Section 45.12.525. Lessor's right to possession of goods.

   (a) If a lessor discovers the lessee to be insolvent, the lessor may refuse to deliver the goods.
   (b) After a default, by the lessee under the lease contract, of the type described in AS 45.12.523(a) or (c)(1), or, if agreed, after other default by the lessee, the lessor has the right to take possession of the goods. If the lease contract provides, the lessor may require the lessee to assemble the goods and make them available to the lessor at a place to be designated by the lessor that is reasonably convenient to both parties. Without removal, the lessor may render unusable any goods employed in trade or business, and may dispose of goods on the lessee's premises under AS 45.12.527.
   (c) The lessor may proceed under (b) of this section without judicial process if it can be done without breach of the peace, or the lessor may proceed by action.

Authorities

45.12.504;45.12.523;45.12.527

Notes

References

AS 45.12.504 Liquidation of damages.
AS 45.12.523 Lessor's remedies.
AS 45.12.527 Lessor's rights to dispose of goods.

History

(Sec. 125 ch 35 SLA 1993)