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, and it outlines the required written notice that must be provided to tenants at the start of a rental agreement, detailing the consequences of non-payment.

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 sets forth conditions under which a tenant may be restricted from using the facility after receiving notice of termination. It also allows for the disposal of any personal property left in the storage unit after the notice period has expired. Key changes include the replacement of terms such as "upon" with "on," and "charge" with "fee," as well as the introduction of a reasonable late fee structure and the requirement for owners to justify any fees exceeding the specified amounts.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 570.523