§ 18-16-303. Exemptions
(a) This subchapter shall not apply to dwelling units owned by an individual, if the individual, his or her spouse and minor children, and any and all partnerships, corporations, or other legal entities formed for the purpose of renting dwelling units and of which they are officers, owners, or majority shareholders own, or collectively own, […]
§ 18-16-304. Maximum amount
A landlord may not demand or receive a security deposit, however denominated, in an amount or value in excess of two (2) months periodic rent.
§ 18-16-305. Refund required — Exceptions
(a) (1) Within sixty (60) days of termination of the tenancy, property or money held by the landlord as security shall be returned to the tenant. (2) However, the money may be applied to the payment of accrued unpaid rent and any damages which the landlord has suffered by reason of the tenant’s noncompliance with […]
§ 18-16-306. Remedies
(a) (1) If the landlord fails to comply with this subchapter, the tenant may recover: (A) The property and money due him or her; (B) Damages in an amount equal to two (2) times the amount wrongfully withheld; (C) Costs; and (D) Reasonable attorney’s fees. (2) However, the landlord shall be liable only for costs […]
§ 18-16-401. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) “Default” means the failure to timely perform an obligation of a rental agreement; (2) “Electronic mail” means an electronic message, a file, data, or other information that is transmitted: (A) Between two (2) or more computers, computer networks, or electronic terminals; or (B) Within or between computer networks; (3) […]
§ 18-16-402. Operator’s lien on stored property
(a) (1) An operator of a self-service storage facility has a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, or other charges and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale or removal from a self-service storage facility under this subchapter. (2) If the personal property is a motor vehicle, trailer, […]
§ 18-16-403. Use for residential purposes
(a) An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes. (b) An occupant may not use a leased space for residential purposes.
§ 18-16-404. Notice of lien
A rental agreement shall contain a statement in bold type advising the occupant: (1) Of the existence of the lien; and (2) That property stored in the leased space may be sold or removed to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default.
§ 18-16-405. Access to leased space — Care of property
(a) If an occupant is in default, the operator may deny the occupant access to the leased space. (b) (1) The exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in the leased self-service storage space remains vested in the occupant unless: (A) The rental agreement specifically provides otherwise; (B) A lien sale is […]
§ 18-16-108. Property left on premises after termination of lease
(a) Upon the voluntary or involuntary termination of any lease agreement, all property left in and about the premises by the lessee shall be considered abandoned and may be disposed of by the lessor as the lessor shall see fit without recourse by the lessee. (b) All property placed on the premises by the tenant […]