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Today’s self-storage managers and owners must deal with a number of legal challenges including but not limited to: lien sales and auctions, abandonment of goods and documents, changes in state legislation, tenant bankruptcy or death, collections, rental-agreement validity, protection of tenant information, and the storage of vehicles. Watch this page for ongoing insight.

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Northland Self-Storage of Michigan Invests in Solar Energy

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Self-Storage Associations Oppose California Prop. 15 Regarding Commercial Property Tax

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SmartStop Asset Management Settles CA Fine for Selling Self-Storage Tenant Insurance Without a License

Sep 09, 2020

SmartStop Asset Management LLC, the Ladera Ranch, Calif.-based real estate company that formerly operated the SmartStop Self Storage...

Rolling Up Potential Risk: Maintaining Self-Storage Doors to Avoid Injury and Lawsuits

Sep 09, 2020

Keeping unit doors in good working order should be a part of every self-storage operator’s maintenance plan. A...

Handling Self-Storage Delinquency and Collections in the Time of Coronavirus

Sep 03, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the way self-storage operators address tenant delinquency and collections...

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Now’s a Great Time to Update Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement … Here’s Why and What to Include

Aug 15, 2020

If you find yourself with a lot downtime on your hands these days, it’s a good opportunity to review your self-storage operation’s rental agreement. Learn why your lease may need an update and get tips on clauses to include.

Don’t Rush It! Taking a Cautious Approach to the Self-Storage Lien-Sale Process

Aug 08, 2020

It’s understandable that a self-storage operator dealing with a delinquent tenant would want to fast-track the lien process and reclaim his space, but auctions can be a major liability if improperly handled, particularly during the current health...

A New Self-Storage Legal Threat Amid COVID-19: Moratoriums on Lien Sales and Late Fees

Jul 18, 2020

A handful of local officials are issuing moratoriums on self-storage lien sales and late fees, which severely impacts a facility operator’s right to take control of units in default. A legal expert weighs in on the consequences to the industry and...

Credit Checks for Self-Storage Tenants: Preventing Bad Debt During COVID-19

Jul 12, 2020

Most self-storage operators don’t perform credit checks on new tenants, but the coronavirus pandemic could change that. As more cities enact legislation to restrict the industry’s ability to hold lien sales and collect bad debt, it might be wise...

What Should You Do About Self-Storage Tenant Delinquency? Critical Considerations During COVID-19

Jul 08, 2020

Decisions, decisions. These days, it’s more like tough decisions and tougher decisions. Since the beginning of the coronavirus...

StorageAuctions.com Announces 'Timeline Guarantee' for Online Lien Sales

Jun 24, 2020

StorageAuctions.com, a provider of online self-storage auction services, has announced its new “Timeline Guarantee,” a free...

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...

Self-Storage and the 3 Ds: Supporting Tenants in Times of Death, Divorce or Displacement

Jun 17, 2020

Self-storage rentals are often driven by the three Ds: death, divorce and displacement. These events are stabilizing factors for our business and support the bottom line, but it’s important to remember there’s more than money involved. Operators...

Inside Self-Storage 2020 COVID-19 Digital Issue

Jun 15, 2020

This Inside Self-Storage Digital Issue, with a focus on "Remaining Relevant in a Time of Crisis: Strategies to Adapt and Succeed Around COVID-19," explores how the self-storage industry has been impacted by the coronavirus and advice to help...

On the Front Line: Should Self-Storage Employees Receive Hazard Pay During COVID-19?

Jun 15, 2020

Self-storage facility employees are considered frontline workers, but does that mean they should receive hazard pay during the coronavirus pandemic? Learn about this benefit and who’s legally eligible to receive it.

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