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Storage Plus of Lake Charles
2255 LA-397
Lake Charles, LA, 70615
337-409-5902
customercare@storageplusoflakecharles.com

Date of Agreement:

Occupant Information:

Occupant:

Company Name (if any):

Address:

Home Phone:

Cell Phone:

E-Mail:

Additional E-Mail:

Space, Rent, Fees & Charges:

Space No.: Gate Code: Approximate Size:

Monthly Rent: $ Insurance: $

RENT IS DUE BY THE FIRST DAY OF EACH MONTH

Fees:

Administrative Fee (non-refundable): $

Late Fees: (after 7 days past due) $20.00 or 20% of Monthly Rent, whichever is greater

Lock Cut Fee: $50.00

Auction Fee: $25.00

NSF Fee: $25.00

Cleaning Fee: $500 per hour plus disposal cost

MILITARY: Are you or your Spouse currently active duty Military? YESNO

If Yes, Must provide Military I.D.

If Yes, which Branch?

Commanding Officer

C.O. Phone #:

C.O. E-Mail:

DISCLOSURE OF LIENHOLDERS: Please state name and address of any lienholders or secured parties who have an interest in the property that is or will be stored. If more than one such lienholder or secured party exists, please list all lienholders and secured parties on a separate attachment to this Agreement and write "See Attachment" in the space below. If there are no such parties, please confirm by stating “No Liens.”

Emergency Contact: Provide the name and address of another person in addition to yourself to whom any notices may be sent or can be contacted in an emergency.

Emergency: Phone: E-Mail:

EMAIL: By providing an E-mail Address above occupant hereby consents to receive notices from the operator by electronic mail. Notices shall be send to the E-mail Address provided above, or to subsequent written changes to that E-mail Address that occupant provides.

INITIAL HERE

THIS RENTAL AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is executed on the date stated above by and between Storage Plus of Lake Charles, as agent for the Facility’s Operator (“Operator”) and the individual or business listed above as Occupant (“Occupant”) for the purpose of renting the space listed above (the “Space”) which is part of a larger facility listed above (the “Facility”). Operator rents to Occupant the Space subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. TERM: The term of this Agreement shall commence on the date the Agreement is executed and shall continue on a month-to-month basis thereafter. The minimum term is one month. There will be no refund of rent even if Occupant does not put property in the Space. Owner is not providing any services to Occupant pursuant to this Agreement other than renting the Space to the Occupant.
2. RENT: The monthly rent shall be the amount stated above. The rent shall be paid to Owner or Owner’s agent at the address above or such other place the Owner may designate in writing. Payment is due on the Due Date stated above (“Due Date’) of each calendar month, in advance and without demand and shall be delinquent if not paid on the monthly Due Date. Owner reserves the right to require that the rent and other charges be paid by cash, certified check, debit card, credit card, or money order. Owner may change the rent or any other charge or fee by giving Occupant thirty (30) days’ advance written notice at the address stated in this Agreement. The new rent shall become effective on the first day of the next month the rent is due. If Occupant has made advance payments, the new rental rate will be effective on the first day of the first month following the exhaustion of all of Occupant’s advanced payments. Failure to pay Rent and other fees charged to Occupant’s account will subject the Occupant’s property to lien sale proceedings pursuant to applicable state law. OCCUPANT AGREES AND UNDERSTANDS THAT ANY PAYMENTS MADE WILL BE APPLIED FIRST TO THE OLDEST UNPAID MONTHLY RENT AND/OR FEES (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) DUE AND PAYABLE. NO INVOICES will be provided by Owner.
3. PARTIAL PAYMENTS: No partial payments will be accepted. The Occupant agrees and understands that partial payments made to cure a default for nonpayment of rent will not delay or stop foreclosure and sale of Occupant’s personal property. The tender of partial payments shall not serve to waive or avoid the legal effect of prior notices given to Occupant. Only full payment on the Occupant’s account prior to the published auction date will stop a scheduled sale of the stored property. There are no prorated rent refunds in the event the Space is vacated prior to the rent paid thru date.
4. ADMINISTRATION FEE: Occupant shall pay the non-refundable Administration Fee indicated above upon executing this Agreement.
5. LATE CHARGES AND OTHER FEES: Rent paid more than five (5) days late, or rent checks that are dishonored, cause Owner to incur damages which are extremely difficult to measure, and because of this, if Occupant does not pay the Monthly Rent by the 5th day after the Due Date, the Occupant shall pay a Late Fee of $20.00 or 20% of the Monthly Rent, whichever is greater. Owner may charge a Late Fee for each month Occupant fails to pay the Monthly Rent by the 5th day after the Due Date. Late Fees will be assessed on or after the 6th day after the Due Date. Any Late Fees incurred by Occupant are a service charge and not a penalty. Occupant agrees to pay Operator a Lock Cut Fee of $50.00 anytime Occupant’s lock is cut, including, but not limited to, upon Occupant’s request or if Operator cuts Occupant’s lock due to Occupant’s default. Occupant agrees to pay Operator an Auction Fee of $25.00 if Occupant’s property is sold at auction to enforce Operator’s lien. No personal/company checks will be accepted for current or past-due payments. Occupant also agrees to pay Operator an NSF Fee for any dishonored check, ACH transfer, or credit or debit card payment in the amount of $25.00. If Occupant has one dishonored check or ACH transfer payment, Occupant shall not be permitted to pay with a check or ACH transfer thereafter for the remainder of Occupant’s occupancy. Occupant agrees to pay Operator a Cleaning Fee of $500 plus cost of disposal if Operator must dispose of any abandoned property from the Space or clean the Space after Occupant has vacated the Space.
6. DEFAULT: The Occupant shall be in default if the Occupant fails to pay rent and charges when due or defaults on any other term or condition of this Agreement. The Occupant’s breach of the peace shall also constitute a default hereunder.
7. DENIAL OF ACCESS: If Monthly Rent is not paid within five (5) days of the Due Date, or in the event of Occupant’s default, Operator may, without notice, deny Occupant access to the Space. Occupant’s access to the stored property may also be conditioned in any manner deemed reasonably necessary by Operator to maintain order on the Facility. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, restricting hours of operation, requiring verification of Occupant’s identity, inspecting Vehicles that enter the Facility, and controlling Occupant’s access to and on the Facility due to Occupant’s conduct. Additionally, if Occupant is renting more than one Space at any given time, default on one rented Space shall constitute default on all rented Spaces, entitling Operator to deny access to Occupant to all rented Spaces and any stored property. Neither Operator nor any of its respective agents, employees or affiliates shall in any event be liable for any damages or injury caused by Occupant’s inability to move between floors or to gain access to, or exit from the Space or the Facility, whether because of mechanical or other electrical failure of the elevators, automatic access doors or electronic entry devices, or for any other reason. No bailment or higher level of liability is created if Operator takes any action, including, but not limited to over-locking the Occupant’s lock, to deny the Occupant access to the Space. Access will be denied to any party other than the Occupant who does not retain gate code and key to lock on Space or has not supplied Operator with written authorization from the Occupant to enter the Space. Otherwise, only a court order will be sufficient to permit access by others. If Operator terminates this Agreement as provided for herein, Operator has the right to deny vehicle access entry to the Facility during the termination period and control Occupant’s access on the Facility, including, but not limited to, requiring Occupant to be escorted by Operator’s agents or employees while at the Facility.
8. USE OF STORAGE SPACE: The Space named in this Agreement is to be used by the Occupant solely for the purpose of storing any personal property belonging to the Occupant. The Occupant agrees not to store any explosives or any highly inflammable goods or any other goods in the Space (or the Facility) which would cause danger to the Space (or the Facility). The Occupant agrees that the property will not be used for any unlawful purposes and the Occupant agrees not to commit waste, nor alter, nor affix signs on the Space, and will keep the Space in good condition during the term of this Agreement. Occupant shall not use the Space contrary to any law, ordinance, regulation, fire code or health code. Occupant shall have access to the Space only for the purpose of storing and removing property stored in the Space. Occupant agrees not to store collectibles, heirlooms, jewelry, works of art, or any property having special or sentimental value to Occupant. Occupant waives any claim for emotional or sentimental attachment to the stored property. There shall be NO HABITABLE OCCUPANCY of the Space by humans or pets of any kind for any period whatsoever and violation of these prohibitions shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement. Occupant shall not loiter at the Facility, spend excessive or unnecessary time in or around the Space, or interfere with the use of the Facility by other occupants. Any access to the Facility outside of access hours is considered trespassing. The storage of food or any perishable goods as well as any cooking or heating in the Space is strictly prohibited. In the event that perishable goods, hazardous substances, or toxic materials are found in the Storage Space, Owner has the right to dispose of such items without any notice to Occupant. Occupant shall not use the Space for the storage of firearms and ammunition. The Occupant will indemnify and hold the Owner harmless from and against any and all manner of claims for damages or lost property or personal injury and costs, including attorneys’ fees arising from the Occupant’s lease of the Space and use of the Facility or from any activity, work or thing done, permitted or suffered by the Occupant in the Space or on or about the Facility. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing with Owner, Occupant agrees not to conduct any business out of the Space and further agrees that the Space is not to be used for any type of work shop, for any type of repairs, or for any sales, renovations, decoration, painting, or other contracting. The use of electricity in the Space is strictly prohibited unless agreed to in writing by Owner. Occupant shall not store lithium batteries, or any devices which charge lithium batteries, in the Space. Without limiting the foregoing, Occupant shall not (and shall not permit any person to) use the Space in any manner that would be a violation of any applicable federal, state or local law or regulation, regardless of whether such use or occupancy is lawful under any conflicting law, including without limitation any law relating to the use, sale, possession, cultivation, manufacture, distribution or marketing of any controlled substances or other contraband (whether for commercial, medical, or personal purposes), or any law relating to the medicinal use or distribution of marijuana. Violation of any use provision in this paragraph shall be grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

9. SIGNS: No painted or other signs shall be placed on the premises of the Facility.

10. HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS PROHIBITED: Occupant is strictly prohibited from storing or using materials in the Space or at the Facility classified as hazardous or toxic under any law, ordinance or regulation, or from engaging in any activity which produces such materials. Owner, at Occupant’s sole expense, may enter the Space at any time to remove and dispose of prohibited items.

OCCUPANT INITIALS

11. INSURANCE: OWNER DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF INSURANCE WHICH WOULD PROTECT THE OCCUPANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY FROM LOSS BY FIRE, THEFT, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CASUALTY LOSS.
IT IS THE OCCUPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE SUCH INSURANCE. Occupant, at Occupant’s expense, shall maintain a policy of fire, extended coverage endorsement, burglary, vandalism and malicious mischief insurance for 100% of the actual cash value of stored property. Insurance on Occupant’s property is a material condition of this Agreement and is for the benefit of both Occupant and Owner. Failure to carry the required insurance is a breach of this Agreement and Occupant assumes all risk of loss to stored property that would be covered by such insurance. Occupant hereby releases Owner and Owner’s agents and employees from any and all claims for damage or loss to stored property that are caused by or result from perils that are, or would be, covered under the required insurance policy and hereby waives any and all rights of recovery against Owner and Owner’s agents and employees in connection with any damage which is or would be covered by any such insurance policy. Occupant expressly agrees that the insurance company providing such insurance shall not be subrogated to any claim of Occupant against Owner, Owner's agents or employees for loss of or damage to stored property.

IN LIEU OF MEETING THE INSURANCE REQUIREMENT SET FORTH ABOVE, OCCUPANT CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE TENANT PROTECTION PROGRAM OFFERED AT THE OWNER’S FACILITY. UNLESS OCCUPANT PROVIDES OWNER WITH PROOF OF INSURANCE COVERING THE OCCUPANT'S PROPERTY AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR UPON THE TERMINATION OF THE OCCUPANT’S THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE PROVIDED TO OWNER, OWNER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AUTOMATICALLY ENROLL OCCUPANT IN THE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN WITH A MINIMUM AMOUNT OF COVERAGE AT THE STANDARD ADDITIONAL RENT CHARGE FOR SUCH PROTECTION THEN IN EFFECT UNDER THE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN. THE TENANT PROTECTION PLAN CAN BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME IF OCCUPANT PROVIDES EVIDENCE OF THIRD-PARTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR ITS STORED PROPERTY.

OCCUPANT INITIALS

12. RELEASE OF OWNER’S LIABILITY FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE: OWNER IS NOT ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF STORING GOODS FOR HIRE AND NO BAILMENT IS CREATED UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. OWNER EXERCISES NEITHER CARE, CUSTODY NOR CONTROL OVER OCCUPANT’S STORED PROPERTY. All personal property stored within or upon the Space by Occupant shall be at Occupant's sole risk. Owner and Owner's agents and employees shall not be liable to Occupant or Occupant’s guests, invitees, family, employees, servants, or agents for any loss of or damage to any personal property at the Facility arising from any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, burglary, mysterious disappearance, vandalism, fire, water damage, flood, hurricanes, rain, tornadoes, explosions, mold, mildew, rodents, insects, malfunction of utilities or alarm/sprinkler systems, acts of God, the active or passive acts or omissions or negligence of the Owner, Owner's agents or employees, except for damage or loss resulting from Owner’s fraud, gross negligence or willful violation of law. It is agreed by the Occupant that this provision is a bargained for condition of this Agreement that was used in determining the amount of Monthly Rent to be charged and without which the Owner would not have entered into this Agreement.

13. RELEASE OF OWNER’S LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURY: Owner, Owner’s agents and employees shall not be liable to Occupant or Occupant’s agents for injury or death as a result of Occupant’s use of the Space or the Facility, even if such injury is caused by the active or passive acts or omissions or negligence of the Owner, Owner’s agents or employees.

14. INDEMNITY: Occupant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Owner from all claims and lawsuits (including attorneys' fees and all costs) that are hereinafter brought by others arising out of Occupant's use of the Space, the Facility, and common areas. Occupant’s indemnity obligation includes allegations that Owner or Owner’s employees or agents acted in negligent manner.

15. LIMITATION OF VALUE: Because the value of personal property may be difficult or impossible to ascertain, Occupant agrees not to store property with a total aggregate value in excess of $3,000 without the written permission of the Owner. If such written permission is not obtained, the value of Occupant's property shall be deemed not to exceed $3,000 and may be worth substantially less than $3,000. Occupant agrees that the maximum value for the property stored in the Space and the maximum value of any claim or suit by the Occupant, including but not limited to any suit which alleges wrongful or improper foreclosure or sale of the contents of a storage unit, is $3,000. Nothing herein shall constitute any agreement or admission by Owner that Occupant's stored property has any value, nor shall anything alter the release of Owner's liability set forth herein.

16. OWNER’S LIEN RIGHTS: UPON DEFAULT BY THE OCCUPANT THE OWNER HAS A LIEN ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE FOR RENT IN RELATION TO THE PERSONAL PROPERTY, AND FOR ITS PRESERVATION OR EXPENSES REASONABLY INCURRED IN ITS SALE OR OTHER DISPOSITION PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. PERSONAL PROPERTY STORED IN OCCUPANT'S SPACE WILL BE SOLD OR OTHERWISE DISPOSED OF IF NO PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED FOR A CONTINUOUS FIFTY-DAY PERIOD AFTER DEFAULT. IF ANY RENT IS SEVEN CALENDAR DAYS PAST DUE, OR IF ANY CHECK GIVEN IN PAYMENT IS DISHONORED, THE OCCUPANT IS IN DEFAULT FROM DATE PAYMENT WAS DUE. FOR PURPOSES OF OWNER'S LIEN: “PERSONAL PROPERTY” MEANS MOVABLE PROPERTY, NOT AFFIXED TO LAND AND INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, GOODS, MERCHANDISE, AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS; “LAST KNOWN ADDRESS” MEANS THAT ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE OCCUPANT IN THE LATEST RENTAL AGREEMENT OR THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE OCCUPANT IN A SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN NOTICE OF A CHANGE OF ADDRESS. THE OWNER'S LIEN ATTACHES AS OF THE DATE THE OCCUPANT IS CONSIDERED IN DEFAULT.

IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OWNER’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PROCEEDS OF THE SALE. OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO OCCUPANT OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR THE REMOVAL OR SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WHICH IS NOT THE PROPERTY OF THE OCCUPANT OR UPON WHICH A PRIOR LIEN HAS ATTACHED, UNLESS NOTICE SHALL HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO THE OWNER BY THE OCCUPANT THAT THE PROPERTY PLACED IN THE SPACE WAS NOT THAT OF THE OCCUPANT. PRIOR TO PLACING ANY PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE SPACE WHICH IS NOT THE PROPERTY OF THE OCCUPANT OR UPON WHICH A PRIOR LIEN IS ATTACHED, THE OCCUPANT IS REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE OWNER, IN WRITING, OF THE NATURE OF AND IDENTIFY ANY SUCH PROPERTY PLACED IN THE LEASED SPACE AND NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE, AND E-MAIL OF LIEN HOLDER. IF THE OWNER DETERMINES THAT THE PROPERTY IN THE SPACE HAS A SALE VALUE OF LESS THAN THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00), THE OWNER, AT THE OWNER'S SOLE DISCRETION, MAY HOLD THE PROPERTY FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS FROM THE DATE NOTICE WAS PROVIDED PURSUANT TO STATE LAW. IF THE OCCUPANT FAILS TO CLAIM THE GOODS AND PAY THE RENT OWED DURING THAT PERIOD, THE OWNER MAY DESTROY OR DISPOSE OF THE PROPERTY WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE TO OCCUPANT AND OCCUPANT'S DEBT SHALL BE EXTINGUISHED AND THE OWNER SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO THE OCCUPANT OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR THE PERSONAL PROPERTY. IF THE PROPERTY UPON WHICH THE LIEN IS CLAIMED IS A MOTOR VEHICLE OR A WATERCRAFT AND RENT AND OTHER CHARGES RELATED TO THE PROPERTY REMAIN UNPAID OR UNSATISFIED FOR SIXTY (60) DAYS FOLLOWING THE MATURITY OF THE OBLIGATION TO PAY RENT, THE OWNER MAY HAVE THE PROPERTY TOWED BY A TOWING COMPANY LICENSED PURSUANT TO LAW. IF A MOTOR VEHICLE IS TOWED AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW, THE OWNER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE OR ANY DAMAGES TO THE MOTOR VEHICLE ONCE THE TOWER TAKES POSSESSION OF THE PROPERTY. At any time before the sale under this section, Occupant may pay the amount necessary to satisfy the lien and redeem Occupant’s personal property. Any payments made to satisfy the lien must be for the full amount owed to Owner and may only be in the form of certified check or money order. Owner reserves the right to utilize on-line auction services to manage the sale of Occupant’s property as a result of Occupant’s default and the foreclosure of Owner’s lien. Occupant consents to the use of on-line auction services.

17. TERMINATION: The term of this Agreement is month-to-month and this Agreement will automatically renew at the end of each monthly term on a month-to-month basis until written notice of termination is provided by either party. Ten (10) days’ prior written notice given by Owner or Occupant to the other party will terminate this Agreement and the tenancy hereunder. Owner may immediately terminate this Agreement (including denial of vehicle gate access to the Facility and denial of access to the Space) if Occupant is in breach of this Agreement or in the event that Occupant creates a nuisance or is engaged in disruptive, criminal, unlawful or other Owner-prohibited behavior that threatens the safety of other occupants and/or the preservation of the Facility. Owner may also exercise immediate termination rights (including denial of vehicle gate access to the Facility and denial of access to the Space) in the event that Occupant utilizes the Space for an unlawful or criminal purpose or is found to be engaged in illegal or criminal activity at the Facility. Owner does not prorate partial month’s rent. Upon termination of this Agreement, the Occupant shall remove all property from the Space (unless such property is subject to the Owner’s lien rights as referenced herein), and shall deliver possession of the Space to the Owner on the day of termination. If the Occupant fails to fully remove its property from the Space within the time required, the Owner, at its option, may without further notice or demand, either directly or through legal process, reenter the Occupant’s Space and remove all property therefrom without being deemed guilty in any manner of trespassing or conversion. Occupant shall be responsible for paying all costs incurred by Owner in disposing of such property. Occupant must leave Space empty, in good condition, broom clean, and unlocked. Rent and fees will continue to accrue if Occupant fails to remove personal lock. Occupant is responsible for any damage to the Space. There is no grace period; one day constitutes another month. PREPAID RENT IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

18. OWNER’S RIGHT TO ENTER: Occupant grants Owner or Owner's agents’ access to the Space upon 48 hours’ advance written notice to Occupant. In the event of an emergency or nuisance, Owner shall have the right to enter the Space without notice to Occupant, and take such action as may be necessary or appropriate to preserve the Space, to comply with applicable law, to enforce Owner's rights, or for inspections or searches by governmental authorities.

19. ABANDONMENT OF OCCUPANT’S PROPERTY. Occupant shall be deemed to have conclusively abandoned all property which remains in the Space or at the Facility after the termination of this Agreement, upon default of this Agreement for thirty (30) days, or when Owner concludes based upon other reasonable considerations, including, but not limited to an unlocked Space, that Occupant has abandoned Occupant’s property and the Space. Any personal property of Occupant which shall remain in or in the Space or at the Facility after the expiration or termination of the Agreement (other than termination of the Agreement while a default by Occupant exists) shall be considered abandoned at the option of Owner, and, if abandoned, Owner may sell, destroy or otherwise dispose of Occupant’s personal property in order to satisfy Owner’s lien. Occupant shall be liable for paying all costs incurred by Owner in disposing of such property. There are No Rent Refunds for Partial-Month Occupancies

20. CHANGES: All items of this Agreement, including but without limitation, the monthly rental rate, conditions of occupancy and other fees and charges, are subject to change at the option of the Owner upon thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to the Occupant. If so changed the Occupant may terminate this Agreement on the effective date of such change by giving the Owner ten (10) days’ prior written notice of termination after receiving notice of the change. If the Occupant does not give such notice of termination, the change shall become effective on the date stated in the Owner’s notice and shall thereafter apply to the occupancy hereunder, whether or not Occupant has agreed to the change in writing.

NOTICES FROM OWNER: All notices from Owner shall be sent by first class mail postage prepaid to Occupant’s last known address or to the electronic mail address provided by the Occupant in this Agreement. Notices shall be deemed given when deposited with the U. S. Postal Service or when sent by electronic mail. All statutory notices shall be sent as required by law. If Occupant provides its e-mail address, Occupant consents to the delivery of all correspondences and notices, including statutory notices, via e-mail. Occupant agrees that any billing statements and all other communications, including rental rate and late fee increases and lien notices may be sent to Occupant via e-mail rather than by U.S. Mail. Occupant consents to Owner sending communications (e-mails, SMS messaging/texting, social media) to Occupant at any time during the day or night that are appropriate and efficient for Owner and its electronic communications systems.

NOTICES FROM OCCUPANT: Occupant represents and warrants that the information Occupant has supplied in this Agreement is true, accurate, and correct and Occupant understands that Owner is relying on Occupant’s representations. Occupant agrees to give written notice to Owner of any change in Occupant’s address, any change in the liens and secured interest on Occupant’s property in the Space, and any removal or addition of property to or out of the Space within ten (10) days of the change. Occupant understands he must personally deliver such notice to Owner or mail the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid to Owner at the facility address set forth above or by e-mail only if e-mail is acknowledged by Owner. Occupant’s failure to notify Owner of any change in mailing address, e-mail address, or phone number shall constitute a waiver by Occupant of any defenses based on failure to receive any notice.

23. TIME TO FILE SUIT: Occupant agrees to file any lawsuit or other action against the Owner, Owner’s agents or employees within one year of the event that caused the loss of or damage to Occupant’s stored property, bodily injury or any other liability.

24. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL OR NON-JURY TRIAL : The Occupant and Owner agree that, by entering into this Agreement, both Occupant and Owner consent to arbitration as provided for by this Agreement and expressly waive any right to a jury or non-jury trial, and waive the right to seek, defend, or otherwise litigate any claim or counterclaim involving legal or monetary damages in any state or federal court; provided, however, that Occupant may assert a claim not to exceed $3,000.00 in small claims court as provided in this Agreement and that such right to file a claim in small claims court not exceeding $3,000.00 shall be the sole and limited exception to Occupant’s waiver of all of Occupant’s rights to a jury or nonjury trial.

25. NO WARRANTIES: No expressed or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations are given by Owner, Owner's agents or employees as to the suitability of the Space for Occupant's intended use or the nature, condition, safety, or security of the Facility, the Space, and/or the property in the Space. Owner disclaims and Occupant waives any implied warranties of suitability or fitness for a particular use. The agents and employees of the Owner are not authorized or permitted to make any warranties about the Space, or any Facility referred to in this Agreement. The Owner’s agents’ and employees’ ORAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES and shall not be relied upon by Occupant. The entire agreement and understanding of the parties hereto are embodied in this writing and NO OTHER WARRANTIES are given. Occupant acknowledges that neither Owner nor Owner’s agents or employees have made any representations or warranties, either express or implied, as to the safety of the Space, the Facility, or property stored in the Space and/or Facility, or otherwise and that neither Owner nor Owner’s agents or employees shall be required to provide any security protection to Occupant or the Occupant’s property stored in the Space and/or at the Facility. Any security which Owner maintains is for Owner’s sole use and convenience and may be discontinued by Owner at any time without liability or notice to Occupant or any other party. There shall be no liability to the Owner, the Owner’s employees or agents in the event alarm, video system, or sprinkler system, or any components thereof, shall fail or malfunction. Any video recording devices are not monitored. The parties hereto agree that the IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and all other warranties, express or implied, ARE EXCLUDED from this transaction and shall not apply to the Space, premises, and Facility referred to herein. It is further understood and agreed that Occupant has been given an opportunity to inspect, and has inspected this Space, premises, and facility, and that Occupant accepts such Space, premises, and facility AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS.

26. NO ORAL AGREEMENTS: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between Owner and Occupant, and no oral agreements shall be of any effect whatsoever. Occupant understands and agrees that this Agreement may be modified only in writing.

27. NO SUBLETTING: Occupant shall not assign or sublet the Space without the written permission of the Owner.

28. CONDITION AND ALTERATION OF SPACE: Occupant assumes responsibility for having examined the Space and Facility and hereby accepts it as being in good order and condition. Occupant agrees to examine the unit conditions weekly and report any damage to the Owner. Occupant understands that all space sizes are approximate and enters into this Agreement without reliance on the estimated size of the Space. Should Occupant damage or depreciate the Space and/or the Facility, or make alterations or improvements without the prior consent of the Owner, or require the Owner to incur costs to clean the Space and/or the Facility upon termination, then all costs necessary to restore the Space and/or the Facility to its prior condition shall be borne by Occupant. Owner has the right to declare any such costs to repair as “rent” and nonpayment
of said costs will entitle Owner to deny Occupant access to the Space. Occupant agrees that should it cause any damage to the rented Space or the Facility that it will pay the invoice provided by the Owner for the costs to repair said damage within five (5) days of receipt.

29. RULES AND REGULATIONS: Owner shall have the right to establish or change the hours of operation for the Facility and to promulgate rules and regulations for the operation and good order on the Facility. All rules and changes are effective immediately upon public posting in the Facility office, or elsewhere in the Facility, or by written copies made available at the Facility, in the Owner’s sole discretion. Occupant agrees to follow all rules and regulations now in effect, or that may be put into effect from time to time. Failure to abide by these Rules and Regulations will constitute a breach of this Agreement in the same manner as if contained herein as covenants.

30. LOCKS: Occupant shall provide, at Occupant’s own expense, a lock that Occupant deems sufficient to secure the Space. Owner does not represent the adequacy of any particular lock. If the Space is found unlocked, the Owner may, but is not obligated to, take whatever measures Owner deems reasonable to re-secure the Space, with or without notice to Occupant; provided, however, that in such event Owner shall not have any liability to Occupant for any loss or damage whatsoever, and Occupant shall indemnify and hold Owner harmless from and against any loss, cost or expense of Owner in connection with locking the Space, including the cost of the lock.

Storage spaces at the Facility may be equipped with electronic locking devices that do not require the Occupant to provide a lock. No expressed or implied warranties, guarantees, or representations are given by Owner, Owner's agents or employees as to the use, function, security, reliability, merchantability or fitness of the any such electronic locking device. Owner shall not be liable for loss or damage to property stored in the Space resulting from the use, failure, destruction, tampering, cutting, drilling, fault, defect, or malfunction of any electronic locking device. If the electronic locking device contains technology which allows the Owner to overlock and/or unlock the Occupant’s lock, no bailment or higher level of liability is created by the Owner’s ability, or use of ability, to overlock and/or unlock the lock on the Space and the Owner does not take care, custody, or control of the Occupant’s property due to the Owner’s ability, or use of ability, to overlock and/or unlock the Occupant’s lock.

31. CLIMATE CONTROL: Owner may offer either climate controlled, humidity controlled, heated only or cooled only systems (or a combination of the above) at its facilities. Said spaces are maintained depending on outside temperature and humidity. These spaces do not provide constant internal temperature or humidity control. Owner does not warrant or guarantee temperature or humidity ranges in the Space due to changes in outside temperature and humidity. Occupant waives any claim for loss of or damage to stored property from Owner’s failure to regulate the temperature and humidity in the storage space from any cause whatsoever, including mold or mildew, even if such damage is caused by the active or passive acts or omissions or negligence of Owner. Systems that are used to provide heating and cooling do not have backup power
sources. Under certain circumstances, including, but not limited to, mechanical failure of heating and/or cooling systems, electrical blackouts and acts of God, the Space may not be heated or cooled at all. Occupant shall store their property within the Space solely at their own risk.

32. MOLD/MILDEW: Mold and mildew are naturally occurring substances and it is possible to appear or grow on Occupant’s stored property. Owner does not represent that the Space is humidity controlled and does not warrant or represent that a minimum or maximum humidity will be maintained at any time during the term. Occupant understands that there is a risk of the growth of mold and/or mildew on Occupant’s stored property in any Space. Owner does not warrant the Space to be water-tight or dry. Occupant is solely responsible for inspecting Occupant’s stored property weekly. Occupant is solely responsible for preventing mold and/or mildew on Occupant’s stored property in the Space. Occupant hereby releases Owner from any liability for mold and/or mildew on Occupant’s stored property from whatever source and no matter how it occurs. Occupant shall take whatever steps necessary to protect against and prevent mold in their stored property. Occupant
understands that any personal property brought into the Space that is damp or wet will likely grow mold and/or mildew. Occupant shall periodically inspect the Space and the personal property stored in the Space and take any and all actions necessary to protect Occupant’s stored property from mold and/or mildew.

33. PERSONAL AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Owner does not warrant or guarantee that any personal information (address, phone number, e-mail address, social security number) or financial information (credit card, bank account information) will not be stolen or otherwise compromised. Occupant waives and releases any and all claims or actions against Owner or its respective agents, employees and affiliates for damages arising from the use of said information by others.

34. RELEASE OF INFORMATION: Occupant hereby authorizes Owner to release any information regarding Occupant and Occupant’s occupancy as may be required by law or requested by governmental authorities, law enforcement agencies or courts.

35. MILITARY SERVICE: If Occupant or Occupant’s Spouse is in the military service, Occupant must provide written notice to the Owner. The Owner will rely on this information to determine the applicability of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. If Occupant is a Service Member, and Occupant is transferred or deployed overseas on active duty for a period of 180 days or more, Occupant shall notify the Owner of the transfer or deployment. The Occupant shall provide written evidence of the transfer or deployment with the notice. Upon notice, Occupant is entitled to protections under governing law staying the enforcement of the Owner’s lien.

36. VEHICLES: Occupant shall not park any vehicle at the Facility (or permit any other party to park any vehicle at the Facility) except in areas designated by Owner and then only during such periods necessary for the performance of and while Occupant is exercising its rights, duties and obligations hereunder. Vehicles (including, but not limited to, autos, trucks, trailers, mobile homes, boats, and campers) may not be stored overnight without permission of the Owner. A charge will be levied for such overnight vehicle storage. Any vehicle stored will only be allowed in the Space allocated and referred to in this Agreement by addendum. Only vehicles with a current license and inspection tags will be permitted unless otherwise agreed to by the Owner. In the event that any motor vehicle remains stored in the Space after termination of the Rental Agreement or upon Occupant’s default for 60 or more days, and in addition to all other rights and remedies available to Owner, Owner is authorized to cause such property to be removed by a person regularly engaged in the business of towing, without liability for the costs of removal, transportation or storage or damages caused by such removal, transportation or storage. Occupant acknowledges that he or she has personally been given notice that the property is subject to removal at the Occupant’s expense after termination of the Agreement or upon Occupant’s default. Owner shall incur no liability to Occupant for causing the property to be removed pursuant to this paragraph.

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37. PERMISSION TO COMMUNICATE: Occupant recognizes that Owner and Occupant are entering into a business relationship as Owner and Occupant. Occupant hereby provides its express written consent to Owner (and Owner’s agents, employees, representatives, affiliates and those acting on its behalf) phoning, SMS messaging/texting, faxing, e-mailing, and using social media to communicate with Occupant with marketing, informational, account-related, and/or other business related communications from and on behalf of Owner, its agents, employees, representatives, affiliates and others acting on its behalf. Occupant consents to Owner sending communications (e-mails, SMS messaging/texting, social media) to Occupant at any time during the day or night that are appropriate and efficient for Owner and its electronic communications systems. Occupant provides its express written consent to receiving telephone calls and messages (including SMS messaging/text messaging) from and on behalf of the Owner using prerecorded messages or artificial voice, and calls and messages delivered using automated telephone dialing system or an automatic texting system, to the phone number(s) provided in this Agreement or to any phone number subsequently provided by Occupant to Owner. Occupant also provides its express written consent to receiving autodialed calls and SMS messaging/text messages from and on behalf of the Owner at the phone number(s) provided by Occupant in this Agreement or at any other phone numbers provided by Occupant to Owner. Calls and SMS/text messages from and on behalf of Owner to Occupant may provide alerts regarding offers and promotions from the Owner, the Occupant’s account with Owner, Occupant’s tenancy in the Space, Occupant’s use of the Facility, information about the Space and/or the Facility, and/or the business relationship between Owner and Occupant. Occupant understands that text messaging and data rates may apply to any calls and/or messages received from Owner and that not all carriers are covered. Occupant understands that Occupant’s consent to receive these calls and texts is not required as a condition of entering into this Agreement or in the purchasing of any goods or services from Owner. Occupant also understands that Occupant or Owner may revoke this permission in writing at any time. Occupant agrees not to hold Owner liable for any electronic messaging or data charges or fees generated by this service. Occupant further agrees that in the event Occupant’s phone number(s) change, Occupant shall inform Owner of said change or be liable for any fees or charges incurred. Occupant may opt-out of this messaging by emailing customercare@storageplusoflakecharles.com or reply STOP to any SMS/text message received. Occupant certifies and warrants that the phone number(s) provided in this Agreement are that of the Occupant.

38. CROSS-COLLATERALIZATION OF STORAGE SPACES: When Occupant rents more than one Space at this Facility, the rent is secured by Occupant’s property in all the Spaces rented. A default by Occupant on any Space shall be considered a default on all Spaces rented. Owner may exercise all remedies available to it including denial of access to the Space and the Facility and sale of the stored property if all rent and other charges on all Spaces are not paid when due.

39. ARBITRATION: In the event of any claim, dispute or lawsuit by Occupant against Owner (or Owner against Occupant) arising from Occupant’s rental or use of the Space or this Agreement, the claim or lawsuit shall be submitted to binding arbitration upon the request of either party and the service of that request on the other party. The parties agree that the arbitration shall be conducted and heard by a single arbitrator to resolve the claim, dispute or lawsuit. THE ARBITRATION MUST BE CONDUCTED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND OCCUPANT AND OWNER AGREE NOT TO ACT AS A CLASS-REPRESENTATIVE OR IN A PRIVATE ATTORNEY GENERAL CAPACITY IN ANY CLAIM, DISPUTE OR LAWSUIT. Owner will not request to arbitrate any claim, dispute or lawsuit that Occupant brings in small claims court. However, if such a claim is transferred, removed or appealed to a different court, Owner may then choose to arbitrate. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) shall govern this arbitration agreement. The Arbitration shall be conducted by National Arbitration and Mediation (NAM) under its Comprehensive Dispute Resolution Rules and Procedures for the Self-Storage Industry. The NAM arbitration rules and procedures may be found www.namadr.com. Occupant understands that Occupant is entitled to a judicial adjudication of disputes with the Owner with respect to this Agreement and is waiving that right. The parties are aware of the limited circumstances under which a challenge to an arbitration award may be made and agree to those limitations. Owner and Occupant stipulate and agree that they have had sufficient time and opportunity to consider the implications of their decision to arbitrate and that this addendum concerning arbitration represents a voluntary choice after due consideration of the consequences of entering into this addendum. IF OWNER CHOOSES ARBITRATION, OCCUPANT SHALL NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO LITIGATE SUCH CLAIM OR LAWSUIT IN COURT OR TO HAVE A JURY TRIAL. OCCUPANT IS ALSO GIVING UP OCCUPANT’S RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN A CLASS ACTION OR OTHER COLLECTIVE ACTION LAWSUIT OR ARBITRATION.

40. EXCEPTIONS TO ARBITRATION: Both parties retain the right to seek remedies in small claims court for disputes or claims within that court’s jurisdiction. Both parties also retain the right to pursue any eviction, action to enforce a lien, and/or unlawful detainer remedies or defenses in any court. Owner retains the right to conduct a lien sale under appliable state law. However, any other claims, such as claims for violations of self-storage lien laws, derivative claims (including, but not limited to, claims under state or federal consumer protection statutes), conversion, negligence, breach of contract, or other violations of state or federal law, must be brought in arbitration.

41. WAIVER: No waiver by the Owner of any provision hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any of the other provisions hereof or of any subsequent default or breach by the Occupant.

42. OCCUPANT’S LIABILITY: In the event of a foreclosure of the Occupant's interest in the Space, it is understood and agreed that the liability of the Occupant for the rents, charges, costs and expenses provided for in this Agreement shall not be relinquished, diminished or extinguished prior to payment in full. The Owner may use a collection agency thereafter to secure any remaining balance owed by the Occupant after the application of sale proceeds, if any. If any property remains unsold after foreclosure and sale, the Owner may dispose of said property in any manner considered appropriate by the Owner.

43. SUCCESSION: All provisions of this Agreement shall apply to and be binding upon all heirs, successors in interest, assigns, or representatives of the parties hereto.

44. STATE LAW TO APPLY: This Agreement and any action arising between the parties shall be construed under and in accordance with the substantive laws of the State where the Facility is located.

45. ATTORNEYS’ FEES: In the event the Owner retains the services of an attorney to recover any sums due under this Agreement for any unlawful detainer, for the breach of any covenant or conditions hereof, or in defense of any demand, claim or action brought by the Occupant, the Occupant agrees to pay to the Owner the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees incurred in any such action.

46. ACCESS TO SPACE AND FACILITY DUE TO EMERGENCIES/WEATHER. Owner reserves the right to deny access to the Space and/or the Facility to all occupants due to federal, state, or local emergencies or due to inclement weather. Owner shall incur no liability to Occupant for the denial of Occupant’s access to the Space and/or Facility due to federal, state, or local emergencies or inclement weather.

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47. CONDUCT: Occupant and Occupant’s guests and invitees shall behave, conduct themselves, and communicate with Owner, Owner’s employees and agents, and other occupants in a professional, businesslike manner while at the Facility. Abusive or harassing language or conduct by Occupant or Occupant’s guests or invitees is a breach of this Agreement. If any provision of this paragraph is violated, Owner shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement (including denial of vehicle gate access to the Facility and denial of access to the Space) and to exercise any other remedies provided at law or in equity, including immediate removal of Occupant’s property from the Space and the Facility. If Occupant or Occupant’s guests or invitees are in violation of this paragraph, Owner has the right to control Occupant’s access on the Facility, including, but not limited to, requiring Occupant to be escorted by Owner’s agents or employees while at the Facility.

48. OWNER’S EMPLOYEES: Should any of Owner's employees perform any services for Occupant at Occupant's request, such employees shall be deemed to be the agent of the Occupant, regardless of whether payment for such services is made or not, and Occupant agrees to indemnify and hold Owner harmless from all costs, expenses or liability in connection with or arising, directly or indirectly, from such services performed by employee of Owner. Notwithstanding that Owner shall not be liable for such occurrences; Occupant agrees to notify Owner immediately upon the occurrence of any injury, damage or loss suffered by the Occupant or other persons on or within the Facility.

49. ENFORCEABILITY: In the event any part of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining part of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect as though any invalid or unenforceable part or parts were not written into this Agreement.

50. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE: Occupant agrees that any reference in this Agreement to a writing or written form may be fulfilled through an electronic record, including an electronic signature, which shall have the same legal force, effect and enforceability as if it was made in a non-electronic form. If not signed with an original signature below and electronic signature is used, Occupant understands and agrees that Occupant is consenting to be legally bound by the terms and conditions of this Agreement as if Occupant signed this Agreement in writing. Occupant agrees that no certification authority or other third-party verification is necessary to validate their e-signature and that the lack of such certification or third-party verification will not in any way affect the enforceability of the e- signature or any resulting agreement between Occupant and Owner. Additionally, Occupant certifies that he/she is age 18 or above.

Do not sign this multi-page Agreement until you have read it and fully understand it. This Agreement releases the Owner from liability for loss of or damage to your stored property. If you have any questions concerning its legal effect, consult your legal advisor.

Facility Rules and Restrictions

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Speed limit on Storage Plus of Lake Charles property is 5 MPH
No smoking
No illegal activity
No items may be disposed of or left on Storage Plus of Lake Charles property. Items may only be placed inside the rented space
Animals must be confined to your personal vehicle while on Storage Plus of Lake Charles property.
Storage is passive
1. No work of any kind can be conducted inside storage units
2. No loitering, hanging out, or leisure activities in storage units
3. No living in, sleeping in or other residential type activities
No food or beverages of any kind can be stored in storage units. This includes canned food items, animal feed, bottled water, food in plastic totes, etc. No appliances may be stored with food in them.
Appliances may not be stored that have any fluids in them. Appliances may not be powered while in storage units.
No hazardous, toxic or combustible materials can be stored in units. This includes chemicals, oil, batteries and ammunition
Electrical service on Storage Plus of Lake Charles property is not provided to tenant. Extension cords, outlet bars, outlet adapters and other devices that alter lights or other electrical sources are prohibited.

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