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FEMA Documents, Laptop Found in Abandoned Self-Storage Unit in Texas

Two men in Texas discovered documents belonging to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) when they purchased the contents of a self-storage unit at an auction. ...More
July 20, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Arlington Cemetery Records Found in Abandoned Storage Unit, Criminal Investigation Launched

This month the manager of a self-storage facility in North Virginia found 69 boxes of records from Arlington National Cemetery after the unit in which they were stored fell into delinquency status. ...More
June 27, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Manager Helps to Bury Forgotten Veteran's Remains

After Jerry Petersen, self-storage manager at Mini Stor in Citrus Heights, Calif., found the remains of a veteran abandoned in a unit, he embarked on a year-long journey to ensure the ashes are buried. ...More
October 21, 2010
Posted in News, Management
N.Y. Self-Storage Operator Unpaid, Units on Lockdown in Financial-Records Fiasco

An informal arrangement between a the president of Clifton Park Self Storage in New York and a brokerage tenant has led to lost revenue and locked self-storage units. ...More
August 23, 2010
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Self-Storage Insurance Coverages: Specialized Solutions for Facility Owners

Self-storage facilities are different from many other businesses in their insurance needs. Here’s a short list of coverages every facility operator should consider. ...More
April 5, 2010 Toby Struewing
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
The Risks of Sale and Disposal: Words of Caution and Guidance for Self-Storage Operators

Selling or disposing of the stored belongings of a delinquent tenant is one of those responsibilities no self-storage owner enjoys. It’s also an action fraught with potential liability if you fail to do it according to the law. ...More
January 21, 2010 Michael Rice
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Records Storage: A Good Add-On for Self-Storage, Even in a Down Economy

Records storage can be the No. 1 revenue-producing ancillary service in self-storage: It’s up in a down economy and up in an up economy. Learn how to get started in this dynamic industry, the primary models for commercial records storage, and how to manage pricing and ...More
September 9, 2009 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Records Storage: A Good Add-On for Self-Storage, Even in a Down Economy

Records storage can be the No. 1 revenue-producing ancillary service in self-storage: It’s up in a down economy and up in an up economy. Learn how to get started in this dynamic industry, the primary models for commercial records storage, and how to manage pricing and ...More
September 9, 2009 Cary F. McGovern
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues
Determining How Long to Keep Tenant Files and Abandoned Records in Self-Storage

Get the answer to this important question: How long do I keep the private information of former self-storage tenants who move out voluntarily, or business records left in abandoned or auctioned units? ...More
September 2, 2009 Jeffrey Greenberger
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Free Webinar Addresses Abandoned Records in Self-Storage

Inside Self-Storage and industry legal expert Jeffrey Greenberger will present a free webinar titled “Addressing Abandoned Records in Self-Storage: What We Can Learn From Maine" on Oct. 13 at 11:30 a.m. ET. ...More
August 10, 2009
Posted in News, Legal Issues

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