Terms & Conditions - Hire

SERVICE AGREEMENT

Acceptance is required prior to work commencing. The Apartment Brief operates on the following terms and conditions:

The client (which includes you, any agent representing you and any guarantor) hereby: -

Rent from The Apartment Brief (we or us) for the hire period, which includes all items, articles, accessories and documents supplied with the goods; and accepts the scope of works to be performed by The Apartment Brief as specified in the quote.

COSTS & FEES

The client agrees to complete the Service Agreement with 100% of the charge paid prior to installation. An additional fee of at least $300.00 may be charged for the delivery of hired items where changes are requested by the client.

PROPERTY ACCESS & PERSONAL ITEMS

The Apartment Brief, its employees and subcontractors have access to the clients’ property as agreed. Prior to work commencing the client is advised to remove any valuable or breakable personal belongings from the property. The Apartment Brief accepts no liability resulting from damage or loss of personal property. The client is responsible for arranging clear access for delivery and collection of the hired goods.

If The Apartment Brief employees or subcontractors are unable to gain access or access is limited or delayed for whatever reason, the client will pay additional costs incurred. These additional costs will be calculated at the rate of $120.00 per hour.

We use a professional picture hanger who will use fasteners (hooks, nails, screws, etc.) to hang wall art. We do not use adhesive hooks. It is not our responsibility to remove fixings or repair walls. If you do not wish to have art hung you must inform us before installation.

PROTECTION OF OUR GOODS

The client must not alter or modify the hire goods. The client must not remove the hire goods from the property without the written authorisation of The Apartment Brief.

The client must take reasonable steps to protect the hire goods from loss or damage. If any hire goods are lost or damaged, other than fair wear and tear, the client will be liable for the full cost of repair or replacement. This includes damage caused by your pets/animals.

USE OF HIRE GOODS

The client agrees only to use the goods in a proper manner and in accordance with any manufacturer’s requirements or guidelines. If the goods are damaged or in need of repair. The client agrees to notify us immediately.

RISK

The client agrees to use the hire goods at their own risk. The Apartment Brief are not liable for any direct or indirect loss arising from the use of the hire goods or any damage or defect in the goods. The client indemnifies The Apartment Brief against any claims arising from the hire or use of the hire goods.

PRIVACY POLICY

The Apartment Brief is required to handle any personal information in accordance with the national privacy principles contained in legislation. View our Privacy Policy here.

HIRE PERIOD EXTENSION

The hire period may be extended by mutual agreement. The Apartment Brief must be notified in writing of your intention to extend the hire period within 3 working days of your nominated auction or sale date. Extensions are offered on a month-to-month basis only.

Hire extensions are charged at full rate. Therefore; to extend the hire period, the client would be invoiced 70% initial installation charge in order to extend the hire period for a further calendar month.

If the hire period is extended, then the client agrees to pay the agreed amount when invoiced.

TERMINATION & REPOSSESSION

The Apartment Brief may terminate this agreement if:

  1. The client breeches this agreement.

  2. The hire goods are lost or damaged.

  3. Any amount due is unpaid.

At termination the client must make the goods available for collection. You must provide us with all reasonable assistance to locate and collect the hire goods.

The client grants the agents of The Apartment Brief the right of entry into premises or any premises where it is believed the hire goods are stored, using such force as is necessary, to repossess the hire goods. We will not be liable for any damage to property caused by any person in collection the hire goods. If the hire goods are not available for collection at the nominated time, the client will be liable for any additional cost we incur. Hire fees will continue until the goods have been collected by us. Any termination will not prejudice any right to recover any unpaid amounts.

OUTSTANDING DEBT

The client is liable for any expenses, costs or disbursements incurred by us in recovering any outstanding monies including debt collection agency fees and solicitors’ costs and will be required to pay these costs.