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From criminal activity to onsite injuries to natural disasters, self-storage operators must predict and and mitigate all manner of business threats. Important aspects to managing risk include understanding legal issues, practicing theft prevention, investing in insurance coverage, and keeping pace with laws that affect the industry.
The frequency and severity of natural disasters are on the rise, and the impact from these wild weather events can cripple a self-storage business. What can facility operators do to protect their people and property? In this video interview...
Two men were arrested on Sunday in connection with a break-in at Millbrae Station Self Storage in Millbrae, California. San Mateo County Sheriff's deputies were called to 210 Adrian Road at 9:25 p.m. for a burglary in progress, according to...
Security cameras are a staple at self-storage properties. They accomplish a wide range of tasks, from deterring thieves and vandals to recording criminal behavior to providing a record of tenant activity. They can tell you who’s on the site, when...
The Office of the Superintendent of Insurance (OSI) has issued an order and fines against two self-storage facilities in Bernalillo and Rio Rancho, New Mexico, for allegedly selling unapproved insurance products. 528 Armor Storage and Northern...
Update 4/20/22 – The Vancouver City Council voted last week to ban self-storage development in some areas near mass-transit stations. In addition, projects in the city’s industrial zones must incorporate mixed-use space, with storage units...
Seven firefighters were injured on Monday morning as they battled a blaze at Simply Self Storage in Augusta, Georgia. About 50 of the 76 storage units on the south end of the property at 2134 Gordon Highway were also damaged, according to a source...
The state legislatures in Missouri, Pennsylvania and South Carolina are considering measures that would update portions of their self-storage lien laws. In general, the changes would affect advertising requirements, the ability to charge late fees...