Virginia Self-Service Storage Act

Annotated Code of Virginia
Title 55. Property and Conveyances
Chapter 23. Virginia Self-Service Storage Act

§ 55–416. Short title
§ 55–417. Definitions
§ 55–418. Lien
§ 55–419. Enforcement of lien
§ 55–419.1. Other legal remedies may be used
§ 55–420. Care, custody and control of property
§ 55–421. Savings clause
§ 55–422. Omitted
§ 55–423. Effective date and application of chapter

§ 55-416. Short title

This chapter shall be known as the “Virginia Self-Service Storage Act.”

Cite as Va. Code Ann. § 55-416 

§ 55-417. Definitions

 Note: "Proposed Legislation"

§ 55-418. Lien

A. The owner shall have a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, or other charges, and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale pursuant to this chapter. Such lien shall attach as of the date the personal property is stored within each leased space, and, to the extent the property remains stored within such leased space, as hereinafter provided, shall be superior to any other existing liens or security interests to the extent of $250 or, if the leased space is a climate-controlled facility, $500. In addition, such lien shall extend to the proceeds, if any, remaining after the satisfaction of any perfected liens and the owner may retain possession of such proceeds until the balance, if any, of such charges is paid.
B. In the case of any watercraft which is subject to a lien, previously recorded on the certificate of title, the owner, so long as the watercraft remains stored within such leased space, shall have a lien on such watercraft as provided for herein to the extent of $250 or $500 if the leased space is a climate-controlled facility. In addition, such lien shall extend to the proceeds, if any, remaining after the satisfaction of any recorded liens and the owner may retain possession of such proceeds until the balance, if any, of such charges is paid.
C. The rental agreement shall contain a statement, in bold type, advising the occupant of the existence of such lien, and that the personal property stored within the leased space may be sold to satisfy the lien if the occupant is in default.
D. In the case of any motor vehicle that is subject to a lien, previously recorded on the certificate of title, the owner, so long as the motor vehicle remains stored within such leased space, shall have a lien on such vehicle in accordance with § 46.2-644.01.

Cite as Va. Code Ann. § 55-418 

§ 55-419. Enforcement of lien

 Note: "Proposed Legislation"

§ 55-419.1. Other legal remedies may be used

The provisions of this chapter shall not preempt or limit the owner's use of any additional remedy otherwise allowed by law.

Cite as Va. Code Ann. § 55-419.1

§ 55-420. Care, custody and control of property

Unless the rental agreement specifically provides otherwise, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in the leased space shall remain vested in the occupant.

Cite as Va. Code Ann. § 55-420 

§ 55-421. Savings clause

All rental agreements, entered into prior to July 1, 1981, which have not been extended or renewed after that date, shall remain valid and may be enforced or terminated in accordance with their terms or as permitted by any other statute or law of this Commonwealth.

Cite as Va. Code Ann. § 55-421 

§ 55-423. Effective date and application of chapter

The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all rental agreements entered into or extended or renewed after July 1, 1981.

Cite as Va. Code Ann. § 55-423