rental terms & conditions

1. Letting

We are letting and you are taking on hire the Appliance together with any accessories described above ("the Goods") for mini- mum period of hire shown overleaf and after that upon the terms and conditions set out in this agreement including those set out above.

2. Installation

We shall not be obliged to install the Goods until after your right to cancel this agreement has expired without being exercised.

3.1 Pay Rentals

Pay to use with previous demand the Rentals specified above punctually at the times shown above. Any payments sent to us by post will be at your risk.

3.2 Not to break seals

Not interfere with the Goods or break any seals affixed them nor tamper with any part of the Goods nor allow anyone except our representative t do any of these things.

*A charge will be made on all overdue rentals which will be added to the amount already owed.

3.3 Use and location

Use the Goods only in accordance with the instructions supplied by us and will keep them in your possession at the installation address shown above and not move them from that address without first obtaining our written consent.

3.4 License

Obtain and maintain any license required for the operation of the Goods.

3.5 Inspection etc

Permit our representative access to the installation address at reasonable times for the purpose of inspecting, repairing or removing the Goods.

3.6 Loss or damage

Be responsible for and indemnify us against loss or damage to the Goods whilst in your possession howsoever caused and notify us immediately of any such loss or damage.

3.7 Prohibition against sale etc

Not sell underlet or dispose of the Goods nor allow them to be seized in satisfaction of your debts or for any other legal process and will indemnify us against all losses costs, claims, damage and expenses howsoever occasioned by your breach.

3.8 The Hirer shall keep the Goods insured…

…comprehensively against all the usual risks including fire, theft and accident in a sum not less than the full replacement value thereof with an insurance office approved by us or in such other manner and against such other risks as we may reasonably require and agree to pay us any insurance monies payable under the insurance which will be applied at our option towards the repair or replacement of the Goods and or towards discharge of your obligations hereunder.

4. Maintenance

So long as you observe the terms and conditions of this agreement we shall maintain the Goods in good repair and working condition and for this purpose we shall be at liberty to remove the Goods or any part of them for such length of time as may be necessary and to replace them with equipment of similar (but not necessarily identical) type which shall be then held by you on these terms and conditions. Unless we agree otherwise in writing you will not be entitled to any abate- ment or refund of Rental between the dates of removal and replacement or substitution.

5. Consequential damage etc

We accept no responsibility for consequential loss or damage howsoever arising from the letting evidence by this agreement unless it aris- es from our negligent act or default. We accept no responsibility for any loss or damage to any material or other equipment used on or with the Goods.

6. Breach

Should you fail to make payment of any Rental when due or commit any other breach of this agreement or suffer a bankruptcy order to be presented or call any meeting of your creditors or execute any assignment for their benefit we may after due notice terminate this agreement and you will no longer be in possession of the Goods with our consent.

7. Non-default termination

Notwithstanding anything contained in this agreement we may after due notice terminate this agreement if you have any misrepresentation to us whether or not recorded above or you move or propose to move to an address outside our service area or if we decide within our absolute discretion that the Goods can no longer be efficiently service or maintained.

8. Termination by you

You have the right to terminate this agreement in accordance with the statutory notice (over) or by written notice expiring at any time after the minimum period of hire has expired or by written counter- notice if we give you notice during the minimum period of hire of any increase in Rental other than that occasioned by an increase in the rate of V.A.T.

9. Return of Goods

Upon termination of this agreement you will surrender up the Goods to us in good condition (fair wear and tear excepted) and pay us all amounts due but unpaid up to the date of termination.

10. Assignment

We shall be entitled at any time to assign the benefit of this agree-ment but you may assign your obligations under this agreement only after obtaining our written consent to the assignment.

11. Joint Hirers

Where you are more than one, each of you is separately responsible for performance of this agreement.

IMPORTANT

YOU SHOULD READ THIS CAREFULLY - YOUR RIGHTS

The Consumer Credit Act 1974 covers this agreement and lays down certain requirements for your protection which must be satisfied when the agreement is made. If they are not we cannot enforce the agreement against you without a court order.

The Act also gives you a number of rights. Among these is the right to end the agreement by writing to the person authorised to receive your payments and giving at least one months notice. The agreement must be allowed to run for at least nine months though this may include the period of notice. You will have to make all payments including any arrears until the time the agreement comes to an end.

If you would like to know more about the protection and remedies provided under the Act you should contact either your local Trading Standards Department or your nearest Citizen's Advice Bureau.