Bill > HB131

This bill revises the advertisement requirements for self-service storage facility owners when enforcing a lien on a tenant's stored personal property. The key change modifies the previous requirement of publishing an advertisement in a legal organ newspaper for two consecutive weeks to allow for more flexible advertising methods. Specifically, for items other than motor vehicles, motorcycles, trailers, watercraft, or recreational vehicles, owners can now use "commercially reasonable" advertisement methods. The bill maintains existing protections for tenants, such as requiring written notice to the tenant at least 14 days before sale, providing an itemized statement of charges, and allowing the tenant to redeem their property by paying the outstanding balance. The bill also clarifies definitions of terms like "personal property" and "last known address" in the rental agreement. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, and will apply to lien enforcement actions initiated on or after that date, potentially making it easier and more cost-effective for storage facility owners to sell or dispose of abandoned property while still providing reasonable notice to tenants.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69529