Bill > A02280

This bill amends the New York State Lien Law to enhance notice requirements for self-storage facilities when enforcing liens on stored goods. The key changes include expanding contact methods for occupants, requiring storage facilities to collect and potentially use additional contact information (specifically telephone numbers) when communicating about late payments or potential liens. The bill extends the demand for payment period from 30 to 60 days, giving tenants more time to resolve outstanding balances before the facility can proceed with selling their stored items. Specifically, the bill mandates that occupancy agreements must now provide options for tenants to be contacted via electronic mail or telephone for legal matters related to late or lien notices, and requires storage facility owners to make reasonable attempts to contact tenants by phone if they have provided a telephone number. The goal appears to be improving communication and providing more protections for self-storage facility tenants by ensuring they receive comprehensive and timely notifications about potential liens and sale of their stored property. These changes aim to give tenants a more robust opportunity to address payment issues before losing their stored belongings.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2280