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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 Issue of COVID-Driven Debt: How to Proceed When Your Self-Storage Tenant Files Bankruptcy

Apr 10, 2021

Many people are facing financial strife due to the pandemic, and some will seek bankruptcy as a solution to alleviate their debt. If this...

You’re Outta Here! Jim Ross Explores Cringeworthy Reasons to Evict Self-Storage Tenants

Mar 31, 2021

Self-storage tenants can do some strange and unsavory things, but actions that warrant an eviction are often a...

The Legal Impact of the Pandemic on Self-Storage: Answers That May Help You Avoid Risk

Mar 30, 2021

Never have the legal waters been murkier for self-storage operators. The coronavirus pandemic has led to new...

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Making the Move to E-Leasing: How My Self-Storage Facility Did It and What We Learned Along the Way

Mar 19, 2021

Moving to paperless leasing is a goal for many self-storage operators, but how do you do it? A manager shares the challenges and triumphs of creating an e-lease system for Encinitas Self Storage in California and the advantages of doing so.

The Language and Provisions You Must Have in Your Self-Storage Rental Agreement for 2021

Mar 16, 2021

A well-written rental agreement is the key to minimizing risk for your self-storage business. If yours hasn’t been updated in some time or doesn’t include the necessary provisions, it isn’t offering sufficient protection. Find out what a good...

CA Governor Reduces State Price-Gouging Order; Self-Storage Restrictions Remain in Most Counties

Mar 10, 2021

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has this month reduced the statewide price-gouging order he issued in January, now limiting its application to emergency and medical supplies, and only through Sept. 4. However, the change doesn’t leave the self...

El Monte, CA, Temporarily Bans Self-Storage Lien Sales

Feb 17, 2021

The El Monte, Calif., City Council voted unanimously on Feb. 2 to impose a temporary ban on self-storage lien procedures. The ordinance prohibits facility operators from restricting unit access to past-due renters, sending lien notices and...

Extended California Price-Gouging Protections Could Affect Self-Storage, Other Services

Jan 06, 2021

Update 1/6/21 – Gov. Newsom has extended the price-gouging restrictions that were established in 2017 due to the wildfire...

Self-Storage and OPD (Other People’s Drama): What to Do if Your Tenant Dies, Disappears or Gets Divorced?

Jan 05, 2021

Your self-storage rental agreement can see you through a lot of operational scenarios, but what do you do if a tenant dies...

Paid Sick Leave for Self-Storage Staff: Understanding the Laws Around COVID-19

Dec 12, 2020

There are legal protections in place for employees who need time off from work because of COVID-19 illness, either their own or...

Limiting Bodily Injuries and Related Liability at Your Self-Storage Property

Dec 10, 2020

Bodily injury is a common source of insurance claims for self-storage facilities. Learn which areas of a property require special focus to help ensure safety and mitigate risk.

Legal Considerations for Letting Self-Storage Employees Work From Home During COVID-19

Nov 20, 2020

COVID-19 has driven many businesses to let employees work from home. If this is happening at your self-storage operation, here are some things you need to know to better manage staff and mitigate legal risk.

New York Lawmakers Consider Ban on Self-Storage Lien Sales During COVID-19 Emergency, Operators Seek Solutions

Nov 17, 2020

Update 11/17/20 – While SB 9075 remains with the New York Legislature’s Senate Rules Committee, self-storage industry officials are urging customers at risk of delinquency to work directly with their facility operator on solutions that will...

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