Rental agreement conditions

 

 

1. Motor vehicle usage

1.1 The Rental Company gives the Vehicle into temporary use of the Renter. The Renter is bound to use the Vehicle in to the prescribed manner and according to the intended purpose of the Vehicle, and to use the Vehicle prudently.

1.2 The Renter has the right to transfer steering to a third party only with the prior written consent of the Rental Company. The Renter is still responsible to the Rental Company after the transfer of the driving right.

1.3 Motor vehicle usage in purposes of towing other vehicles, driving practice, fee-charging service and as a motor racing vehicle is prohibited.

1.4 Parking the motor vehicle the Renter shall follow the manner of parking and general traffic safety, not leaving in the car objects of interest to any third party which may seduce the third party and lead to a criminal offence, lock the doors and switch the signalisation on. The Renter undertakes to do

everything depending on him/her so that the keys would not get into the possession of third parties.

1.5 The Renter is advised to check the motor vehicle for any possible damages before the lease and to make a corresponding remark in the Rental Agreement. The absence of corresponding remarks in the Agreement excludes the Renter's right to make any claims regarding motor vehicle damages.

1.6 The Renter undertakes to check the availability of the valid insurance policy and vehicle inspection. The Renter undertakes to inform the Rental Company of the expiration of the insurance policy and technical inspection in good time.

1.7 The Renter is prohibited to drive the motor vehicle out of the territory of the Republic of Estonia without the written consent of the Rental Company.

1.8 The Renter undertakes to follow the Traffic Code and the traffic safety requirements with accuracy and do everything in his/her power to avoid possible damage.

1.9 Smoking is prohibited in the motor vehicle. In the case of this clause is disregarded, the Renter is liable to pay a forfeit of the sum of 100 EUR (one hundred).

2. Renter's liability

2.1.1. To compensate for the damages inflicted to the motor vehicle or its parts during the rental period, which are not the subject of compensation by the insurance company.

2.1.2. To compensate for lost or broken or damaged items in full.

2.1.3. In case it is impossible to use the motor vehicle and any circumstances (for example, breakage or vandalism) impeding the use of the rented motor vehicle emerging while the motor vehicle was in the Renter's possession, the Renter shall pay the rental fee specified in the Agreement to the

Rental Company for each day since the moment the circumstances impeding the use of the motor vehicle emerged till the moment of removal of the circumstances impeding the use of the motor vehicle. The Renter bears expenses related to the removal of the circumstances impeding the use of the

motor vehicle which emerged while the motor vehicle was in the Renter's possession. Any repair works which restore the motor vehicle till the condition the Renter got it into his/her possession, shall be considered as a removal of the circumstances impeding the use of the motor vehicle.

2.1.4. The Renter undertakes to pay the fines for the violation of parking rules and Traffic Code etc. presented to him/her during the rental period. In the case of the Renter's failure to pay the fines, the Rental Company has the right to demand double fine amount.

2.1.5. The Renter confirms that he or she is aware of the fact that upon causing damages to the Vehicle, the amount of his or her liability is 320 Eur (except if the Renter has purchased the service of decreasing the liability) and 15% of the cost of the Vehicle in case of theft. The Renter is aware that

violation of the obligations arising from the Contract can cause his or her liability to increase to a level of 100% of the cost of the Vehicle.

2.1.6. The Lessee is bound to pay the cost of repairs of a damaged tyre in the amount of 20 Eur per each damaged tyre, or the cost of a new tyre in case the damaged tyre cannot be repaired.

2.1.7. In case the Lessee fails to return the Vehicle with the same amount of fuel, that was in the tank when resaving the vehicle, the Leasing Company becomes entitled to demand payment of compensation for each liter of fuel according to the price list of fuel purchased, plus a service fee of 10 Eur.

2.2. The Renter is responsible for the damage done and/or fully value of the motor vehicle in case:

2.2.1. The motor vehicle was driven by a person in the state of alcohol intoxication or with the symptoms of alcohol usage, in the state of

fatigue or under the influence of narcotic substances;

2.2.2. The motor vehicle was used for unlawful purposes (criminal offence etc.);

2.2.3. The damage was caused by the Renter's breach of traffic safety requirements and the insurance company refuses from insurance indemnity pay-out;

2.2.4 The damage arisen is caused by the breach(es) of the terms of the hereby Agreement;

2.2.5 The insurance company reduces the insurance indemnity to the Rental Company because of breach of the Traffic Code or traffic safety requirements, the Renter undertakes to pay the remaining sum of the motor vehicle's full value that is not covered with the insurance indemnity as well as the

damage done.

2.2.6. The insurance company refuses from insurance indemnity pay-out or the loss event is not the insured event, the Renter undertakes to pay the full value of the motor vehicle to the Rental Company and compensate for the damage done.

2.2.7. The Renter and the rented motor vehicle are involved in a traffic accident as a result of which the insured risk coefficient is increased; the Renter is liable to pay a one-time contractual fee of the amount of EUR 100.

2.2.8. The motor vehicle is stolen, hijacked, robbed; the Renter's own risk makes up 15% of the full value of the rented motor vehicle, provided the Renter returns to the Rental Company motor vehicle's documents, keys and signalisation panel. If the Renter does not return to the Rental Company motor

vehicle's documents, keys and signalisation panel in the above-mentioned case, the Renter is responsible for the full value of

the motor vehicle and undertakes to compensate for the damage to the Rental Company.

2.2.9 The motor vehicle has been taken from the Renter's possession by fraud, the Renter is liable to compensate the Rental Company the amount of the total price of the vehicle.

2.2.10 The Rental Company has the right to demand a contractual penalty in the amount of 200 EUR for the breach of any of the terms of the Agreement unless otherwise provided by the Agreement.

2.2.11 All financial claims and obligations arising from the Agreement shall be fulfilled by the Renter in seven (7) days since the moment when such a claim was received from the Rental Company.

2.2.12 The Rental Company has the right to demand and submit any financial obligation arising from the hereby Agreement at once in case the sum of the claim, which the Renter shall pay pursuant clause 2.2.11. of the Agreement, has been established. Criminal or misdemeanour proceedings as well

as the proceedings of the insured event do not obstruct or prevent from the fulfilment of the financial obligations.

2.2.13 In case the Renter does not agree with the claim or its amount as submitted by the Rental Company, he/she has the right to submit a reasoned declaration of opposition within seven days. Failure to submit the objection within seven days is considered an acceptance of the claim to its full extent

and all claims hereafter are not taken into consideration.

3. Rental fee

3.1 The Renter undertakes to pay a fee for the use of the Vehicle according to the Contract and the currently valid price list of the Rental Company as well as the terms of sale (found on the website of the Rental Company at www.aaarent.ee) from the moment of delivery of the Vehicle to the Renter until

the returning of the Vehicle to the Rental Company in the condition set forth in the Contract.

3.2 In case the Renter does not pay the rental fee specified in the Agreement by the fixed date and the motor vehicle has been given into the Renter's exploitation under agreement the Rental Company has the right to demand one-time contractual penalty in the amount of 3 rental days' fee. The

payment of penalty does not exempt from the payment of rental fee.

3.3 In case the Renter does not pay any financial obligation arising from the hereby Agreement on time pursuant to clause 2.2.11, the Rental Company has the right to demand a penalty in the amount of 0.5% of the sum payable for each day of delay.

3.4 Prior to the delivery of the Vehicle, the Renter is entitled to demand payment of the security, indicated in the terms of sale of the Rental Company (www.aaarent.ee) from the Renter. The security may be paid with a credit card, cash or bank transfer.

4. The rental Company undertakes

4.1. To give the Renter the motor vehicle in good working order as well as its documents at the agreed time and place.

4.2. To perform regular technical maintenance.

4.3. To return the security to the Renter who has performed all contractual obligations to the Rental Company.

4.4. To inspect the Vehicle which has been returned by the Renter within 7 (seven) calendar days from the returning of the Vehicle by the Renter, and to submit claims relating to the discovered damages to the Renter within 14 (fourteen) calendar days.

5. Fuel and motor vehicle's inspection

5.1. The motor vehicle shall be returned fully fuelled, unless agreed otherwise between the Parties.

5.2. The Renter provides customary everyday inspection of the operating condition of the motor vehicle.

5.3. The Renter is responsible to inform the Rental Company immediately of the motor vehicle's breakage.

5.4. In case the motor vehicle's breakage makes it impossible to continue the use of the motor vehicle, the Renter accords with the Rental Company concerning the service centre where the breakage can be removed or comes to terms with the Rental Company in any other way.

5.5 The Renter is prohibited to remove the breakage at the place chosen by him/her without the prior consent of the Rental Company. Repair and breakage expenditures, which were not previously accepted by the Rental Company, shall not be indemnified to the Renter.

5.6 If the Vehicle needs dry cleaning upon its return, the Renter shall pay 100.- EUR for the dry cleaning.

6. Renter's obligations in case of breakage, accident or loss of possession

6.1.The Renter shall promptly inform the Rental Company of the motor vehicle's breakage, accident, robbery, fraud, theft or other circumstances which exposed or expose to danger the property of the Rental Company. The Renter shall also promptly inform the police and/or rescue service in case of an

occurrence specified in this clause. In addition, the Renter shall submit a signed letter of explanation to the Rental Company, providing his or her explanation to the event.

6.2. In case the Renter does not follow clause 6.1, he/she is responsible for the damage caused to the Rental Company to the full extent.

6.3 In case of a traffic accident where the Renter is not found a guilty party, the driver, who got into the traffic accident, shall fill in form No. 1 of the Traffic Code or call the police to the place of accident to file a report on the traffic accident. In case the Renter does not submit a copy of the form No. 1 of

the Traffic Code or of the scheme of the scene made by the police, he/she is completely in liable for the damages caused to the Rental Company and the claim is filed pursuant clause 2.2.12 of the Agreement.

7. Responsibility of the Rental Company in case of the motor vehicle's breakage

7.1. The Rental Company bears neither direct nor indirect responsibility for the damages, which may arise from the motor vehicle's breakage before the rental period or during it, if in connection to this circumstance a trip will not take place or will be delayed.

7.2. If possible the Rental Company provides a substitute motor vehicle in case of the circumstances specified in clause 7.1 of the Agreement.

7.3 In case the breakage occurs during the rental period and the intended or unintended fault of the Renter in the breakage origin is missing, the Renter may demand 10% price reduction for the established rental period in case the Rental Company has no possibility to replace the motor vehicle.

8. Return of the motor vehicle in time specified in the Rental Agreement or earlier

8.1 The Renter is obliged to deliver the motor vehicle to an agreed place at an agreed time. In the case of the Renter not delivering the motor vehicle, but the Rental Company picking it up itself or requiring services for the delivering of the motor vehicle, the Renter is liable to compensate for any such

expenses to the full amount.

8.2 In case of exceeding rent time limit without corresponding consent of the Rental Company, double rental amount for each day when the rental time limit was broken can be demanded.

8.3 In case the Renter returns the motor vehicle before the time specified in the Rental Agreement or the Rental Company terminates the Agreement deliberately, the Rental Company is not obliged to return the advance payment of the Renter.

8.4. The Renter is aware that in case he or she fails to return the Vehicle on the due date prescribed by the Contract and he or she has not informed the Rental Company of any impediments, the Rental Company becomes entitled to submit an application to the law enforcement authorities of the

Republic of Estonia based on paragraph 215 of the Penal Code, which provides the liability for the case of unauthorized use of the Vehicle.

9. Termination of the Rental Agreement

9.1. The Rental Company has the right to terminate the Rental Agreement and demand the prompt return of the motor vehicle, if it becomes clear that the Renter has broken the terms and conditions of the Rental Agreement, submitted false information about his/her identity when entering into

Agreement, misled the Rental Company to its prejudice, or if other circumstances constituting a danger to the rented motor vehicle or the interests of the Rental Company appear.

9.2 In case the Rental Company demands the termination of the Rental Agreement on the base of clause 9.1, the Renter is obliged to return the motor vehicle to the Rental Company within the territory of the Republic of Estonia during 5 (5) hours after the notification of the termination of the Agreement

made by the Rental Company by phone. In case the Renter does not return the motor vehicle during five (5) hours, he/she undertakes to pay a contractual penalty EUR 200 and clause 8.2.of the Agreement is applied.

10. Other provisions

10.1 All disputes arising from the Contract shall first and foremost be settled by way of negotiations. Upon failure to reach an agreement, in the Kentmanni court house of the Harju County Court.