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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.

Highlights
Indiana Shortens Timeline for Self-Storage Lien Proceedings
Apr 26, 2023
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed House Bill 1621 (HB 1621) on April 20, which shortens the amount of time self-storage operators must wait before initiating the lien-sale process against a delinquent tenant. Beginning July 1, they’ll be able to...
California Self Storage Association Launches Legal Help Center
Mar 08, 2023
The California Self Storage Association (CSSA) has launched a Legal Help Center through which members can seek free advice on business issues. Questions must be submitted via an online application. They must also be something an attorney could...
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Sending Self-Storage Lien Notices: How the Laws Have Changed
Jan 24, 2023
As more states change their laws regarding the execution of self-storage lien sales and related notices, it’s imperative that facility operators keep pace. In many states, notices can now be sent via “verified mail.” Find out what this means for you.
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