Between Next Level Rental, a North Carolina LLC, herein also referred to as Lessor and the
Company / Individual referred to on the reverse side of this contract, herein referred to as the Lessee. These Terms and Conditions cover the Rental of Equipment
1. All Lessee are COD with payment due immediately upon transaction, unless otherwise approved for credit, in writing, in advance of rental, or other transaction, and Lessee authorizes Lessor to charge any credit or debit cards which Lessee is an agent for or pledged as security on Lessee behalf, for ANY deposits, deliveries, rentals, repairs, fuel, cleaning fee, Equipment Protection Plan “EPP”, cancellation, attempted delivery or pickup, waiting time, lost or damaged equipment or related costs incurred and to use same credit cards to pay any account balances, in full or in part, which has any invoice past the agreed payment terms for past, current or future transactions;
2. Cancellation Policy
2.1). Mulcher with Skid Steer Rental Cancellation: a) Cancellation Fee: If the Lessee cancels an order for a mulcher with skid steer less than 48 hours before the scheduled start date of the rental period, the Lessee shall be liable for a cancellation fee equivalent to one full day of rental charges. b) Refund Policy: If the cancellation is made more than 48 hours prior to the start date of the rental period, the Lessor shall refund the full amount paid by the Lessee to the original method of payment utilized at the time of booking.
2.2) General Equipment Rental Cancellation: a) Cancellation Fee: Should the Lessee cancel an order for any equipment other than a mulcher with skid steer less than 36 hours before the commencement of the rental period, a cancellation fee equivalent to one full day of rental charges will be assessed. b) Refund Policy: For cancellations made more than 36 hours prior to the start date of the rental period, the Lessor will issue a full refund to the original method of payment.
3. Lessee may be charged for setup and/or attempted delivery fee if unit canceled prior to dispatch, in route, or at the time of arrival on site. Lessee may also be charged minimum of $75.00 (seventy-five dollars and 00 cents) for cleaning fee if equipment was returned dirty. The fuel level on equipment needs to be returned the same as at the time of pick up to avoid fuel charge. Lessee agrees to pay for the fuel (according to receipt) if it’s not matched the level at the time of pickup and additional $20 (twenty dollars and 00 cents) fee for the refill. Fuel must be DIESEL only!
4. The daily, weekly and monthly rate quoted, unless otherwise noted, will be based on maximum usage of eight (8) hours per day; forty (40) hours per week; or one hundred sixty (160) hours per month; all use in excess thereof, and all transportation, fuel, theft, EPP, damage charges, cleaning fee and related charges shall be paid by lessee in addition to the aforementioned rental. Monthly rentals are calculated as 4 weeks or 28 days;
5. The lease period shall begin on the date the products are in possession of the lessee, unless otherwise specified by Lessor, and shall continue until products are returned to the possession of the Lessor.
6. Lessee shall furnish, at Lessee’s own expense, all fuel, lubricants, etc., and shall employ competent and experienced operators and maintenance people to protect, operate, maintain, load and unload said products, under all conditions, and shall be responsible for any and all loss or damage thereto occasioned thereby. LESSOR ONLY LOADS OR UNLOADS ON LESSOR OWN DELIVERY VEHICLES. If Lessor, or its agents, assist Lessee in loading or unloading any equipment, Lessee agrees to assume the risk of, and hold Lessor and its agents harmless for any property damage including damage to Lessor’s equipment, or personal injuries, including damage attributable to the negligence or recklessness of the Lessor or its agents;
7. All equipment delivered by Lessor is delivered “curbside”, at time of pickup, all equipment MUST be in one place, outside ready to load, by Lessee, with NO EXCEPTIONS. If the situation arises where Lessor’s agents are asked or required to move said equipment, for whatever reason, by instruction of Lessee or not, and even if by prior agreement, Lessee agrees to assume the risk of, and hold Lessor and its agents harmless for any property damage, including damage to Lessor’s equipment, or personal injuries, including damage attributable to the negligence or recklessness of the Lessor or its agents. Lessee will be charged waiting time if Lessee is not available or ready to immediately facilitate delivery or pickup;
8. It is common practice in Lessor’s industry that equipment is delivered or picked up to locations where there is no agent of Lessee available for signature. Lessee agrees on this contract and for all future business with Lessor that it is suitable to leave equipment in a place deemed acceptable by Lessor and to put key, if any, in a hidden place on the equipment. Lessee assumes all risk of loss for the equipment once it is delivered until it is safely returned to Lessor. This clause specifically supersedes this contract and shall exist for all future agreements between Lessor and Lessee;
9. Lessee agrees to maintain the product at Lessee’s own expense, except for normal wear and tear, and in the case of a failure agrees not to operate or permit said product to be operated by another until Lessee has been notified in writing, by Lessor, it is ok to continue to operate. “Normal wear and tear,” meaning normal deterioration resulting from the proper and intended use of the equipment, in accordance with the terms of this contract, will be covered under the Insurance and will not be considered damage. Lessee is solely responsible for all other damage which includes, without limitation, theft, disappearance, damage due to overloading or exceeding rated capacities, nonstandard use, overturning, tire damage, glass damage*, and transportation or operation without required or recommended coolants, lubricants, fluids, air pressure levels, supports and/or safety equipment, improper use, misuse, abuse, neglect, accidents and intentional damage. Lessor shall not be liable for unauthorized repairs or parts for said products; For an additional charge, Lessor offers an Insurance to limit Lessee financial responsibility for damage of the Equipment. Subject to the conditions set forth herein, Lessor has a right to collect amount from Lessee the cost of repairs, or any repair charges exceeding $1000 plus state and local taxes, from losses arising from direct physical damage to the Equipment. The purchase of Insurance for rentals of equipment is not mandatory and may be declined if you have a proof of commercial general liability insurance (providing coverage equal to or greater than the standard ISO CG 00 01 12 04 form) with limits of insurance not less than $2 million per occurrence and $4 million in the aggregate; and property insurance for the full replacement cost of the Equipment, including coverage for all risks of loss or damage to the Equipment.
10. The Lessor shall not be liable for delays caused by weather, acts of God, strikes, breakdowns, or conditions beyond its control;
11. Any legal action arising shall have venue placed into the State of North Carolina, County of Union;
12. If the Lessee defaults or claims bankruptcy, the unpaid balance will be turned over for collection, at which time the person completed and accepted the order form will then also stand as guarantor of payment on all monies due, and for accrued interest at the rate of 1.5% per month on the unpaid balance, attorney/collection fees of 30% on the unpaid balance, $50 bounced check fee, and any additional collections costs or fees.
13. The lessee is understanding that there are certain dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in using rented equipment. The Lessee further understand that the Lessor cannot and does not assume responsibility for any personal injury, death or property damage.
*ATTENTION: Any equipment damage including glass in the front door is not covered by insurance while operating equipment with mulcher. The Lessee agree to pay full amount of the replacement door with glass plus labor expenses.