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ARTICLE 1: PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS

• “Lessor” – the natural or legal person in whose name the vehicle has been rented. In the car rental contract, the “lessor” is responsible for compliance with all points of these general conditions of the rental contract.
• “Contract” – an individual rental agreement signed at the start of the rental period, authorizing the use of the vehicle, covering the equipment, services included in the price, and the payment terms for the rental. The contract also includes information on the mileage status, fuel level, damages, and possible deficiencies of the rented vehicle, as well as the rights and obligations of both parties, who by signing agree to this contract in full. The condition of the vehicle at the time of delivery and the general rental terms are considered part of the rental agreement.
• “Driver” – a natural person listed in the rental agreement as the user, who signs the rental contract, takes responsibility for the vehicle, and is also responsible for following all the provisions of the rental agreement. The driver must hold a valid driving license, which is attached to the contract.
• “Vehicle” – the object of the contract, and the details of which are described in the agreement.

 

ARTICLE 2: RENTAL TERMS

• By signing the contract, the user confirms the receipt of the vehicle in appropriate conditions for the contracted service, with all relevant equipment and accompanying documentation.
• The driver, who on behalf of the legal entity receives the vehicle and signs the contract, declares that they have the authority and guarantees responsibility to the lessor, in solidarity with the legal entity, and is responsible for fulfilling all obligations under this contract.
• By signing the contract, the user guarantees that the lessor has fulfilled all the general conditions of the minimum age required to hold a driving license and possesses all the necessary documentation to operate a vehicle in compliance with the applicable regulations of the Republic of Albania.
• The user is obligated to provide the original documents to the lessor for verification, and a copy will remain in possession of “Armand Bala PF” as an annex to this contract.
• The user is responsible for traffic violations made during the contract term, even after the contract ends.

 

ARTICLE 3: OBJECT OF THE CONTRACT

• The object of this contract is the rental of a Volkswagen Touran vehicle with license plate AB659NO, black color, and chassis number WVGZZZ1TZCW078681.
• The purpose of this contract is to temporarily provide the object of the contract for use by the lessee in exchange for the payment of a rental fee as specified in Article 5 of this contract.

 

ARTICLE 4: TERM

• This contract is valid for a period of ______ days, starting from ________ until ________ at _______ hours.

 

ARTICLE 5: RENTAL FEE

• The rental fee to be paid by the lessee to the lessor for the vehicle object of the contract will be ________ euros, which will be paid as follows:
  • The rental fee will be paid upon receipt of the vehicle.
  • Payment will be made in cash or by bank transfer to ___________________.
  • The lessee will also deposit the amount of ____________ as a security deposit, along with a copy of the ID card and driving license.

 

ARTICLE 6: LESSOR’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

• The lessor, upon entering into force of this contract, is obligated to deliver the vehicle in the same condition as it was received at the time of signing the contract.
• The lessor must provide a copy of the documentation accompanying the vehicle.
• The lessor must ensure the peaceful use of the vehicle during the entire rental period.

 

ARTICLE 7: LESSEE’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

By signing this contract, the lessee declares that they are aware of and accept the following obligations:

• The vehicle must be returned to the agreed location and time, in the same condition as it was received, with the same fuel level, or earlier upon request of the lessor.
• Any extension of the rental period or any changes to the contract must be requested in writing from the lessor at least before the expiration of the rental term; otherwise, the lessor is authorized to report the vehicle as missing.
• The vehicle may not be overloaded, used for driver training, transporting or towing other vehicles or trailers, transporting passengers for a fee, racing, stability testing, speed testing, or for illegal activities.
• The vehicle is to be used only by the driver(s) listed in the contract, only for personal use in accordance with the intended use of the vehicle, and the vehicle may not be made available to unauthorized users or third parties.
• The lessee must comply with all traffic regulations, including refraining from using alcohol.
• The vehicle is not allowed to be taken outside the territory of the Republic of Albania unless previously agreed, in which case the lessor may charge an additional fee according to the price list.
• The lessee will bear all costs related to the use of the vehicle, such as fuel, tolls, bridge fees, parking fees, and traffic violations.
• The lessee authorizes the lessor to charge any traffic violations, parking tickets, fines without prior notice if they arise from the lessee’s breach of laws and regulations in the Republic of Albania or elsewhere during the rental period.
• The lessee is obligated to pay the rent in the amount and manner specified in Article 5 of this contract.

 

ARTICLE 8: DAMAGE AND LOSS OF DOCUMENTATION

• In case of damage to the vehicle, missing equipment or documents, license plates, or keys, the lessee is obligated to reimburse the costs.
• The lessee is responsible for any damage to the engine, mechanical parts, loss, or damage to documentation, etc., and in this case, the lessee will reimburse the lessor in full for repair costs, along with the lost daily rental fee due to the vehicle’s damage until it is fully repaired.
• If the lessee fails to pay the rent on time and in the agreed amount as specified in Article 5 of this contract, they will be obligated to pay 2% of the unpaid amount for each day of delay.

 

ARTICLE 9: THEFT, ACCIDENT, OR MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE

In case of an accident, damage to the vehicle, theft, engine malfunction, or similar circumstances, the lessee is required to:

• Prevent further damage to the rented vehicle until it is returned to the lessor.
• Record the names and addresses of witnesses at the scene and participate in the accident if there are no serious injuries requiring medical assistance.
• Contact the police in case of the vehicle’s involvement in any of the above-mentioned incidents.
• Immediately inform the lessor of the incident.
• The lessee is obligated to report any damage to the vehicle to the police.
• If the lessee fails to provide a police report, make a declaration, or provide alcohol test evidence, all damage expenses related to the incident or the lost vehicle will be charged to the lessee in full, including lost rental income for the period of repair up to a maximum of 30 days, regardless of the lessee’s fault in the incident.

 

ARTICLE 10: TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT

• The contract may be terminated if the rent is not paid on time by the lessee.
• The contract may be terminated if the vehicle is damaged by the lessee.
• The contract may be terminated if the vehicle is used for illegal activities.
• The contract may be terminated if the vehicle or any of its parts are attempted to be stolen by the lessee, a fact that will be accompanied by a criminal report to the competent authorities.
• Under normal conditions, this contract will cease to be in effect upon the expiration of the term specified in Article 4 of this contract.

 

ARTICLE 11: TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS

• This contract shall come into force immediately after being signed by both parties.
• In case of disputes between the parties, they will attempt to resolve them through mutual agreement, and if this is not possible, they will refer the matter to the Court of First Instance in Tirana.
• This contract was drafted in the Albanian language, in three copies, one of which is retained by each party. After reading and agreeing to the terms, it was signed voluntarily and without objections.