10 §1371. Short title

§1371. Short title This Act shall be known and may be cited as the “Maine Self-service Storage Act.”   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).

10 §1372. Definitions

§1372. Definitions As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] 1.  Default.  “Default” means the failure to perform on time any obligation or duty set forth in the rental agreement.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] 1-A.  Abandoned leased space.  […]

10 §1373. Restrictions of use

§1373. Restrictions of use 1.  Operator not to permit use for residential purposes.  An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).] 2.  Occupant not to use for residential purposes.  An occupant may not use a leased space […]

10 §1374. Lien

§1374. Lien 1.  Lien created.  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 Act. The lien attaches as of the date the occupant leases the space. […]

10 §1375. Enforcement of lien

§1375. Enforcement of lien 1.  Sale; use of proceeds.  Except as provided in subsection 1‑A, if the occupant is in default for a period of more than 45 days, the operator may enforce a lien by selling the property stored in the leased space at a public or private sale for cash. Proceeds must then […]

10 §1376. Late fees

§1376. Late fees 1.  Imposition of late fee.  An operator may impose a reasonable late fee in accordance with this section for each service period that an occupant does not pay rent when due, as long as the due date for the rental payment is not earlier than the day before the first day of […]

10 §1377. Effects of violations

§1377. Effects of violations It is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act if:   [PL 2009, c. 525, §9 (NEW).] 1.  Occupant fails to take measures to protect personal information.  An occupant fails to take appropriate measures to protect personal information of clients, customers or others with whom the occupant does business; […]

10 §1378. Abandonment

§1378. Abandonment In the case of an abandoned leased space, the operator has the right to immediately take possession of the leased space and dispose of any personal property in the leased space by any means at the operator’s discretion.   [PL 2011, c. 376, §12 (NEW).] SECTION HISTORY PL 2011, c. 376, §12 (NEW).