“the premises” shall mean Plot 183, Abraham van Wyk Road, Ruimsig.

1. All amounts payable to RUIMSIG STORAGE shall be made without deduction or set off for any reason to the RUIMSIG STORAGE at such bank account as the Landlord may stipulate. All rentals are payable monthly in advance on or before the first day of each month.
VAT Invoice: A copy of this agreement, together with the Tenant’s own proof of payment, will for the purpose of this agreement be deemed to be a proper VAT invoice and RUIMSIG STORAGE will be under no obligation to issue any further VAT invoices.

When rentals are deposited or transferred into RUIMSIG STORAGE’s bank account, the Tenant account number must be stated for reference purposes. If this account number is not stated by the Tenant it will be taken that the rental has not been paid.

• Tenant must to: Ruimsig@gmail.com
• The tenant shall pay to RUIMSIG STORAGE R200.00 for each overdue payment due in terms of this lease as contribution towards RUIMSIG STORAGE’S administration costs incurred in recovering such overdue payments.
• The rental payable in terms of this agreement will escalate at 12% per annum.
• The first months rental plus a deposit equivalent to one months rental shall be payable by the Tenant upon signature of this agreement.

2. The storage unit shall be used for the sole purpose of storage and for no other purpose whatsoever.

3. The Tenant undertakes not to store, without the prior written approval of RUIMSIG STORAGE, any goods likely to cause damage, including, but not limited to any dangerous, noxious, corrosive, flammable or explosive article or substance, or any article or substance likely to cause injury, damage or infection or to encourage vermin, or which will result in RUIMSIG STORAGE’s insurance policies being increased.

4. The Tenant undertakes not to store any goods not lawfully under its control or goods that are illegal and indemnifies and holds RUIMSIG STORAGE harmless from any criminal/civil or other proceedings that may ensue as a result of RUIMSIG STORAGE having such illegal goods and/or unlawfully held goods on the premises.

5. If the Tenant –
5.1. fails to pay any rental due by it on due date; or,
5.2. commits a breach of any of the other terms of this Lease and fails to remedy the breach within 7 (seven) days after written notice requiring that it be remedied; or
5.3. consistently breaches the terms of this Lease so as to justify the Landlord in holding that the tenants conduct is inconsistent with an intention to carry out the terms of the agreement; or
5.4. fails to collect its goods after the expiry of the terms of hire; then and in that event, RUIMSIG STORAGE shall be entitled to cancel the Lease and to resume occupation of the premises without prejudice to its rights to claim arrear rental and/or damages. It is a specific term of this agreement that RUIMSIG STORAGE shall be entitled to sell the tenant/s goods in lieu of outstanding rentals and/or damages. The cost of the sale or disposal will be charged to you. The net proceeds will be credited to you account and any eventual surplus will be paid to you without interest.

6. The Tenant shall provide his own padlock to his leased unit.

7. Liability
7.1. RUIMSIG STORAGE shall not be liable for any claim of whatsoever nature (whether in contract or in delict) and whether for damages or otherwise, howsoever arising, including but without limiting the generality of the aforesaid:-
7.1.1. any act or omission of the Tenant or agent of the Tenant; and/or
7.1.2. any loss, damage or expense arising from or in any way connected with any circumstance, cause or event beyond the reasonable control of RUIMSIG STORAGE including but without limiting the generality of the aforesaid, strike, lock-out, stoppage or restraint of labour; and/or
7.1.3. damage or injury suffered by the Tenant or any person whatsoever arising out of any cause whatsoever as a result of RUIMSIG STORAGE’s execution or attempted execution of its obligations to the Tenant and/or the Tenant’s requirements or mandate;
7.2. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, RUIMSIG STORAGE shall not be liable for any act perpetrated by RUIMSIG STORAGE, its agents, servants, nominees, whether negligent or otherwise.

8. The Tenant undertakes to ensure that the goods are properly and comprehensively insured at all times against any loss of whatsoever nature, including but not limited to damage or loss from burglary, theft, robbery, breakage, fire, storm, flood, earthquake, tempest, riots, labour strikes, civil commotion and to cover public liability of any kind, by an insurance company of proper repute.

9. The Tenant undertakes that it shall at all times adhere to the rules laid down by RUIMSIG STORAGE pertaining to the use of the premises, security and access to the premises.

• Access to the premises shall be during the following hours:
• Monday to Sunday, including public, holidays 07h00 – 18h00.

10. In the event of Value Added Tax or any other form of taxation imposed by statute or law, or any regional, local or competent authority being or becoming payable by RUIMSIG STORAGE on the rental, the Tenant shall pay to RUIMSIG STORAGE on demand such Value Added Tax so payable.

11. The signatory by his/her signature, agree to bind himself/herself as surety for and co-principal debtor in solidium together with the Tenant for all amounts that may be due or may become due, owing and payable by the Tenant to RUIMSIG STORAGE from time to time and during the duration of this Contract. I furthermore waive the benefits of excussion.

12. Advices, recommendations, or opinions by representatives of RUIMSIG STORAGE are given and expressed in good faith and shall not constitute representations of any description, and shall not give rise to any claim against RUIMSIG STORAGE or such representatives.

13. For the purposes of this agreement, including the giving of notice and the serving of legal processes, the parties respectively choose domicilium citandi et executandi as follows:

• RUIMSIG STORAGE: Plot 183, Abraham van Wyk Road, Ruimsig
• P O Box 378, Ruimsig, 1732
• TENANT: As per Tenant details provided.

13.1 Any party may at any time by notice in writing to the other, change that party’s address provided that the new address is in South Africa. The new address shall be effective only 10 (ten) days after receipt of the notice in question.
13.2 Any notice to be given in terms of this agreement shall be delivered by hand or sent by prepaid registered post to the address chosen by the party concerned. Such notice shall be deemed to have been received on the date of delivery if delivered by hand, or in the cases of notices sent by registered post, 2 (two) days after posting unless the contrary is proved.

14. The Tenant shall not be entitled to sublet the storage unit to any other person without the prior written consent of RUIMSIG STORAGE, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

15. The Tenant shall maintain each storage unit hired in the same good order and condition, fair wear and tear excepted.