Sample Rental Agreement. 

Date: [Date]Agreement Number: [Number]

BETWEEN:

The Operator (Landlord):[Company Name] [Facility Address, Alberta] [Phone Number] | [Email]

AND

The Occupant (Tenant):[Full Name] [Current Address] [City, Province, Postal Code] [Phone Number] | [Email] [Government Issued ID / Driver’s License #]: ____________________

A. Unit Description: The Operator leases to the Occupant the storage space designated as Unit #[Unit Number] (approx. size: [e.g., 10' x 10']).B. Term: The lease term shall be Month-to-Month, beginning on [Start Date].C. Termination: Either party may terminate this agreement by giving at least [Number, e.g. 10 or 30] days' written notice prior to the end of the month.

A. Monthly Rent: $[Amount] plus GST (5%).B. Due Date: Rent is due on the 1st day of each month.C. Proration: Rent for the first partial month is $[Amount], due upon signing.D. Security Deposit: $[Amount] (Refundable upon vacancy, provided unit is clean, undamaged, and empty).E. Late Fees: If rent is not received by the [5th] day of the month, a late fee of $[Amount] will be charged.F. NSF Fee: A fee of $[Amount] will be charged for any returned cheques or declined payments.

The unit is to be used for the storage of personal property only. The Occupant agrees NOT to store:

• Explosives, flammables, or hazardous materials (gasoline, propane, paint thinner, batteries).
• Perishable food items or animal products.
• Living things (animals or plants).
• Stolen or illegal goods.
• Cannabis: The cultivation, production, or processing of cannabis is strictly prohibited.
• Prohibition on Habitation: The Occupant may NOT use the unit as a residence, office, or workshop. No sleeping or loitering is permitted.

A. Store at Own Risk: The Operator is not responsible for any loss or damage to the Occupant’s property caused by theft, fire, water, rodents, insects, temperature changes, or any other cause.B. Insurance: The Occupant acknowledges that the Operator does not provide insurance for the stored goods. The Occupant is solely responsible for obtaining insurance coverage for their property.

• [ ] I have provided proof of my own insurance policy.
• [ ] I elect to self-insure and assume 100% of the risk.

This section is governed by the Warehousemen’s Lien Act (Alberta).

A. General Lien: The Operator has a lien on all personal property stored in the unit for rent, labour, or other charges in relation to the goods.B. Default & Lock-out: If rent remains unpaid for [Number, e.g., 5] days, the Operator may deny access to the unit (overlock the door and disable gate code).C. Seizure and Sale: If rent remains unpaid, the Operator may enforce the lien by selling the goods at a public auction. 1.  Notice of Intention to Sell: The Operator must provide the Occupant with a "Notice of Intention to Sell" via registered mail or personal delivery. 2.  21-Day Waiting Period: The sale cannot take place until at least 21 days after the notice is given. 3.  Advertisement: The sale must be advertised in a local newspaper (or equivalent public notice) at least once a week for two consecutive weeks prior to the sale. 4. Proceeds: Proceeds from the sale will be used to pay the outstanding debt and auction costs. Any surplus will be paid to the Occupant or into the annual revenue fund of the Government of Alberta if the Occupant cannot be located.

Upon termination, the Occupant must remove all contents and the lock, and sweep the unit clean. Any items left behind will be considered abandoned. The Operator may dispose of abandoned items immediately and charge the Occupant for disposal fees.

The Operator collects personal information to manage the tenancy and enforce the lease. This information may be disclosed to credit bureaus, collection agencies, or Civil Enforcement Agencies in the event of default, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (Alberta).

SIGNATURES

Occupant Signature: __________________________  Date: ____________(I acknowledge I am at least 18 years of age)

Operator Signature: __________________________  Date: ____________

1. Gate Access: Use your unique PIN code to enter and exit. Do not tail-gate. Speed limit is 10 km/h.
2. Winter Safety: Be aware of ice and snow in the driveways. While we plow regularly, slippery conditions may exist. Drive and walk with caution.
3. Trash: "Pack In, Pack Out." There are no dumpsters for tenant use. Leaving trash will result in a $100 minimum disposal fee.
4. Locks: You must provide your own lock. If a unit is found unlocked, the Manager may place a lock on it and bill you.
5. Smoking/Vaping: Strictly prohibited anywhere on the premises.
6. Vehicle Storage: Vehicles must be in running condition, insured, and registered. A drip pan must be placed under the engine/transmission.
7. Emergency Contact: You must provide a valid alternate contact person who is authorized to make decisions or remove items if you are unavailable or incapacitated.

Occupant Initials: _______