Storage King NZ - Terms and Conditions

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Last Updated: August 2025
Source: storageking.co.nz

1. Storage Agreement Details

Agreement Type

  • License to use storage space (not a lease)
  • Space dimensions may vary slightly from advertised
  • Facility provides space only, not possession of goods
  • No long-term contracts - rent calculated daily after first month

2. Customer Obligations

Requirements

  • Must be owner or authorized to store goods
  • Responsible for securing unit with own lock
  • Must keep storage space clean and undamaged
  • Cannot conduct business activities in storage space
  • Cannot assign agreement or sublet space
  • Must notify of contact detail changes
  • Responsible for any third-party access damages

Prohibited Items

  • Hazardous materials (flammable, explosive, toxic)
  • Illegal items or stolen goods
  • Perishable items or food
  • Living creatures
  • Items over certain value thresholds
  • Firearms, weapons, ammunition
  • Chemicals, gases, liquids

3. Payment Terms

Structure

  • Storage fees paid in advance
  • Facility does not invoice for monthly fees
  • Customer responsible for payment timing
  • Daily rent calculation system

Late Payment

  • Late Fees: 15% per annum on outstanding amounts
  • Fee Increases: 42-day notice required
  • Access Denial: For non-payment

Additional Fees

  • Administration fee
  • Cleaning fee if space left dirty
  • Interest on outstanding balances
  • Debt recovery costs

4. Access Rules

Hours and Restrictions

  • Access during specified facility hours only
  • Access may be refused if fees not paid promptly
  • 14 days notice required for facility inspections
  • CCTV monitoring permitted and may be used as evidence

Security

  • Individual access codes
  • Customer provides own lock
  • CCTV surveillance 24/7

5. Liability and Insurance

Risk Allocation

  • Goods stored at customer's sole risk and responsibility
  • Facility excluded from liability for damage/loss
  • Insurance strongly recommended for stored items
  • Customer liable for any damage to facility or other units
  • Limited facility liability for willful acts only

Insurance Requirements

  • Customer should obtain contents insurance
  • Facility insurance doesn't cover customer goods
  • Customer indemnifies facility

6. Termination Conditions

Notice Requirements

  • Customer: 14 days notice required
  • Facility: Can terminate immediately for breaches
  • Clean-up: Customer must remove all goods and leave space clean

Abandoned Goods

  • Unclaimed goods can be sold/disposed after 7 days notice
  • Proceeds applied to outstanding debts
  • No refund of advance payments unless full month unused

7. Privacy and Data Usage

Information Collection

  • Extensive personal information collection
  • ID, financial, storage history
  • Information shared with StorerCheck database system
  • Data sharing with franchisees, law enforcement, service providers

CCTV and Monitoring

  • CCTV footage collection and storage
  • Customer history tracking across facilities
  • Right to use microprobe technology for space monitoring

8. Promotional Terms

Discount Offers

  • 25-50% off first months available
  • Free months promotions
  • Cannot combine promotions
  • New customers only at participating facilities
  • Time-limited offers subject to modification/termination

9. Refund Policy

Merchandise Returns

  • 14-day return window
  • Items must be unused, original packaging
  • "As new" condition required

Rental Refunds

  • Prepaid rental months refundable upon vacating
  • Processed to original payment method
  • Requires receipt, ID, and completed form
  • Refunds over $200 need management approval

10. Unique Features

Special Systems

  • StorerCheck: Customer history verification system
  • Microprobe Technology: Space monitoring capability
  • Franchisee Network: Shared customer information
  • Daily Rent Calculation: Flexible pricing system
  • No Invoicing: Customer self-manages payments

Legal Framework

  • New Zealand law governs
  • Disputes through NZ courts
  • Severability clause applies
  • Entire agreement provision