North Country Self-Storage, LLC

Your Lock, Your Key

This Storage Lease Agreement (the “Lease”) is entered by and between North Country Self-Storage, LLC  (“Owner”) and ____________________________________________________________________________________

(“Lessee”) on ____________, 20_____. Owner and Lessee may collectively be referred to as the “Parties.”

The Parties agree as follows:

PREMISES: Owner hereby leases the storage space # ______________  located at: North Country Self-Storage LLC, 21 Boyer Ave, Malone NY 12953 (the “Premises”) to Lessee.

LEASE TERM: The lease will start on _______________ (begin date) and will continue as a month-to-month / six month or 12-month term tenancy until such time as it is terminated by either party.  To terminate either the Owner or Lessee must give written notice to the other party at least 30 days prior to when the Premises are to be vacated (the “Lease Term”).

LEASE PAYMENTS: Lessee agrees to pay to Owner as rent for the Premises the amount of $ ____________ (“Rent”) each month, plus 8% state sales tax,  in advance on the first day of each month at: 21 Boyer Ave, Malone New York 12953 (address for rent payment) or at any other address designated by Owner. If the Lease Term does not start on the first day of the month or end on the last day of a month, the rent will be prorated accordingly. [Check the item that applies] Owner  Ž will  Ž will not invoice Lessee monthly. 

LATE CHARGES: If any amount under Lease is more than 10 calendar days late, Lessee agrees to pay a late fee of $35, plus for each day afterwards, an additional $5 per day. Lease agreement is in default on the 20th day past the rent due date.

INSUFFICIENT FUNDS: Lessee agrees to pay the charge of $35 for each check given by Lessee to Owner that is returned to Owner for lack of sufficient funds.

SECURITY DEPOSIT:  [check the appropriate provision]

Ž     There is no security deposit.

Ž     Lessee shall deposit with Owner, in trust, a security deposit of $35 as security for the performance by Lessee of the terms under this Lease and for any damages caused by Lessee, Lessee’s family, agents and visitors to the Premises during the term of this Lease.

RENTAL OF REAL PROPERTY: Lessee understands that this is a rental of real property, owner is not a warehouseman, and is not responsible for any property stored.

CONDITON OF PROPERTY: Lessee has look at the space and the surrounding area and found them to be satisfactory. Lessee understands that owner has made no promises about the condition of the property, its safety, or its security. Lessee will keep space in good condition and will pay for any damage to property.

KEY/LOCK: Lessee is responsible for providing his/her own lock for the enclosed space.

USE OF PREMISES: Lessee shall use the Premises exclusively for the storage of Lessee’s own possessions (property). Total value of property must not exceed $2,000 unless insured.  Lessee will not store or dispose of any property outside of the Premises. Lessee will not use the premises for any illegal or otherwise prohibited activities. Lessee will not conduct business on the property. Lessee will not store vehicles or trash.

DANGEROUS OR ILLEGAL MATERIALS: Lessee shall not keep or have on or around the Premises any item of a dangerous, flammable or explosive nature that might unreasonably increase the risk of fire or explosion on or around the Premises or that might be considered hazardous by any responsible insurance company. Lessee will not store hazardous material identified by the EPA, DOT or Homeland Security. Lessee shall not keep or have on or around the Premises any illegal items, materials or substances.

NO INSURANCE: Owner does not insure Lessee's possessions. Lessee must obtain insurance for possessions valued over $2,000. Owner does not determine value or condition of Lessee's possessions. 

SECURITY AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS: Lessee understands that Owner does not provide any security alarm system or other security for the Premises. Lessee’s possessions will occupy the Premises entirely at the risk of the Lessee.  Lessee releases Owner from any loss, damage, claim or injury resulting from any casualty.  Owner is not responsible for carrying any insurance covering Lessee’s possessions.  Lessee should, at his own expense, obtain insurance for the Property stored at the Premises.

OWNER'S RIGHT TO INSPECT/REPAIR: Lessee will permit owner, manager or law enforcement to inspect spaced leased. Owner will provide a written notice at 3 days in advance from inspection and or repair date.  Failure to allow inspection and or repair constitutes default of lease agreement.

DEFAULT: If Lessee fails to perform or fulfill any obligation under this Lease, Lessee shall be in default of this Lease. If lessee is more then 10 days late in paying, owner may stop lessee from entering the enclosed space. If Lessee is more than 30 days late in paying, owner may enter and remove lessee's possessions from the enclosed space until owner sells property. Subject to any statute, ordinance or law to the contrary, Lessee shall have seven (7) days from the date of notice of default by Owner to cure the default. In the event Lessee does not cure a default, Owner may at Owner’s option (a) cure such default and the cost of such action may be added to Lessee’s financial obligations under this Lease; or (b) declare Lessee in default of the Lease. In the event of default, Owner may also, enter the Premises take possession of the Premises. The failure of Lessee or their guests or invitees to comply with any term of this Lease is grounds for termination of the tenancy, with appropriate notice to Lessee and procedures as required by law.  If Lessee does not remove the Property at the termination of this Lease, the Property will be treated at abandoned and may be sold in a reasonable manner.  The proceeds of such of sale will be applied per New York State Lien Law; the balance of such a sale will be mailed to Lessee.

OWNER'S LIEN: Per New York State Lien Law, Owner has a lien upon all possessions stored by lessee. In case of default, lien covers overdue lease payments, late charges, return check fees, labor charges, cost of the sale of lessee's property, and other charges present and in the future. Owner may enforce the lien by selling property stored by lessee. Sale may be public or private and owner may sell all or only part of the stored possessions.

ALTERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS: Lessee agrees not to make any improvements or alterations to the Premises.

MAINTENANCE: Lessee will, at Lessee's sole expense, keep and maintain the Premises in good, clean and sanitary condition during the term of this Lease and any renewal thereof.  Lessee will promptly advise Owner if the Premises are in need of any maintenance or repair.

ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE: Lessee shall not assign or sublease any interest in this Lease.

SEVERABILITY: If any part or parts of this Lease shall be held unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Lease shall continue in full force and effect. If any provision of this Lease is deemed invalid or unenforceable by any court of competent jurisdiction, and if limiting such provision would make the provision valid, then such provision shall be deemed to be construed as so limited.

BINDING EFFECT: The covenants and conditions contained in the Lease shall apply to and bind the parties and the heirs, legal representatives, successors and permitted assigns of the parties.

GOVERNING LAW: This Lease shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. Lessee must be at least 18 years old.

RULES AND REGULATIONS: Lessee will obey all of Owner's rules and regulations including any additional ones that Owner may adopt.  Rules will be posted at the facility.

ENDING THE AGREEMENT: Owner may end the rental agreement if Lessee beaks any promises made in the Rental Agreement or if Lessee abandons his or her property at the facility.

CONDITION OF PROPERTY AFTER VACATING: When the Lease Agreement ends, Lessee will remove all possessions and leave the enclosed space and surrounding area clean.  Lessee agrees that owner may dispose of any possessions remaining.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Lease constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes any prior understanding or representation of any kind preceding the date of this Lease. There are no other promises, conditions, understandings or other agreements, whether oral or written, relating to the subject matter of this Lease. This Lease may be modified in writing and must be signed by both, Owner or Manager and Lessee.

CUMULATIVE RIGHTS: Owner’s and Lessee’s rights under this Lease are cumulative, and shall not be construed as exclusive of each other unless otherwise required by law.

NOTICE: Any notice required or otherwise given pursuant to this Lease shall be in writing and mailed certified return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or delivered by overnight delivery service to the following addresses: If to Owner: North Country Self-Storage LLC, 21 Boyer Ave, Malone, NY 12953.  If to Lessee, current address on record.     

CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Lessee will inform Owner in writing by mail or email of new address.

WAIVER: The failure of either party to enforce any provisions of this Lease shall not be deemed a waiver or limitation of that party's right to subsequently enforce and compel strict compliance with every provision of this Lease. The acceptance of lease by Owner does not waive Owner’s right to enforce any provisions of this Lease.

INITIAL PAYMENT RECEIVED:  $_____________________________. 

Next Payment due on _____________________________.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS: Enter Alternate Address and phone number, such as a relative, close friend or business.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Lease to be executed the day and year first above written.

MANAGER:   ___________________________________ DAVID LAMICA 21 Boyer Ave Malone, NY 12953 877-864-3612   nrth_country@yahoo.com	LESSEE:       SIGNATURE:_____________________________   PRINT NAME:___________________________________
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