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IA SF471
A bill for an act concerning self-storage facilities, including acceptances and defaults of rental agreements.(Formerly SSB 1149.)
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Introduced
02/27/2025
02/27/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to leased spaces in self-storage facilities. The bill provides that if a person receives a written rental agreement from a self-storage facility operator and takes possession of or retains the leased space, a person who fails to execute and deliver the written agreement within 30 days shall be deemed to have accepted the terms of the 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 bill modifies Iowa's self-storage facility regulations by clarifying several key provisions related to rental agreements and occupant defaults. If a potential occupant receives a written rental agreement and takes possession of a storage space, they will be considered to have accepted the agreement's terms if they do not execute and return it within 30 days. The bill specifically prohibits using storage spaces for residential purposes, stating that doing so immediately puts the occupant in default and allows the operator to restrict access to the facility's office hours. If an occupant is in default or the operator chooses not to renew their rental agreement, the operator must provide a written or email notice (with prior consent) giving the occupant 15 days to remove their personal property. During this 15-day period, the operator can limit the occupant's access to the storage space to office hours, as specified in the rental agreement. Any personal property remaining after this period becomes subject to a lien, in accordance with existing state storage facility laws. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for both self-storage facility operators and occupants regarding rental agreements, defaults, and property removal processes.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce (S)
Last Action
Withdrawn. S.J. 839. (on 04/21/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF471 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF471.html |
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