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From what I understand, not every storage facility offers tenant insurance, and those that do don’t require it. This makes no sense. As a storage operator, you’re doing tenants a disservice by allowing them to go uninsured.Should there be an unfortunate incident at your ...More
March 1, 2006 Tron Jordheim
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Post-Storm Recovery
After witnessing the destruction wrought by the hurricanes of 2005, self-storage operators are more aware than ever of their vulnerability to natural disasters. Whether you’re an owner, manager or part-time employee, it’s essential to understand your role and responsibility ...More
March 1, 2006 Universal Insurance Facilities Ltd.
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A Pair of Protective Programs
We’re well into the first quarter of 2006, and I’m willing to bet that some of your New Year’s resolutions disappeared faster than the holiday leftovers. It happens to all of us—we make big goals to start fresh in January, and then life goes back to its hectic pace. Grand ...More
March 1, 2006 J.R. Lewinson
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Insurance Insights: Key Provisions of Your Rental Agreement
When you apply for insurance for your self-storage business, the insurer will usually ask for a copy of your current rental agreement. Why is this document part of the underwriting process, and what is the insurance company looking for? Key lease provisions reduce ...More
March 1, 2006 Scott Lancaster
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The Hurricane Chronicles
During the furious hurricane season of 2005, storage facilities across Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas sustained serious damage. Few were prepared for the level of destruction, though some had learned from past storms and were better able to handle the turmoil. ...More
March 1, 2006 Kathleen Hardesty
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Best Practices in Tenant Screening
These days, self-storage operators face countless security challenges, and many have considered the use of tenant screening to prevent criminals from causing dangerous or costly incidents at their sites. The process is beneficial for businesses as well as the communities ...More
March 1, 2006 Darin Barney and John Hall
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