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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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The Facts About ‘Abandoned’ Self-Storage Units and How to Handle Them Legally

Jan 25, 2023

At some point, every self-storage operator finds a unit on their property that they believe to be abandoned. The lock is gone from the...

So, You’ve Just Updated Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement … Do Your Existing Tenants Need to Sign It?

Jan 24, 2023

Your rental agreement plays a critical role in protecting your rights as a self-storage operator and your...

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...

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Self-Storage Business Disruption: Legal Advice for Dealing With Tenant Death, Divorce and Disappearance

Dec 06, 2022

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...

How to Draft a Self-Storage Rental Agreement That'll Protect Your Business in Today’s Booming Market

Nov 17, 2022

Many self-storage operators are enjoying record occupancies, which means having an up-to-date rental agreement has never been more important. A well-written lease will protect your business against unnecessary lawsuits. Here’s how to draft one.

Understanding Eminent Domain and What to Do if Your Self-Storage Property Is Targeted

Nov 11, 2022

Just because you own a self-storage property doesn’t mean it can’t be taken away from you by force. This article explains the government’s right to exercise eminent domain and offers pointers for the facility owner whose facility is targeted.

Pennsylvania Updates Self-Storage Lien-Law Legislation

Nov 09, 2022

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 1103 (HB 1103) into law on Nov. 3, which will allow self-storage operators to advertise lien sales on online-auction websites in addition to a newspaper of general circulation. The measure also...

But Did They Get It? Hitting the Highlights of Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement With Customers

Oct 18, 2022

Your self-storage rental agreement is a critical legal document that protects your business from liability, outlines site rules...

Hurricane Ian Triggers Price-Gouging Laws That Could Affect Self-Storage Operations in the Southeast

Oct 04, 2022

Days following Hurricane Ian, governors in the Southeast United States have declared a state of emergency, activating price...

Can Your Self-Storage Operation Legally Move to a ‘Cashless’ Payment Model?

Sep 29, 2022

Many self-storage businesses are considering or have already moved to a cashless payment model, particularly if they’ve gone...

The Intersection of Queen Elizabeth II and Legacy Planning for Your Self-Storage Business

Sep 09, 2022

While Great Britain mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the end of her 70-year reign can serve as an important reminder to self-storage owners and investors about the critical roles legacy planning, succession and an exit strategy play in...

How to Protect Your Self-Storage Business When a Tenant Files Bankruptcy

Aug 25, 2022

Finding out that one of your self-storage tenants has filed for bankruptcy can be jarring and confusing. What do you do? The law in this area can be complex, and as a creditor, there are many rules you must follow. Consider this guidance to...

When Self-Storage Tenants Overstay: The Ongoing Problem of Loitering and Habitation

Jul 21, 2022

Self-storage is meant for storing stuff, not people; yet some renters will spend hours hanging out at the facility or even try to live in the space. This unsafe behavior can lead to liability for your business, so you must shut it down. Here’s...

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