Committee Hears Support for Modernizing Self‑Storage Law; Industry Seeks Clear Non‑Monetary Default Rules
SB 5,844 would update Washington's self‑storage law to allow electronic rental agreements and signatures, clarify acceptance by continued use after 30 days, and set uniform termination and access procedures. Self‑storage operators described safety incidents that the bill would address; consumer protections and lien timing were discussed.
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Senate Bill 5,844, briefed and heard Jan. 22, updates the Washington Self Storage Facility Act to allow electronic delivery and signatures for rental agreements, clarify that continuous use for 30 days after a properly delivered agreement constitutes acceptance, and create a uniform process for termination or nonrenewal (15 days' notice with additional procedural steps prior to disposal; lien process timing clarified by proponents). The bill also allows reasonable restrictions on access during business hours and preserves consumer protections.
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