General Terms and Conditions for Storage Unit Rental Agreements

This is a courtesy translation. The German version is the legally binding document.

The landlord's employees are not authorised to make commitments or assurances that go beyond or deviate from the content of the rental agreement.

Section 1 - General Rights of the Tenant

The tenant has the right to use the rented storage unit exclusively for storage purposes in accordance with the contractual terms agreed with the landlord.

Section 2 - Handover of the Storage Unit

The tenant must inspect the storage unit upon handover and immediately report any damage or contamination to the landlord.

Section 3 - Access to the Premises and Warehouse

The tenant has access to the premises and the warehouse during opening hours. Opening hours may be changed with two weeks' notice.

Section 4 - Use of the Premises and Warehouse by the Tenant

The following are prohibited: disruptive use of the premises, commercial activities without permission, fixtures without consent, residential use, emissions, and obstruction of traffic.

Section 5 - Alternative Storage Unit

For important reasons, the landlord may request the tenant to relocate to a comparable unit within two weeks.

Section 6 - Deposit

The deposit will be refunded no later than one month after the end of the rental period, less any deductions for cleaning, repairs, and outstanding claims.

Section 7 - Rent, Payment, Due Date

Minimum rental period: one month. The landlord may adjust the rent in line with the consumer price index (with one month's written notice). A special right of termination applies up to two weeks before the adjustment takes effect.

Section 8 - Default, Lien

In the event of late payment, default interest (at the statutory rate) and a processing fee of EUR 2.50 will be charged. The landlord may deny access and attach an additional lock.

Section 9 - Transfer of Ownership as Security

The tenant transfers ownership of items stored in the unit as security. This takes effect when the tenant is more than 90 days in arrears with at least one month's rent.

Section 10 - Termination of the Rental Agreement

Either party may terminate without notice for good cause. For the landlord, good cause exists in the event of violations of Sections 4, 5, or 6, or cessation of business.

Section 11 - Tenant's Insurance

Insurance obligations are governed by the rental agreement. Insurance coverage applies for the entire duration of the rental period.

Section 12 - General Contractual Provisions

Written communications must be sent to the address specified in the contract. German law applies and the place of jurisdiction is Berlin.

As of: 01.09.2018

Section 1 - Scope / Contractual Basis

These terms and conditions apply to agreements between customers and XXLAGER Selfstorage (MAXFLI Beteiligungs GmbH, Gruenauer Strasse 210-216, 12557 Berlin). Only parcels up to 31.5 kg are accepted; freight shipments are not.

Section 2 - Formation of Contract

The contract is formed through the customer's application and acceptance by XXLAGER. XXLAGER may decline without stating reasons.

Section 3 - Rights and Obligations of XXLAGER Selfstorage

XXLAGER receives and stores shipments. Damaged parcels, unfranked parcels, or cash-on-delivery parcels will not be accepted. XXLAGER may not open shipments. Notification is sent by phone or email on the same day. Handover takes place only at the business premises. After one month without collection, XXLAGER may dispose of the shipment.

Section 4 - Rights and Obligations of the Customer

The customer must provide correct address details and keep them up to date. Parcels must bear the correct delivery address. The customer must collect shipments within 5 business days of notification and present a photo ID. Authorised representatives require written power of attorney.

The following are prohibited: goods prohibited by criminal or regulatory law, exceptionally valuable items, hazardous goods, animals, and goods that cause odour or other nuisances.

Section 5 - Liability

XXLAGER is only liable in cases of fault. Liability is excluded in cases of force majeure, natural disasters, war, strikes, and official orders. No liability for inadequate packaging or fault of the carrier. The customer bears responsibility for goods prohibited by criminal law.

Liability is limited to intent and gross negligence (except in cases of bodily injury, cardinal obligations, or damages arising from delay). This also applies to slight negligence of vicarious agents.

Section 6 - Contract Duration / Termination

Prerequisite: an active rental agreement for storage space at the same location. Termination is possible with two weeks' notice to the end of the month. Termination without notice for good cause is possible (particularly for violations of Section 4.4).

Section 7 - Miscellaneous Provisions

German law applies; the place of jurisdiction is Berlin.

As of: 01.11.2020