Bill > S03395

This bill amends the New York State Lien Law to expand how self-storage facilities can enforce liens and sell stored goods when tenants default on payments. Specifically, the bill now allows self-storage facility owners to sell goods through a public website in addition to traditional in-person sales, providing more flexibility in the lien enforcement process. The bill maintains existing notice requirements, requiring owners to send detailed notifications to occupants via registered mail, certified mail, or electronic mail (with specific consent conditions). The notification must include an itemized statement of the amount due, a description of the property, the proposed sale details, and a demand for payment within at least 30 days. The bill also introduces new provisions for advertising sales, permitting advertisements in newspapers or on publicly accessible websites, and includes a special provision for towing motor vehicles or watercraft that have been in default for 60 consecutive days. When towing occurs, the owner must provide specific information about the towing company and storage location to the occupant. The changes aim to modernize lien enforcement procedures by incorporating digital communication and sale methods while maintaining protections for storage unit occupants.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3395