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§38-14-3. Self-Service Storage Lien

WV Code § 38-14-3 (2019) (N/A)
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(a) The operator has a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for agreed rent, labor, late fees, and other charges and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale or disposition pursuant to this article. The lien attaches as of the date the personal property is stored within each leased space and remains a lien until the occupant has satisfied the terms of the rental agreement.

(b) In the case of any motor vehicle or watercraft which is subject to a lien previously recorded on the certificate of title, the operator has a lien on the vehicle or watercraft as long as the motor vehicle or watercraft remains stored within the leased space.

(c) The rental agreement shall contain:

(1) A statement advising the occupant of the existence of the lien and that the personal property stored within the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default;

(2) A statement advising the occupant that personal property stored in the leased space may be towed or removed from the self-service storage facility if the personal property is a motor vehicle, trailer, or watercraft and the occupant is in default for more than 60 days; and

(3) A statement advising the occupant that a sale of personal property stored in the leased space to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default may be advertised:

(A) In a newspaper of general circulation in the jurisdiction where the sale is to be held or where the self-service storage facility is located;

(B) By electronic mail or text; or

(C) On an online website.

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§38-14-3. Self-Service Storage Lien