2017 Wisconsin Statutes & Annotations
Chapter 177. Uniform unclaimed property act.
177.165 Proceeds from sale of property in self-service storage facility.
177.165 Proceeds from sale of property in self-service storage facility. Notwithstanding s. 177.02 (1), the proceeds of a sale under s. 704.90 (6) of personal property stored in a leased facility located within a self-service storage facility after satisfaction of the operator's lien under s. 704.90 (3) (a) is presumed abandoned.
While excess proceeds from sales under s. 704.90 (6) are presumed abandoned, nothing in ch. 177 suggests that this presumption may not be overcome. Nothing suggests that the holder may continue to hold the excess proceeds even if the person whose property was sold presents himself or herself in person to the holder or otherwise contacts the holder. Cook v. Public Storage, Inc. 2008 WI App 155, 314 Wis. 2d 426, 761 N.W.2d 645, 07-2077.
