NJ S970

Self-service storage facility owners cannot deny occupants access to their personal property during agreed-upon rental times, except when enforcing a lien or when required by law enforcement, fire personnel, government orders, or circumstances beyond the owner's control.

When access is denied due to emergencies or government orders, the owner must restore access as soon as practicable and cannot destroy, remove, or dispose of the occupant's property during the denial period.

Owners must notify occupants in writing within seven days if their property has been destroyed or rendered permanently inaccessible due to fire, flood, government orders, or other circumstances beyond the owner's control.

Written notice of property destruction must be delivered in person, by verified mail, or by electronic mail to the occupant's last known address.

The law would take effect on the first day of the third month following enactment.