Senate Bill No. 165, introduced by Senator Abraham, amends the Self-Service Storage Facility Act to clarify various aspects of rental agreements and the rights of owners and lessees. Key changes include the definition of "default" as the failure of a lessee to meet obligations under the rental agreement, and the allowance for rental agreements to be delivered and accepted electronically. The bill also modifies the notification process for lessees regarding the privilege created by the Act, specifying that notice must be sent via verified mail and electronic mail to the email address provided in the rental agreement, while eliminating the requirement for text message notifications.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for unsigned rental agreements, stating that a lessee's continued use of the storage space for at least 30 days after delivery of the agreement constitutes acceptance. It outlines the process for terminating rental agreements, including a 15-day notice for the lessee to remove personal property, and establishes that any property left behind after 15 days post-expiration will be considered abandoned and may be disposed of by the owner without further notice. The bill is set to take effect on August 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
SB165 Original: 9:1(A)(2), 9:4759(3)