Bill > S0213

This bill amends the existing law regarding notice requirements and lien enforcement for self-storage facilities, making several key changes to protect both facility owners and storage unit lessees. The bill modifies the process for notifying occupants about default and potential sale of stored property by expanding publication options, requiring a publicly accessible website posting for 7 consecutive days or publication in a local newspaper, and establishing new waiting periods before a sale can occur. Specifically, the bill mandates that a facility cannot sell the property in a leased unit until at least sixty (60) days after the occupant's default and fifteen (15) days after the final required publication. The changes provide more detailed notification requirements, including specific information that must be included in notices to occupants, and offer alternative methods of communication such as verified electronic mail. The bill also clarifies the owner's rights to deny access, remove property, and potentially sell stored items to satisfy an outstanding lien, while providing protections for both the storage facility owner and the occupant. Additionally, the bill includes provisions about redemption of property, liability limitations, and handling of proceeds from any sale, ultimately aiming to create a more transparent and fair process for resolving storage unit defaults.

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