Texas House Bill HB2574

Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

• Filed: 2/21/23
• Out of House Committee: 4/10/23
• Voted on by House: 4/26/23

Caption

Relating to requirements for notice advertising the sale of property to enforce a self-service storage facility lien.

Impact

The implications of HB 2574 center around the operational procedures for self-service storage facilities across the state. By instituting stricter notice requirements, the bill aims to protect tenants from unauthorized sales of their property due to unpaid dues. Facility operators will need to adjust their practices to comply with the new notices and timelines, potentially leading to increased operational accountability. Stakeholders anticipate that these changes can improve tenant rights while also addressing concerns regarding unfair practices in lien enforcement.

Summary

House Bill 2574 amends existing statutes regarding self-service storage facilities and the enforcement of liens on tenants' property. The bill outlines specific requirements for providing notice before the sale of property to enforce these liens, mandating that notices must be posted in a commercially reasonable manner and specifying methods of communication. Additionally, it establishes guidelines for the timing of when property can be sold following notice delivery. The intent behind these changes is to ensure transparency and fairness in the process of lien enforcement for both storage facility operators and their tenants.

Texas Constitutional Statutes Affected

Property Code

• Chapter 59. Self-service Storage Facility Liens
  • Section: 042
  • Section: 044
  • Section: 042
  • Section: 044
  • Section: 042
  • Section: 044