Virginia has more than 1,160 self-storage facilities, serving a statewide population of 8,326,000. The Virginia Self Storage Association has helped spearhead several changes to our state’s lien laws but much remains to be done.
In an effort to modernize the storage industry, the VASSA and the National Self Storage Association have identified seven primary changes that need to be made to each state’s lien laws. Of that number, Virginia has enacted two of the seven.
These modernization efforts help with today’s storage owners and operators and take into account that at one time, operators in Virginia were 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 Virginia General Assembly agreed that certified mail was no longer the most assured method of contact with a delinquent customer, and now allows verified mail and email notifications.
The VASSA is always 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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