When The Storage Unit Is Sold
N.J.S.A. 2A:44-191 — more than 30 days overdue, and a notice giving 14 days to pay
In New Jersey, a storage owner's lien for a claim more than 30 days overdue may be satisfied after the occupant is notified, in person, by verified mail or by email to the last known address.
- An itemized statement of the claim and when it became due.
- A general description of the property, which may describe a locked or sealed container without listing its contents.
- A notice of any denial of access, with the owner's contact information.
- A demand for payment within a specified time not less than 14 days after delivery.
- A conspicuous statement that unless paid, the property will be advertised for sale, with the time and place.
If an email notice brings no electronic receipt, it is presumed delivered only when also sent by verified mail. The rules for the sale itself are in the section and are not reproduced here. Whether a sale was lawful is a question for a court and for a licensed New Jersey attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- N.J.S.A. 2A:44-191 — Enforcement of lien
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed New Jersey attorney.