NC S263

Expands the definition of "personal property" subject to self-storage liens to include watercraft in addition to goods, merchandise, and household items.

Allows self-storage facility owners to deliver lien sale notices by electronic mail in addition to first-class mail, and permits notice publication through "any commercially reasonable manner" rather than only newspapers.

Authorizes conducting sales through online, publicly accessible auction websites as an alternative to in-person auctions, while maintaining the 20-day notice requirement before sale.

Increases maximum late fees for self-storage rental contracts from 15% of rental payment to the greater of $20.00 or 20% of the rental payment, with fees only imposed if rent is 5 or more days late.

Clarifies that watercrafts and trailers (in addition to motor vehicles) can be towed after 60 days of unpaid rent and related charges.