HB 145 Summary

• Establishes new definitions including "e-mail," "last known e-mail address," "verified mail," and "vehicle/trailer" for self-service storage facility regulations under Idaho Code Chapter 55-23.

• Requires operators to provide written rental agreements to lessees that include conspicuous statements about operator liens, property insurance, late fees, and notification methods, with option to deliver by e-mail to lessee's last known e-mail address.

• Allows operators to conduct lien sales on personal property after 60 days of default, with procedures including certified notice to lessees and security interest holders, newspaper publication for two consecutive weeks, and ability to sell property on publicly accessible websites without requiring an auctioneer's license.

• Permits operators to have vehicles or trailers towed after 60 days of default, with prior notice to lessee and lienholder, and requires compliance with vehicle title and registration law provisions in Chapter 17, Title 49, Idaho Code.

• Authorizes operators to deny lessee access to storage space by overlocking or other means if rent is delinquent, the space is used for unlawful purposes, or the lessee fails to vacate after rental agreement termination.