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California Self Storage Association Seeks Member Support in Fighting New Legislation

The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) is appealing to its members for help in fighting Senate Bill 279, which could have adverse affects for self-storage operators in the state. ...More
May 17, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Operator in Tennessee Sells Non-Profit Organization’s Goods at Auction

A dispute over a donated rental unit to a non-profit organization at a Memphis, Tenn., self-storage led to an auction last week. ...More
May 16, 2011
Posted in News
Tennessee Gov. Signs Self-Storage Lien Law; OKs E-mail Delinquency Notices

Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam signed House Bill 1265 into law on April 29, amending the current self-storage lien law to allow operators to deliver delinquency notices by hand, e-mail or other "verified" mail means. The law will go into effect July 1. ...More
May 4, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Litton Presents Free Webinar on Self-Storage Collections and Auction Techniques

On May 11, 1 p.m. ET, self-storage industry expert Tom Litton will present a free webinar on “Effective Collections and Auctioning Techniques” for facility managers and owners. ...More
April 29, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
New Treats From ISS: Best of Business Poll, Membership, Lien-Law Registry

This weekend millions of children are salivating at the thought of forthcoming Easter baskets stuffed with colorful fluff, chocolate bunnies, marshmallow chicks and jellybeans. Why not? We all enjoy an indulgence once in a while. For self-storage professionals, ISS released ...More
April 22, 2011 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Legal Issues, Management
Amended Nevada Self-Storage Lien Bill Heads to Senate Floor; Association Plans Revisions

Nevada Senate Bill 150, which would improve the state's self-storage lien law for facility operators and limit operators' liability regarding protected property, passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on April 15 with amendments and now goes to the Senate floor for a vote. ...More
April 21, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Florida Lien-Law Bill Amended, Approved by Subcommittee

A bill in Florida that will improve the state’s self-storage lien law overcame two major hurdles this week. House Bill 459, which revises the notice requirements relating to lien enforcement and addresses limitations on liability, moved through the Civil Justice ...More
April 21, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues
The Impact of Self-Storage Auctions: Improving Operating Income, Increasing Facility Value

The recent popularity of reality TV shows such as “Storage Wars” and “Auction Hunters” has given self-storage operators a new tool to improve their NOI—capturing lost revenue from non-paying tenants. ...More
April 20, 2011
Posted in Articles, Finance, Management, Marketing
Self-Storage Legislation Passes Out of Illinois Senate With 58-0 Vote, Moves on to House

Legislation that will improve the Illinois Self-Storage Facility Act for the state’s self-storage operators is progressing steadily toward law, having passed the Senate on April 13 with a 58 to 0 vote. ...More
April 19, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues, Management
Police in PA Under Media Fire for Storing Evidence at a Self-Storage Facility

Police in Harrisburg, Pa., have come under scrutiny by the local media regarding the department’s practice of storing evidence at a local self-storage facility. ...More
April 14, 2011
Posted in News, Legal Issues

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