Bill > A08060

This bill amends the New York state lien law to update the procedures for self-storage facilities to enforce liens on stored goods when tenants fail to pay rent. The bill allows storage facilities to sell goods through a public website in addition to traditional in-person sales, providing more flexibility in lien enforcement. The legislation specifies detailed notice requirements, including the ability to send notices via registered mail, certified mail, verified mail, and electronic mail, with specific conditions for electronic mail notifications. The bill also introduces new provisions for advertising sales, permitting advertisements in print newspapers or on publicly accessible websites, and includes a specific protocol for handling motor vehicles or watercraft in default, which allows for towing after 60 consecutive days of non-payment. The notice must include an itemized statement of the amount due, a description of the property, details about the proposed sale, and inform the tenant that they have ten days to dispute the lien's validity. The bill aims to modernize lien enforcement procedures by incorporating digital communication methods and providing clear guidelines for storage facilities to recover unpaid rent.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8060