Commercial Law - Self-Service Storage Facilities - Alterations

SB 438 allows self-service storage facilities in Maryland to use electronic rental agreements instead of only paper ones. It requires operators to give tenants at least 30 days after a nonrenewal notice to remove their belongings and mandates a 10-day written notice before disposing of any remaining property. The bill directly affects storage facility operators (who must follow these rules) and tenants (who gain clearer timelines for removing possessions). Key changes include standardizing electronic agreements, extending removal time after nonrenewal, and adding notice requirements before property disposal. These provisions aim to clarify procedures for both parties while reducing disputes over abandoned items.