The following Terms & Conditions apply to all rentals provided by Rent Essentials Ltd (hereinafter called "the Company"), including – but not limited to homeware, furniture, electrical appliances and linen.

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Rent Essentials Ltd
1.2 Reg No 2110827
1.3 Tel: +64 (0) 21 1148 958 / +64 (0) 21 0268 6163
1.4 Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
1.5 Website www.rentessentials.co.nz

2.0 QUOTATIONS
2.1 Quotations are valid for a period of 30 days from the date of preparation and are subject to availabilty.  A quotation does not guarantee availabilty.
2.2 A minimum order value of $100 per week applies to all rentals.
2.3 A minimum rental period of 4 weeks applies to all short term orders. The rental period can be increased in increments of 7 days thereafter.
2.4 For 6 and 12 month rentals, the hirer will agree to a minimum rental period of either 6 or 12 months.

2.5 A full rental agreement will be provided, for all hirers or representitives to sign at the commencement or acceptance of any agreed rental period.

3.0 PAYMENTS & DEPOSITS
3.1  Payment of Rent Essentials initial invoice by the renter, incorporating advance rental charges, delivery and collection charges and deposit, will be deemed by the Company as acceptance of the terms and conditions set out in this document.                                                                                             

3.2 The hirer is required to make full payment on the Company's receipt of the order, unless otherwise agreed in writing. (Not applicable to 6 & 12 months contracts). Subsequent payments are to be made prior to the extended rental period. Interest will be charged on all invoices more than 30 days overdue at the maximum percentage.

3.3 Whereby, a 6 or 12 month contract has been agreed, the hirer will pay 1 weeks rental in advance of the commencement of the rental period, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Company. Subsequent payments will be paid weekly in advance, by Automatic Payment into the Comapny account.
3.4 The security deposit dependant on the order value, will be held against any damage or loss incurred during the rental period, and will be returned following the collection of the goods at the conclusion of the hire period. No deductions will be made against ‘fair ware and tear’. Substitutions will NOT be accepted. If the replacement costs exceed the deposit, the Renter will be further invoiced for that of the replacement value.

4.0 CONTRACT TERMINATION
4.1 The contract may be terminated subject to 7 days notice. If the contract is terminated prior to the minimum agreed hire period being completed, the hirer will pay the balance of the rental repayments for the minimum agreed period.

4.2 In the event the hirer decides to cancel the present Agreement prior to delivery of the goods, the CLIENT / Hirer agrees to pay fifty percent (50%) of the full rental fee, if the cancellation is made less than forty eight (48) hours prior to the expected delivery. 

5.0 CONTRACT EXPIRATION
5.1 On expiration of the contract, the hirer has the option to extend the rental term in 7 day increments subject to agreement.

6.0 INSURANCE
6.1 It is the hirers responsibility to insure the goods against damage, including but not limited to, loss by fire and flood or by theft or loss during the hire period. A free no obligation quote can be obtained by contacting Rent Essentials Ltd.

7.0 OWNERSHIP
7.1 All goods remain the property of Rent Essentials Ltd at all times.
7.2 All goods shall be kept at the address where delivered to by Rent Essentials for the duration of the hire, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.  The Renter may not assign the benefit or obligations of the Agreement to another party without the prior written permission of the Company.

8.0 DELIVERY
8.1 Delivery and collection charges are determined on distance and are not included in the hire charge.
8.2 Delivery and removal of goods, within the delivery address is undertaken at the hirers own risk and Rent Essentials Ltd does not accept any liability for any damage whatsoever.
8.3 Rent Essentials Ltd hires the goods in a good order and condition. The receipt signed by the hirer / representative shall be conclusive evidence of such good order and condition unless at the time of delivery or within 24 hours the hirer shall notify any defect to Rent Essentials by telephone or email, whereupon all responsible effort will be made to rectify the problem. We reserve the right to upgrade or change any item that is out of stock.                                                                                                                   

8.4 The Renter undertakes to keep all rented goods in the order and condition in which they were accepted and to return them to the Company in the same order and condition, save for reasonable wear and tear.
8.5 Rent Essentials will endeavour to effect delivery of hired goods at the time indicated by the hirer but will not under any circumstances be liable for any delay in delivery caused beyond Rent Essentials control. Liability for any delay will be limited to the refund of hire charges already paid by the hirer.
8.6 Hirers should ensure that they, or their representative, are at the delivery address at the agreed time. Wasted journeys will be charged for.

9.0 COLLECTION OF GOODS
9.1 Rent Essentials requires 7 days notice to collect the goods following an extension to the original 4 week term.
9.2 The hirer is liable for any damage to the goods and will be charged accordingly.
9.3 All rental goods must be cleaned and/or laundered upon return.                                                 

9.4 Should the Renter fail to return any rented goods on the agreed collection date, the Renter shall pay to the Company the current replacement cost of the un-returned items within fourteen calender days of the Company issuing an invoice for the relevant goods.

10.0 DISCLAIMER OF WARRENTIES

10.1 The Company, being neither the manufacturer, nor the dealer in the equipment, makes no warranties, express or implied, as to the matter whatsoever, including, without limitation, the condition of the equipment, it's merchantability, it's design, it's capacity, it's performance, it's material, it's workmanship, it's fitness for any particular purpose, or that it will meet the requirements of any laws, rules, specifications, or contracts.  The Company further disclaims any liability whatsoever for loss, damage, or injury to the Hirer or third parties as a result of any defects, latent or otherwise, in the equipment. As to the Company, Hirers hire the equipment "As Is". The Company shall not be liable in any event to the Hirer for any loss, delay, or damage of any kind or Character resulting from defects in, or inefficiency of, equipment hereby hired or accidental breakage thereof. 

11.0  COMPLAINTS                                                                                                                  

11.1 Any complaints that may arise must be submitted in writing during the rental period to ensure they are fully investigated whilst the rental goods are on site.

12.0 INDEMNITY

12.1 The Hirer shall indemnify The Company against, and hold The Company harmless from, any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including attorneys fees, arising out of, connected with, or resulting from the equipment or the lease, including without limitation, the manufacture, selection, delivery, leasing, renting, control, possession, use, operation, maintenance or return of the equipment during the rental period.