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13. TERMINATION: This Agreement shall continue from month to month until written notice of terminatation is provided by either party. The tenancy created by this Agreement may be terminated by either party giving the other party at least five (5) days’ written
<br />notice of such termination. Additionally, if the Occupant or Occupant's invitees, licensees, or guests breaches this Agreemen t, breaches the peace, or there is evidence of criminal activity on the part of Occupant or Occupant's invitees, licensees or guests, Lessor may
<br />immediately terminate this Agreement effective upon written notice to Occupant. Upon termination of this Agreement, Occupant shall remove all personal property from the Space and shall deliver possession of the Space to the Lessor prior to the Due Date of the
<br />succeeding month’s rent unless such property is subject to Lessor's lien rights as referenced in this Rental Agreement. Lessor may dispose of any property left in the Space or in the Facility by Occupant after Occupant has terminated his or her tenancy. Occupant shall be
<br />responsible for paying all costs incurred by Lessor in disposing of such property, including but not limited to a minimum CLEANING FEE as set forth above.
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<br />14. ATTORNEY’S FEES: In the event the Lessor retains the services of an attorney to recover any sums due under this Rental Agreement for any unlawful detainer, for the breach of any covenant or conditions hereof, or in defense of any demand claim or action
<br />brought by the Occupant, the Occupant agrees to pay to the Lessor the reasonable costs, expenses, and attorney’s fees incurred in any such action.
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<br />15. ABANDONMENT: This Agreement shall automatically terminate if Occupant abandons the Space(s). Occupant shall have abandoned the Space if Occupant has removed Occupant's locking device from the Space and IS NOT current in all obligations hereunder.
<br />Rent paid for month in which Occupant moves out early shall not be refunded. Abandonment shall allow the Lessor to remove all contents of the Space for disposal. Occupant hereby waives and releases any claims or actions against Lessor for disposal of personal
<br />property resulting from Occupant’s abandonment.
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<br />16. LESSOR'S RIGHT TO ENTER: Lessor may cut the lock and enter the Space for the purposes of inspection without prior notice to Occupant whenever Lessor believes that any hazardous condition or nuisance has been created, or is occurring in the Space, or in any
<br />situation constituting an emergency, or for repairs to the interior or door, or inspections by governmental authorities. In the event any inspection discloses any stored property or any condition in violation of any provision of this agreement, then Lessor may immediately
<br />remove and dispose of such property, and take action to remedy such condition, without notice to Occupant, and at Occupant's expense.
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<br />17. MILITARY STATUS: In order to comply with SERVICE MEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT it is Occupant’s obligation to notify the Lessor in writing that Occupant and any Occupant family member storing goods at the Facility are in active military service, in order
<br />to determine Occupant’s qualifications under this Act. If Occupant’s military status or Occupant’s family member’s military status changes, Occupant is required to notify the Lessor in writing of this change immediately.
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<br />18. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING: Occupant shall not assign this Agreement or sublet the whole or any portion of the Space rented hereunder.
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<br />19. WAIVER/ENFORCEABILITY: In the event any part of this Agreement shall be held invalid or unenforceable the remaining part of this Rental Agreement shall be in full force and effect as though any invalid or unenforceable part or parts were not written into this
<br />Agreement. No waiver by Lessor of any provisions hereof shall be deemed a waiver of any other provision hereof or of any subsequent default or breach by Occupant of the same or any other provision.
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<br />20. SUCCESSION: This Agreement is binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors and assigns.
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<br />21. GOVERNING LAW: This Agreement and any actions between the parties shall be governed by North Carolina law.
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<br />22. WAIVER OF JURY TRIAL: Lessor and Occupant waive their respective rights to trial by jury of any cause of action, claim, counterclaim, or cross complaint brought by either Lessor against Occupant, or Occupant against Lessor on any matter arising out of or in
<br />any way connected with this Rental Agreement, Occupant's use or occupancy of the Space, or any claim of bodily injury or property damage or the enforcement of any remedy under any law, statute, or regulation.
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<br />23. LIMITED WARRANTY: This Agreement contains the entire Agreement of the parties and no representation or agreements, oral or otherwise, between the parties not embodied herein shall be of any force or effect. The agents and employees of Lessor are not
<br />authorized to make warranties about the Space, premises, Property, and facility referred to in this Agreement. Lessor's agents and employees' ORAL STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES, and shall not be relied upon by the Occupant nor shall any of
<br />said statements be considered a part of the Agreement. The entire Agreement and understanding of the parties hereto is embodi ed in this writing and NO OTHER WARRANTIES are given beyond those set forth in this Agreement. The parties hereto agree that the
<br />IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE and all other warranties, express or implied, ARE EXCLUDED AND DISCLAIMED from this transaction and shall not apply to the Space, premises, Property,
<br />and facility referred to herein. It is further understood and agreed that Occupant accepts such Space, premises, Property, and facility AS IS and WITH ALL FAULTS.
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<br />24. RULES AND REGULATIONS: Occupant agrees to be bound by the Rules and Regulations as posted by the Lessor from time to time at the Office of the facility, or such other place in the facility where such notices are normally posted. All Rules and regulations
<br />shall be deemed to be part of this agreement and incorporated herein.
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<br />25. Notices from Lessor: All notices from Lessor 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 Rental Agreement. Notices shall be deemed delivered when deposited
<br />with the U. S. Postal Service or when sent by electronic mail. All statutory notices shall be sent as required by law. If Occupant has provided the Lessor with an electronic address, the Lessor may communicate with Occupant and provide Occupant with any
<br />written notices authorized or required under this Agreement or by applicable law via electronic mail.
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<br />26. Notices from Occupant: Occupant represents and warrants that the information Occupant has supplied in this Rental Agreement is true, accurate and correct and Occupant understands that Lessor is relying on Occupant’s representations. Occupant agrees to give
<br />written notice to Lessor 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
<br />must personally deliver such notice to Lessor or mail the notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, with postage prepaid to Lessor at the Facility address set forth above or by e-mail only if e-mail is acknowledged by Lessor.
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<br />27. CHANGES: The terms of this Agreement such as monthly rental rate, conditions of occupancy and other charges, are subject to change upon thirty (30) days prior written notice. If changed, the Occupant may terminate this Agreement on the effective date of the
<br />change by giving Lessor ten (10) days prior written notice to terminate after receiving notice of the change. If the Occupant does not give such notice, either in person or by first class mail the change shall become effective and apply to his occupancy.
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<br />28. OCCUPANT'S LOCK: Space shall be immediately locked by Occupant upon execution of the agreement. Only one lock shall be permitted. Occupant shall not provide Lessor or Lessor's agents with a key and/or combination to Occupant's lock unless deliveries are
<br />to be accepted by Lessor on Occupant's behalf and signed waiver of indemnification to lessor is provided. In the event Occupant fails to keep such a lock on the Space or Occupant's lock is broken or damaged, Lessor shall have the right, but not the obligation, to place its
<br />lock on the Space provided however; that in such event Lessor, shall have no liability to Occupant for any loss or damage whatsoever, and Occupant shall indemnify and hold Lessor harmless from and against any loss, cost or expense of Lessor in connection with locking
<br />the Space, including the cost of the lock.
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<br />29. ACCESS: In Lessor's sole discretion, Occupant's access to the premises may be conditioned in any manner deemed reasonably necessary by Lessor. Such measures may include, but are not limited to, limiting hours of operation, requiring verification of Occupant's
<br />identity, and requiring Occupant to sign in and out upon entering and leaving the premises. Access will be limited to those Occupants and authorized users listed on this rental agreement unless the user has an access code and key to the unit which shall be considered valid
<br />evidence that the possessor is duly authorized to enter and remove contents from any Unit provided under this agreement.
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<br />30. LAW ENFORCEMENT DIRECTIVES:Occupant hereby authorizes Lessor to release any information regarding Occupant and Occupant’s occupancy as may be required by law or requested by governmental authorities or agencies, law enforcement agencies or
<br />courts. Upon presentation of a search warrant by a health or law officer, Lessor may open the Space or allow such officer to open the Space for inspection by such officer; and such officer may lock the Space (if the Space is lockable). Lessor may also lock the Space (if the
<br />Space is lockable) but is not required to do so.
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<br />31. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Lessor does not warrant or guarantee that any financial information (credit card, checking account) will not be stolen or otherwise compromised. Occupant waives and releases any and all claims or actions against Lessor for damages
<br />arising from the use of said information by others.
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<br />32. CLIMATE CONTROL: Climate controlled spaces are heated and cooled depending on outside temperature. These spaces do not provide constant internal temperature or humidity control. Lessor does not warrant or guarantee temperature or humidity ranges in the
<br />Space due to changes in outside temperature and humidity. Lessor is not liable for the growth of mold or mildew on stored property. To help avoid mold and mildew, personal property should be stored off the floor by using pallets or shelves, and goods susceptible to mold
<br />should be stored away from the walls of the Space. 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 and/or heating systems,
<br />material shortages, electrical and/or utility blackouts, brownouts, acts of God, extreme weather conditions, damage to building from other hazards, the temperature of the Space may not be heated or cooled atall.
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<br />33. PERMISSION TO COMMUNICATE: Occupant recognizes Lessor and Occupant are entering to a business relationship as Lessor and Occupant. As such, Occupant hereby consents to Lessor phoning, faxing, e-mailing and texting Occupant (including automated
<br />calls and texts) as well as using social media to send with marketing and/or other business-related communications.
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