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IA HSB184
IA HSB184A bill for an act concerning self-storage facilities, including acceptances and defaults of rental agreements.(See HF 640.)
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Introduced
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who takes possession of a leased space of a self-storage facility and who receives a written rental agreement from an operator but fails to execute and deliver the written agreement within 30 days is considered to have accepted the terms of the written rental agreement. If an occupant is in default or if the operator does not renew the occupant’s rental agreement, the operator shall deliver to the occupant a written notice or an electronic mail notice, if consented to by the parties in accordance with Code section 578A.5(5), to remove personal property from the leased space within 15 days. During the 15-day period, the operator may deny or limit the occupant’s access to the leased space to the hours which the office is open at the self-service storage facility if such right is set forth in the rental agreement. Any personal property remaining is subject to lien as provided in Code section 578A.5 and in accordance with Code section 578A.7. The bill provides that an occupant who uses a leased space for residential purposes is immediately in default and the operator may limit the occupant’s access to the leased space to during office hours at the self-service storage facility and proceed in accordance with the Code chapter.
AI Summary
This Study Bill clarifies rules for self-storage facilities, specifically regarding rental agreements and what happens when occupants default or move out. It establishes that if someone takes possession of a storage unit and receives a written rental agreement but doesn't sign and return it within 30 days, they are considered to have accepted its terms. If an occupant defaults on their agreement or if the facility operator chooses not to renew the agreement, the operator must provide a written or electronic notice, if agreed upon, giving the occupant 15 days to remove their belongings. During this 15-day period, the operator can restrict the occupant's access to the unit to only the facility's office hours, provided this is stated in the rental agreement. Any property left behind after this period can be subject to a lien, meaning the facility can claim it to cover unpaid debts. Furthermore, the bill makes it clear that using a leased storage space for residential purposes is an immediate default, allowing the operator to limit access to office hours and proceed with the established legal procedures for defaults.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce (House)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 640. (on 02/28/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HSB184 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HSB184.html |
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