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Musicians Bemoan Fire Damage at Washington State Self-Storage Facility

A fire at a self-storage facility in Everett, Wash., resulted in one death and thousands of dollars in destroyed possessions, but it's also affecting local musicians, as the facility had grown a reputation as a hospitable place for band practices and gatherings. ...More
December 30, 2011
Posted in News, Management
What Tenants Can't Store: Self-Storage Talk Erupts with Praise of Facilities Who Display, Enforce Their Rules

Off the top of my head, I can think of a handful of items that should never be put into self-storage: human beings or animals; perishable food items; hazardous or highly combustible materials; and myriad others. It would seem common sense would prevent tenants from ...More
December 6, 2011 By John Carlisle
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Management
Before the Loss: Your Duty to Self-Storage Customers

Accidents and crime can occur at even the most secure, well-maintained self-storage site. Those of us who work in the industry understand the ramifications of being without insurance coverage in the event of a loss; but many of your customers don't. It's your job to explain ...More
December 2, 2011 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Management
Deans & Homer Broadens Self-Storage Insurance Coverage, Reduces Rates in CA

Deans & Homer, a provider of specialty insurance products for the self-storage industry, is broadening is insurance-coverage options nationwide and reducing the rates on its self-storage policy program in California. ...More
November 15, 2011
Posted in News
Weighing in on Mandatory Tenant Insurance in Self-Storage

Self-Storage Talk members are debating the benefits and drawbacks of mandatory tenant insurance, while ISS and Bader Co. will offer a free webinar Dec. 8 to show operators how it can be a profit center. ...More
November 4, 2011
Posted in Blog
Free Webinar Helps Self-Storage Operators Minimize Expenses, Maximize Profitability Through Tenant Insurance

Most self-storage facilities have a risk-management plan that includes insurance, but some operators and managers may not realize how they can use insurance to save and even make money. On Dec. 8, 2011, Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and Bader Co. will present a free webinar ...More
November 3, 2011
Posted in News
Risk Management in Self-Storage: Using Tenant Insurance to Minimize Expenses and Maximize Profitability

Every self-storage facility should have a comprehensive risk-management plan that includes insurance. But what you may not realize is you can minimize expenses with the appropriate combination of commercial coverages designed for the self-storage industry and use a tenant ...More
November 2, 2011
Posted in Webinars
MiniCo Insurance Runs Sweepstakes for Free Trip to Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas

On Oct. 1, MiniCo Insurance Agency LLC opened a sweepstakes for independent insurance agents to win a trip to Las Vegas for the Inside Self-Storage World Expo, the industry’s largest annual event. ...More
October 4, 2011
Posted in News
Fire at IN Self-Storage Facility Destroys Building, 50 Units

A fire at Reserve Storage in Griffith, Ind., destroyed an entire building, but was contained before spreading to other buildings on the property. ...More
September 27, 2011
Posted in News, Management
Self-Storage Tenant Insurance: Are Your Customers Covered?

Making sure your self-storage business is covered with adequate insurance is a no-brainer. But what about your tenants? Are they covered in case of a fire, break-in or other loss? Read on to learn more about tenant insurance and how it factors into your facility's success. ...More
September 23, 2011 By Amy Campbell
Posted in Blog, Management

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