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IN HB1621

IN HB1621
Self-service storage facilities.


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Introduced
01/19/2023
In Committee
03/16/2023
Crossed Over
02/15/2023
Passed
03/22/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/20/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Self-service storage facilities. Specifies that the term "personal property" includes trailers. Changes the time at which a self-service storage facility owner (owner) may: (1) begin enforcement of the owner's lien on a renter's stored personal property; and (2) sell or otherwise dispose of the renter's stored personal property. Provides that as an alternative to conducting a sale of a renter's stored personal property after the renter's default, an owner may cause the renter's personal property to be towed or removed from the self-service storage facility if the renter's stored personal property is a trailer. (Current law provides this alternative if the renter's stored personal property is a motor vehicle or watercraft.) Specifies that an owner may deny the renter access to the self-service storage facility, including the rented space, when enforcing a lien. Allows a renter to designate an alternative contact in a rental agreement to receive required notices.

AI Summary

This bill makes several changes to the laws governing self-service storage facilities in Indiana. It specifies that the term "personal property" includes trailers, in addition to goods, wares, merchandise, household items, motor vehicles, and watercraft. The bill reduces the time a renter must be in default before the facility owner can begin enforcing their lien on the renter's stored property, from 30 days to 5 days. The bill also allows owners to deny renters access to the storage facility, including the rented space, when enforcing their lien. Additionally, the bill provides that as an alternative to selling a renter's stored property, the owner may have the property, if it is a trailer, towed or removed from the facility. Finally, the bill allows renters to designate an alternative contact to receive required notices.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Public Law 93 (on 04/20/2023)

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