Moving Policy

The following procedures pertain to moving furniture, equipment and supplies in and out of the Esplanade at Locust Point IV, Downers Grove, Illinois.

ANY MOVERS THAT DO NOT ADHERE TO THE FOLLOWING RULES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PREMISES OR WILL BE REQUIRED TO DISCONTINUE THE MOVE:

1. Two weeks prior to a move, tenants should contact the Management Office to coordinate the move and reserve the service elevator. Move-ins/outs must be accomplished Monday through Friday after 6:00p.m. or between 8:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, or as agreed upon with the Management Office. At that time, the moving company contact person and phone number are to be given to the Building Management.
2. Clean masonite sections will be used as runners on all finished floor areas where heavy furniture or equipment is being moved with wheel or skid type dollies. The masonite must be at least one-fourth inch thick, 4' x 8' wide sheets in elevator lobbies and corridors, and 32" wide sheets through doors and in Tenant space. All sections of masonite must be taped to prohibit sliding.
3. The mover shall provide and install protective coverings on all walls, door facings, elevator cabs and other areas on the route to be followed during the move. These areas will be inspected for damage prior to and after the move by Building Management.
4. Any damage to the building or fixtures caused by the move are the responsibility of the tenant.
5. Only the service elevator will be used for the movement of furniture, equipment and supplies unless prior written approval to use additional elevators has been granted by the Landlord.
6. The mover shall be responsible for inspecting the tenant suite prior to the move. The mover shall acquaint himself with the condition existing in the suite so that he may furnish equipment and labor necessary to provide for the orderly, timely and efficient movement of furnishings and equipment. He shall acquaint himself with all available information regarding difficulties which may be encountered and the conditions, including safety precautions , under which the work must be accomplished.
7. An elevator operator will be required for all moves at a rate of $35.00 per hour and will be billed directly to the Tenant via a monthly Tenant Service invoice.
8. The moving company must make arrangements with the Management Office for use of the elevator for each move. A firm arrival time will be established. Any late arrival from the movers scheduled arrival time will result in a charge of $50.00 per hour waiting time to the moving company.
9. Moving company employees shall be bonded and uniformly attired identifying the moving company name. These are required to aid in maintenance of premise's security.
10. The tenant assumes full responsibility for any damage caused by the mover to truck docks, doors, floors, elevators or public corridors.
11. The moving company will be required to remove all boxes, trash, etc., when leaving the building. Any materials left behind will be disposed of and charges for this disposal will be the responsibility of the tenant.
12. The moving company must at its expense carry insurance as defined in the following paragraphs A thru F:
    1. Workers Compensation/Employer's Liability
       This insurance shall contain a waiver of subrogation rights against Hamilton Partners, Inc. from any liability resulting from possible accidents occurring to mover's employees.
    2. Comprehensive General/Liability Insurance
       This insurance will cover bodily injury and property damage including, but not limited to the following:
       
       • Premise and Operations
         
       • Products/Completed Operations
         
       • Broad Form Property Damage
         
       • Broad Form Contractual Liability
         
       • Personal Injury
         
       • Coverage for any Special Hazard or Operation
    3. Automobile Liability Insurance
       This insurance will cover claims for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or use of any private passenger or commercial vehicle.
    4. Cargo Liability
    5. Comprehensive Dishonesty Bond
       
    6. All said policies should contain HP/AG Esplanade @ Locust Point IV - Limited Partnership, Hamilton Partners, Inc. and all subsidiaries thereof as additional insureds.
       
13. The mover shall provide and deliver Certificates of Insurance to Hamilton Partners, Inc. at least ten (10) days prior to any move-in operation. All policies shall indicate that at least ten (10) days prior written notice be delivered to Hamilton Partners Inc. by the insurer prior to termination, cancellation, or material change of such insurance. Management can refuse the mover access to Esplanade if the limits provided on the Certificate of Insurance are not acceptable to Hamilton Partners, Inc.