Contract/Rental Agreement
Powell's Self Storage Rental Agreement
Tenant hereby leases from Powell's Self Storage, (hereinafter called "Owner") a Storage Space at the rate of rental set forth in this website, for a minimum of 30 days and after that as a perpetual contract, subject to all terms and conditions of the rental agreement as contained herein, unless terminated according to provisions hereof, and subect to the following terms:
Rent:
​​Tenant shall pay in advance the given price of selected unit per month for rent, payable on or before the first day of each month and every month thereafter to: Powell's Self-Storage, 20544 M-82, Howard City, MI 49329. Office hours are posted and a drop slot is located in the font door for after hours payment. Automatic payments are available with signed debit/credit card authorization. First month's rent will be pro-rated from date Agreement is entered. No bills, invoices, or statements will be sent. Partial payments are not accepted. Rent is delinquent after the 1st of each month. Rent must be received by the 6th of the month, or Tenant is in default, and Storage Space will be overlocked, fees will apply without notice, a letter of default will be sent to the Tenant address, provided in the contract, and public sale of all contents will be scheuled. Final month's rent will not be pro-rated for any reason. Owner reserves the right to change the rental rate or fees, with 30 days written notice.
Deposit
Tenant shall pay in advance the amount of one month rental for selected unit size, to be held by Owner for faithful performance of the terms of this Agreement, and for damage, security, cleaning deposit. This deposit shall be refunded to Tenant within 30 days after Tenant vacates the Storage Space and provides a photo (with door open and unit number visible), less all charges for cleaning, repairing, replacement of any missing items, or other amounts due under this agreement to compensate Owner for loss or damage caused by breach of Tenant, including delinquent rent, fees, and other charges. If Tenant fails to cccupy premises, all deposit shall be forfeited.
Use:
No modifications of any kind are permitted in Storage Space. No heat or electric is provided. Tenant agrees to use Storage Space for storage only, and maintain and keep Storage Space in good condition and repair, ordinary wear and tear excepted. Tenant will not use Storage Space as a business, shop or for vehicle repairs, garage sales, lodging or sleeping, or for any illegal purpose. Tenant shall comply with requirements of any policy of insurance held by Owner. Tenant will not use any auxiliary heating source, and will not store anything hazardous, explosive, toxic, corrosive, flammable, odorous, perishable, stolen property, guns, ammo, or anything alive or dead. Autos, mowers, tillers, snow blowers, etc., shall be drained to a reasonable level by Tenant prior to storage. Subleasing or assigning is not permitted. Tenant shall not allow any animals or pets on the premises. Tenant must supply their own lock.
Default:
If rent is more than five (5) calendar days past due, Tenant is in default. On the 6th calendar day of the month, Owner shall deny access to Tenant by overlocking, and fees are applied without notice. Owner shall have a lien on all property stored by Tenant in the Storage Space for rent, labor, and other charges including, but not limited to late fee, overlock fee, unlock fee, attorney fees, and court costs. If Tenant fails to pay rent or fails to fulfill any of the agreements herein specified, Owner may bring an action for restitution as allowed by Michigan law, and the Michigan Self-Service Storage Facility Act 148 of 1985. If Tenant does not pay total amount necessary to satifsy the lien, fees, and reasonable expenses incurred by Owner within ten (10) calendar days after the default notice is mailed or emailed to Tenant, Tenant's property in or on the premises will be advertised for public sale or online sale at the following website www.storagetreasures.com online auction. Owner will enter Tenant's Storage Space to compile an inventory of items required by law, for inclusion in the default notice and public sale advertisements. Tenant lock will be removed and Storage Space will be sealed with Owner lock. Owner remedy is not limited to a sale of Tenant's stored property. Owner may obtain a judgment for all amounts owed, and may satisfy the same by wage garishment or any other means provided by law. All written notices are deemed dated and delivered upon deposite in United States Postal Serivce, or when transmitted by electronic mail, whether receive or not.
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NOTICE: IF YOU FAIL TO MAKE YOUR REQUIRED PAYMENTS, YOU WILL HAVE TO VACATE SPACE OR YOUR PROPERTY MAY LATER BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. BEFORE THE SALE, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED BY FIRST-CLASS MAIL OR ELECTRONIC MAIL OF THE AMOUNT DUE. THE NOTICE WILL BE MAILED TO YOUR LAST KNOWN ADDRESS. IN ORDER TO PRESERVE YOUR RIGHT TO BE NOTIFIED, IT IS IMPORATANT THAT YOU NOTIFY US IN WRITING OF ANY CHANGE IN YOUR MAILING ADDRESS. ALSO, YOU SHOULD SUPPLY US WITH THE NAME AND ADDRESS OF ANOTHER PERSON WHO CAN REACH YOU IF YOU ARE NOT AT YOUR MAILING ADDRESS, AND WE WILL NOTIFIY THAT PERSON AT THE SAME TIME AND IN THE SAME MANNER AS WE NOTIFY YOU.
Fees:
Tenant agrees to pay additional fees set forth below and in this agreement including:
A. Late Fee: If Tenant fails to pay rent by 5:00 pm on the fifth (5th) calendar day of each month that the rent is due, a late fee
of $20.00 will be charged to the Tenant's account.
B. Overlock Fee: If Tenant fails to pay rent by 5:00 pm on the fifth (5th) calendar day of each month, an overlock administrative
fee of $30.00 will be charged to the Tenant's account.
C. Unlock Fee: If Tenant pays all rent and fees, plus the unlock fee of $50.00 by 5:00 pm on the tenth (10th) calendar day
of the month, Owner will remove lock, and this Rental Agreement may continue.
D. Returned Check Fee: A fee of $35.00 shall be charged for each returned or NSF check. Payments made by Tenant will
always be applied first to the oldest charges on the Tenant's account. Owner reserves the right to refuse any payment, and
partial payments are not accepted.
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Abandonment:
If Tenant abandons Storage Space or are dispossesed by the process of law, or otherwise, then Owner shall have the right to take immediate possession of and re-enter Storage Space. All articles left in or upon the premises upon termination of the lease for any reason shall be disposed of by Owner as becomes necessary and in a manner as Owner may see fit and proper, and without recourse by the Tenant. Owner herein is further given the right to use the Tenant's security deposit to cover disposal expenses.
Termination:
To terminate this agreement, Tenant agrees to provide advanced written notice fifteen (15) days prior to the last day of the month of occupancy. Tenant must leave Storage Sapce empty, broom clean, and in good condition. If Tenant fails to empty, clean, and repair Storage Space upon vacating, Tenant will pay all costs Owner incurs to empty, clean, and repair damages caused by Tenant and or their guests. Any property left in the Storage Space or on the premises after the last day of the month of occupancy shall be deemed abandoned, and will be disposed of by Owner without notice or liabiity to the Tenant. There is no proration for the last month of occupancy, and no refunds given. If proper notice is not given your deposit will be forfeited.
Insurance:
Tenant property is not insured by Owner against loss or damage. All personal property stored within or upon the Storage Space by Tenant shall be at Tenant's sole risk. Under no circumstances shall Owner be deemed to be a custodian of Tenant's personal property. Owner in accordance with Michigan Law, shall have a lien against all property stored in the Storage Space. Owner and it's agents shall not be held liable for any loss or damage to any stored property due to, but not limited to theft, fire, wind, rain, moisture, rodent damage, leaks, negligence, third parties, other casualties, or acts of God. Tenant shall indemnify and hold harmless from and against any and alll loss or damage from the afore mentioned causes to any and all property stored by Tenant. Verbal statements do not constitute warranties.
Tenant is strongly encouraged to obtain renters insurance policy to cover Tenant, personal property coverage for damage/theft, etc. and personal liability coverage to protect Tenant against injury claims from guests, etc. In the event of damage or loss caused in any manner by the Tenant or Tenant Agent, Tenant at Tenant's sole cost and expense, shall promptly restore said Storage Space and property to condition immediately prior to such damage or destruction thereof. Owner is not responsible for acts of persons entering the premises.
Miscellaneous:
All conditions and provisions herein shall apply to, bind, and obligate the heirs, agents, successors, assigns, and personal representatives of the parties hereto. Captions appearing in the Agreement are for convenience, and do not define, limit, construe, or describe the scope or intent of any of the provisions of this Agreement. This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes any prior written or verbal agreements. Tenant hereby waives trial by jury in any action, proceeding, or counterclaim brought on any and all matters arising out of this Agreement, or the use of occupancy of the Storage Space. Time is off essence, and this Agreement shall be governed and interpreted by the Laws of the State of Michigan.
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BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND, AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS, FEES, CONDITIONS, CHARGES, AND PROVISIONS CONTAINED HEREIN.
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A copy of this Rental Agreement can be obtained from Powell's Self Storage during normal office hours, and must be signed,Tenant Information filled out, a photo copy of Tenant's driver lisence taken, security deposit and rental amount paid to rent a unit.
