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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.
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...
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed House Bill 2042 (HB 2042) on April 18, which will allow self-storage operators in the state to have stored vehicles and watercraft towed if tenants are in default for more than 60 days. The measure was supported by...
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a pair of identical companion bills on March 22 that will allow self-storage operators in the state to have stored watercraft towed if tenants are in default for more than 60 days. House Bill 1930 and Senate...
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...
Your rental agreement plays a critical role in protecting your rights as a self-storage operator and your renters’ interests. It outlines your policies and procedures, expectations for staff and customers, the consequences of noncompliance, and...
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.
Many customers seek self-storage when they have a disruption in their lives. Once they become one of our renters, there are three situations that can seriously impact our business: The tenant dies, gets divorced or disappears. The following...