The bill amends section 5322.03 and enacts section 5322.07 of the Revised Code to update the regulations surrounding self-service storage facilities in Ohio. Key modifications include the requirement for owners to notify all relevant parties about liens on personal property stored in these facilities. Specifically, the bill introduces a provision that mandates owners to make a reasonable effort to locate an occupant's address or email if initial notice attempts fail. Additionally, the time frame for payment demands has been extended from ten days to ninety days, and the bill clarifies the process for advertising and selling unclaimed property, including the stipulation that if no one purchases the property at auction, the owner may dispose of it in various ways, including destruction.

Furthermore, the new section 5322.07 requires owners to inform all occupants of any change in ownership of the self-service storage facility. The existing section 5322.03 is repealed, streamlining the legal framework governing these storage facilities and enhancing the rights and responsibilities of both owners and occupants. Overall, the bill aims to provide clearer guidelines for lien enforcement and property disposal while ensuring that occupants are adequately informed of significant changes affecting their stored property.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 5322.03