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Recovering From Natural Disaster: Self-Storage Operators and Customers Bounce Back Quicker With Tenant Insurance

The goal of any tenant-insurance program is to make claims processing as effortless as possible for tenants—and as secure, accurate and reliable as possible for owner-operators. ...More
January 18, 2011
Posted in Articles
Storage Property Protection Names 2010 Self-Storage Managers of the Year

Storage Property Protection (SPP), a Phoenix-based provider of tenant-insurance solutions, named its first self-storage managers of the year. ...More
January 17, 2011
Posted in News
Six Must-Have Insurance Coverages for Every Self-Storage Operation

Although the foundation of the self-storage industry is straightforward, your individual operation has technical, legal and financial aspects not found in other businesses. The right insurance should alleviate most of your concerns about risk. This article looks at the six ...More
January 8, 2011 By Randy Tipton
Posted in Articles, Management
Reducing a Self-Storage Operation's Legal and Insurance Risks: Simple Steps to Limit Liability Exposure

There are numerous risks a self-storage operator assumes in running a facility, many of which can be protected against with the proper insurance coverage. For the most part, having sufficient insurance is a necessary part of any business. However, there are numerous things ...More
December 31, 2010 By Scott Zucker
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Six Vehicles Destroyed by Fire at Nashville, Tenn., Self-Storage Facility

Six vehicles were destroyed Wednesday during a fire at U-Store-It Self Storage of Nashville in Tennessee. ...More
December 29, 2010
Posted in News
Controlling Slip-and-Fall Liability: Tips for Self-Storage Facility Operators

Self-storage operators are not immune to slip-and-fall liability. While the volume of foot traffic at a self-storage facility may not reach that of other types of businesses, customers must still enter the premises to store, access and retrieve their property. As a result, ...More
December 29, 2010
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Space Heater Causes VA Self-Storage Fire

A fire at a self-storage facility in Portsmouth, Va., Dec. 22 was caused by a space heater left too close to stored belongings, fire officials determined. ...More
December 28, 2010
Posted in News
Six Steps to Take When a Business Loss Occurs: The Self-Storage Operator’s Role in the Insurance-Claims Process

By knowing what to expect from your self-storage insurance carrier when filing a claim, you’ll be prepared to handle the unthinkable if it occurs. By following these six simple steps , the process should go smoothly. ...More
December 23, 2010
Posted in Articles, Management
Fire Crews Battle Three-Alarm Fire at Baltimore Self-Storage Facility

A three-alarm fire at a Baltimore U-Store Storage Sunday destroyed several units, but was contained before spreading to other buildings. ...More
December 13, 2010
Posted in News
Dozens of Firefighters Battle Combustion Fire Behind N.Y. Self-Storage Facility

A huge combustion fire at North Fork Self Storage in Cutchogue, N.Y., Monday took several hours and dozens of firefighters to put out the blaze. ...More
December 7, 2010
Posted in News, Management

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