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I have to start out by saying….I love dogs! I can’t remember a time in my life that I didn’t have a dog and I understand the beauty and...
Much has been discussed recently about the growth of technology to manage the shift towards “unmanned” facilities or “contactless” self-storage....
A manager of a facility accidentally clicks on a malware link embedded in a fraudulent e-mail (phishing); a third-party hacker penetrates the...
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted in 1978 to protect consumers from abuse by debt collectors. The FDCPA defines a debt...
It is exciting to see the self-storage industry evolve to capture the growth of available technology to enhance the customer experience while...
Self-storage rental agreements are very clear that owners and operators do not assume bailment for the property being stored by tenants at the...
Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can arise from a defect in the ventilation of the...
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A self-storage facility, like all businesses, is subject to the risk of dissatisfied customers. Unfortunately, with the use of social media, the...
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