Bill
AB 498
California allows self-storage facilities to notify delinquent tenants of lien sales via email, modernizing notification while raising concerns about missed notices among vulnerable users.
AB 498 amends California's self-service storage facility lien laws to permit operators to provide lien sale notices to tenants via email in addition to traditional methods. The bill modernizes notification procedures for delinquent accounts while maintaining consumer protections through explicit consent and delivery requirements.
Self-service storage facilities hold personal property worth significant value to consumers. Email notification can reduce costs for operators while potentially reaching tenants faster than physical mail, though it also creates new compliance burdens and risks that notices may be missed if email addresses are incorrect or accounts are inactive.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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