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Home » US Law » 2022 New Hampshire Revised Statutes » Title XLI - Liens » Title 451-C - Self-Service Storage Facility Liens

Section 451-C:1 – Definitions.

    451-C:1 Definitions. – In this chapter: I. " Abandoned rented space " means any rented space for which the renter is in default for at least 30 days and that the owner finds empty or the personal property within the rented space has a value of less than $500, or the renter surrenders possession […]

Section 451-C:10 – Notice to Lienholder With Regard to a Motor Vehicle.

    451-C:10 Notice to Lienholder With Regard to a Motor Vehicle. – I. An owner shall inquire in writing, by verified mail, personal delivery, or any other method permitted by the division of motor vehicles or the secretary of state, to determine from the division of motor vehicles and the secretary of state with regard […]

Section 451-C:11 – Sale of Personal Property.

    451-C:11 Sale of Personal Property. – I. If after 30 days, any of the rent, charges, fees, or expenses remain unpaid, the owner may remove any locks, may remove any personal property from the rented space and retain such personal property, and after first satisfying the notice provisions of RSA 451-C:8 and RSA 451-C:10, […]

Section 451-C:12 – Disposal of Stored Personal Property.

    451-C:12 Disposal of Stored Personal Property. – I. The owner may dispose of stored personal property without liability to any person if: (a) The owner has complied with the provisions of RSA 451-C:8 through RSA 451-C:11 and no qualified buyer has purchased the personal property; or (b) After removing any locks in accordance with […]

Section 451-C:13 – Purchaser.

    451-C:13 Purchaser. – A purchaser in good faith of personal property under the provisions of this chapter shall take the personal property free and clear of any other’s rights, even if the owner has not complied with the provisions of this chapter or the rental agreement. Source. 2019, 242:1, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.

Section 451-C:14 – Liability.

    451-C:14 Liability. – An owner acting in accordance with the provisions of this chapter shall not be liable to the renter, lienholder, or any other person. Source. 2019, 242:1, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.

Section 451-C:15 – Value of Stored Property.

    451-C:15 Value of Stored Property. – If a rental agreement contains a limit on the value of personal property that may be stored in the rented space, the limit is deemed to be the maximum value of the stored personal property and the maximum liability of the owner for any claim by any person. […]

Section 451-C:16 – Savings Clause.

    451-C:16 Savings Clause. – All rental agreements, entered into before the effective date of this chapter 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 law of this state. Nothing in this chapter […]

Section 451-C:2 – Restrictions on Use.

    451-C:2 Restrictions on Use. – I. An owner shall not knowingly permit a rented space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes. II. A renter shall not use a rented space for residential purposes. Source. 2019, 242:1, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.

Section 451-C:3 – Entry of Owner Into Rented Space.

    451-C:3 Entry of Owner Into Rented Space. – An owner may enter a rented space without notice to the renter in the event of an emergency or to provide services that are reasonably necessary or were agreed to by the renter. Source. 2019, 242:1, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.

Section 451-C:4 – Storage Lien; Contents of Rental Agreement.

    451-C:4 Storage Lien; Contents of Rental Agreement. – I. The owner of a self-service storage facility has a lien on all personal property stored within each rented space for rent, fees, labor, or other charges, and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale pursuant to this chapter. II. The rental agreement shall contain a […]

Section 451-C:5 – Control of Property in Rented Space.

    451-C:5 Control of Property in Rented Space. – Except as otherwise provided in this chapter or as stated in the rental agreement, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all property stored in the rented space shall vest in the renter until a lien sale under the provisions of this chapter. Source. 2019, 242:1, […]

Section 451-C:6 – Denial of Access.

    451-C:6 Denial of Access. – I. The owner may immediately deny the renter and all others access to the rented space and the self-service storage facility if the owner reasonably suspects that the rented space is being used for residential or other unlawful purposes. II. If a renter is in default for a period […]

Section 451-C:7 – Late Fees.

    451-C:7 Late Fees. – I. An owner may impose a reasonable late fee in accordance with this section for each service period that a renter does not pay all rent, charges, fees, or expenses when due. A late fee shall not be imposed if the renter pays all rent, charges, fees, and expenses in […]

Section 451-C:8 – Enforcement of Owner’s Lien; Notice of Sale.

    451-C:8 Enforcement of Owner’s Lien; Notice of Sale. – After default, an owner’s lien may be enforced by selling the property stored in the rented space at a public or private sale, but only in accordance with the following procedure: I. No sooner than 5 days after such default, the renter and all other […]

Section 451-C:9 – Motor Vehicles and Trailers; Towing.

    451-C:9 Motor Vehicles and Trailers; Towing. – If the personal property in the rented space is a motor vehicle or trailer, and any of the rent, charges, fees, or expenses remain unpaid for at least 30 days, the owner may have the motor vehicle or trailer towed by an insured towing company. If the […]