TITLE XLI
LIENS

CHAPTER 451-C
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY LIENS

Section 451-C:4

    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 statement, in bold type, advising the renter:
(a) That property stored in the rented space is not insured by the owner against loss or damage;
(b) Of the existence of the lien;
(c) That property stored in the rented space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the renter is in default;
(d) If the rental agreement contains a limit on the value of property stored in the rented space, the limit is deemed to be the maximum value of the property stored in that space and the maximum liability of the owner for any claim; and
(e) That a late fee may be charged by the owner for each service period that the renter does not pay rent when due.
III. The rental agreement shall state the date on which rent is due and the date on which any late fee accrues, provided that such late fee shall comply with the requirements of RSA 451-C:7.
IV. The rental agreement shall state the notice required prior to any sale of property under this chapter.
V. The rental agreement shall contain a provision allowing the renter to disclose any lienholders with an interest in the property that is or will be stored in the rented space.
VI. If the owner offers notice by electronic mail, the rental agreement shall, in bold typeface, contain an affirmative statement that the renter may agree to receive notice by electronic mail only. If the renter chooses to receive notices by electronic mail only, the renter's assent shall be indicated in the rental agreement.

Source. 2019, 242:1, eff. Oct. 10, 2019.