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The operator of a leased space shall have a lien upon all personal property of an occupant in default that is stored at a self-service storage facility or self-service mobile storage unit, as well as the right to retain said personal property as guarantee for the payment of rent, late payment fees, and other expenses or charges payable by the occupant under the self-service storage rental agreement. Expenses reasonably incurred by the operator in the management, preservation, sale, or disposition of personal property and the enforcement of the lien herein created are also included. The portion of the lien for the expenses incurred in the management, preservation, sale or disposition, or execution of the property shall not exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500). Said lien attaches all personal property stored in the leased space, except for personal identification documents, and shall be perfected when occupant’s payment is in default and becomes liquid and demandable. Such lien shall be superior to any other lien or right in favor of third parties, except for any lien perfected prior to the date on which the property was brought to the leased space.

nd demandable. Such lien shall be superior to any other lien or right in favor of third parties, except for any lien perfected prior to the date on which the property was brought to the leased space. This lien shall never prevail over liens of the State on the occupant’s property as provided in the Civil Code.\nHistory —Aug. 10, 2011, No. 173, § 4.