Title 40 — Liens.
4 chapters · 44 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 40-401 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Default” means the failure to perform any obligation or duty set forth in the rental agreement. (2) “Last known address” means the address provided by the occupant in the rental agreement or the address provided by the occupant in …
D.C. Code § 40-402 Prohibited acts
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(a) An operator shall not knowingly permit a leased space at a self-service storage facility to be used as a residence. (b) An occupant shall not use a leased space as a residence.
D.C. Code § 40-403 Lien for rent, labor, or other charges
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(a) The operator shall have a lien on all personal property stored within each leased space for rent, labor, or other charges, and for expenses reasonably incurred in its sale, as provided in this chapter. (b) The rental agreement shall contain a statement, in bold type, advising…
D.C. Code § 40-404 Enforcement of lien
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(a)(1) If the occupant is in default for a period of more than 60 days, the operator may enforce the lien by selling the property stored in the leased space at a public sale. (2) Proceeds from the sale shall be applied to satisfy the lien, and any surplus shall be disbursed as pr…
D.C. Code § 40-405 Personal property vested in occupant
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Unless the rental agreement specifically provides otherwise and until a lien sale under this chapter, the exclusive care, custody, and control of all personal property stored in the leased self-service storage space shall remain vested in the occupant.