General Laws of Massachusetts - Chapter 105A Self-service Storage Facilities

• Massachusetts General Laws - Definitions - Chapter 105A, Section 1
  As used in this chapter, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:— “Self-service storage facility”, any real property...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Rental agreements; residential use prohibited - Chapter 105A, Section 2
  The operator may only lease space in a self-service storage facility by entering in to a rental agreement with an occupant. An operator may not...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Lien on personal property; contents of rental agreement - Chapter 105A, Section 3
  The operator of a self-service storage facility shall have a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, insurance or...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Enforcement of operator’s lien - Chapter 105A, Section 4
  After default, an operator’s lien may be enforced by selling the property stored in the leased space at a public or private sale, but only...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Default; access to leased space - Chapter 105A, Section 5
  If an occupant is in default for a period of five days or more, the operator may deny the occupant access to the leased space...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Notices; delivery by mail - Chapter 105A, Section 6
  Unless otherwise specifically provided, all notices required by this chapter shall be sent by certified mail. Notices sent to the operator shall be sent to...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Exclusive care, custody and control of property vested in occupant - Chapter 105A, Section 7
  Except as otherwise provided herein or as stated in the rental agreement, the exclusive care, custody and control of all property stored in the leased...
• Massachusetts General Laws - Violations by operator deemed unfair or deceptive acts or trade practices - Chapter 105A, Section 8
  Any violation by an operator of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed unfair or deceptive acts or trade practices under the provisions of...

Last modified: September 11, 2015