Contract Terms Summary

📝 Standard Agreement Structure

Provider Minimum Term Agreement Type Renewal
National Storage1 monthLicense to useAuto-renew monthly
Kennards1 monthLicense (not bailment)Month-to-month
Storage King1 monthLicense (not lease)Daily after first month
StorageCube1 monthFlexibleAuto-renew
Key Insight: All providers use LICENSE agreements (not leases) with 1-month minimum terms.

💰 Payment Terms

Provider Payment Timing Late Fees Methods
National StorageMonthly advanceProcessing feesAutoPay/Direct Debit
KennardsMonthly advance10% per monthVarious
Storage KingMonthly advance15% per annumNo invoicing
StorageCubeMonthly advance10% per day after 28 daysDirect Debit preferred

⏰ Notice Periods

Provider Customer Notice Facility Notice Abandoned Goods
National Storage7 daysImmediate for breach42 days
Kennards7 daysImmediate for breachSpecified period
Storage King14 daysImmediate for breach7 days after notice
StorageCube14 days14 days42+ days

🔒 Access Rules

Provider Standard Hours 24/7 Access Security
StorageCube7am-7pm dailyNoCustomer padlock
Safe Store6am-9pmAvailable with feesPIN code + padlock
Guardian6am-10pmSome locationsCustomer only key
Storage KingFacility specificVariesAccess codes + padlock

✅ Our Recommended Terms

  • Agreement Type: License to use (not lease)
  • Minimum Term: 1 month
  • Payment: Monthly in advance
  • Late Fees: 10% per month (industry standard)
  • Notice Period: 7 days
  • Access Hours: 24/7 with gate code
  • Abandoned Goods: 42 days notice
  • Security Deposit: 1 month (optional)