The bill amends the Self-Service Storage Facility Act to clarify the rights and responsibilities of owners and tenants regarding rental agreements and liens on personal property stored in self-service storage facilities. It specifies that owners have a lien on all personal property located at the facility for unpaid rent and related charges, with the lien attaching upon the arrival of the property or the signing of a rental agreement. The bill also mandates that owners provide written notice to tenants regarding the consequences of defaulting on payments, including potential sale of the property, and outlines the process for notifying holders of perfected security interests.

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 after receiving it, and establishes guidelines for terminating rental agreements. It allows owners to impose reasonable restrictions on tenants' access to their units after notice of termination and grants owners the authority to dispose of any remaining personal property after the notice period. Key changes include the replacement of "upon" with "on" regarding liens, the introduction of a late fee structure, and the requirement for written notice to be posted at the facility.

Statutes affected:
Substitute (H-2): 570.523
House Introduced Bill: 570.523
As Passed by the House: 570.523