Self-Storage Rental Agreement – Terms & Conditions
Effective upon electronic acceptance
This Self-Storage Rental Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into between U Stor It (“Owner”) and the individual accepting these Terms & Conditions (“Occupant”).
By checking the acceptance box or otherwise completing the rental process online, Occupant acknowledges that they have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by this Agreement.
1. Governing Law
This facility is operated in accordance with the New Jersey Self-Service Storage Facility Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:44-187 et seq.
2. Premises and Use
Owner leases to Occupant a self-storage unit (“Premises”).
The Premises may be used solely for storage purposes and for no other use whatsoever.
3. Term
This Agreement begins on the rental start date selected by Occupant and continues on a month-to-month basis unless terminated.
Occupant must remove all property and provide at least ten (10) days’ written notice prior to vacating.
Owner may terminate this Agreement at the end of any rental term, with or without cause.
Owner may terminate for cause upon ten (10) days’ written notice, refunding any unearned rent.
4. Rent, Fees, and Performance Deposit
Rent is payable in advance and is non-refundable.
Rental rates may change upon thirty (30) days’ written notice.
The initial payment includes first month’s rent, a performance deposit, and any applicable administrative fees.
The performance deposit is not rent, is not segregated, and will be refunded by mail if:
The unit is vacated on time
The unit is left clean (ordinary wear excepted)
All obligations are satisfied
Occupant’s lock is removed
Occupant remains responsible for rent while any lock remains on the unit.
5. Late Payments and Returned Payments
Owner is not required to send monthly invoices.
Late fees apply if rent is not received by the 5th day after the due date.
A second late fee applies if unpaid by the 20th day.
Returned or dishonored payments incur a returned payment fee.
All such charges are considered additional rent.
Owner may revoke access and terminate this Agreement for nonpayment.
6. Owner’s Lien
Under New Jersey law, Owner has a statutory lien on all personal property stored for unpaid rent and charges.
The lien attaches when property is placed in the unit.
Enforcement may begin after 30 days of nonpayment.
Owner’s lien is superior to all other liens unless exempt by law or disclosed in writing by Occupant.
7. No Owner Liability; Insurance Requirement
All property is stored at Occupant’s sole risk.
Owner is not liable for loss or damage due to theft, fire, water, mold, weather events, acts of God, or any other cause, except where caused by Owner’s affirmative misconduct.
Occupant agrees to:
Maintain their own insurance,
Purchase storage insurance if available, or
Self-insure and assume all risk.
Owner’s maximum liability, if any, is $100.00.
8. Release of Liability
Occupant releases Owner from any loss or damage to stored property from any cause whatsoever.
9. Jurisdiction and Venue
All disputes shall be brought exclusively in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Cumberland County.
10. Waiver of Jury Trial and Class Actions
Occupant waives the right to a jury trial and agrees not to participate in any class action against Owner.
11. No Bailment
Owner is not a warehouseman. Owner does not take custody or control of stored property and provides no protection services.
12. Indemnification
Occupant agrees to indemnify and hold Owner harmless from all claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising from Occupant’s use of the facility.
13. Waiver of Subrogation
Occupant waives all rights, including insurer rights, to recover damages from Owner.
14. Compliance With Law
Occupant shall not store illegal, hazardous, or prohibited items or violate any law or governmental regulation.
15. Use Restrictions and Alterations
Storage use only
No alterations to the unit
No storage outside the unit
Property left outside may be disposed of as abandoned
16. Waste, Conduct, and Hazardous Materials
Occupant shall not:
Commit waste
Store flammable or dangerous materials
Store hazardous substances
Occupant is responsible for all damage and contamination and related remediation costs.
17. Locks
Occupant must supply one lock
Owner may remove locks as required by law or emergency
Owner is not responsible for damaged locks
18. Abandoned Property
Property left after termination is deemed abandoned and may be retained, sold, or disposed of by Owner.
19. Right of Entry
Owner may enter the unit with three (3) days’ notice, or immediately in an emergency.
20. Sale of Contents
Owner may enforce its lien by sale of contents as permitted by New Jersey law, after required notice.
21. No Warranties
Owner makes no warranties regarding security, safety, or condition of the premises.
22. Acceptance of Partial Payments
Owner may accept partial payments without waiving any rights.
23. Assignment
Occupant may not assign or sublease the unit.
24. Waiver
Failure to enforce any provision is not a waiver of future enforcement.
25. Attorney’s Fees
Occupant agrees to pay Owner’s reasonable attorney’s fees and costs incurred in enforcement.
26. Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy does not relieve Occupant of payment obligations or terminate Owner’s rights.
27. Successors
This Agreement binds heirs, successors, and assigns.
28. Interpretation
Singular includes plural; gender includes all genders.
29. Construction
This Agreement shall not be construed against either party.
30. Severability
If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder remains in effect.
31. Notices
Occupant must keep contact information current. Notices may be delivered by mail or personal delivery.
32. Value Limit
Occupant shall not store property exceeding $5,000 in value without Owner’s written consent.
Owner’s maximum liability shall not exceed $5,000 under any circumstances.
33. Emotional or Sentimental Property
Occupant agrees not to store irreplaceable or sentimental items.