Storage Auction Legal Rights

Summary

In New York, storage facilities are required to provide a lien notice and notify the renter of the auction date before auctioning off items. If the renter has not received these notices, they may have legal grounds to retrieve their items. Additionally, gig workers facing financial difficulties due to reduced work hours may be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) in New York.

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I had my items in a storage facility that where auction off and I never raced a formal notice in the mail with the auction date
What state is the storage facility located in? Different states have different laws regarding storage unit auctions.
New York
What was the last communication you received from the storage facility?

In New York, storage facilities must:

- Provide a lien notice before auction.
- Notify the renter of the auction date.
I have legal documents in the storage
What type of legal documents are in the storage?
Birth certificates
What is the issue with the birth certificates in storage?
also I have family photos
What is the specific issue you're facing with the family photos and birth certificates in storage?
i need them and they were in the storage facility
What happened to the storage facility where your items were kept?
auctioned off and I never received letter in the mail with the auction date
What state did this occur in? Different states have different laws regarding notice for storage unit auctions.
New York
What steps have you taken so far to retrieve your items from the auctioned storage unit?

In New York, storage facilities are required to send a notice before auctioning off your items.
i contacted them via email to get in touch with the buyer for me
What was their response when you contacted them via email?
we will contact the buyer and if items are returned we will set up appointment for pick up
What is the name of the storage facility? In New York, they are legally required to send a notice before auctioning your items.
Storage Post
What is the exact location of the Storage Post facility where your items were kept?
Brooklyn, NY
What was the date of the auction?

Storage Post Brooklyn, NY contact details:
- Address: * Grand Ave, Brooklyn, NY *, United States
- Phone: +* *-*-*
sorey Brooklyn NY
Could you please clarify the date when your items were auctioned off?
yesterday
What was the last date you made a payment for the storage unit?

In New York, storage facilities must wait until rent is 30 days overdue before starting auction procedures.
yesterday
Did you make the payment before or after the auction took place?
i never made a payment
What was the reason for not making a payment for the storage unit?
not making enough money because my hours at work were cut
Have you considered applying for unemployment benefits due to the reduction in your work hours? In New York, you may be eligible for partial unemployment if your hours have been significantly reduced.
i am a gig worker
Are you aware that as a gig worker, you may be eligible for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) in New York?
do I have any legal rights?
Yes, as a gig worker, you have the right to apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) in New York. Have you tried applying for it?
no
You should consider applying for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) in New York. It's designed to help gig workers like you.
do I have a legal wright to retrieve my documents
Did you have any agreement or contract with the storage facility regarding the protection and retrieval of your items?
not sure
What was the terms and conditions mentioned in the agreement when you rented the storage unit?