The bill amends Section 34-42-4 of the General Laws concerning self-service storage facilities, specifically addressing the enforcement of an owner's lien on stored property. Key changes include the stipulation that an owner cannot sell the property in a leased unit until at least sixty (60) days after the occupant's default and fifteen (15) days after the final required publication of the sale.

The bill modifies the procedures for notifying occupants about their default status and the potential sale of their property. It allows for notifications to be sent to the occupant's last known address and provides the option for advertisements to be published on a publicly accessible website or in a local newspaper. The advertisement must include the name of the person on whose account the property is being stored, as well as the time and place of the sale.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the sale shall take place no sooner than sixty (60) days after the occupant's default and fifteen (15) days after the final publication required. Overall, these amendments aim to establish clearer timelines and procedures for the enforcement of liens by storage facility owners. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
213: 34-42-4
213  SUB A: 34-42-4