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Florida Self Storage Association Outlines 2013 Legislative Agenda

Fresh off last year’s political victory in getting a new self-storage lien law passed, the Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) has outlined its 2013 legislative agenda. The FSSA issued an e-mail this week stating it wants to pursue options for posting public notices, ...More
March 12, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues
What Would You Do? Common Self-Storage Legal Conundrums

Legal quandaries are among the biggest headache producers for owners and managers of self-storage facilities. Do you know what to do in the face of legal risk? Is what you would do the same as what you should do? Inside Self-Storage recently reached out to in-the-field ...More
March 1, 2013
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Late2Lien Releases Automated System for the Self-Storage Late to Lien-Sale Process

Late2Lien LLC has released a new system that automates the late through lien-sale process for self-storage operators. ...More
February 26, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Technology
State Legislatures and Industry Associations Pursue Updates to Self-Storage Laws

The past year has been busy for self-storage operators trying to keep up with legislative changes that affect the operation of their facilities, and it appears the trend will continue well into 2013. Nearly half of U.S. state legislatures have recently made changes to ...More
February 22, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Ohio Governor Signs New Self-Storage Lien Legislation for 2013

Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed an amended bill into law on Dec. 20 that enables self-storage operators to place public-notice announcements for lien sales in commercial outlets other than a local newspaper. As a result, self-storage businesses could potentially save money by ...More
January 2, 2013
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
New Year, New Laws for Self-Storage Operators

With 2012 coming to a close in just a little over a week, many self-storage operators are looking ahead and making plans for the coming year. There’s one critical area operators should keep an eye in the coming months—legislation affecting the self-storage industry. ...More
December 19, 2012
Posted in Blog, Management
Bill to Eliminate Newspaper Public-Notice Requirement for Self-Storage Auctions Passes Ohio Senate

The Ohio Senate passed an amended bill Dec. 13 that would enable self-storage operators to place public-notice announcements for lien sales in commercial outlets other than a local newspaper. If signed by the governor, self-storage businesses could potentially save money by ...More
December 17, 2012
Posted in News, Legal Issues
Value-Added Tax Imposed on U.K. Self-Storage Industry Could Generate $56M by 2015

As of Oct. 1, self-storage operators in the United Kingdom must charge rental customers a 20 percent value-added tax (VAT) as part of the government’s revised budget plan. The new law affects self-storage businesses that previously opted not to charge the VAT and applies to ...More
October 12, 2012
Posted in News
Self-Storage Operators Continue to Pursue Legislative Reform in 2013

In 2013, at least seven states are considering significant changes to their self-storage statutes. These changes will ease the rules and regulations on liens and foreclosures, lower the risk and cost of doing business, or provide opportunities to add lines of business and ...More
September 16, 2012
Posted in Articles, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Pros Chat About Lobbying, State Associations on Industry Forum

In states throughout the union, there has been a concerted effort (often orchestrated by the national Self Storage Assocation) to try to reform and update laws that affect the self-storage industry. The goal is to get lawmakers to enact policy that is cost-effective for ...More
July 10, 2012
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues

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