Mandatory minimum age to rent a car
The customer who makes the request and who will drive the car, will also be the person who will sign the contract and who must comply with the conditions mentioned in the car rental contract. The person must cumulatively meet the following conditions: The client must be at least 20 years old. Have a valid ID card for Moldova. Prove that they have a valid driver’s license. He has obtained his driver’s license for at least 2 years. These are mandatory conditions, and if the client does not cumulatively meet all these requirements, the car rental contract cannot be concluded.
RENT AND TERM OF PAYMENT
Payment for the rental will be made in cash or by bank transfer, in Moldovan lei, at the rate of 20 lei/1 euro, on the day of signing the rental contract. The lessor, at the request of the lessee, may accept the payment of the rent at the end of the rental period. If the lessee concludes the lease contract before the start date of the lease and pays the rent, he will not have the right to request the return of the paid rent, if he refuses to receive the car for the agreed period.
TRANSMISSION AND RETURN OF CAR
The transfer and return of the car is carried out on the basis of a delivery-acceptance document, signed by both parties, in which the date and time of transfer are mentioned. If, upon return, the car shows visible signs of damage and/or shortages, these will be recorded in the return document, and the car will be examined by a specialized company to determine the material damage.
LESSOR’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The lessor undertakes: to deliver the car to the lessee in good working condition, according to the destination, respecting all the contractual conditions; to present to the lessee the appropriate documentation for the car and the necessary accompanying equipment.
The lessor has the right: to demand payment of the rent from the lessee, according to the lease agreement; to ask the lessee to repair the damage caused as a result of the non-execution or improper execution of the obligations resulting from this contract; to check the operating conditions of the car; to transfer his rights resulting from this contract to third parties, informing the lessee about this.
LESSEE’S RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS
The lessee undertakes: to use the car according to its destination, respecting the technical rules, the road traffic regulations and the provisions of this contract; to keep and ensure the functional condition of the car and bear all the expenses related to its operation; not to use the car to push or tow other means of transport; to pay on time and in full the rent and any other payments to which he is obligated under the contract; to use the car only on the territory of the Republic of Moldova (with the exception of the Transnistrian region – territory not controlled by the authorities of the Republic of Moldova). If the lessee wants to drive the car outside the territory of the Republic of Moldova or in the region to the left of the Dniester (Transnistria), he must inform the lessor and obtain his written consent. In case of violation of these provisions, the lessee will pay a penalty of 10,000 (ten thousand) lei. If the tenant receives permission to go abroad, but moves to a different country than the one indicated in the itinerary, he will pay a penalty of 10,000 (ten thousand) lei.
Likewise, if the lessee goes abroad and the car is damaged at customs (in case of control or other incidents), the lessee will fully pay for the damage caused. to return the rented car at the end of the term established in the contract, in the same condition in which it was delivered, taking into account its normal wear and tear; in case of using the car outside the territory of the Republic of Moldova, to carry out all repairs at his own expense, regardless of the cause of the breakdown; to thoroughly check the technical condition of the car upon receiving it from the lessor and, if he notices any damage or shortcomings, enter them in the delivery-acceptance document. In the absence of these entries, it will be assumed that any damage to the car was caused by the lessee, who will bear all the repair costs; not to use the car as a TAXI or for car instruction, otherwise he will pay a penalty of 2,000 (two thousand) lei; not to participate with the car in car races, tests or sports competitions, otherwise he will pay a penalty of 2,000 (two thousand) lei; not to exceed the maximum speed of 130 km/h; otherwise, he will pay a penalty of 2,000 (two thousand) lei for each exceeding this speed limit and/or the rental price will be changed with an addition of 850 lei/day.
If the lessee violates the speed limit of more than 130 km/h three times, the lessor has the right to unilaterally terminate this contract, and the rent paid is not refunded; not to open the hood of the engine without the lessor’s consent; otherwise, he will pay a penalty of 1,000 (one thousand) lei. If necessary, the lessee can open the hood, but must inform the lessor by phone; not to repair the car without the consent of the lessor, otherwise he will pay a penalty of 10,000 (ten thousand) lei; not to smoke and not allow other people to smoke in the car, otherwise he will pay a penalty of 2,000 (two thousand) lei; not to transport animals in the car, otherwise he will pay a penalty of 2,000 (two thousand) lei; if he receives the consent of the lessor for repairs, to carry them out only at an authorized car service, according to the brand of the rented car, and to present the invoices and warranty certificates.
Otherwise, he will pay a penalty of 10,000 (ten thousand) lei, plus the amount needed to repeat the repairs at an authorized car service; not to use the car of third parties (for a fee or free of charge) without the lessor’s written consent; otherwise, he will pay a penalty of 2,000 (two thousand) lei and this contract will be unilaterally terminated, and the rent paid will not be refunded; not to make internal, external or technical changes to the car and not to change its destination; to keep the car clean both inside and outside and to ensure its security; to use only A-95 brand gasoline (euro Premium) or euro diesel, according to the requirements of the car. If the car is fueled with inappropriate fuel (diesel ↔ gasoline), the lessee will pay a penalty of 10,000 (ten thousand) lei; in case of exceeding the limit of distance covered, established on p.2.2, the lessee will pay an additional 4 (four) lei for each kilometer exceeded; upon expiry of the contract term, to return the car with all the accessories and documents received.
The lessee has the right: to ask the lessor to hand over the car in good technical condition, for use according to the destination, for the term established in the contract; to ask the lessor to extend the rental period, only if the car has not been reserved by another person; to declare the termination of the contract before the set term, but the payment for the rental days that he waived is not returned.
LIABILITY OF THE PARTIES
The tenant is responsible for non-payment of rent on time and will pay a penalty of 0.3% for each day of delay, calculated from the unpaid amount. The renter is responsible for all damages to the car that occur during the rental period and will bear the costs of repairs necessary to restore the car to its original condition, taking into account normal wear and tear. This includes, but is not limited to, damage to the windshield, tires, brake discs, headlights, mirrors and bodywork. If the lessee wishes to carry out the repairs on his own, he can do so only with the consent of the lessor and only at an authorized car service. If the car is returned in a damaged condition and requires repairs, the lessee is obliged to pay the amount of lost income for the period during which the car was under repair. The lost income for one day is equal to the daily rent. The renter is also responsible for any necessary repairs caused by accidents, collisions, vandalism or other unforeseen damages. The renter is responsible for all material and moral damages caused to other people during the rental period, if the damages are related to the rented car. The renter is responsible for the damages caused by the persons to whom he has entrusted the car. The lessee will pay the rent for all the days he retained the car beyond the term established in the contract.
The lessee will pay the lessor a penalty of 3,000 (three thousand) lei if the car is picked up by the police and taken to the parking lot. This penalty does not release the lessee from paying the fines established by the competent authorities, as well as from paying the rent for the entire period until the car is returned to the lessor. The lessee will repair the material damage caused in case of theft, robbery or theft of car parts. If a third party guarantees the performance of the obligations under this contract, both the lessee and the guarantor will be jointly and severally liable to the lessor in case of litigation. The tenant will pay extra for cleaning the car if it is returned dirty, according to the rates: 250 lei for simple cars, 300 lei for SUVs, 350 lei for Vito cars, 400 lei for trucks. The lessee agrees that the data provided by the GPS system of the car will be processed by the lessor and will pay the penalties for the violations detected by the GPS system (with reference to p. 6.1.11, 6.1.12, 6.1.21, etc.) Lessor’s responsibility: The lessor is responsible for handing over the car in good working order and providing the appropriate documentation. The lessor will bear the costs for any technical inspections required when handing over the car.
FINAL PROVISIONS
The place of execution of the contract is the place agreed with the lessor. All additional services or minor damages will be charged according to Annex 2 of this contract. This contract is concluded in two copies, one for each party. This contract enters into force on the date of signing by the parties and is valid until the full performance of the obligations by the parties. Situations not foreseen by this contract will be regulated by the legislation in force of the Republic of Moldova.
