44-14-1. Definitions. Terms used in this chapter mean: (1)”Default,” any failure of an occupant to perform any obligation or duty at the time and in the manner set forth in the rental agreement or under this chapter; (2)”Last known address,” that postal or e-mail address provided by the occupant in the latest rental agreement or […]
44-14-10. Rental agreement statement–Failure to disclose. The rental agreement must contain a statement in bold type that the occupant must disclose the name and address of any other person with an ownership interest in the personal property. If the occupant does not disclose any other person, the personal property is deemed wholly owned by the […]
44-14-2. Owner–Lien on personal property. The owner of a self-service storage facility has a lien upon all personal property located at a self-service storage facility for rent, labor, late fees, or other charges, present or future, in relation to the personal property, and for expenses necessary for its preservation, or expenses reasonably incurred in its […]
44-14-3. Satisfaction of lien–Notice–Sale of property. An owner’s lien for a claim which has become due must be satisfied as follows: (1)The occupant and the holder of any lien in the name of the occupant in this state is notified; (2)The notice is delivered in person, sent by e-mail if provided in the rental agreement, […]
44-14-4. Residence in facility prohibited. No occupant may use a self-service storage facility for residential purposes. Source: SL 1997, ch 249, §4.
44-14-5. Self-service storage facility not a warehouse. A self-service storage facility is not a public warehouse or public storage warehouse as defined in chapter 49-42 or 49-42A. If an owner issues any warehouse receipt, bill of lading, or other document of title for the personal property stored, the owner and the occupant are subject to […]
44-14-6. Applicable rental agreements. This chapter is effective July 1, 2022, and applies to all rental agreements entered into, or extended, or renewed after that date. Source: SL 1997, ch 249, §6; SL 2022, ch 165, §4.
44-14-7. Value limit. If the rental agreement specifies a limit on the value of personal property the occupant may store in the storage space, the limit is deemed to be the maximum value of the personal property in the occupant’s storage space for the purposes of claims against an owner for loss of or damage […]
44-14-8. Occupant responsibility. Unless the rental agreement provides otherwise, until a sale under this chapter, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all property stored in a storage space remains vested in the occupant, and the occupant shall bear all risks of loss or damage to that property. Source: SL 2022, ch 165, §6.
44-14-9. Owner rights. This chapter may not be construed as impairing or affecting the right of an owner and an occupant to create additional rights, duties, or obligations under a rental agreement. In addition to the rights and remedies under this chapter, an owner has the same rights and remedies available to creditors and landlords […]
