§18–502.

    (a)    An operator may not knowingly permit a leased space at a self–service storage facility to be used for residential purposes.

    (b)    An occupant may not use a leased space for residential purposes.

    (c)    (1)    Except as provided in subsections (d) and (e) of this section, an occupant may not use a self–service storage facility beyond the term of a rental agreement after the operator or occupant has delivered in person, by e–mail, or by verified mail written notice of the nonrenewal of the rental agreement.

        (2)    If an operator notifies the occupant of the nonrenewal by e–mail at the occupant’s last known e–mail address and does not receive a response sent from the occupant’s e–mail address or a confirmation of delivery within 5 days after delivery, the operator shall promptly send a second notice of nonrenewal to the occupant by verified mail to the occupant’s last known postal address.

    (d)    The operator shall provide the occupant with not less than 30 days after delivery of the notice of the nonrenewal of the rental agreement and at least until the end of the term of the rental agreement to remove all personal property from the self–service storage facility.

    (e)    (1)    The operator may not dispose of any personal property remaining at the self–service storage facility until after the time allotted under subsection (d) of this section and paragraph (2) of this subsection has elapsed.

        (2)    After the time allotted under subsection (d) of this section has elapsed and at least 10 days before disposing of the personal property remaining at the self–service storage facility, the operator shall deliver in person, by e–mail, or by verified mail a notice of intent to dispose of the occupant’s property.

        (3)    If an operator notifies the occupant of the intent to dispose of the property by e–mail at the occupant’s last known e–mail address and does not receive a response sent from the occupant’s e–mail address or a confirmation of delivery within 5 days after delivery, the operator shall promptly send a second notice of intent to dispose to the occupant by verified mail to the occupant’s last known postal address.