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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 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 in insurance, 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 related matters; to provide for a short title; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive consumer protections for self-service storage facilities in Georgia by introducing new requirements for facility owners. The bill mandates that storage facility owners maintain their facilities to meet building code standards, provide detailed public notices about facility conditions (including construction dates, repairs, pest control, and crime incidents), and control pest infestations through regular inspections and preventative measures. The legislation also requires rental agreements to include specific information such as monthly rates, fees, unit details, and access conditions, and prohibits certain unfair business practices like excessive rate increases or misleading advertisements. Additionally, the bill amends insurance licensing regulations to require limited licensees offering storage facility insurance to provide transparent written disclosures about coverage, including potential duplicate insurance, claim filing processes, and any compensation received from insurers. The new regulations aim to protect consumers by ensuring more transparency, accountability, and fair practices in the self-service storage facility industry, with the provisions set to apply to rental agreements renewed or entered into after July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 01/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69341 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/229893 |
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