HomeMy WebLinkAboutSH Central Storage LeaseRENTAL AGREEMENT
Wednesday, J anuary 18, 2023
OWNER:
Central Storage, WA
301 W Umptanum Road Ste I
PO Box 858
Ellensburg, WA98926
Phone: 509-925-9242
Fax: 509-925-9243
Emai I : centralstorage@fairpoint.com
Lease Number: 2880
Storage Unit Size: 36 X 60
Storage Unit Number: 7407
OCCUPANT:
Kittitas County Sheriffs Office
307 W Umptanum Rd
Ellensburg, WA98926
Home Phone: (509) 962-i525
Work Phone: (509) 962-7056lSheri
Driver's License #: r0000
Social Security #
SPACE, RENT, FEES, CHARGES AND ACCESS CODE
Monthly Rate: $1,336.00 Rent Due Date: lst Late Fees: 10% if paid, after the 6th
Security Deposit: $0.00
Amount Paid on Execution: $1,203.00
Next Rent Assessment:31112023 paid - To - Date: 111212023
Gate Access Code: * 2051 #
ALTERNATE PERSON:
Please provide the name and address of another person to whom the Preliminary Lien Notice and subsequent notices
may be sent.
Name: Chris Whitsett
Address:
962-7615
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Home Phone: Contact people
DISCLOSE LIEN HOLDERS:
Please provide the name and address of any lienholders or secured parties who have an interest in the property stored
or to be stored (If none write "none"):
CENTRAL STORAGE, hereinafter owner, rents to occupant the storage space indicated above pursuant to the following termsand conditions:
TERM: The term of the tenancy shall commence on the date indicated above and shall continue until terminated on a month-tomonth basis. The minimum rental term is one rnonth.
RENT: The rent shall be the amount stated above and paid to Owner at the address stated above. Rent is due each month on therent 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 ,=nio, other charges by giving occupant thirty (30) days advancedwritten notice by first-class mail at the address stated in this agieement. The new rint shall become effective on the next date rent isdue' If occupant has made advanced rental payments, the new rent will be charged against such payments, effective upon givingnotice ofthe new rate.
PARTIAL RENT PAYMENTS: owner, at Owner's sole discretion, may accept or reject partial rent payments. Acceptance ofpartial payments of rent by owner shall not constitute a waiver of ownert rights and dccupant undersiands and agrees thatacceptance ofa partial rent payment made to cure a default for non-payment ofrent shall not delay or stop forecloiure onOccupant's stored propefty as provided by the Washington Self-service Storage Facility Act.
CHANGE oF ADDRESS: occupant's must provide address changes to owner in writing. Such change will become effectivewhen received by owner. It is occupant's responsibility to verifu that owner has received and recorded the requested change ofaddress.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Occupant will pay in advance a security deposit in the amount stated above to secure occupant,s faithfulperformance of all terms of this agreement. Occupant agrees thaiOwner need not segregate this deposit from other funds, and thatno interest will be due for the period of time during which the deposit is held. rhis oepo-sit less all i^p"ns", incurred by owner fordamage to or cleaning of the storage space shall be returned to otcupant within l5 days after occupant removes all stored propertyfrom the storage space. At owner's sole option, amounts may be wittrneta from the security deposit to compensate owner for anyrent or any other charges due and unpaid under this agreement at the time Occupant relinquishes, abandons or otherwise losespossession of the storage space. owner resetves the right to require an additional security deposit when deemed necessary inOwner's sole discretion.
LATE FEES AND OTHER CHARGES: occupant agrees to pay owner the indicated late fee if rent is received six (6) or moredays after the due date' occupant agrees to pay owner the indicated bad check charge plus all bank charges for any dijonoredcheck' These fees are considered additional rent and are to compensate owner for labor and other costs ofcollection. In the event ofdefault, occupant agrees to pay all collection and lien sale costs incured by owner.
DENIAL oF ACCESS: When rent or other charges remain unpaid for six (6) consecutive days, Owner may deny occupant accessto the storage space.
ABANDONMENT, LIEN AND FORECLoSURE: occupant agrees that the rent and other charges provided for in the RentalAgreement will be the first lien on the personal property stored bylhe occupant in the in the Storage Space, and occupant grantsthe owner a security interest in such properfy and its proceeds to help secure such rent and other chargls. owner will iollow theWashington Self-Serve Storage Facility Act (RCW 19.150) if occupant fails to pay rent and other chirges as outlined below.Failure ofthe occupant to pay rent or other charges due for a period ofsix (6) clnsecutive days shall entitle the owner to deny theOccupant access to the storage space and the Owner will place a lock belonging to the Owner on the door of the storage space untilOccupant's default is cured.
If any part of the rent or other charges due fi'om the Occupant remain unpaid for fourteen (14) days the Owner may terminate theoccupant's right to use the storage space by sending a written preliminary notice of lien to the Occupant. The preliminary liennotice will specify the date by which all rent and other charges must be paid to the Owner in order to cure the default. If the date inthe Preliminary Lien Notice passes without full payment being received frorn the Occupant, the lien proposed by Notice attachesand the Owner may deny.access to the storage space, enter the space by removing the lbck, inventory thi goods therein, and removeany property found therein to place of safe keeping. The Owner shall then serve a Notice of Lien Saie or Notice of Disposal to theOccupant, addressed to the Occupant's last known address and to the alternative address specified in RCW 19.150.120 (2)by
certified mail, postage prepaid. The Notice will contain all language as required by RCW 19.150.060.
TERMINATIoN: Ten (10) days advanced written notice given by owner or occupant to the other party will terminate thistenancy' owner does not prorate the last months rent; only iull months'prepaid rent shall be returned to occupant within fifteen(15) days of vacating the unit' occupant must leave tire space clean and in good condition. occupant is responsible for all damages.
usE oF sroRAGE SPACE: owner is not engaged in the business of storing goods for hire and no bailment is created under thisagreement' owner exercises neither care, custody nor control over occupant's stored property. occupant agrees to use the storagespace only for the storage ofproperly wholly owned by occupant. A selistorage spaee
"unnot
be used for residential purposes,storing perishable items nor may animals be stored. occupani shall not store antiques, artworks, heirlooms, collectibles or anyproperty having special or sentimental value to occupant. occupant waives any claim for emotional or sentimental attachment tothe stored property' occupant agrees to have insurance on anything valued ou"i $sooo.o0 and the value ofoccupant,s propertyshall be deemed not to exceed $5,000. Nothing herein shall constit"ute any agreement or admission by owner that occupant,s storedproperfy has any value, nor shall anything alter the release of Owner's liabilrly set forth below.
HAZARDOUS oR ToxIC MATERIALS PROHIBITED: occupant is shictly prohibited {iom storing or using materials in thestorage space or on the facility classified as hazardous or toxic undei any local, staie or federal law or regulation, and ftomengaging in any activity which produces such materials. occupant's obligation of indemnitf as set forth below specifically includesany costs' expenses, fines or penalties imposed against the owner, arising out ofthe storag! or use ofany hazardous or toxicmaterial by occupant, occupant's agents' employees, invitees or guests. owner may enter:the storage space at any time to removeand dispose of prohibited items.
INSURANCE: occupant, at occupant's expense_, shall maintain a policy of fire, extended coverage endorsement, burglary,vandalism and malicious mischief insu.un"" for the actual cash value olstored property. Insurance on occupant,s property is for thebenefit of both occupant and owner' Failure to carry the required insurance oCcupant assumes all risk of loss to storeo properlythat would be covered by such insurance. occupant expressly agrees that the insurance company providing such insurance shall notbe subrogated to any claim of occupant againsf ownei, owner'i agents or employees for loss of or damage to stored propefty.
RELEASE oF owNER'S LIABILITY FoR PROPERTY DAMAGE: All personal property stored within or upon the sroragespace by occupant shall be at occupant's sole risk. owner and owner's agents and employees shall not be liable for any loss of ordamage to any personal properly in the storage space or at the self storage facility urising f,.om ;;t;;;;;;r"."*"i,ir,roing, butnot limited to, burglary, mysterious disappearanie, fire, water damage, mold, rodents, Aits of God, the active or passive acts oromissions or negligence of the Owner, Owner's agents or employees.
RELEASE oF owNER'S LIABILITY FoR BODILY INJURY: owner, owner's agents and employees shall not be liable tooccupant for injury or death as a result ofoccupant's use ofthe storage space or the selfstorage facility, even ifsuch injury iscaused by the active or passive acts or omissions or negligence of thebwner, owner,s agents or employees.
INDEMNITY: occupant agrees to indemnifu, hold harmless and defend owner from all claims, demands, actions or causes ofaction (including attorneys'fees and all costsj that are hereinafter brought by others arising out ofoccupant,s use ofthe storagespace and common areas, including craims for owner's active negrigen'ce.
LocKS: occupant shall provide, at occupant's own expense, a lock that occupant deems sufficient to secure the space. If thespace is found unlocked owner may, but is not obligat"i to, tuk" whatever measures owner deems reasonable to re-secure thespace, with or without notice to Occupant.
RULES AND REGULATIoNS: owner shall have the right to establish or change the hours of operation for the facility and topromulgate rules and regulations for the safety, care and cleanliness ofthe storagJspace o.th. p..r".uation ofgood order on thefacility' occupant agrees to follow all rules and regulations now in effect, or that may be put into effect flom time to time.
PROPERTY LEFT IN THE sroRAGE SPACE: owner may dispose of any property left in the storage space or on the storagefacility by occupant after occupant has terminated his or her tenancy. occupant snalt ue responsible for paying all costs incu*ed byOwner in disposing of such property.
occuPANT ACCESS: occupant's access to the storage facility rnay be conditioned in any manner deemed reasonably necessaryby owner to maintain order' Such measures may include but are not limited to, lirniting hours of operation, requiring verification ofoccupant's identity and inspecting vehicles that enter the storage facility.
owNERrs RIGHT To E-NTER: 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) daysadvanced written notice to occupant. In the eventof an emergency, owner, owner's agents or represeniatives of governmental auihority shall have the right to enter the storage spacewithout notice to occupant, and take such action as may be nec-essary or appropriate io protect the storage facility, to comply withapplicable law or enforce Owner's rights.
No SUBLETTING: occupant shall not assign or sublease the storage space without the written permission of the owner. ownermay withhold permission to sublet or assign for any reason or for no ieason 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 againit occupant, oi occupant against owner, or owner,sagents or employees, on any matter arising out of; or in any way connecteJ with this rentai agreement, Occupant,s use of the storagespace or this storage facility, or any claim of bodily injury or pioperty loss or damage, or thJenforcement of any remedy under anylaw, statute or regulation. This jury trial waiver is also mide uy dcrupunt 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 occupant,s last knownaddress' Notices shall be deemed given when deposited in the United States mail. occupant agiees that any such notice isconclusively presumed to have been received by occupant five (5) days after mailing, unless lturned to owner by the U.S. postal
Service. All statutory notices shall be sent as required 6y law.
No WARRANTIES: No expressed or implied warranties are given by owner, owner's agents or employees as to the suitability ofthe storage space for occupant's intended use. owner disclaims and occupant waives any irnplied warranties of suitability or fitnessror a partrcutal'use.
No ORAL AGREEMENTS: This rental agreement contains the entire agreement between owner and occupant, and no oralagreements shall be of any effect whatsoever. occupant acknowledges thaino representations or warranties have been made withrespect to the safety' securify or suitability of the storage space for the storage of occupant's property, and that occupant has madehis own determination of such matters solely from inspection of the storage space and the facility. occupant agrees that he is notrelying, and will not rely, upon any oral representation made by owner oi by owner's agents or employees purporting to modif,.oradd to this rental agreement' occupant understands and agrees that this agreernent may be modifred only in writing, signed by bothparties.
SUCCESSION: All provisions of this rental agreement shall apply to and be binding upon all successors in interest, assigns orrepresentatives of the parties hereto.
ENFORCEMENT: lf any part of this rental agreement is held to be unenforceable for any reason, in any circumstance, the partiesagree that such part shall be enforceable in other circumstances, and that all the remaining parts of this agreement will be valid andenforceable.
No ALTERATIoNS: occupant shall make no alterations to the interior or exterior of the space without the written permission ofthe Owner authorizing such alterations.
I have read through this agreement and understand it cornpletely. I have had an opportunify to consult with legal counsel regardingthe advisability of my entering into this agreernent. I understand this agreement lirnits the owner,s liability for loss or damage to mypropeffy' I am signing this document with the understanding that by doing so I am entering a binding legal contract enforceable inthe courts of the State of Washington. b (Occupant's initials)
Occupant
ritt
Date
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On Behalf of Owner Date