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2015 SESSION
HB 1921 Virginia Self-Service Storage Act; notice of default by electronic means.
Introduced by: Richard L. Anderson | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Virginia Self-Service Storage Act; notice of default. Provides that the required notices of default may be sent by the owner of a self-storage facility by electronic means if (i) expressly provided for in the rental agreement and (ii) the sender retains sufficient proof of the electronic delivery, which may be an electronic receipt of delivery, a confirmation that the notice was sent by facsimile, or a certificate of service prepared by the sender confirming the electronic delivery. The bill also adds that any such notice shall be presumed delivered when it is sent by such electronic means, provided that the sender retains sufficient proof of the electronic delivery. The bill provides that in the event of a dispute, the sender shall have the burden to demonstrate delivery of the notice of default. The bill adds a definition of verified mail that adds the option of using a private delivery service that provides evidence of mailing.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Virginia Self-Service Storage Act; notice of default. Provides that the required notices of default may be sent by the owner of a self-storage facility by electronic means if (i) expressly provided for in the rental agreement and (ii) the sender retains sufficient proof of the electronic delivery, which may be an electronic receipt of delivery, a confirmation that the notice was sent by facsimile, or a certificate of service prepared by the sender confirming the electronic delivery. The bill also adds that any such notice shall be presumed delivered when it is sent by such electronic means, provided that the sender retains sufficient proof of the electronic delivery. The bill provides that in the event of a dispute, the sender shall have the burden to demonstrate delivery of the notice of default. The bill adds a definition of verified mail that adds the option of using a private delivery service that provides evidence of mailing.