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WHEREAS, the Parties wish to evidence their contract in writing; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration and as a condition of the Parties entering into this Agreement and other valuable considerations, the receipt and sufficiency of which consideration is acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: STORAGE SERVICES The Owner shall provide storage services to the Client for the Property at the Facility in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The Client shall have access to the Property during normal business hours of the Facility. PROPERTY The Property to be stored by the Client at the Facility shall be [SPECIFY THE PROPERTY TO BE STORED]. TERM The Parties agree that the present Agreement shall be in force from [DATE] unless terminated by either of the Parties in accordance with the present Agreement. RENT The Client shall pay rent to the Owner for the storage of the Property at the Facility in the amount of [SPECIFY AMOUNT] per [SPECIFY TIME] payable [SPECIFY PAYMENT TERMS]. Rent shall be due and payable in advance on the [DUE DATE] of each [TIME PERIOD]. In the event of late payment, the Owner may assess a late fee of [LATE FEE AMOUNT] per [LATE FEE TIME PERIOD]. SECURITY DEPOSIT The Client shall provide a security deposit in the amount of [SECURITY DEPOSIT AMOUNT] to the Owner upon execution of this Agreement. The security deposit shall be refundable at the termination of this Agreement, subject to any deductions for damages to the Facility or unpaid rent. INSURANCE The Client shall maintain insurance covering the Property stored at the Facility against loss or damage. The Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage to the Property stored at the Facility. ASSIGNMENT The Parties shall not assign any rights under the present Agreement to any other Party without the mutual written consent of the Parties. Subject to the foregoing, this Contract will be binding upon the Parties' heirs, executors, successors and assigns. REPRESENTATION AND WARRANTIES The Parties represent and warrant to each other as follows: It has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement including all rights necessary to make the foregoing assignments to each other. That in performing under the Agreement it will not violate the terms of any agreement with any third party. DEFAULTS, REMEDIES AND TERMINATION: Events of Default: Each of the following shall constitute an Event of Default under this Agreement: Material Breach - Either Party fails in any material respect to comply with, observe, or perform, or shall default in any material respect in the performance of the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Material Misrepresentation - Any representation made by either Party hereunder shall be false or incorrect in any material respect when made or is false in any material respect at any point in time. Remedies for Default: Except to the extent more limited rights are provided elsewhere in this Agreement, if an Event of Default occurs as defined above, the non-defaulting Party shall provide the defaulting Party with notice of the Event of Default. Following receipt of a notice of an Event of Default, the defaulting Party shall have [NUMBER OF DAYS] days to cure such Event of Default after receipt of notice thereof from the other Party, provided that if such failure is not capable of being cured within such [NUMBER OF DAYS]-day period with the exercise of reasonable diligence, then such cure period shall be extended for an additional reasonable period of time, not to exceed [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, so long as the defaulting Party is exercising reasonable diligence to cure such failure. Termination for Default: Either Party shall have the right to immediately terminate this Agreement for an Event of Default as defined above. 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Vague descriptions weaken the enforceability of the lien and may trigger disputes over which goods are covered.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Statement of charges owed","Itemizes the total amount past due, including storage fees, handling fees, and any accrued late charges, with the calculation period.","As of [DATE], the following amounts are outstanding under your account: Storage fees ([DATE] to [DATE]): $[AMOUNT] | Handling charges: $[AMOUNT] | Late fees: $[AMOUNT] | TOTAL DUE: $[TOTAL AMOUNT]","Stating only a lump-sum total without itemizing how it was calculated — depositors frequently dispute amounts, and an unexplained total invites a challenge that delays the auction.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Notice of intent to exercise lien","Formally states that the warehouse operator intends to exercise its warehouse lien rights under applicable law and sell the goods by public auction.","Pursuant to [APPLICABLE STATUTE — e.g., UCC Article 7 / State Warehousemen's Lien Act], [WAREHOUSE COMPANY NAME] hereby provides notice of its intent to enforce its warehouse lien and sell the above-described goods at public auction to satisfy the outstanding charges.","Failing to cite the specific statute that grants lien rights. Without a statutory reference, the depositor cannot verify the legal basis for the sale and may successfully challenge the process.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Auction date, time, and location","Specifies the scheduled auction date, time, and the physical or online location where the sale will take place.","The auction will be conducted on [DATE] at [TIME] at [AUCTION LOCATION / ONLINE PLATFORM URL]. The goods will be sold to the highest bidder.","Scheduling the auction before the statutory notice period has expired. Most jurisdictions require 10 to 30 days between notice and sale — confirm the applicable minimum before setting the date.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Redemption instructions","Tells the depositor how to reclaim the goods by settling the full outstanding balance before the auction date.","You may redeem the above-described goods and prevent the auction by paying the total amount due of $[TOTAL AMOUNT] in full, by [REDEMPTION DEADLINE DATE], by [PAYMENT METHOD — e.g., certified check, wire transfer] payable to [WAREHOUSE COMPANY NAME].","Not specifying an accepted payment method or a clear redemption deadline. 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Depositors who cannot reach a specific person use this as a reason to dispute that they received adequate opportunity to respond.",[315,320,325,330,335,340,345],{"step":316,"title":317,"description":318,"tip":319},1,"Enter the warehouse operator's details","Fill in your company's full legal name, address, and the date you are issuing the notice in the header section.","Use the exact legal entity name that appears on the storage agreement — not a trade name — to ensure the notice is legally consistent with the underlying contract.",{"step":321,"title":322,"description":323,"tip":324},2,"Identify the depositor and reference the storage agreement","Enter the depositor's full legal name and address. Include the storage agreement number, warehouse receipt number, or account number to tie the notice directly to the storage relationship.","Send the notice to the address on the storage agreement, not just a contact email. Many statutes require delivery by certified mail or a specific service method.",{"step":326,"title":327,"description":328,"tip":329},3,"Describe the goods subject to the lien","List the stored goods with sufficient specificity — item type, quantity, lot or batch number, and the storage location within your facility.","Cross-reference your warehouse management system to confirm quantities before issuing. Errors in the goods description give depositors grounds to challenge the notice.",{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},4,"Itemize all charges owed","Break down the outstanding balance into storage fees, handling charges, and any late fees. State the calculation period for storage fees and the total amount due as of the notice date.","Attach a copy of the account statement or aging report as an exhibit — it pre-empts disputes and demonstrates that the amount is not arbitrary.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},5,"Cite the applicable statute","Insert the specific statute number that grants you lien rights — typically UCC Article 7 or your state's warehousemen's lien act. Confirm the statute is current in your jurisdiction.","Check that your state has not amended the lien statute in the past two years. Several states updated their self-storage and commercial warehouse lien procedures between 2022 and 2025.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},6,"Set the auction date and confirm the notice period","Schedule the auction date and verify it falls after the minimum statutory notice period from the date of delivery of this notice — typically 10 to 30 days depending on jurisdiction.","Add two or three days to the minimum notice period as a buffer in case of a postal delivery delay. Courts have invalidated auctions where notice arrived one day late.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},7,"State the redemption deadline and payment method","Give the depositor a clear deadline to pay in full and specify exactly how payment must be made — certified check, wire transfer, or cashier's check — and to whom it should be made payable.","Set the redemption deadline at least 24–48 hours before the auction to give yourself time to cancel or reschedule if payment arrives.",[351,355,359,363],{"mistake":352,"why_it_matters":353,"fix":354},"Setting the auction date before the statutory notice period expires","An auction conducted before the required notice period renders the lien sale legally invalid. The depositor can seek to recover their goods or sue for conversion of property.","Count the notice period from the confirmed delivery date — not the send date — and add at least two extra days as a buffer before scheduling the auction.",{"mistake":356,"why_it_matters":357,"fix":358},"Addressing the notice to a contact person instead of the legal entity","If the depositor is a company and the notice is addressed to an individual, the depositor may argue proper notice was never served on the legal entity, invalidating the auction.","Use the full legal entity name exactly as it appears in the storage agreement, and address it to the entity's registered business address.",{"mistake":360,"why_it_matters":361,"fix":362},"Omitting an itemized breakdown of charges","A single lump-sum total with no calculation gives the depositor an easy basis to dispute the amount in court, stalling the auction for weeks or months.","List each charge category separately with the applicable rate, period, and subtotal, and attach the account statement as a supporting exhibit.",{"mistake":364,"why_it_matters":365,"fix":366},"Failing to cite the specific lien statute","Without a statutory citation, the depositor cannot verify your legal authority to sell the goods and may successfully challenge the process as lacking a proper legal basis.","Identify the governing statute by name and section number — e.g., 'UCC § 7-210' or '[STATE] Code § [SECTION]' — and confirm it is the version currently in force.",[368,371,374,377,380,383,386,389],{"question":369,"answer":370},"What is a warehouse lien?","A warehouse lien is a statutory right that allows a warehouse operator to retain possession of stored goods until the depositor pays all outstanding storage charges. If the depositor fails to pay, the lien gives the warehouse operator the right to sell the goods at public auction and apply the proceeds to the unpaid balance. The lien right exists under UCC Article 7 in the United States and equivalent statutes in other jurisdictions.\n",{"question":372,"answer":373},"When should I send a notice of intent to exercise a warehouse lien?","Send this notice after storage charges have gone unpaid past any grace period in your storage agreement and you have made reasonable attempts to collect the outstanding balance. The notice formally triggers the statutory process and starts the mandatory notice period before you can hold the auction. Sending it too early — before the account is genuinely delinquent — can expose you to a wrongful lien claim.\n",{"question":375,"answer":376},"How much advance notice is required before a warehouse lien auction?","The required notice period varies by jurisdiction. Under UCC Article 7, the general requirement is that notice be given a reasonable time before the sale. Many state-specific warehousemen's lien statutes set explicit minimums ranging from 10 to 30 days. Always verify the current statutory requirement in the state where the goods are stored before scheduling the auction date.\n",{"question":378,"answer":379},"Does the notice need to be sent by certified mail?","Many state statutes require the notice to be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, to create a documented proof of delivery. Some jurisdictions also permit personal service or, in limited cases, published notice if the depositor cannot be located. Check the specific service requirements of your applicable statute — email alone is typically insufficient unless the storage agreement explicitly authorizes it.\n",{"question":381,"answer":382},"What happens to proceeds from the auction that exceed the amount owed?","In most jurisdictions, any auction proceeds remaining after the full outstanding balance, auction costs, and related fees are paid must be returned to the depositor. Keeping surplus proceeds is generally prohibited and can expose the warehouse operator to liability. Some states require surplus funds to be held in escrow or paid into a court registry if the depositor cannot be located.\n",{"question":384,"answer":385},"Can the depositor stop the auction after receiving this notice?","Yes. The depositor can prevent the auction at any time before the sale by paying the full outstanding balance plus any accrued costs. This is called redemption. Your notice should state a clear redemption deadline — typically 24 to 48 hours before the scheduled auction — and specify the accepted payment methods so there is no ambiguity about how to exercise that right.\n",{"question":387,"answer":388},"Does this notice need to be signed to be valid?","No formal notarization or witness signature is required for this notice to be effective in most jurisdictions. However, it should be signed by an authorized representative of the warehouse operator to authenticate it. Keeping a signed copy in your records is essential if the depositor later disputes that the notice was properly issued or delivered.\n",{"question":390,"answer":391},"Can I use this notice for a self-storage facility?","Self-storage facilities typically operate under a separate self-storage lien statute rather than the commercial warehouse lien provisions of UCC Article 7. While the structure of a self-storage lien notice is similar, the required content, notice periods, and auction procedures often differ. Confirm the applicable statute for your facility type before using this template, and adapt the statutory citation and procedural details accordingly.\n",[393,397,401,405],{"industry":394,"icon_asset_id":395,"specifics":396},"Warehousing and logistics","industry-logistics","Commercial warehouse operators enforcing lien rights on palletized inventory, raw materials, or finished goods held for delinquent clients.",{"industry":398,"icon_asset_id":399,"specifics":400},"Self-storage","industry-retail","Self-storage facilities using a lien notice process to initiate unit auctions for tenants who have failed to pay monthly rent past the statutory cure period.",{"industry":402,"icon_asset_id":403,"specifics":404},"Moving and relocation","industry-professional-services","Moving companies enforcing a possessory lien over household goods or commercial freight held in transit storage when customers default on payment.",{"industry":406,"icon_asset_id":407,"specifics":408},"Cold storage and food distribution","industry-food-beverage","Cold storage operators asserting lien rights over perishable or temperature-controlled inventory, with expedited notice timelines to address the goods' limited shelf life.",[410,413,416,420],{"vs":228,"vs_template_id":411,"summary":412},"D{DEMAND_FOR_PAYMENT_ID}","A demand for payment letter requests settlement of an overdue balance without referencing lien rights or an auction. It is an earlier-stage collection tool used before statutory lien procedures are triggered. The warehouse lien notice is appropriate only after informal collection attempts have failed and you are formally initiating the statutory sale process.",{"vs":232,"vs_template_id":414,"summary":415},"D{ABANDONED_PROPERTY_ID}","A notice of abandoned property is used when a depositor has vacated or cannot be located and ownership of the goods is unclear. A warehouse lien notice presumes an active storage relationship with identifiable unpaid charges. The two documents address different legal scenarios and should not be used interchangeably.",{"vs":417,"vs_template_id":418,"summary":419},"Eviction Notice","D{EVICTION_NOTICE_ID}","An eviction notice is a landlord-tenant document requiring a tenant to vacate leased premises. A warehouse lien notice governs the disposition of personal property held under a storage bailment, not the occupancy of real estate. The legal frameworks, notice periods, and remedies are entirely distinct.",{"vs":103,"vs_template_id":421,"summary":422},"D{STORAGE_AGREEMENT_ID}","A storage agreement is the underlying contract establishing the terms of the storage relationship, including fees, the operator's lien rights, and default provisions. The warehouse lien notice is the enforcement document sent when those terms are breached. Both documents should reference each other by agreement number to create a clear paper trail.",{"use_template":424,"template_plus_review":428,"custom_drafted":432},{"best_for":425,"cost":426,"time":427},"Warehouse operators and storage facility managers issuing standard lien notices for delinquent accounts","Free","15–20 minutes per notice",{"best_for":429,"cost":430,"time":431},"High-value goods, first-time lien enforcement, or jurisdictions with complex statutory requirements","$100–$300 for a brief attorney review of the completed notice","1–2 business days",{"best_for":433,"cost":434,"time":435},"Multi-state warehouse operations, disputed lien claims, or goods subject to third-party security interests","$300–$800+","3–5 business days",[437,438],"warehouse-lien-rights-explained","collecting-unpaid-storage-fees",[440,441,442,443,444,445,233,446,447,448,449,450],"demand-letter-D13262","storage-agreement-D13457","withdrawal-of-credit-on-past-due-account-D279","notice-of-default-in-payment-D391","collection-letter-to-eliminate-disputes-D190","lease-termination-letter-D13724","bill-of-lading-D1047","commercial-invoice-D383","purchase-order-D1411","accounts-receivable-D308","credit-note-D13639",{"emit_how_to":452,"emit_defined_term":452},true,{"primary_folder":112,"secondary_folder":454,"document_type":455,"industry":456,"business_stage":457,"tags":458,"confidence":463},"transfers-terminations-and-releases","notice","general","all-stages",[455,459,460,461,462],"legal","warehouse-lien","collections-and-debt-recovery","storage-charges",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Notice of Intent to Exercise Warehouse Lien by Auction?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Notice of Intent to Exercise Warehouse Lien by Auction\u003C/strong> is a formal written notice a warehouse operator sends to a depositor who has failed to pay outstanding storage charges. It invokes the operator's statutory warehouse lien rights — typically under UCC Article 7 or an equivalent state warehousemen's lien act — and informs the depositor that their stored goods will be sold at public auction on a specified date unless the full balance is paid before then. The notice serves a dual purpose: it fulfills the legal requirement to give advance notice before a lien sale can proceed, and it gives the depositor a final opportunity to redeem their property by settling the debt.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Selling a depositor's goods without first delivering a properly formatted lien notice — with sufficient advance time — exposes your warehouse operation to claims of conversion, wrongful sale, and potential civil liability. Courts have invalidated auction proceeds and ordered damages against operators who skipped or improperly served the notice, even when the underlying debt was legitimate. A correctly completed notice establishes the legal paper trail that protects your right to sell, documents the amount owed, and demonstrates that the depositor had a fair opportunity to redeem. This template gives you the structure to issue that notice consistently across every delinquent account, reducing the risk of procedural errors that can unravel an otherwise valid lien enforcement.\u003C/p>\n",1778773439364]