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From criminal activity to onsite injuries to natural disasters, self-storage operators must predict and and mitigate all manner of business threats. Important aspects to managing risk include understanding legal issues, practicing theft prevention, investing in insurance coverage, and keeping pace with laws that affect the industry.
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InSite Property Group, which operates the SecureSpace Self Storage brand, is suing the city of Elmsford, New York, for allegedly violating the local moratorium on self-storage development when village trustees approved a competitor’s site plan on...
Town officials in Fishkill, New York, have enacted a 12-month moratorium on self-storage development after being flooded with proposals. The city plans to use the time to assess the town’s zoning and determine proper regulations for new facilities...
When properly written and executed, a rental agreement will shield your self-storage business from a host of tenant-related troubles. Note: It must be in line with today’s laws! An industry attorney explains why you should review your lease now...
An island known for its history, beauty and “aloha” spirit was ravaged by a devasting fire last week that killed at least 100 people and burned more than 2,000 homes and businesses in West Maui. The historic town of Lahaina has been largely...
A fatal car crash at Safe Cube Self Storage in Espanola, New Mexico, caused a fire that destroyed several units on Wednesday. The accident at 626 La Joya St. happened at about 5 a.m., according to the source...
SafeLease, a provider of self-storage tenant-protection plans and tenant insurance, and technology firm Self Storage Manager Inc. (SSM) announced an integration between their platforms. It’ll allow SafeLease to pull protection and insurance...
A man with multiple warrants was arrested on Friday for attempted murder after he tried to flee from a Johnston, CO, self-storage unit in which he had barricaded himself. He drove his car through the unit door to escape and nearly hit two police...
When you discover your self-storage tenant has filed for bankruptcy, panic might ensue. While it isn’t an ideal situation, you do have rights as a facility operator, and there are steps you can take to help recoup any debt. Learn more about the...
Update 7/26/23 – Officials in Providence, Rhode Island, have banned self-storage development in specific zones following a second and final vote last week. The approved Trunk Space LLC project on Branch Avenue won’t be affected by the legislation...