RENT

Occupant agrees to pay Owner, as rent for the use of the unit. Rent is payable in advance on or before the 1st day of each month, in advance, and a like amount for each month thereafter, until the termination of this Lease, without notice or demand by Owner, and without any right of setoff.

By continuing your lease with A1 Mini Storage, you authorize us to initiate recurring electronic payments from your selected bank account or credit card for monthly rent. These payments will be processed automatically via EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) on the due date each month. This authorization will remain in effect until you provide a written 30-day notice to cancel or update your payment method. By consenting, you agree to keep your payment information current and understand that any failed transactions may result in late fees or additional charges in accordance with your lease agreement.

LATE PAYMENTS

In the event the Occupant fails to pay rent as described herein, the Owner may deny access to the storage space until paid-in-full. If the rent is more than 30 days in arrears, the Owner may sell the Occupants personal property that is left behind in the storage space for their own benefit. a.) Lien. The Owner shall have a lien on any property placed in the storage space and have the right to sell the property at public or private sale as provided under State law. In addition to all other rights granted by law the provisions of the Alabama Self-Service Storage Act, which are expressly made a part hereof, if default occurs, Occupant grants Owner the right to break and remove any lock on the leased space and repair any damage caused by such removal at Occupants expense and to enter therein to take possession of the contents until they are disposed of.

USE

Occupant shall provide his own lock for leased space. If such lock is on the door to leased space on the first day of the month, Occupant shall owe rent for the entire month. The Occupant may use the storage space to store their personal property. It is prohibited to use the storage space for any of the following: a.) Prohibited Items. Storing explosive items, flammable materials, hazardous waste, animals, or illegal substances is prohibited. b.) Residential Use. The Occupant shall not occupy the storage space for residential purposes. c.) Assign or Sublet. The Occupant cannot assign or sublet any portion of the storage space. d.) Alterations. The Occupant is not allowed to make any type of alteration to the storage space.

To help avoid mold and mildew, Lessor recommends storing Occupant’s stored Personal Property Off the concrete floor, such as on pallets or shelves, and keeping goods susceptible to mold from touching the walls of Occupant’s Unit. Lessor recommends inspecting the Unit regularly for any water intrusion or other damage. In certain circumstances it may also be better to cover Occupant’s Personal Property with plastic covers or wrapping.

LIABILITY/CASUALTY

This Agreement is made on the express condition that, while the Owner shall exercise reasonable care in the operation of providing safe and accessible storage space, the Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Occupant or their property stored in the storage space. In the event the storage space is damaged by fire or other casualty and is rendered untenantable, either the Owner or the Occupant may terminate this Agreement without penalty.

INSURANCE

INSURANCE OBLIGATION: THE OWNER DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY TYPE OF INSURANCE WHICH WOULD PROTECT THE OCCUPANT’S PERSONAL PROPERTY FORM LOSS BY FIRE, THEFT, OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CASUALTY LOSS. IT IS THE OCCUPANT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO OBTAIN SUCH INSURANCE. Occupant, Occupant’s sole expense, shall maintain an insurance policy of fire, extended coverage endorsement, burglary, vandalism and malicious mischief insurance for the actual cash value of the stored property. Insurance on Occupant’s stored property is a material condition of this agreement, and if for the benefit of both Occupant and Owner. Occupant’s 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, including any loss due to any acts whatsoever of Owner. Owner’s agents or employees, including but not limited to the alleged negligent or intentional acts of Owner, or Owner’s agents or employees, including negligent or intentional disposal of Occupant’s stored property. Occupant expressly agrees that the carrier of such insurance shall not be subrogated to any claim of Occupant against Owner, Owner’s agents or employees. It is expressly agreed between Occupant and Owner that it is intended that insurance coverage be acquired by Occupant to cover loss of the property due to any acts whatsoever of Owner Owner’s agents, or employees, whether intentional or negligent, or active or passive in nature, which results in any loss, disposal, or damage to Occupant’s stored property.

INSPECTION OF PROPERTY UNIT

Occupant shall permit Owner or its agents to enter the leased storage space upon request for inspection purposes.

OWNER'S LIEN

For purposes of Owner’s lien “Personal Property” means movable property, not affixed to land, and includes, but is not limited to, goods, wares, merchandise, motor vehicles, watercraft, household items, and furnishings. For purposes of Lessor’s lien “Last known address” means Occupant’s last known address.

The Owner's lien is superior to any other lien or security interest, except those which are evidenced by certificate of title or perfected and recorded prior to the date of the Lease in Alabama, in the name of Occupant, either in the county of Occupant’s last known address or in the county where the Facility is located, except any tax lien as provided by law and except those liens or security interests of whom Owner has knowledge through Occupant’s disclosure in this Lease or through other written notice.

The Owner’s lien attaches as of the date the Personal Property is brought to the Facility.

ENFORCEABILITY

If any part of this Lease is unenforceable, the remaining parts of it will remain valid and enforceable. This Lease shall be governed by the laws of the Sate of Alabama, regardless of its conflict of law’s provisions.

DEFAULT

If Occupant breaches any term or condition of this Lease, including but not exclusively, by failing to pay Occupant’s rent on time and in full, Owner may exercise the rights and remedies described throughout this Lease, including, without limitation (I) removing Occupant’s lock and access the Unit (II) overlock the Unit to prevent Occupant’s access until all amounts outstanding are paid in full (III) inventory and/or take possession of the Unit or Occupant’s Personal Property located in the Unit (IV) sell Occupant’s Personal Property stored in the Unit as permitted by law or (V) pursue any and all other remedies available to Lessor at law or equity including a forcible entry detainer action against Occupant. Occupant shall be responsible for all damages and expenses sustained by Owner as a result of such default and shall indemnify Owner for all costs, expenses and liabilities associated with any default, including, without limitation Lessor’s attorney’s fees and costs. All remedies available to Owner shall cumulative and the exercise of one or more remedies shall not exclude or waive Owner right to seek or use any other remedy.

BINDING NATURE

The covenants herein contained shall extend to be binding upon the parties, their successors, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns. The Occupant warrants that the information provided to Owner in the Lease or in any application preceding this Lease is complete, true, and accurate in all respects.