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North Carolina Self Storage Association to Host Webinar on Lien Law and Auction Process
The North Carolina Self Storage Association (NCSSA), in conjunction with SMD Software Inc. (SiteLink), will present a webinar for the states self-storage owners and operators titled "Understanding the North Carolina Lien Law and Auction Process," on Aug. 31, 2 p.m. ET.
August 11, 2011
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The North Carolina Self Storage Association (NCSSA), in conjunction with SMD Software Inc. (SiteLink), will present a webinar for the states self-storage owners and operators titled "Understanding the North Carolina Lien Law and Auction Process," on Aug. 31, 2 p.m. ET. This webinar, presented by Craig Robertson, director of storage operations for Morningstar Properties LLC, will explain all the provisions within the North Carolina lien law and review the steps for processing a lien sale. The webinar will cover:
The North Carolina Self Storage Facilities Act, codified under Article 4, Chapter 44A Statutory Liens and Charges
Changes made to North Carolina lien law in 2009
How to document a self storage auction
Preliminary and lien sale notices
The importance of timing notices and events
How to take proper inventory of a unit
How to best handle illegal items found in a lien space and items that should not be sold at auction
Searches of liens on stored items through the Secretary of State website
How to advertise a storage auction, what must be included and when it must be published
How to determine auction fees
How and when to accept partial payment from customers in lien status
The decision to hire an auctioneer or conduct a sale yourself
How to handle a tenant in lien status who files for bankruptcy
How to get rid of a problem customer who is constantly in and out of lien status
What to do when a customer opts for a hearing
Alternatives to having a lien sale
The most common lien-sale mistakes made by storage operators
The cost for the webinar is $10 per portal. Registration can be completed online at NCSSAonline.org. Users should choose Webinars from the Attend menu at the top of the Web page.
The NCSSA is also offering a recording of its most recent webinar, "Making Social Media Work for You, through its website. The association plans to host future webinars and welcomes topic suggestions at [email protected].
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