Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding rental agreements and liens, to provide for a procedure in the event of default where the property stored in the leased space is a vehicle or trailer, and to provide for when an operator may restrict access to the leased space.
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITIES -- Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding rental agreements and liens, to provide for a procedure in the event of default where the property stored in the leased space is a vehicle or trailer, and to provide for when an operator may restrict access to the leased space.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This bill updates and amends Sections 55-2301, 55-2304, 55-2305, and 55-2306 Idaho Code; Relating to Self-Service Storage Facilities. It will also add in Idaho Code new Sections to 55-2308, Lessee in Default and 55-2309, Access Restrictions. The referred to statute has not been amended since 1989, before the active use of commonly used practices in today's industry. Amendments include definition updates, identifying reasonable rate for late charges, clarifying endorsement of lien language for consumers and operators, and in the absence of a notice provision in the rental agreement, notices shall be sent by certified mail.
HOW THEY VOTED
Senate Third Reading
YEA (34)
NAY (0)
ABSENT / NOT VOTING (1)
House Third Reading
YEA (68)
LATEST ACTION
Session Law Chapter 144 Effective: 07/01/2020