• Vehicle Storage Term and Conditions

  • Please read the following vehicle storage terms and conditions before entering into an agreement with us to store your vehicle.

    1. The minimum term of storage is one month, unless otherwise agreed in writing. The following definitions apply:

    a) “BFFT” means Bovalino Fine Furniture Timbers.

    b) “You” means the owner or person in whose name the goods are held and its legal representative.

    c) “Space” means the space allocated to you within the storage facility.

    d) “Storage Period” means the period during which you and BFFT have agreed to store the goods for you. Unless any other period is expressly agreed, the storage period shall be month to month or as agreed.

    e) The storage period shall commence on the date that the goods enter the space and payment of all fees are received by BFFT and will be paid prorate until months end. Thereafter the fee will normally be charged calendar monthly on 1st of each month.

    f) “Goods” means any vehicle.

    2. The rental fee is payable in advance to Bovalino fine furniture timbers. Rental rates may be altered by BFFT by written notice to be received a minimum of one month prior to the end of the initial agreed rental term.

    3. You acknowledge and agree that:

    a) This Agreement does not constitute a lease or Tenancy.

    b) BFFT is not Bailee, nor warehouseman of goods.

    c) BFFT does not take possession of the goods.

    4. Access to the site is between 7am and 7pm 48 hours’ notice is required to enter the site you will be given access by BFFT staff on providing ID. In the event of your death BFFT may release your goods to any person who satisfies BFFT in its absolute discretion that they are acting on behalf of the deceased.

    5. All gas canisters, fuel tanks (boats) are to be removed from the stored vehicle and no noxious, dangerous, hazardous goods are permitted on-site. In the event the gas bottles cannot be removed, they must be turned off.

    6. All vehicles are to be parked correctly within their allocated space and left secure.

    7. The allocated space must be kept tidy.

    8. All personal effects, valuable and foodstuffs must be removed from the vehicle. Any access points (windows, doors) are to remain locked during the period on the site.

    9. Vehicles must not be inhabited during the storage period.

    10. No trading is permitted from the storage site. Vehicles may not be offered for sale or advertised for sale while on site without BFFT being advised.

    11. No major repairs are permitted to be carried out on vehicles at the storage site. Minor repair maybe undertaken with the permission of BFFT. (Service and maintenance is available on-site by request.)

    12. Children and pets must be supervised at all times while at the site.

    13. BFFT retains the right to terminate this contract immediately and with no liability to BFFT in the event of breach of these storage terms and conditions, and in other events with one months’ notice.

    14. By entering into this agreement, the vehicle owner warrants that they have both ownership and legal title of the stored vehicle.

    15. All vehicles must be insured and kept insured during the storage period. A copy of the policy may be asked for.

    16. All vehicles must be secured as per the conditions of vehicle owner’s insurance policy in respect to the stored vehicle.

    17. Any changes to the details given by the vehicle owner in this agreement should notify BFFT without delay.

    18. Where the vehicle owner terminates the contract prior to the initial agreed term, BFFT may charge a small administration fee.

    19. In the event of the storage fee being overdue, BFFT may retain possession (LIEN) of the vehicle until the arrears are settled in full or otherwise discharged. BFFT will notify possession by registered delivery.

    20. In the event of negative response to possession, legal action may be taken to recoup any unpaid rental fees. BFFT may sell or dispose of the vehicle. BFFT may also require payment of default action costs, including any costs associated with accessing the vehicle, and disposal or sale of the vehicle. Any excess monies recovered by BFFT on disposal will be retained for the renter to collect.

    21. In this agreement BFFT will act with due diligence in providing a fit and proper place for storage of all vehicles.

    22. BFFT excludes all liability for loss or damage unless such loss or damage is directly a result of negligence of BFFT or its staff. No liability shall be accepted for damage caused neither by vermin infestation nor for loss or damage by any other means beyond or outside the duty of due diligence.

    23. Any changes to these terms and conditions will be provided to the vehicle owner without due delay.

    To clarify any of these terms and conditions of vehicle storage, please contact Charlie Bovalino if you have any questions. Thank you for your understanding.