HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH13-021 CENTRAL STORAGE Original agreementRENTAL AGREEMENT
September 1,2013
OWNER:
Central Storage
301 W Umptanum Road Ste.1
Ellensburg WA 98926
Phone:509-925-9242
Fax:509-925-9243
Email:centralstorage@fairpoint.com
OCCUPANT:Lease Number:1340
Kittitas County Sheriff's Office Storage Unit Size:18x60
307 W Umptanum Rd Storage Unit Number:7405
Ellensburg,WA 98926
Home Phone:509-962-7525
Work Phone:509-
Driver's License #:000000
Social Security #:
SPACE,RENT,FEES,CHARGES AND ACCESS CODE :
Monthly Rate:$375.00 Rent Due Date:1st Late Fees:10%if paid after the 6
Security Deposit:$0.00
Amount Paid on Lease Execution:$No Payment Receipt Number:No Payment
Next Rent Assessment:9/1/2013 Paid -to -Date:9/1/2013
Gate Access Code:*#
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CENTRAL STORAGE,hereinafter Owner,rents to Occupant the storage space indicated
above pursuant to the following terms and conditions:
TERM:The term of the tenancy shall commence on September 1,2013 and shall continue until
terminated on a month-to-month basis.The minimum rental term is one month.
RENT:The rent shall be the amount stated above and paid to Owner at the address stated above.
Rent is due each month on the rent due date in advance and without demand.Owner reserves the
right to require that rent and other charges be paid in cash,certified check or money order.
Owner may change the monthly rent or other charges by giving Occupant thirty (30)days
advance written notice by first-class mail at the address stated in this agreement.The new rent
shall become effective on the next date rent is due.If Occupant has made advanced rental
payments,the new rent will be charged against such payments,effective upon giving notice of
the new rate.
PARTIAL RENT PAYMENTS:Owner,at Owner's sole discretion,may accept or reject partial
rent payments.Acceptance of partial payments of rent by Owner shall not constitute a waiver of
Owner's rights.
CHANGEOF ADDRESS:Occupant's must provide address changes to Owner in writing.Such
change will become effective when received by Owner.It is Occupant's responsibility to verify
that Owner has received and recorded the requested change of address.
SECURITYDEPOSIT:Security Deposit is waived by Owner.
LATE FEES AND OTHERCHARGES:Occupant agrees to pay Owner the indicated late feeifrentisreceivedsix(6)or more days after the due date.Occupant agrees to pay Owner the
indicated bad check charge plus all bank charges for any dishonored check.These fees are
considered additional rent and are to compensate Owner for labor and other costs of collection.
In the event of default,Occupant agrees to pay all collection of rent costs incurred by Owner.
DENIAL OF ACCESS:When rent or other charges remain unpaid for six (6)consecutive days,
Owner may deny Occupant access to the storage space.
DEFAULT:In the event Occupant fails to comply with any of Occupant's commitments,duties
or responsibilities under this Rental Agreement,or any of its conditions or terms as herein stated,
the Owner may terminate this Rental Agreement by giving ten (10)days written notice of the
conditions or terms being violated.If said failures are not corrected within the ten (10)day
period,this Rental Agreement may be terminated and the Owner shall be entitled to peaceably
retake possession of the premises.In addition to the provisions hereinabove,and/or as an
alternative or cumulative remedy,Owner may,at its sole election,pursue any other action,
redress,or remedy now or hereafter available to Owner under the laws of the State of
Washington.
TERMINATION:Per RCW 59.04.020,either party may terminate this Rental Agreement by
providing thirty (30)days advanced written notice to the other party.Owner does not prorate
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rent;only full months'prepaid rent shall be returned to Occupant within fifteen (15)days of
vacating the unit.Occupant must leave the space clean and in good condition.Occupant is
responsible for all damages.
USE OF STORAGE SPACE:Owner is not engaged in the business of storing goods for hire
and no bailment is created under this agreement.Owner exercises neither care,custody nor
control over Occupant's stored property.Occupant agrees to use the storage space only for the
storage of property wholly owned by Occupant.A self storage space cannot be used for
residential purposes,storing perishable items nor may animals be stored.Occupant shall not
store antiques,artworks,heirlooms,collectibles or any property having special or sentimental
value to Occupant.Occupant waives any claim for emotional or sentimental attachment to the
stored property.Nothing herein shall constitute any agreement or admission by Owner that
Occupant's stored property has any value,nor shall anything alter the release of Owner's liability
set forth below.
HAZARDOUSOR TOXIC MATERIALS PROHIBITED:Occupant is strictly prohibited
from storing or using materials in the storage space or on the facility classified as hazardous or
toxic under any local,state or federal law or regulation,and from engaging in any activity which
produces such materials.Occupant's obligation of indemnity as set forth below specifically
includes any costs,expenses,fines or penalties imposed against the Owner,arising out of the
storage or use of any hazardous or toxic material by Occupant,Occupant's agents,employees,
invitees or guests.Owner may enter the storage space at any time to remove and dispose of
prohibited items.
INSURANCE:The Occupant maintains insurance through the Washington Counties Risk Pool.
The Owner hereby acknowledges that the coverage regularly maintained by the County provides
sufficient coverage from liability for potential claims arising pursuant to this Rental Agreement.
OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR PROPERTYDAMAGE:All personal property stored within or
upon the storage space by Occupant shall be at Occupant's sole risk.
OWNER'S LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURY:Owner,Owner's agents and employees
shall not be liable to Occupant for injury or death as a result of Occupant's use of the storage
space or the self storage facility.
INDEMNITY:Occupant agrees to defend,indemnify and hold harmless Owner from any and
all claims or demands whatsoever arising out of any loss,damage,or injury to persons or
property resulting from the Occupant's use or occupancy of said premises and leased area,or
caused by the acts or neglect of the Occupant,his agents or employees.
LOCKS:Occupant shall provide,at Occupant's own expense,a lock that Occupant deems
sufficient to secure the space.If the space is found unlooked Owner may,but is not obligated to,
take whatever measures Owner deems reasonable to re-secure the space,with or without notice
to Occupant.
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RULES AND REGULATIONS:Owner shall have the right to establish or change the hours of
operation for the facility and to promulgate rules and regulations for the safety,care and
cleanliness of the storage space or the preservation of good order on the facility.Occupant agrees
to follow all rules and regulations now in effect,or that may be put into effect from time to time.
PROPERTYLEFT IN THE STORAGE SPACE:If any of Occupant's property is left in the
storage unit or on the storage facility after the tenancy has been terminated,Owner may pursue
any remedies under Washington law to have Occupant's items removed.
OCCUPANTACCESS:Occupant's access to the storage facility may be conditioned in any
manner deemed reasonably necessary by Owner to maintain order.Such measures may include
but are not limited to,limiting hours of operation,requiring verification of Occupant's identity
and inspecting vehicles that enter the storage facility.
OWNER'S RIGHT TO ENTER:Occupant grants Owner,Owner's agents or representatives of
any governmental authority,including police and fire officials,access to the storage space upon
three (3)days advanced written notice to Occupant.In the event of an emergency,Owner,
Owner's agents or representatives of governmental authority shall have the right to enter the
storage space without notice to Occupant,and take such action as may be necessary or
appropriate to protect the storage facility,to comply with applicable law or enforce Owner's
rights.
NO SUBLETTING:Occupant shall not assign or sublease the storage space without the written
permission of the Owner.Owner may withhold permission to sublet or assign for any reason or
for no reason in Owner's sole discretion.
WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL:Owner and Occupant waive their respective rights to trial by jury
of any cause of action,claim,counterclaim,or cross complaint,in any action brought by either
Owner against Occupant,or Occupant against Owner,or Owner's agents or employees,on any
matter arising out of,or in any way connected with this rental agreement,Occupant's use of
the storage space or this storage facility,or any claim of bodily injury or property loss or
damage,or the enforcement of any remedy under any law,statute or regulation.This jury trial
waiver is also made by Occupant on behalf of any of Occupant's agents,guests or invitees.
NOTICES:All notices required by this rental agreement shall be sent by first class mail postage
prepaid to the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office,307 W Umptanum Rd,Ellensburg,WA,98926
and to the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners,205 W 5th Ave Ste.108,Ellensburg,WA,
98926.Notices shall be deemed given when deposited in the United States mail.Occupant agrees
that any such notice is conclusively presumed to have been received by Occupant five (5)days
after mailing,unless returned to Owner by the U.S.Postal Service.All statutory notices shall be
sent as required by law.
NO WARRANTIES:No expressed or implied warranties are given by Owner,Owner's agents
or employees as to the suitability of the storage space for Occupant's intended use
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NO ORAL AGREEMENTS:This rental agreement contains the entire agreement between
Owner and Occupant,and no oral agreements shall be of any effect whatsoever.Occupant
acknowledges that no representations or warranties have been made with respect to the safety,
security or suitability of the storage space for the storage of Occupant's property,and that
Occupant has made his own determination of such matters solely from inspection of the storage
space and the facility.Occupant agrees that he is not relying,and will not rely,upon any oral
representation made by Owner or by Owner's agents or employees purporting to modify or add
to this rental agreement.Occupant understands and agrees that this agreement may be modified
only in writing,signed by both parties.
SUCCESSION:All provisions of this rental agreement shall apply to and be binding upon all
successors in interest,assigns or representatives of the parties hereto.
ENFORCEMENT:If any part of this rental agreement is held to be unenforceable for any
reason,in any circumstance,the parties agree that such part shall be enforceable in other
circumstances,and that all the remaining parts of this agreement will be valid and enforceable.
VENUEAND CHOICE OF LAW:Notwithstanding any contrary provision of Washington
law,in the event that any litigation should arise concerning the construction or interpretation of
any of the terms of this Agreement,the venue of such action of litigation shall be in the Superior
Court of the State of Washington in and for the County of Kittitas.This Agreement shall be
governed by the law of the State of Washington.
NO ALTERATIONS:Occupant shall make no alterations to the interior or exterior of the space
without the written permission of the Owner authorizing such alterations.
I have read through this agreement and understand it completely.I have had an opportunity to
consult with legal counsel regarding the advisability of my entering into this agreement.I
understand this agreement limits the Owner's liability for loss or damage to my property.I am
signing this document with the understanding that by doing so I am entering a binding legal
contract enforceable in the courts of the State of Washington.&(Occupant's initials)
Occupant Signature Date
On Behalf of Owner Date
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