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NY A08122

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Linda Rosenthal

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires self-storage facility occupancy agreements to collect occupants' telephone numbers in addition to email addresses, with occupants able to choose their preferred contact method for legal matters.

  • Mandates that occupancy agreements include three conspicuous notices: one about actual monthly charges, one explaining contact method options (email and/or telephone), and one stating that owners must attempt telephone contact if the occupant provides a phone number.

  • Extends the demand for payment period from 30 days to 60 days before a lien enforcement sale can proceed.

  • Requires that if an occupant chooses telephone contact in their occupancy agreement, the facility owner must make reasonable attempts to contact them by telephone to notify them of mailing any legal notices related to late or lien payments.

  • Specifies that electronic mail notice is only effective if the occupancy agreement documents the occupant's consent and the email address appears in at least two locations within the agreement.

Legislative Description

Relates to adding certain notice requirements for enforcing liens on goods in self-storage facilities; extends the demand for payment period to 60 days.

Last Action

referred to judiciary

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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