GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Daniel Menšík – SELF-STORAGE Heřmanice
1. Introductory Provisions
These General Terms and Conditions (hereinafter referred to as the “GTC”) are issued by Mr. Daniel Menšík, ID: 76633667, with registered office at Střední 1, 702 00 Ostrava Moravská Ostrava (hereinafter also referred to as the “Lessor”). These GTC are accessible at the Lessor’s premises at Orlovská 977/143a, 713 00 Ostrava Heřmanice. The Lessor can be contacted at the phone number +420 732 652 063 or by e-mail at minisklady@email.cz.
The GTC govern the legal relationships arising between the Lessor and a natural or legal person as a tenant (hereinafter referred to as the “Tenant”) by concluding a rental agreement for storage containers for the purpose of storing movable property (hereinafter also referred to as the “Rental Agreement Daniel Menšík – miniSklady Heřmanice” or the “Agreement”).
These GTC form part of the Agreement. Any provisions in the Agreement that deviate from these GTC shall prevail. Both the Agreement and the GTC are drawn up in Czech.
2. Subject of the Agreement
The subject of the Agreement is the rental of material containers owned by the Lessor, located at the Lessor’s premises in Ostrava-Heřmanice, at Orlovská 977/143a, for the purpose of storing the Tenant’s movable property (hereinafter also referred to as the “rental object,” “container,” or “material container”). By the Agreement, the Lessor undertakes to provide the rental object for temporary use to the Tenant, and the Tenant undertakes to pay the Lessor the agreed rent and any other payments specified in the Agreement and these GTC.
The Tenant undertakes to use the rental object exclusively for the storage of movable property in accordance with the conditions set out in the Agreement and these GTC. The Tenant is entitled to use the container only at the location of its placement and is not entitled to move the rental object elsewhere.
The Lessor offers rental of various types (sizes) of containers: XS, S, M, L, and XL, as follows:
XS: area 3.06 m², (W x L x H) – 1.5 x 2.04 x 2.03 m
S: area 6 m², (W x L x H) – 2.04 x 2.94 x 2.03 m
M: area 8.04 m², (W x L x H) – 2.04 x 3.94 x 2.03 m
L: area 12.04 m², (W x L x H) – 2.04 x 5.9 x 2.04 m
XL: area 28.13 m², (W x L x H) – 2.34 x 12.02 x 2.65 m
The specification of the rental object, in particular the number and type (size) of rented containers, will always be specified by the contractual parties in the Agreement.
3. Rent Amount, Payment Terms, and Rental Period
The rent amount is always agreed in the Agreement depending on the type (size) of the rented container and the rental period. The rent amount is based on the Lessor’s Price List valid on the day of signing the Agreement, which the Tenant was acquainted with at the conclusion of the Agreement, and which is available on the website www.miniskladyhermanice.cz.
Based on the Price List, the parties may negotiate its adjustment and the exact rent for a specific rental relationship. The precise rent related to the specific rental object and rental period will always be specified in the Agreement.
If for any reason the exact rent amount is not explicitly and clearly stated in the Agreement, the Tenant is obliged to pay the Lessor the rent corresponding to the type (size) of the rented container and the rental period as indicated in the Price List in effect at the time of signing the Agreement (or, in case of extension, at the day the Agreement was extended).
Unless otherwise explicitly agreed, the rent is payable upon handover of the container in the calendar month in which the container is handed over, for the duration of the rental in that month, and is due either in cash to the Lessor or by bank transfer to the account specified in the Agreement. The Lessor will issue an invoice or a receipt as proof of payment.
In case of rental extension, the rent for the next period is always due on the first day of that period.
The parties may agree in the Agreement that the Tenant is required to pay a refundable security deposit as specified in the Agreement. Unless otherwise agreed, the deposit is payable in cash or by bank transfer within 7 days of signing the Agreement. The deposit will be held by the Lessor for the entire duration of the rental and will not accrue interest. The Lessor may use the deposit to cover any claims, damage, or unpaid rent. Any used portion of the deposit must be replenished by the Tenant within 10 business days of notification. Upon termination of the rental, the deposit or its remaining balance will be returned within 15 days after settlement of all outstanding claims.
4. Insurance
The Lessor declares that they are insured against damages to the rented container caused by natural disasters or theft including vandalism.
The Lessor declares that items stored in the rented containers are insured up to CZK 250,000 per container.
The insurance applies only in case of forced entry, and proof must be provided that the tenant secured the container properly (lock or code).
The Lessor is further insured for liability up to CZK 5,000,000 for damages caused by Lessor’s actions to third parties (including tenants).
5. Access and Security
The rental object is located in a designated, enclosed area at the Lessor’s premises exclusively for storage containers (“miniSklady Heřmanice premises”).
Tenants have unrestricted 24/7 access subject to security rules.
The premises are secured with motion detectors; improper use triggers alarms.
Upon payment of the first rent and security deposit (if applicable), the Tenant will receive an access chip and unique code. Chip cost: CZK 200 each, refundable if returned undamaged. Lost or damaged chips must be reported immediately.
The Tenant must protect the chip and code from loss, theft, or damage.
The premises are monitored by cameras; recordings do not capture the interior of containers. Consent to camera monitoring is a condition for the Agreement.
Access requires the chip or code, and the area automatically locks 15 minutes after exit.
Emergency exits are clearly marked for fire, flood, or power failure.
6. Rights and Obligations
The Tenant must inspect the container before use and report any defects. The Tenant must store only suitable items.
By signing, the Tenant confirms receipt in suitable condition.
Tenant is responsible for providing a lock and keys.
Tenant cannot move or relocate the container.
Tenant may store movable items, subject to supervision during storage.
Tenant must avoid any damage, including tampering with labels.
No subleasing or third-party access without Lessor’s written consent.
Prohibited items include perishable goods, illegal items, waste, chemicals, flammables, and items requiring special legal conditions.
Lessor may refuse storage of inappropriate items.
Tenant must secure items against movement or damage.
If the container is damaged due to Lessor actions or force majeure, the Lessor provides a replacement.
Lessor may access the container in emergencies, notifying the Tenant immediately.
Both parties must notify changes to contact details within 5 business days, in writing or electronically.
7. Termination
Rental may end only:
a) by mutual agreement, in writing or scanned document via email;
b) at the end of the agreed term; automatic renewal applies if the tenant continues using the container and paying rent;
c) by Lessor with 10-day notice for late payment;
d) by Lessor with 10-day notice for breach of obligations;
e) by Tenant with 10-day notice if Lessor prevents access or container is unsuitable;
f) immediately if Tenant revokes consent to personal data processing or camera monitoring.Tenant must return the cleaned and emptied container by the last rental day, scheduling the handover at least 1 week in advance.
If the container is not returned, the Lessor may open it to empty and store items appropriately.
Items left will be stored until collected by the Tenant.
A daily storage fee, equal to 1/number of rental days of the rent, applies until all items are collected. Payment due weekly unless agreed otherwise.
8. Penalties and Securing Debt
If the Tenant fails to pay the rent or other contractual obligations on time, the Tenant is obliged to pay a late payment penalty of 0.3% of the due amount for each day of delay.
The Lessor is entitled to deny the Tenant access to the rented container until all outstanding debts, including penalties, are fully paid.
The Lessor may also use the security deposit (if agreed) to cover any outstanding debts.
Any legal or collection costs incurred by the Lessor in connection with the recovery of unpaid amounts from the Tenant are borne by the Tenant.
The Tenant expressly agrees that the Lessor may enforce any claims arising from the Agreement, including debt collection, in accordance with applicable law.
9. Final Provisions
The Agreement and these GTC are governed by the laws of the Czech Republic.
Any disputes arising from the Agreement or these GTC shall be resolved primarily by mutual agreement. If an agreement cannot be reached, the competent court in Ostrava shall have jurisdiction.
The GTC come into effect on the date of their publication on the Lessor’s website or upon signing the Agreement and are valid for the duration of the rental relationship.
If any provision of these GTC or the Agreement is or becomes invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain fully valid. The parties shall replace the invalid provision with a valid provision that corresponds as closely as possible to the economic purpose of the original.
The Lessor reserves the right to amend these GTC. Any amendments become effective on the date of their publication on the Lessor’s website. Continued use of the rented container after publication of the amended GTC constitutes the Tenant’s consent to the changes.
The Tenant confirms that they have been informed of the GTC, understands them, and agrees to all provisions contained therein.