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IA HF640
IA HF640A bill for an act concerning self-storage facilities, including acceptances and defaults of rental agreements.(Formerly HSB 184.)
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Introduced
02/28/2025
02/28/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
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 laws regarding self-storage facilities by clarifying several key provisions related to rental agreements and occupant defaults. The bill specifies that if a potential occupant receives a written rental agreement and takes possession of a storage space, failing to execute and return the agreement within 30 days automatically means they have accepted the agreement's terms. The legislation explicitly states that using a storage space for residential purposes is an immediate default, allowing the facility operator to restrict the occupant's access to only office hours. If an occupant is in default or their rental agreement is not renewed, the operator must provide a written or email notice (with prior consent) giving the occupant 15 days to remove personal property. During this 15-day period, the operator can limit the occupant's access to the storage space to office hours, as outlined in the rental agreement. Any personal property remaining after this period becomes subject to a lien under existing state storage facility regulations. These changes aim to provide clearer guidelines for both self-storage facility operators and occupants regarding rental agreements, defaults, and property removal procedures.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Commerce (House)
Last Action
Amendment H-1292 filed. H.J. 1093. (on 05/07/2025)
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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=HF640 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF640.html |
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