In 2017 the florida legislature updated lien law provisions consistent with recent improvements in other states.
Florida storage unit lien laws.
The florida self storage association together with the national self storage association has worked on a number of issues to protect and improve the laws that apply to self storage facilities.
However in the event of default the owner must give.
The lien provided for in this section attaches as of the date that the personal property is brought to the self service storage facility or as of the date the tenant takes possession of the self contained storage unit and the priority of this lien shall be the same as provided in s.
The lien provided for in this section attaches as of the date that the personal property is brought to the self service storage facility or as of the date the tenant takes possession of the self contained storage unit and the priority of this lien shall be the same as provided in s.
627 736 and all persons of record claiming a lien against the vehicle or vessel it shall state the fact of possession of the vehicle or vessel that a lien as provided in.
Home laws 2012 florida statutes title vi chapter 83 section 801.
That lien lets the storage facility sell your unit s contents to recoup what it s owed if you don t pay the rent.
However in the event of default the owner must give.
Florida statutes definitions index 2019 pdf general laws conversion table 2019 pdf.
Your lease defines the point of default which typically is.
Zucker is a founding partner in the atlanta law firm of weissmann zucker euster morochnik garber p c.
Rick scott signed an update to the states self storage lien law on june 9 that enables storage operators to issue late fees conduct lien auctions online place value limits on stored items and have motor vehicles towed.
C notice by certified mail shall be sent within 7 business days after the date of storage of the vehicle or vessel to the registered owner the insurance company insuring the vehicle notwithstanding the provisions of s.
Sections 83 801 83 809 shall be known and may be cited as the self storage facility act.
Storage auctions state lien laws before listing an auction online each facility must conform to the lien laws that apply.
The lien provided for in this section attaches as of the date that the personal property is brought to the self service storage facility or as of the date the tenant takes possession of the self contained storage unit and the priority of this lien shall be the same as provided in s.
House bill 357 hb 357 passed through the house and senate unanimously.
However in the event of default the owner must give.
The facility can t hold an auction right away though.
And has been practicing law since 1987.
It goes into effect on july 1.