When you book on Depozza you are paying for a service: the storage of your goods inside someone else's space, for an agreed monthly fee. The host keeps full ownership and control of the premises. Depozza holds your payment until move-in and holds the booking's security deposit — that single distinction is what protects both sides and sets how disputes are mediated.
Service, not tenancy
You pay for a storage service, not to occupy a property. Hosts keep full control of their space.
Money in escrow
Your first month is held in escrow and only released to the host after you confirm move-in.
Clear dispute resolution
If something goes wrong, Depozza mediates and decides how the held deposit and payment are allocated between the parties.
Cancel with notice
Flexible monthly terms — end your booking with the agreed notice period, no long lock-ins.
Storage service vs property lease
Side by side: how a Depozza booking compares with a traditional rental contract.
| Topic | Depozza storage service | Property lease |
|---|---|---|
| What you pay for | A service that keeps your goods safely stored. | Exclusive right to occupy a property. |
| Access to the space | Scheduled access agreed with the host. | Unrestricted access at any time. |
| Address registration | Not allowed — the space is not a residence. | Allowed as primary or secondary residence. |
| Notice period | Short monthly notice, defined per booking. | Statutory notice, often 1–3 months minimum. |
| Deposit handling | First month held in escrow by Depozza. | Security deposit held by the landlord or escrow agent. |
| If something goes wrong | Depozza mediates and allocates the held deposit and payment between the parties. | Civil court process governed by tenancy law. |
Why this matters legally
Tenancy law (the rules that protect long-term residential leases) does not apply to a storage service. That keeps the relationship lighter, faster and fairer for short-term peer-to-peer storage — but it also means both sides must respect the boundaries that make it work.
- You may use the space exclusively to store goods — no living, sleeping or running a business from it.
- The host remains the legal occupier of the premises and is responsible for its condition and lawful use.
- Depozza acts as the contracting platform and holds payments and the security deposit in escrow-style accounts — not as the landlord, warehouse operator, insurer or licensed escrow agent.
Frequently asked
Can I register Depozza space as my address?+
No. The space is for goods only and cannot be declared as a residence, fiscal address or company seat.
What if the host wants to end the booking early?+
Hosts must honour the notice period defined in the listing. Depozza supports both sides and refunds the unused portion if move-out is requested.
Is my stuff insured automatically?+
No — Depozza is not an insurer. Each party is responsible for their own goods or space. A security deposit is held for every booking, and in a dispute Depozza mediates and decides how much of the deposit and held payment goes to each side.
Can I store items for a business?+
Personal and small-business storage is welcome, provided the items are lawful and within the host's listed restrictions.
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