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Introduced
03/21/2023
03/21/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Chapter 4 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to warehousemen, so as to establish specific protections for consumers using a self-service storage facility; to provide for definitions; to provide for requirements for an owner of a self-service storage facility; to provide for rental agreement requirements; to provide for unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practices; to amend Chapter 23 of Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to licensing, so as to provide for certain disclosures by a limited licensee offering coverage for personal property stored at a self-service storage facility; to provide for requirements for such licensee; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill enacts the "Protections for Consumers Using Self-service Storage Facilities Act" in Georgia. It sets requirements for self-service storage facility owners, including maintaining minimum building code standards, providing notice about facility conditions and pest control, and establishing a complaint system. The bill also regulates rental agreements, prohibiting certain unfair and deceptive practices like excessive rent increases. Additionally, the bill revises insurance licensing requirements for limited licensees offering coverage for personal property stored in self-service storage facilities, requiring additional disclosures to occupants. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023 and applies to new or renewed rental agreements after that date.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 03/27/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/65573 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/218963 |
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