Ohio ranks 5th in the nation with more than 1,800 self-storage facilities, serving a statewide population of 11,594,000. The Ohio Self Storage Association has helped spearhead several changes to lien laws in Ohio but some priorities remain.
In 2012 the OHSSA was successful in our efforts to modernize Ohio’s lien laws. For example, operators were once required to send official correspondence by certified mail, a process costing an excessive amount of both time and money. Siding with the industry, and the recognition that more modern methods are available, the state legislature agreed that certified mail was no longer the most assured method of guaranteeing contact with a delinquent customer, now allowing verified mail. Other recent changes include the ability to charge $20 or 20 percent in late fees, whichever is greater, contractual value limitations and simpler methods for disposing of a vehicle in a lien situation
The OHSSA is ever vigilant in protecting the industry from unnecessary laws or regulations. If you have questions or concerns regarding the industry’s relationship with the government, please feel free to contact us.
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