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As of March 2020, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a pandemic, causing governments worldwide to declare a state of emergency and implement stay-in-place and social-distancing strategies. The spiraling impact of the illness continues to grow, impacting nearly all businesses. We have created this page to keep self-storage professionals apprised of developments, resources and advice in this difficult time. If you would like to share a piece of industry content that would be suitable for this page, please send it to issnews@informa.com.

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Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Using Online Rental Tools During COVID-19

Jul 07, 2020

While many self-storage operators have offered customers the ability to rent units online in the past, this service has seen a huge...

Compass Self Storage Offers 2 New Ways to Help Customers During COVID-19

Jul 02, 2020

Compass Self Storage, a member of the Amsdell family of companies, is offering two new ways to help customers...

Is Your Self-Storage Business Struggling Due to COVID-19? Here Are 4 Stabilizing Solutions

Jul 01, 2020

The full impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the self-storage industry is yet to be concluded, but that...

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Updating the Self-Storage Management Model: An Automated, Two-Silo Approach

Jun 28, 2020

A self-storage operational model that involves a single manager handling all tasks at each property is outdated and risky. An owner proposes a new approach that leverages automation and separates customer- and facility-focused tasks for better...

The COVID-19 Lending Landscape: Options and Insight for Self-Storage Financing

Jun 26, 2020

Self-storage owners looking to refinance during the coronavirus pandemic are facing several obstacles. Here’s some insight to the current lending market, including available loan options and what’s expected by lenders to secure the best terms.

Battling COVID-19 Fatigue: It’s Time for Self-Storage Operators to Rearm

Jun 26, 2020

While we’re all suffering from COVID-19 fatigue, now’s not the time to relax. Self-storage operators need to arm themselves with information and take action.

Get Tips for Managing Self-Storage During COVID-19 From Owner and Author Mark Helm

Jun 24, 2020

You’re probably sick of hearing about how self-storage operation has changed since the coronavirus pandemic (sorry for the horrible pun), but it’s true: Managing a facility is different now and may be for a long time to come. Perhaps forever! If...

Self-Storage Talk Featured Thread: Have You Changed Your Payment Policies in Response to COVID-19?

Jun 23, 2020

Self-storage operators have pivoted in recent months to reorganize operational practices around the coronavirus pandemic. One...

How Has COVID-19 Affected Self-Storage Rentals in the U.S. and Canada? Let’s Look at the Survey Data

Jun 19, 2020

A pair of recent surveys examined the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on self-storage rental activity in Canada and the...

Inside Self-Storage Announces Dates for Virtual Conference and Expo

Jun 18, 2020

The Inside Self-Storage (ISS) World Expo that was scheduled to take place July 21-24 in Las Vegas was canceled due to the...

Design Solutions for Healthy Self-Storage Facilities During COVID-19 and Beyond

Jun 18, 2020

Health and safety have been a top priority for self-storage operators during the coronavirus pandemic. Learn how this mindset will likely affect the future of facility design and innovative adaptations to create “healthy” buildings.

ISS News Desk: California Cities Seek to Limit Self-Storage Operator Rights During COVID-19

Jun 17, 2020

Self-storage operators have been extremely compassionate with customers during the coronavirus pandemic, particularly tenants who face financial hardship due to the virus. Though practices like waiving late fees, offering payment plans and...

Cushman & Wakefield Report Examines the Effect of COVID-19 on Self-Storage

Jun 17, 2020

The Self Storage Advisory Group (SSAG) of real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) has released a special report examining the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on the self-storage industry. The eight-page PDF offers a comparison between the...

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