26-3-8-7. “Personal Property”
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, “personal property” means movable property not affixed to land. The term includes goods, wares, merchandise, household items, motor vehicles, and watercraft. As added by P.L.265-1987, SEC.1. Amended by P.L.144-2014, SEC.3.
26-3-8-8. “Rental Agreement”
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, “rental agreement” means any written agreement or lease that establishes or modifies the terms under which a renter may store personal property in a rented space in a self-service storage facility. As added by P.L.265-1987, SEC.1.
26-3-8-9. “Self-Service Storage Facility”
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, “self-service storage facility” means any real property designed and used for the renting of space under a rental agreement that provides a renter access to rented space for the storage and retrieval of personal property. As added by P.L.265-1987, SEC.1.
26-3-8-9.5. “Verified Mail”
Sec. 9.5. As used in this chapter, “verified mail” means any method of mailing that: (1) is offered by the United States Postal Service or a private delivery service; and (2) provides evidence of mailing. As added by P.L.144-2014, SEC.4.
26-3-8-10. Entry of Owner Into Rented Space
Sec. 10. A renter, upon a reasonable request from the owner, shall allow the owner to enter a rented space for the purpose of: (1) inspection; (2) repair; (3) alteration; (4) improvement; or (5) providing other services that are necessary or were agreed to by the renter. If an emergency occurs, an owner may enter […]
26-3-8-11. Lien of Owner of Facility Upon Personal Property; Priority; Attachment; Required Statement in Rental Agreement
Sec. 11. (a) The owner of a self-service storage facility has a lien upon all personal property present in the self-service storage facility for: (1) rent, labor, or other charges that accrue in connection with the personal property under the rental agreement, including any: (A) late fee imposed under section 11.5(a) of this chapter; and […]
26-3-8-11.5. Late Fee for Renter’s Default; Owner’s Recovery of Costs and Expenses of Rent Collection and Lien Enforcement
Sec. 11.5. (a) For each month a renter is in default under the rental agreement, an owner may impose and collect a late fee that does not exceed the greater of the following: (1) Twenty dollars ($20). (2) Twenty percent (20%) of the monthly rent. (b) In addition to a late fee authorized under subsection […]
26-3-8-12. Enforcement of Owner’s Lien; Notice; Towing of Motor Vehicle or Watercraft
Sec. 12. (a) After a renter has been in default continuously for at least thirty (30) days, an owner may begin enforcement of the owner’s lien under this chapter. (b) An owner enforcing the owner’s lien under this chapter may: (1) deny the renter access to the rented space; and (2) move the renter’s personal […]
26-3-8-13. Redemption of Personal Property
Sec. 13. Before any sale or other disposition of the personal property under this chapter, the renter may redeem the personal property by paying the owner an amount sufficient to satisfy the owner’s lien. Upon the payment of this amount, the owner shall immediately return the personal property to the renter. After returning the personal […]
26-3-8-0.5. “Electronic Mail”
Sec. 0.5. As used in this chapter, “electronic mail” means the transmission, by use of a computer or through other electronic means, of information or a communication that is sent to a person identified by a unique address. As added by P.L.144-2014, SEC.1.