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Tenant agrees to keep storage space locked when Tenant is not present at premises. If Landlord does not specify a type of lock, Tenant shall provide at Tenant's sole expense, a lock for the space which Tenant, in Tenant's sole discretion deems sufficient to secure the storage space. Landlord shall not be liable for loss or damage to property stored in the storage space resulting from the use, failure, destruction, tampering, cutting, drilling, fault, defect, or malfunction of any lock recommended by Landlord or purchased from Landlord. No bailment or higher level of liability is created by the recommendation or requirement of the Tenant to purchase a specific type or lock from the Landlord and the Landlord does not take care, custody, or control of the Tenant\u2019s property due to the recommendation or requirement to purchase a lock from the Landlord. Landlord may, but is not required to, lock Tenant's storage space if it is found unlocked. Tenant may use only one (1) lock per storage space door and Landlord may remove any additional locks placed on storage space by Tenant. Locks placed by Landlord on a storage space for any reason will only be removed during the Landlord's normal office business hours. In the event such lock or security device is rendered ineffectual for its intended purpose from any cause, or the Space is rendered unsecure in any manner, Landlord may, at its sole option, take whatever measures are deemed reasonably necessary by Landlord to re-secure the access to Tenant\u2019s Space. Landlord is not responsible for taking any measures or for notifying Tenant that the Space has become unsecure. The fact that Landlord has taken measures to re-secure the access to Tenant\u2019s Space under this paragraph shall not alter the release of Landlord\u2019s liability, nor shall such measures be deemed conversion of Tenant\u2019s Property in the Space.", "samples": [{"hash": "gEhyHBPMZFF", "uri": "/contracts/gEhyHBPMZFF#locks", "label": "Rental Agreement", "score": 23.9397678375, "published": true}, {"hash": "a7OvE3GVWfh", "uri": "/contracts/a7OvE3GVWfh#locks", "label": "Rental Agreement", "score": 23.9397678375, "published": true}, {"hash": "a21vpEy1mId", "uri": "/contracts/a21vpEy1mId#locks", "label": "Rental Agreement", "score": 23.9397678375, "published": true}], "hash": "51382ccc52d5ea2269812dcb14acba90", "id": 4}, {"size": 24, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-agreement", "type": "clause", "offset": [31, 44]}, {"key": "the-tenant", "type": "clause", "offset": [53, 63]}, {"key": "the-landlord", "type": "clause", "offset": [68, 80]}], "snippet": "Locks can only be changed with the agreement of both the tenant and the landlord. They should be provided and maintained in a secure state by the landlord.", "samples": [{"hash": "8xdS4k651T4", "uri": "/contracts/8xdS4k651T4#locks", "label": "Residential Tenancy Agreement", "score": 30.133890152, "published": true}, {"hash": "i9dnqOgKnrN", "uri": "/contracts/i9dnqOgKnrN#locks", "label": "Residential Tenancy Agreement", "score": 29.104637146, "published": true}, {"hash": "4qohFO499rm", "uri": "/contracts/4qohFO499rm#locks", "label": "Residential Tenancy Agreement", "score": 28.768371582, "published": true}], "hash": "91a476ce5008907f4e00f54ad2a2c591", "id": 2}, {"size": 16, "snippet_links": [{"key": "lessee-agrees", "type": "clause", "offset": [0, 13]}, {"key": "change-locks", "type": "clause", "offset": [21, 33]}, {"key": "written-permission", "type": "clause", "offset": [90, 108]}, {"key": "pay-for", "type": "clause", "offset": [163, 170]}, {"key": "to-provide", "type": "definition", "offset": [194, 204]}], "snippet": "Lessee agrees not to change locks on any door or mailbox without first obtaining Lessor\u2019s written permission. Having obtained written permission, Lessee agrees to pay for changing the locks and to provide Lessor with one duplicate key per lock.", "samples": [{"hash": "6FbMBiv3BOe", "uri": "/contracts/6FbMBiv3BOe#locks", "label": "Residential Lease", "score": 30.7241458893, "published": true}, {"hash": "knC6AWbDeTa", "uri": "/contracts/knC6AWbDeTa#locks", "label": "Rental Agreement", "score": 26.8481884003, "published": true}, {"hash": "6kftjH5OS4i", "uri": "/contracts/6kftjH5OS4i#locks", "label": "Rental Agreement", "score": 20.0171108246, "published": true}], "hash": "9d322e7ad143a880400cacab31102af2", "id": 6}, {"size": 15, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-tenant", "type": "clause", "offset": [8, 18]}, {"key": "the-landlord-may", "type": "clause", "offset": [23, 39]}, {"key": "security-device", "type": "definition", "offset": [64, 79]}, {"key": "for-example", "type": "clause", "offset": [81, 92]}, {"key": "residential-premises", "type": "clause", "offset": [111, 131]}, {"key": "ordered-by", "type": "definition", "offset": [161, 171]}, {"key": "an-arbitrator", "type": "clause", "offset": [172, 185]}, {"key": "in-an-emergency", "type": "clause", "offset": [187, 202]}, {"key": "the-lock", "type": "clause", "offset": [228, 236]}, {"key": "residential-property", "type": "clause", "offset": [261, 281]}, {"key": "tenant-may", "type": "definition", "offset": [290, 300]}, {"key": "provide-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [366, 377]}, {"key": "other-party", "type": "definition", "offset": [378, 389]}, {"key": "a-copy-of-the", "type": "clause", "offset": [395, 408]}], "snippet": "Neither the tenant nor the landlord may change or add a lock or security device (for example, a door chain) to residential premises unless both agree, or unless ordered by an arbitrator. In an emergency, the landlord may change the lock on the main door of the residential property and the tenant may change a defective lock on the residential premises and promptly provide the other party with a copy of the new key.", "samples": [{"hash": "6jkcQlcR0va", "uri": "/contracts/6jkcQlcR0va#locks", "label": "Residential Tenancy Agreement", "score": 31.5409526825, "published": true}, {"hash": "kDFchbysIrP", "uri": "/contracts/kDFchbysIrP#locks", "label": "Lease Agreement", "score": 29.9001979828, "published": true}, {"hash": "ewg7EdMZXK0", "uri": "/contracts/ewg7EdMZXK0#locks", "label": "Residential Tenancy Agreement", "score": 28.8555393219, "published": true}], "hash": "b5f5caf1d5eb6e7dafab3efede75c461", "id": 8}, {"size": 14, "snippet_links": [{"key": "the-premises", "type": "clause", "offset": [45, 57]}, {"key": "prior-written-consent", "type": "clause", "offset": [166, 187]}, {"key": "consent-not-to-be-unreasonably-withheld", "type": "clause", "offset": [194, 233]}, {"key": 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require compliance with safety standards to ensure security; define maintenance responsibilities to avoid disputes.", "explanation": "A \"Locks\" clause establishes restrictions on certain actions or changes during a specified period, typically to maintain stability or protect interests in a contractual relationship. In practice, this may prevent parties from transferring shares, selling assets, or making significant business decisions without prior consent during the lock period. The core function of this clause is to ensure predictability and prevent disruptive changes, thereby safeguarding the interests of stakeholders during critical phases such as negotiations, mergers, or public offerings."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}