Clause 8 Abandoned titled vehicles & state lien laws

Clause 8, abandoned vehicle process tied to state lien law. This is the one that catches operators most off guard. When a self-storage tenant abandons their unit, the lien process is relatively standardized under the state self-storage lien laws. When a boat and RV tenant abandons a titled vehicle, the process is often different and varies significantly state by state. Some states require you to go through the DMV to obtain a title lien on an abandoned boat or RV. Some require a court process. Almost all require specific notice procedures that differ from self-storage lien notice requirements. Your lease should reference the applicable state law and include the specific procedural steps your state requires.