Connors Bros.

Moving & Storage, Inc.

Lease Agreement

Portable Storage Lease Agreement – College Students

  • Referred to herein as “LESSEE” or “OCCUPANT”
  • This agreement made by and between Connors Bros Moving & Storage Inc, 370 Cole Ave, Williamstown, MA 01267 (413) 458-8141, referred to herein as “LESSOR” or “OPERATOR” and “LESSEE” or “OCCUPANT,” as stated above. The Lessor hereby lets and leases to the lessee, and the lessee hereby hires and rents from the lessor, commencing the Spring 2022 and ending upon return to school in August/September 2022, the following described storage unit for a one-time payment specified below. It is here in agreed as follows:
    1. The Lessee must return the leasehold premises to the Lessor in the same condition as they existed at the commencement hereof. The Lessee must leave the unit broom clean and undamaged. If the unit is not swept or if any items are left behind or if there is any damage to the unit, the Lessor shall charge accordingly.
    2. Lessee agrees the Lessor does not become a bailee, warehouseman or storer of any property that may be stored in the leasehold premises; and Lessor does not accept control, custody, or assume any responsibility for the care of Lessee’s property. Lessor shall not be required to keep, maintain or file any list or inventory of any property stored on the leasehold premises.
    3. Lessee is to provide his own lock for the leasehold premises; if the lock is removed from the leasehold premises, this will serve as notice that Lessee has terminated the lease.
    4. LESSEE will contact the business office between the hours of 9:00am and 3:00pm, at least 48 business hours in advance, in order to access the storage space.
    5. Lessor shall have the right to enter the leasehold premises at times of emergency or to inspect or do repairs and, if necessary, Lessor shall have the right to move contents of Leasehold premises to another unit.
    6. Lessee shall not use the premises as a place of business or as a mailing address or for any unlawful purpose.
    7. Property being stored in the rented space is not insured by the operator against loss or damage and remains on the premises at the sole risk of the occupant. The operator of the storage facility shall have a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, insurance or other charges in relationship to the property and for expenses necessary for the preservation of the property or reasonably incurred in its sale pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 105A. Property so stored in the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default.
    8. Default, Operator’s Remedies & Lien: In addition to such liens and remedies provided by law to secure and collect fees, the operator is hereby given a lien upon the Occupant’s Property stored in said unit to secure the timely performance of this Agreement by Occupant and the secure payment of all charges, fees, and costs incident to Occupant’s default. In the case of default by Occupant, Operator, at its option may (a) terminate this agreement, (b) re-enter, seize and or take possession of said property for arrears of fees or breach of covenant or by reason of abandonment without being deemed guilty of any manner of trespass or conversion, and without prejudice to any remedies of Operator. At the time of re-entry and seizure, the Operator shall give notice in writing to Occupant at address of Occupant indicated on this Agreement. Such notice shall be by regular mail and shall be deemed received by Occupant when deposited in the Unites States Mail, postage prepaid, addressed as described above. At any time after thirty (30) days from the date of giving such notice, the Operator may sell said property at public or private sale. In the event the proceeds of the sale are greater than necessary to pay the lien, including accrued and unpaid fees, charges, appraisal, moving, storage and expenses of collection, reentry and sale, the balance shall be paid to the Occupant at address described above. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, Occupant expressly grants the right of disposition, disposal and destruction of any personal property including, but not limited to, all paper, pictures and documents.
  1. Lessee bears all risks of loss, to the personal property stored by Lessee, regardless of how loss is caused, including loss by fire, water, storm, or theft. Furthermore the Lessor is not responsible for any injury which might occur while Lessee or persons helping Lessee move into the Lessor’s property for storage of personal property. In consideration of being permitted to lease and use Lessor’s storage facilities, I, the Lessee, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives and assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Lessor and Lessor’s respective affiliates, officers, employees, volunteers and agents from liability from any and all claims resulting in personal injury, accidents or illnesses (including death), or property loss arising from, but not limited, the property storage at the Premises of Lessee’s use of the Premises, including the building and parking lot thereat.
  2. Lessee shall not use the leasehold premises for storage of flammable materials or goods, explosive, hazardous material, perishable food stuffs, contraband, live animals, material or goods which emit odor.
  3. Lessee shall not sell, assign or sublet this lease without the prior written consent of Lessor.
  4. Both parties acknowledge that valid notice, for the purpose hereunder, shall be made upon the other by mailing a copy of such notice, postage prepaid, in the United States mail to the address listed herein. Such notice shall be in lieu of any other notice that might be required by law.
  5. Lessee shall be responsible to notify Lessor in writing of any address of telephone change.
  6. Lessee shall have access to the leasehold premises only during Lessor’s normal business hours or those times prearranged by both parties.
  7. Any check that is returned for insufficient funds will be charged an extra $20.00.
  8. Lessee acknowledges receiving a complete copy of this self-service portable storage lease agreement.
  9. Lessee shall obey all of Lessor’s rules and regulations concerning the storage faculty.
  10. This agreement shall be governed by the laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts and each party hereby submits to the Massachusetts district and superior courts located in Berkshire County which shall be the sole venue for any dispute, claims, causes of action and the like arising hereunder.
  11. If a provision of this Lease shall be deemed invalid or unenforceable, the balance of this Lease shall remain in effect, and if any provision shall be deemed inapplicable to any person or circumstances, it shall nevertheless be construed to apply to all other persons and circumstances.