Kennards/National Mini Storage - Terms and Conditions

Storage Agreement Structure

1. Agreement Type

• Nature: License to access storage units (not warehouse/bailment)
• Minimum Term: One calendar month initial term
• Renewal: Continues month-to-month after initial term

2. Customer Obligations

• Responsible for unit security and cleanliness
• Must comply with all applicable laws
• Cannot modify storage unit without consent
• Must notify of contact detail changes
• Required to obtain personal insurance (strongly recommended)
• Must be owner or authorized to store goods

3. Payment Terms

• First Payment: First month's fees paid upon entering agreement
• Ongoing: Monthly fees paid in advance
• Late Fees: 10% per month on overdue amounts
• Access Restriction: Can restrict access for non-payment
• Recovery Costs: Customer liable for debt recovery costs

4. Access Rules

• Customer granted right to access storage unit
• Facility can restrict access for:
  • Non-payment
  • Breach of agreement
  • Safety/security reasons
• Must comply with facility operating procedures
• Access during facility hours only

5. Liability and Insurance

• Risk: Goods stored entirely at customer's own risk
• Indemnity: Customer indemnifies storage facility against third-party claims
• No Responsibility: Facility not responsible for damage, loss, or theft
• Insurance: Customer strongly recommended to obtain personal insurance coverage
• No Bailment: No bailment relationship exists

6. Termination Conditions

• Notice: Either party can terminate with one week's written notice
• Immediate Termination: Possible for material breaches
• Upon Termination: Customer must:
  • Pay all outstanding amounts
  • Remove all goods from storage unit
  • Leave unit clean and in good repair

7. Prohibited Items

Cannot store:

• Hazardous substances
• Illegal goods or stolen items
• Explosives or flammable materials
• Perishable goods
• Firearms or weapons
• Items that could damage the facility
• Living creatures
• Items exceeding weight limits

8. Special Provisions

• Inspection Rights: Facility can inspect with notice
• Emergency Access: Facility can enter in emergencies
• Abandoned Goods: Disposal rights after specified period
• Assignment: Customer cannot assign or sublet

9. Default Procedures

• Non-payment: Access denial after grace period
• Continued Default: Goods may be sold to recover debts
• Notice Requirements: Written notice before disposal
• Surplus: Any surplus from sale returned to customer

10. General Terms

• Governing Law: New Zealand law applies
• Dispute Resolution: Through New Zealand courts
• Severability: Invalid clauses don't affect remainder
• Entire Agreement: Supersedes previous agreements