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Summit Vehicle Storage — Terms & Conditions

Effective date: August 25, 2025
Operator: Summit Vehicle Storage (“Summit”, “we”, “us”, “our”)
Location: 668 NS-2, Stewiacke, NS B0N 2J0
Contact: (902) 289-2161 • info@summitvehiclestorage.com • summitvehiclestorage.com

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1) Scope & Acceptance

These Terms govern storage space rentals and related services (collectively, “Services”) at our Stewiacke facility. By reserving a space, signing a storage agreement, bringing a vehicle onto our premises, or paying our invoices, you (“you”, “your”, “Occupant”) agree to these Terms.

2) Key Definitions

Vehicle: Any car, truck, SUV, motorcycle, boat, trailer, RV, or similar asset stored with us.
Space: The designated storage stall/area assigned to you.
Fee Schedule: Our posted rates and fees (updated periodically).
Term: Month-to-month unless otherwise stated in your storage agreement.

3) Reservations, Appointments & Pick-up/Drop-off

  • Appointments required. Drop-off and pick-up are by confirmed appointment during posted business hours.
     

  • Pick-up notice (72 hours). You must request vehicle release at least 72 hours (3 business days) before pick-up. Rush releases (less than 72 hours) are subject to availability and a Rush Release Fee per our Fee Schedule. Comparable marina/storage agreements commonly require 72 hours’ notice.
     

  • No-show fee (drop-off). If you miss a confirmed drop-off or pickup appointment without 72-hour notice, a Missed Appointment Fee applies per our Fee Schedule. 

 

  • Deposits. Deposits paid for vehicle storage are non-refundable.

 


 

4) Use of Space & Access

  •  Keys (mandatory) & movement authorization. You must leave a full working set of keys (including any fob) with us at drop-off. You authorize Summit and its staff/contractors to start, move, and operate the Vehicle within the facility and as reasonably necessary for storage, relocation, site safety, or compliance with law. Keys are held securely and released only upon verified identity of you or your authorized pickup party. If keys/fob are not provided or are inoperable, we may refuse intake or charge reasonable handling/tow/boost fees per the Fee Schedule.
     

  • Prohibited materials. No hazardous, flammable, leaking, or unregistered/unsafe vehicles.
     

  • Compliance & conduct. Follow signage and staff directions; drive with caution.
     

5) Condition, Insurance & Personal Property

  • Your obligations. You represent the Vehicle is insured, registered, in safe operating condition, and not subject to undisclosed liens.
     

  • Personal belongings. Remove valuables and loose personal property. To the extent permitted by law, we are not responsible for loss of or damage to belongings left in or on the Vehicle. (Industry terms routinely disclaim responsibility for contents.)
     

  • Child seats & seat covers. Must be removed by you prior to any interior cleaning; if not removed, we will clean around them only and will not remove or reinstall them. (Common safety/liability practice among vehicle/detailing providers.)
     

6) Nature of Storage; Risk Allocation

  • No bailment for contents; limited responsibility for Vehicle. Storage is a license to occupy Space. We do not insure the Vehicle or its contents; risk of loss remains with you except to the extent caused by our negligence. (Self-storage best practice rejects a bailment for contents.)
     

  • Occupiers’ Liability. We will take reasonable care to keep visitors reasonably safe on the premises as required by Nova Scotia’s Occupiers’ Liability Act. Nothing herein excludes liability where prohibited by law.
     

7) Fees, Billing, Late Payments & Charge Issues

  • Billing. Fees are due in advance per your plan (monthly or fixed-term) plus any add-on services, taxes, and posted fees (e.g., Rush Release, Missed Appointment, admin).
     

  • Late payments. Minimum charge of $25 for all late or missed payments. Overdue balances accrue interest at 2.5% monthly/ 30% per annum from the due date until paid, plus reasonable administrative/collection costs. Under Canada’s Interest Act s.4, interest stated other than “per annum” must include an annual rate to be fully enforceable.
     

  • Payment issues. Failed/declined payments, chargebacks, or returned items may incur administrative fees per our Fee Schedule. (Best practice is to disclose interest/fees clearly at contract formation.)
     

8) Lien, Non-Payment, Abandonment & Sale

  • Warehouse lien. We may assert a lien over the Vehicle for unpaid storage and related lawful charges, with rights of retention and sale/disposal after statutory notice, as permitted by Nova Scotia’s Warehousemen’s Lien Act (and any successor legislation). 

 

  • Enforcement. If amounts remain unpaid after required notices, we may proceed with lien enforcement and apply proceeds to charges, fees, and costs as permitted by law; surplus (if any) will be handled per statute. (Canadian storers routinely rely on warehouse/storage lien remedies.)
     

  • Abandonment. Failure to remove the Vehicle after termination or lawful demand may be treated as abandonment, subject to lien/disposal processes under applicable law.
     

9) Changes, Termination & Holdover

  • Changes. We may update the Fee Schedule and operational policies on notice; revised Terms will apply prospectively to renewals/ongoing month-to-month periods.
     

  • Termination. Either party may terminate a month-to-month storage on written notice per your storage agreement. All sums due must be paid before release of the Vehicle.
     

  • Holdover. Continued storage after termination is billed at then-current rates and subject to these Terms.
     

10) Incidents & Claims

Report any incident on-site promptly so we can document details. Claims not reported before Vehicle removal may be harder to assess. Our total liability for claims arising from storage (excluding fees owed) is limited to the amounts you paid to us for the storage giving rise to the claim, except where prohibited by law.

11) Force Majeure

We are not liable for delays or failures due to events beyond reasonable control (e.g., extreme weather, power outages, labour actions, emergencies).

12) Privacy

We handle personal information per our Privacy Policy and use trusted providers (e.g., payment processors) to deliver Services.

13) Governing Law & Venue

These Terms are governed by the laws of Nova Scotia and Canada. Venue for disputes is Nova Scotia.

 

Fee Schedule Notes

  • Missed Appointment Fee (drop-off): $100

  • Rush Release Fee (pick-up <72h): $100

  • Late Interest: 30% per annum (2.5%/month)

  • Missed payment or late Fee: $25 minmum plus interest listed above

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