Section 18-504 – Enforcement of Lien
(a) (1) If the occupant is in default for a period of more than 60 days, the operator may enforce the lien by selling the personal property stored in the leased space at a public sale, for cash. (2) Proceeds from the sale shall be applied to satisfy the lien, and any surplus shall be disbursed as provided […]
Section 18-505 – Occupant Responsible for Care of Stored Property Until Sale
Unless the rental agreement specifically provides otherwise and until a lien sale under this subtitle, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in the leased self-service storage space remains vested in the occupant.
Section 18-506 – Validity of Rental Agreements Entered Before July 1, 1983
All rental agreements, entered into before July 1, 1983, which have not been extended or renewed after that date, shall remain valid and may be enforced or terminated in accordance with their terms or as permitted by any other statute or law of this State.
Section 18-401 – Penalties
(a) Any person who violates any provision of § 18-201(a) or § 18-301(a) of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine not exceeding $5,000. (b) Any person who violates any provision of §§ 18-201(b) through 18-205, § 18-301(b), or § 18-302 of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor […]
Section 18-501 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Default” means the failure to perform on time any obligation or duty set forth in the rental agreement. (c) “Last known address” means that address or electronic mail address provided by the occupant in the rental agreement or the address or electronic mail address provided by […]
Section 18-201 – Issuance of Bill of Lading for Goods Not Received
(a) A person or his agent or officer may not issue a bill of lading, receipt, acknowledgment, or voucher for transport of any goods if, at the time the instrument is issued, the person has not actually received the goods for transport. (b) An officer, agent, or employee of a carrier may not issue or aid in […]
Section 18-502 – Prohibited Acts
(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.
Section 18-202 – Issuance of Duplicate Bills of Lading Not So Marked
An officer, agent, or employee of a carrier may not issue or aid in issuing a duplicate or additional negotiable bill of lading for any goods in violation of § 7-402 of this article: (1) With intent to defraud; and (2) With knowledge that the original bill of lading for the goods is outstanding and uncancelled.
Section 18-503 – Lien for Rent, Labor, or Other Charges
(a) The 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, as provided in this subtitle. (b) The rental agreement shall contain a statement, in bold type, advising the occupant: (1) Of the existence of […]
Section 18-203 – Negotiation of Bill of Lading When Goods Not in Carrier’s Possession
A person may not negotiate or transfer for value a bill of lading: (1) With intent to defraud; (2) With knowledge that any of the goods which appear by the terms of the bill of lading to have been received for transportation by the carrier which issued the bill of lading are not in the possession or […]