The bill amends the Self-Service Storage Facility Act to clarify and update various provisions regarding the lien rights of storage facility owners and the responsibilities of tenants. It establishes that owners have a lien on all personal property located at their facilities for unpaid rent and other lawful charges, with the lien attaching upon the arrival of the property or the signing of a rental agreement. The bill also specifies that owners must notify holders of perfected security interests if a tenant defaults on their rental agreement and outlines the required written notice that must be provided to tenants at the start of their rental agreement.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for electronic delivery and acceptance of rental agreements, stipulates that a tenant is considered to have accepted the agreement if they continue to use the facility for 30 days after receiving it, and allows owners to impose reasonable restrictions on tenant access after notice of termination or non-renewal. It also clarifies that owners may dispose of any personal property left in the storage unit after the notice period has expired. The amendments include changes to terminology, such as replacing "upon" with "on," and adjusting the language regarding late fees and the maximum value of stored property.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 570.523