§ 66-31-101. Short Title

This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Tennessee Self-Service Storage Facility Act.”

§ 66-31-102. Chapter Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Default” means the failure timely to perform any obligation or duty set forth in this chapter and the rental agreement; “Division” means the wildlife resources agency in the case of motorized watercraft and the department of revenue, taxpayer and vehicle services division in the case […]

§ 66-31-103. Owner Access to Leased Space

Upon the reasonable request of the owner, the occupant shall provide access to the owner to enter the leased space for the purpose of inspection, repair, alteration, improvement, or to supply necessary or agreed services. In case of emergency, the owner may enter the leased space for any of these purposes without notice to or […]

§ 66-31-104. Owner’s Lien on Stored Property

The owner of a self-service storage facility and the owner’s heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns have a lien upon all personal property located at a self-service storage facility for rent, labor, or other charges, present or future, in relation to the personal property and for expenses necessary for its preservation or expenses reasonably incurred […]

§ 66-31-105. Enforcement of Lien

The enforcement of the owner’s lien against an occupant who is in default may be done in accordance with either or both of the following procedures: In the case of short term default, denial of access: Upon the failure of an occupant to pay the rent for the storage space or unit when it becomes […]

§ 66-31-106. Rights Supplemental — Required Contents of Rental Agreements

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as in any manner impairing or affecting the right of the parties to create additional rights, duties, and obligations in and by virtue of the rental agreement. The rights provided by this chapter shall be in addition to all other rights allowed by law to a creditor against […]

§ 66-31-107. Application of Chapter

This chapter shall apply to all rental agreements entered into or extended or renewed after July 1, 1980. All rental agreements entered into before July 1, 1980, and not extended or renewed after that date, and the rights and duties and interests flowing from them shall remain valid, and may be enforced or terminated in […]