property that would be covered by such insurance. Tenant explicitly agrees that the insurance company providing coverage shall not be subrogated to any claim of tenant against owner, owner’s agents or employees for loss of or damage to property. Tenant will provide a copy of insurance for said unit. The Tenant signature below, states that they have read and understand the owner is not responsible to provide any insurance for tenant or tenant’s belongings.
14. Liability: Tenant herby releases the owner from any and all liability, loss or damage to the tenant and the tenant’s property. Tenant’s property placed on the premises is placed at the tenant’s sole risk and the owner shall have no liability whatsoever. The tenant agrees not to store property that has sentimental value and the tenant specifically waives its rights to make a claim for emotional attachment to its stored property. The tenant acknowledges that insurance is available from independent insurance companies for damage to the tenant’s property and for the liability imposed by such occupancy. The value of the property to be stored cannot exceed $3,000, unless the tenant could provide proof of insurance for 100% of the estimated value of the property and has been approved by the owner in writing. The tenant understands that the owner is not engaged in the business of storing goods for hire nor in the warehouse business.
15. Attorney’s Fees: In the event the owner retains an attorney to enforce any terms or conditions of this agreement, tenant agrees to pay attorney’s fees and costs in connection therewith.
16. Entire Agreement: This agreement constitutes the complete agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior understanding of agreement, oral or written. No alteration or amendments to this agreement shall be binding unless in writing and signed by the parties hereto.
17. Rules and Regulations: Tenant agrees to abide by all rules and regulations which may be established by owner from time to time for the safety and orderly administration of the self-storage facility.
18. Other Rights and Remedies: The owner shall have all other rights and remedies allowed by the law to enforce this agreement.
19. Climate Controlled: Our H.V.A.C. system has been designed to keep winter temperature at 55°F or above, keep summer temperature at 80°F or below, keep humidity levels at 50°or below. We assume no responsibility for temperature and humidity levels above or below our heating, air conditioning, and dehumidification equipment design due to: electrical and material shortages, blackouts, malicious mischief, and acts of God.
20. Contact: "By choosing the option to receive e-mail communication in this agreement, the owner will provide you notices and other information regarding your account through the e-mail reflected in our records, or in a subsequent written change of e-mail address that has been given according to the facility's procedures. To indicate that you understand and accept the contents of this notice and agree to the option to receive electronic communication, you must check the box that appears next to this paragraph." Minnesota Statute §514.973 Subd. 2 (c)
The following information is for your reference:
Parking: Any automobile illegally parked will be towed away after one (1) day
Access Hours: 24-hour access for tenants
Ordinary Business Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday through Friday
General: (Section)
• Storage of flammable liquids are prohibited
• NO liquids on mezzanine level
• $250.00 Fine for dumping any items in or around the dumpster
• Upon vacating, the storage unit must be cleaned, emptied, broom swept, in good condition, and ready to be available for owner to rent to another tenant. In the event that the unit is not entirely cleaned out, swept, and in good repair, the tenant will be charged a $25.00 additional clean up fee
• Shelves or any other build-up items must be approved by the owner, written up, and signed by both the owner and tenant
• Please leave aisles clear and DO NOT block another tenant’s door
• Storage Units and property will be under video surveillance
• Please update any address and/or phone number changes either online or stopping by our office. Until we are notified with your signature, the only valid address and telephone number present is on this lease
