Senate Bill 1264 Summary

• Revises definitions in self-service storage facility law, including clarifying that "operator" excludes warehouse operators who issue documents of title and adding definitions for "vehicle" and "trailer" referencing Idaho Code sections 49-123 and 49-121.

• Requires rental agreements to include conspicuous statements about the operator's lien, property sale procedures, lack of operator insurance coverage, late fees, and notice methods, with late fees capped at $20 or 20% of monthly rent (whichever is greater) being reasonable.

• Allows operators to tow vehicles or trailers from storage after 60 days of default, requiring 10 days' written notice to the lessee and any lienholder, with the operator having no liability once the towing company takes possession.

• Permits operators to deny lessee access to storage spaces by overlocking when rent is delinquent, the space is used for residential or unlawful purposes, or the lessee fails to vacate after the rental agreement terminates.

• Clarifies lien enforcement procedures, including notice requirements, advertisement of sales, and compliance with Chapter 17, Title 49, Idaho Code for titled vehicles, with protection for good-faith purchasers of sold property.