Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 212: SELF-SERVICE STORAGE ACT
10 §1373. Restrictions of use

§1373. Restrictions of use
1.  Operator not to permit use for residential purposes.  An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used for residential purposes.  
[PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]
2.  Occupant not to use for residential purposes.  An occupant may not use a leased space for residential purposes.  
[PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]
3.  Occupant not to store certain goods.  An occupant is prohibited from storing goods that have a dangerous, harmful, offensive or noxious impact on the self-service storage facility or its surroundings or are a nuisance to self-service storage facility occupants, the operator or operator's employees.  
A. If the operator has reason to believe that an occupant is storing goods that have resulted in a condition described in this subsection, the operator may remove and dispose of the goods thus causing that condition.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]
B. Before disposing of goods under this subsection, the operator shall:  
(1) Notify the occupant of the condition by regular mail at the occupant's last known address or other address set forth by the occupant in the rental agreement;  
(2) Inspect the leased space at least 7 days following the notice to the occupant; and  
(3) Determine whether a condition described in this subsection exists.   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]
C. Notwithstanding paragraph B, an operator may immediately dispose of goods under this section if they constitute a threat to health, safety or welfare. The operator shall immediately notify the occupant of this action following the procedures of paragraph B, subparagraph (1).   [PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]
[PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1989, c. 62 (NEW).