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A self storage contract is just the written lease agreement between a renter and a facility agreeing to rent or lease a space.  Contracts clarify the "rental agreement" and protect the renter and provider in the event of a misunderstanding. A self storage contract is required by just about every location before you can rent or lease. 

Contracts protects your rights and your personal or business goods when you decide to rent space.  Most self storage contracts are straightforward and standard but remember that the facility also has to protect themselves too.  An agreement spells out the conditions of your storage rental such as late payment fees & conditions, abandoned property and or collections of the contract monies if you decide not to pay.  Contracts clearly states the authority of the renter and that of the location which may include being able to access your space and holding or selling your items in the event that you do not make the agreed apon payments.  Be sure to read the portion of the agreement that relates to default on payments or what rights the management has in the case of an emergency.  Check to see if the agreement allow the facility to move your stuff from one unit to another at their "sole" discretion.  This may be fine in an emergency but not acceptable just to offer your prime unit to another customer.  

Some self storage facilities may offer free use of certain equipment or vehicles such as a truck or moving van if you sign a lease with them.  Make sure free means free.  A facility may put conditions on the time length and mileage of these free vehicles (truck, van).  If you exceed these conditions, you might incurr excess charges that may be a surprise to you if you are not fully aware of the lease terms.  Most will usually require you to pay a depsoit but it is refundable if you satisfy the conditons of the agreement. 

A self storage contract may have a revision in it that requires you to carry insurance to cover your household or commercial items.  Check for clauses in the contract that states that not having insurance may reduce your rights if unforseen accidents occur.  Many locations may offer insurance from their in house insurance policy or may even refer you to one of their insurance partners. Be sure to check the insurance rate that they offer to ensure that they are competitive and suit your rental needs.  

Locations offer many flexible terms when it comes to renting space.  Terms generally can range anywhere from daily, monthly or even yearly.  Normally you can get better discounts or special offers if you choose to rent for longer periods of time.  Most websites have coupons or special discount offers available for your convienance. 

Reputable companies will almost always require a deposit before you lease space.  Your deposit should be refundable when you have finished your agreement but you should check the conditions of deposit before you rent space.  Most locations just required that you leave your space clean, empty and in good condition.  If you pay regular rental and insurance charges, check to see if you get a credit refund for any unuse portion of the fees.  Be sure to give proper notice when you decide to terminate or end the contract to ensure that you receive any and all refunds or deposit's that you are entitled to.  

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