Terms & conditions for storage with Herts Storage.
We, us and Our are Herts Storage Ltd. I and You is the person signing the contract or agent for the client storing effects.
1. Our charges do not include insurance. You are advised to insure your own effects. You must declare a value of effects to us.
2. We may supply additional services and quote as required.
3. Minimum storage period one week.
4. You will not use the container for any other purpose than storage. No working, causing a nuisance or obstructing access to other clients.
5. Goods NOT to be stored or moved:- Prohibited or stolen goods, drugs, pornographic materials, potentially dangerous, damaging, explosive, corrosive, gas or gas canisters, paints, firearms and ammunition. Precious stones or jewellery, money, deeds, securities, stamps, coins or collections. Plants or goods likely to encourage infestation, vermin or pests. Perishables or items requiring a controlled environment. Goods requiring a special licence. If any of these are submitted we will demand there removal immediately and you will pay us for expenses, legal cost or penalties incurred by us Herts Storage.
6. You confirm the effects for storage are yours and (/) or you have the authority to enter into this agreement.
7. You agree our agents may gain access to the stored effects in case of emergency, if instructed by emergency services or if we need to move your effects.
8. You agree payment is in advance, will not with hold any part of the agreed charges and any late payment will carry a 5% interest per annum above the calculated Bank of England base rate.
9. We will not be liable for loss or damage other than through our negligence. We will not be held liable for consequential loss. No employee shall be separately liable.
10. We will hold effects until all charges and fees have been paid. This includes any fees or charges we incur while holding your effects, until payment in full is made.
11. Right of Lien. We will dispose or sell the effects left in the store 14 days after non payment of charges. Any funds produced will be credited to the account, after all charges and cost for disposal or sale have been met.
Any shortfall will be taken on the credit or debit card details held or stopped from the deposit refund cheque or pursued through the small claims court.
12. If necessary, we will charge a minimum of £50 on your credit/debit card to clean the container or area, remove rubbish and make fit to supply to another client.
13. We reserve the right to subcontract any work.
14. We reserve the right to amend our charges periodically with 30 days notice.
15. You will pay a deposit equal to 4 weeks or 28 days storage, refundable by cheque only, within 14 days after the end of storage period, less charges for repairs or cleaning if required.
16. Dishonoured cheques or payments will incur a £25 charge added to the account.
17. We will hold credit and debit card details for future payments against storage or disposal cost. By signing this you authorise us to debit any and all charges from these cards.
18. Any notices will be deemed effective immediately if served in person or 48 hours after posting.
19. Where the customer is two or more persons your obligation under this agreement shall be joint and several.
20. Access 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Saturdays 9am to 1pm. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Additional access by agreement and payment of charges deemed appropriate.
21. We may terminate the licence immediately with out prejudice if any payments or licence agreements are not maintained.
