Lockup Rental Agreement


This agreement is made between:

Studio Musica Promotions

Of: Hockley Street Studios
99-105 Hockley Street
Hockley
Birmingham
B19 3DL

Hereafter know as the Landlord.


And [the band], hereafter known as the Tenant,

(In the case of more than one name being shown in this agreement it is hereby determined that each person named shall be jointly and severally liable for any monies due to the Landlord under the Terms of this agreement.)

Period of notice to terminate this agreement shall be FOUR WEEKS, by EITHER PARTY.

Terms and Conditions

1. This agreement replaces any previous agreement(s) between the Landlord and the Tenant.

2. The Tenant will:
2.1. Pay the rent in advance of the rental period at a rate equal to one full rental period at the time due and without deduction, abatement or set-off whatsoever.
2.1.1. For the purpose of this agreement only, the rental period is as shown on page 1 of this agreement.
2.2. Keep the interior of the Lockup in a good, clean and tenantable state and condition and not damage or injure any part of the Lockup or The Studio.
2.3. Permit the Landlord or anyone authorised by the Landlord upon reasonable prior notice (except in emergencies) to enter and view the Lockup for any proper purpose (including the checking of compliance with the Tenant’s obligations under this agreement and during viewing by prospective tenants).
2.4. Yield up the Lockup upon completion of the notice period, where either the Landlord or the Tenant has given such notice in writing, in the same state and condition it was in at the beginning of the agreement.
2.5. Not make major alteration or addition to the Lockup, or to any other part of The Studio.
2.6. Not use or occupy the Lockup in any way whatsoever other than as a rehearsal or recording studio.
2.7. Not sublet or otherwise hire out the Lockup without the prior written consent of the Landlord.
2.8. Not keep paraffin, petrol or any other flammable fuels in the Lockup.
2.9. Not keep any kind of animal in the Lockup.
2.10. Not engage in, or permit, any illegal activity in the Lockup.
2.11. Not do or omit to do anything at the Lockup which may be or become a nuisance or annoyance to the Landlord or owners or occupiers of adjoining or nearby premises or which may in any way prejudice the insurance of The Studio or cause an increase in the premium payable therefore.

3. Subject to the Tenant paying the rent and performing his/her obligations under this agreement the Tenant may peaceably use the Lockup within The Studio’s opening hours, without interruption from theLandlord or any person rightfully claiming under or in trust for the Landlord.

4. Prior to yielding up the Lockup, the Tenant must settle all outstanding debts pertaining to the Lockup or provide security against that debt in the form of property or goods of appropriate value. Such security will be retained by the Landlord for one calendar month, whereupon if the debt has not been settled in full the security will be sold to cover remaining debts, with any excess being forwarded to the Tenant.
4.1. Where property and/or goods are held as security the value of such goods shall be determined by the Landlord, based upon current saleable value, and shall be binding on both parties.

5. The Landlord will:
5.1. Keep in proper repair the physical structure and fittings of the Lockup, as appropriate to the initial specification of the Lockup.
5.2. Provide electricity and lighting to the Lockup at no additional cost to the Tenant, and keep in repair and proper working order the installations for the supply thereof.
5.3. Take all reasonable and appropriate measures to prevent unauthorised access to the Lockup.

6. All goods and property kept or used in the Lockup are kept or used entirely at the Tenant’s risk, and it is the Tenant’s responsibility to provide insurance thereof.

7. In the event of rent being unpaid for more than the stated rental period in clause 2.1.1 after it is due (whether by demand or not) or there being a breach of any other of the Tenant’s obligations under this agreement or the Tenant entering into liquidation or having a receiver or administrative receiver appointed then the Landlord may re-enter the Lockup and this agreement shall thereupon determine absolutely.

8. The Landlord hereby notifies the Tenant under Section 48 of the Landlord and Tenants Act (1987) that any notices (including notices in proceedings) should be served upon the Landlord at the address statedwith the name of the Landlord on page 1.

9. Where the context so admits:
9.1. The Landlord includes the persons for the being entitled to the reversion expectant upon this tenancy.
9.2. The Tenant includes the persons listed on page 1.
9.3. The Lockup includes all of the Landlord’s fixtures and fittings within the area allocated as that Lockup.

10. All references to the singular shall include the plural and vice versa and any obligations or liabilities of more than one person shall be joint and several and an obligation on the part of a party shall include an obligation not to allow or permit the breach of that obligation.

END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS