Restricts manner in which self-service storage facility owner is permitted to deny occupant access to personal property.

This bill (S 970) restricts how self-storage facility owners can deny tenants access to their stored belongings. It prohibits owners from blocking access during regular hours set in rental agreements, except when following existing lien laws or complying with law enforcement/fire authority orders. Owners must restore access quickly if denied for those exceptions and cannot destroy or remove property during the denial period. They also must notify tenants in writing within seven days if property is destroyed due to fire, flood, or government orders, using verified mail or email to the tenant's last address. The bill directly affects storage facility owners and their tenants in New Jersey.