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What is NYC RCNY § 2-321?

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For purposes of this subchapter: Bill for services. "Bill for services" means a writing signed by the storage warehouse operator or his authorized agent stating the total costs for the following: (1) the monthly charge for storage of the goods; (2) if applicable, the charge for a minimum number of months' storage;

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Effective: 8/25/2018Last amended: 8/25/2018

§ 2-321 Definitions.

RCNY § 2-321

For purposes of this subchapter: Bill for services. "Bill for services" means a writing signed by the storage warehouse operator or his authorized agent stating the total costs for the following: (1) the monthly charge for storage of the goods; (2) if applicable, the charge for a minimum number of months' storage; (3) the charge for packing, containers, warehouse labor in, transportation to the warehouse, padding or sanitizing; (4) any charges imposed by the storage warehouse operator, including the charges for warehouse labor out and transportation from the warehouse, if applicable. Inventory. "Inventory" means an itemized list, signed by the storage warehouse operator or his authorized agent, indicating the condition of each item which is being stored. Written estimate. "Written estimate" means a writing signed by the storage warehouse operator or his authorized agent setting forth: (1) the charge, if applicable, but not exceeding $20 for the written estimate based upon an actual physical inspection; (2) a tally of the household goods included in the estimate, which shall not be construed to be an inventory as defined by 6 RCNY § 2-321 "Inventory" (3) the estimated monthly charge for storage of the goods; (4) if applicable, the estimated charge for packing, containers, warehouse labor in transportation to the warehouse, padding or sanitizing; (5) if applicable, the minimum monthly charge or the minimum number of months' storage charge; (6) any other charges imposed by the storage warehouse operator, including a statement that there will be a charge for "warehouse labor out" and "transportation from the warehouse" and a description of how these charges will be calculated; (7) any limitation on liability for loss or damage to household goods; (8) the name, principal place of business and telephone number of the storage warehouse operator, and the street address, borough and telephone number where the goods will be stored. (Amended City Record 7/26/2018, eff. 8/25/2018)

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