I've just spoken to a HR professional that I know, and she put it out there that as I'm self employed, then the financial risk is mine. So I risk not being able to access the chair to work with my clients (but I can access my clients as they are mine).
So, unless I were able to agree otherwise with my salon owner, or there is a clause in my contract stating otherwise, he could continue to charge me as normal. I do have a standard NHF chair rental agreement, that I can't find at the mo, other wise I'd look up the bit about the salon shutting.
So, the question is- Is there a contract? What does it say about the salon shutting (could be due to fire or flood)? If it says nothing, have the conversation with the owner.
If you don't have a contract......??????
I hope all who are affected by this find a productive way forward- I think we will all suffer in some way.