CHENIERE STORAGE P.O. BOX 2151 WEST MONROE, LA. 71294-2151 318-397-2514
THIS RENTAL LEASE AGREEMENT IS MADE AND ENTERED INTO BY AND BETWEEN CHENIERE STORAGE, A SELF STORAGE FACILITY, HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS LESSOR/OWNER. THIS IS A BINDING AND LEGAL AGREEMENT.
1. IF LESSEE OCCUPIES PREMISES ON THE FIRST (1ST) DAY OF THE MONTH, FULL MONTHLY LEASE AMOUNT SHALL BE ASSESSED AND COLLECTED, IF LESSEE OCCUPIES PREMISES OTHER THAT THE FIRST (1ST) DAY TO THE MONTH, THEN RENT WILL BE PRORATED TO CARRY THE RENT THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH, THEREAFTER A FULL MONTHS RENT WILL BE DUE ON THE FIRST (1ST) OF EACH MONTH AND IS CONSIDERED LATE ON THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH; THEREFORE, THERE IS A FIVE DAY GRACE PERIOD FROM THE FIRST DAY OF ANY MONTH, LESSEE AGREES TO PAY RENT FOR THAT ENTIRE MONTH IS CONSIDERED STILL RENTING UNIT UNTIL KEY IS TURNED IN.
2. LESSEE SHALL PAY A LATE CHARGE PENALTY OF $ 10.00/PER MONTH OF ALL RENT MONEYS NOT PAID BY THE TENTH OF THE MONTH.
3. A LOCKOUT LOCK WILL BE PLACED ON LESSEE’S STORAGE UNIT IF RENT IS NOT PAID BY THE FIFTH (10TH) OF EACH MONTH. ACCESS SHALL BE DENIED UNTIL ALL RENTAL MONEYS AND LATE CHARGES ARE BROUGHT UP TO DATE. IF LESSEE WANTS TO ENTER HIS/HER STORAGE UNIT, THEN LESSEE IS REQUIRED TO PAY RENTAL AND LATE CHARGES AND/OR OTHER FEES IN CASH, BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO ENTER UNIT.
4. IF LESSEE’S RENTAL CHECK IS NOT HONORED BY THE BANK, THERE WILL BE A $ 20.00 PENALTY/SERVICE CHARGE AND LESSEE BEING IN DEFAULT OF PAYMENT WILL BE DENIED ACCESS TO UNIT. LESSEE AGREES TO PAY THESE PENALTIES/SERVICE CHARGES TO LESSOR/OWNER TO DEFRAY EXPENSES. THESE PENALTIES ARE DUE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
5. LESSOR DOES NOT MAIL/SEND OUT MONTHLY STATEMENTS, INVOICES OR REMINDER OF RENTAL DUE. THE ONLY NOTIFICATION THAT LESSOR WILL MAIL OUT ON A MONTHLY BASIS DELINQUENT RENTAL NOTICE.
6. IF KEYS TO STORAGE UNIT ARE LOST THERE WILL BE A CHARGE OF $ 5.00 PER KEY REPLACEMENT, WITH NO REFUND.
7. LESSEE SHALL NOT STORE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR GOODS, PORTABLE FUEL CONTAINERS, EXPLOSIVES, CONTRABAND, LIVE ANIMALS, MATERIALS OR GOODS THAT EMIT ODORS, USE ELECTRICAL OUTLETS OTHER THAN LIGHTING, NO REPAIRING/RENOVATING, VEHICLES OR BOATS OR PREMISES. NO RUNNING OF VEHICLE MOTOR WHILE INSIDE STORAGE UNIT EXCEPT WHILE ENTERING OR DEPARTING. BATTERIES ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM ALL VEHICLES AND BOATS.
8. LESSEE SHALL USE SAID PREMISES FOR ANY UNLAWFUL PURPOSE. NO SMOKING INSIDE STORAGE UNITS.
9. LESSEE HAS TEN (10) DAYS TO REMEDY ANY BREACH OF THIS CONTRACT IF THE BREACH IS CAUSED BY THE LESSEE, OTHERWISE THE CONTRACT IS TERMINATED.
10. Upon default in the payment of rent, the Lessor's lien may be enforced by selling the property stored in the leased space at a public or private sale. No sooner than ten (10) days after such default it allows the Lessor to seize and take possession of Lessee's space. Should default in payment of rent continue, after reasonable notice given to Lessee at the address provided by Lessee. Lessor is hereby authorized to remove Lessee's lock and to sell Lessee's goods at public or private sale, or contents will be disposed of to satisfy rents and other sums due lessor, including cost of a sale; & other expenses incurred, according to Louisiana Self-storage facility act: ( La. RS. 9:4756 through R.S.4760, et seq.). Lessee shall be liable for any deficiency remaining after the sale of disposal of goods. All storage items will be sold for charges, 60 days from date of last payment. If any monthly rental payment is not made within of the grace period stated above, or if lessee’s check is not honored by bank for which it is drawn, then lessee will be in default from the date the payment was due. For purposes of Lessor’s lien and privilege, “personal property” means movable property, not affixed to land, and includes, but is not limited to, goods merchandise, household items, ATV’s, boats and motor vehicles. “Last know address” means address provided by the Lessee’s in the lasted rental agreement, or a written notice indicating change of address.
11. Both parties acknowledge that valid notice to vacate unit shall be made by mailing a notice posted prepaid in the United States. Mail to the mailing address of Cheniere Storage, P.O. Box 2151, West Monroe, LA 71294-2151. Cheniere Storage will mail all delinquent / sale notices to address supplied by Lessee. Such notice shall be in lieu of any other notice that might be required by law.
12. It is the Lessee’s responsibility to notify Cheniere Storage in writing of address Change.
13. Lessee bears all risk of loss to the personal property stored by Lessee, Regardless of how loss is caused, including loss caused by fire, water, storm, of theft, while in, upon, or any way connected with the premises during the term of this rental agreement or any extension hereof. Lessee hereby agrees to hold Lessor harmless from any liability, loss, cost (including, without limitation, attorney fees) or obligation on account of arising out of any such damage or loss however occurring. Lessor does not accept control, custody or assume any responsibility of the care of Lessee property. Lessee can not claim sentimental damage in the event of loss of property.
14. Lessee understands that Lessor does not carry insurance of any kind on the Contents of said unit/premises or any of the property Lessee stored therein,Insurance on contents is Lessee’s responsibility.
15. Lessee shall hold Lessor harmless from all liabilities or claims caused by the Action of Lessee, his agents, employees or assigns. Upon responsible request of Lessor, Lessee shall provide Lessor access to enter storage unit for inspection, repair, alterations, improvement or emergency and without liability under this lease for any of the above stated purposes without notice to or consent from Lessee i.e. Fire Department, Police.
16. Lessor is a commercial business renting storage units, and is not warehouseman;
17. Lessee shall not sell, assign of sub-lease this contract without written consent of Lessor.
18. A key deposit and clean up charge of $10.00 is paid by Lessee herewith, which charge is refundable only if Lessee has leased the premises for 90 days, leaves the above storage unit in clean condition, owes no late charges, owes no rent at the time of surrender of possession of the storage unit, had returned unit keys, and lock, and give a 10 day written notice to vacate premises. Witness whereof, the parties hereto have executed this rental lease agreement on the date shown hereunder.
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