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They are allowed to hold the items until the balance has been paid. If it is not paid, they can sell the items to cover the balance and then sue for the difference between the balance and the sale price of the items.

However, I cannot find any basis for them to charge you storage. I would demand, in writing, that they provide you with the authority for that. It may be in the contract, but there is nothing in the law that allows them to do that.

Good luck.




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You can, but you also have to sue the renter of the truck who failed to pay the bill.