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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 18:10:45+00:00

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(6) "Self-service storage facility," any real property designed and used for the purpose of renting or leasing individual storage space to occupants who are to have access to such for the purpose of storing and removing personal property.
Source: SL 1997, ch 249, § 1.
44-14-2. Owner of facility has lien upon all 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, 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 sale or other disposition pursuant to this chapter. The lien provided in this chapter attaches as of the date the occupant defaults on the rental agreement. Any lien provided in this chapter, which is recorded pursuant to chapter 44-2, is prior to any other lien or security interest, except for those liens and security interests which were perfected earlier.
Source: SL 1997, ch 249, § 2.
44-14-3. Satisfaction of lien--Notice--Sale of property.
(10) In the event of a sale under this section, the owner may, after satisfying all prior liens, satisfy the lien pursuant to this chapter from the proceeds of the sale, but shall hold the balance, if any, for delivery on demand to the occupant. If the occupant does not claim the balance of the proceeds within two years of the date of sale, the proceeds shall become the property of the owner and the occupant has no further recourse.
Source: SL 1997, ch 249, § 3.
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 the provisions of chapters 49-42 and 49-42A and the provisions of this chapter do not apply.
Source: SL 1997, ch 249, § 5.
This chapter is effective July 1, 1997, and applies to all rental agreements entered into, or extended, or renewed after that date.
Source: SL 1997, ch 249, § 6.

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