• December 08, 2024

Legal & Crime

self-storage crime

8 Dec, 2024

"Fraud God" Arrested For Illegal Equipment In Storage Unit

The self-proclaimed "fraud God" of Irvine, California was arrested Friday. According to the Irvine...

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Lewiston Reservoir Rupture

3 Dec, 2024

Storage Facility Sues City And Contractors Over Reservoir Rupture

A storage facility has filed a lawsuit against the city of Lewiston, Idaho and two construction...

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self storage crime

25 Nov, 2024

Body Found Following Facility Fire Identified; Investigation Ongoing

The body that was found while investigating a fire at Broadmoor Self Storage, located at 4284...

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public storage u-haul lawsuit

22 Nov, 2024

U-Haul Files Complaint Against Public Storage Over Orange Branding

Color has caused a rift between self-storage REITs U-Haul and Public Storage. On November 12, 2024,...

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self-storage accident

16 Nov, 2024

Driver Crashes Into oregon Storage Facility Damaging Several Units

Thursday morning was not a good morning for a Redmond, Oregon woman, or the owners of Northwest...

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workplace violence

13 Nov, 2024

Plan For Prevention:  Reducing The Risk Of Workplace Violence

When a disgruntled employee opened fire at a small Philadelphia-area business earlier this year,...

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neal paul self storage

11 Nov, 2024

Great Value Storage Founder Ordered To Report To Jail

Nate Paul, an Austin, Texas real estate developer and founder of Great Value Storage, was ordered...

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self storage theft

11 Nov, 2024

Self-Storage Thief Busted In Massachusetts

The Pelham Police Department in Massachusetts has apprehended 29-year-old Chase Bryant, who has...

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self storage fire

8 Nov, 2024

Body Found At Michigan Storage Facility Following Fire

A fire and a dead body are both under investigation at Broadmoor Self Storage located at 4284...

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U-haul self storage theft

1 Nov, 2024

Copper Thief Arrested Driving Stolen U-Haul Truck

Tucson police have arrested 43-year old Anthony Rivera for stealing a U-Haul truck and about...

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Self Storage Crime

27 Oct, 2024

Abducted Child Found Safe In Self-Storage Unit

A 4-year-old girl was found safe after her non-custodial father, who had a no-contact court order...

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self storage theft

27 Oct, 2024

Cheyenne Man Arrested For Self-Storage Thefts

37-year-old Brandon Starkey of Cheyenne, Wyoming has been arrested and tied to at least a...

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self-storage fire

27 Oct, 2024

Honolulu Storage Fire Ruled Accidental

Last Wednesday, at approximately 4:26 p.m., the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) responded to a fire...

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self storage ban

24 Oct, 2024

UPDATE: Cape Coral Suspends Self-Storage Moratorium

UPDATE: 10/24/22 Council members in Cape Coral, Florida, have approved an amendment to its...

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self storage theft

21 Oct, 2024

Storage Manager Arrested: Theft, Fraud, Computer Crime

In Lebanon, Ore., a 60-year-old woman is facing financial crime charges after allegedly stealing...

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handcuffs on man

11 Oct, 2024

Man Arrested For Assaulting Self-Storage Facility Manager

Police arrested a sexual battery suspect this week who has been accused of attacking a self-storage...

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Arizona lien law

5 Oct, 2024

Arizona updates self-storage lien law Regarding Vehicle Towing

Arizona updated its self-storage lien law such that facility operators who discover a vehicle in a...

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impact fees

1 Oct, 2024

Legal Minute: How Do Impact Fees Affect Self-Storage Development?

Anyone who has developed any type of real estate, especially in Western States like California,...

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texarkana self-storage law

20 Sep, 2024

Texarkana, AR Bans Living In Storage Units

Self-storage operators have been dealing with transients living in their storage units for years....

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Self-Storage Law

20 Sep, 2024

Morningstar Storage Settle Alleged Violations

The Justice Department announced today that Morningstar Storage, which manages and operates a...

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self-storage drugs

17 Sep, 2024

Customs Seizures Lead To self-Storage Searches

On Sept. 12, Hong Kong Customs detected two dangerous drugs cases in Yau Tong and Hong Kong...

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doorage

15 Aug, 2024

Doorage Suspends Operations Amidst Litigation

Doorage Inc., a valet-style self-storage operator that launched in 2017, has suspended its business...

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Self Storage CSSA

14 Aug, 2024

CSSA & California Storage Operators Fight Crime–And Legislation

Crime continues to plague self-storage facilities on a national level. While some in the industry...

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self storage legal

12 Aug, 2024

Brothers Battle Over Self-Storage Trademarks in Texas

Twin brothers Michael and David Postar, joint owners of a large number of self-storage facilities...

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cubesmart self storage fire

6 Aug, 2024

CubeSmart Fire Under Investigation in Connecticut [PHOTOS]

A fire at a Connecticut CubeSmart on Sunday afternoon had firefighters forcing their way into...

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1 Aug, 2024

California Fires Result In Price Gouging Restrictions; Storage Services Specified

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has issued a consumer alert following Governor Newsom’s ...

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hong kong self storage

29 Jul, 2024

Counterfeit Crypto Crackdown At Hong Kong Self-Storage Facility

Four people, including a 14-year-old boy, were arrested yesterday at a Hong Kong self-storage...

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california law

27 Jul, 2024

California AB 1916 on disposal of tenant goods Approved, Effective 2025

Governor Gavin Newsom has approved California Assembly Bill 1916. The bill, which addresses the...

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self storage theft

24 Jul, 2024

Stockton, California Facility Plagued By Self-Storage Burglaries

Stockton, California police are investigating multiple burglaries at Storage King USA at 6800 West...

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Self storage theft

24 Jul, 2024

Combatting Crime: Operators and Tenants Fight Self-Storage Theft

Self-storage operators wear a lot of hats. On any given day, they may play the part of customer...

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public storage court case

17 Jul, 2024

Woman Receives Millions From Slip & Fall Injury At Public Storage

On July 11, following a four-day trial, a jury in Middlesex County, N.J., awarded $2.5 million to...

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self storage lien law

15 Jul, 2024

Missouri, Pennsylvania Update Lien Laws

Last week, Missouri Governor Mike Parsons approved a bill allowing self-storage operators to offer...

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SecurCare Storage Theft

15 Jul, 2024

Ceres Police Searching For Self-Storage Burglar

The Ceres Police Department (CPD) is seeking assistance following a series of burglaries targeting...

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self storage murder

15 Jul, 2024

Arrest Made In Connection To Body At Self-Storage Facility

A man accused of killing a woman whose body was recently discovered at an Oklahoma storage facility...

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self-storage theft

15 Jul, 2024

Police Seek Suspect In CubeSmart Burglary

Police are asking the public for help in tracking down the suspect in a recent CubeSmart burglary....

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self storage laws

12 Jul, 2024

CSSA Announces Legislative Updates, Theft Act

CSSA has been involved with several organizations on key legislative issues. As CSSA Legislative &...

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SmartStop Theft

5 Jul, 2024

SmartStop Self Storage Burglar Caught In Ceiling And On Video

Here's a classic "Florida man" story. 34-year-old Tyvarius Tygwyan Straoudmattison had the bright...

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Self-Storage Laws

3 Jul, 2024

Updates To Self-Storage Laws By State

Self-storage laws got an update yesterday in Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, and Virginia, coming on the...

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self storage theft

28 Jun, 2024

Two Men Arrested For Midgard Self Storage Thefts

Two men have been arrested by the Richland County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) in South Carolina, in...

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self-storage laws

27 Jun, 2024

New Self-Storage Legislation Now In Effect in D.C.

The Self Storage Association (SSA) has reported that new legislation took effect this month in...

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self storage fees

26 Jun, 2024

New Laws Target Junk Fees: What It Means For Self-Storage

Junk fees, also known as hidden fees or drip pricing, are under attack across a wide variety of...

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California TPA

21 Jun, 2024

California Rules on Taxpayer Protection Act

The Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act (TPA) campaign issued the following...

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California PAGA

21 Jun, 2024

California To Reform PAGA, Create A Better System

On June 19, the California Self Storage Association (CSSA) reported that the Fix PAGA coalition,...

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yonkers self storage

5 Jun, 2024

Yonkers Considering Self-Storage Moratorium

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano today called on the Yonkers City Council to pass legislation that places...

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Salina Self Storage

22 May, 2024

Police Investigating $3800K Self-Storage Jewelry Theft

$3,800 in jewelry was stolen from a woman's storage unit at Salina Mini Storage in Salina, KS this...

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Self Storage Laws

15 May, 2024

SSA Announces Self Storage Law Amendments In Kansas, Georgia

The Self Storage Association (SSA) has announced new self-storage law amendments in two states.

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self storage drugs

13 May, 2024

Teen Tenant Arrested For Drugs In Self-Storage Unit

A 19-year-old male was recently arrested after Customs seized about 4.4 kilograms of suspected...

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self storage legal issues

3 May, 2024

State Law on Collection Practices May Impact Self-Storage Operators

In 1978, The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted to protect consumers from abuse...

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non-compete FTC

26 Apr, 2024

FTC Bans Non-Competes: What Does It Mean For Self-Storage?

“It’s now easier for millions of workers to quit!” writes CBS News. “Workers prepare to switch...

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Self Storage Law

9 Apr, 2024

Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Bust, $40K At Ohio Storage Facility

A traffic stop has led to the discovery of suspected cocaine and heroin and more than $42,000 in...

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self storage fire

6 Apr, 2024

Arsonist Targets ClimaStor Self Storage in Louisiana

A ClimaStor Self Storage facility located at the corner of Perkins Road and Essen Lane in Baton...

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self storage security

3 Apr, 2024

Storage Facility Receives Seven Burglary Calls in March; 30 In The Past Year

A string of break-ins have been plaguing Otter Self Storage on Oro Blanco Drive in East Colorado...

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self storage law

28 Mar, 2024

Utah Senate Bill 265 Modifying self-storage legislation Signed

Senate Bill 265 (SB 265), which modifies Utah's self-storage legislation, has been signed by...

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self storage theft

25 Mar, 2024

Self-Storage Thief Caught With $10K Worth of Items

It's been a good month for the apprehension of self-storage thieves thanks to the efforts of...

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self storage court

15 Mar, 2024

Denial of Self-Storage Permit Called an "Abuse of Power"

There have been numerous moratoriums proposed or placed on self-storage in the Northeast lately,...

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Discount Self Storage

14 Mar, 2024

Discount Self Storage Sues Colorado County

Discount Self Storage, located in Gunnison County, Colorado, has been looking to expand the gravel...

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self storage ban

13 Mar, 2024

Avondale, Arizona Rejects Storage Facility

After residents of Avondale, Ariz., voiced opposition to a new self-storage development, the city...

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self storage legal

12 Mar, 2024

Modern Storage Media Partners with Scott Zucker on Legal Minute

After more than 20 years, the Legal Monthly Minute, published by Scott Zucker, a partner in the law...

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self storage crime

7 Mar, 2024

Over a million dollars worth of Meth Found In Storage

On March 4, 855 pounds of methamphetamine, known as crystal meth, was seized from a unit at a...

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self storage ban

7 Mar, 2024

UPDATE: Village of Lewiston in NY Bans Self-Storage

UPDATE: Self-storage facilities are now prohibited in the village of Lewiston in New York. The...

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self storage theft

22 Feb, 2024

police Searching for cubeSmart appliance thieves

Two men accused of breaking into aCubeSmart Self Storageunit and stealing appliances have yet to...

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alaska self storage

21 Feb, 2024

Alaska Self Storage Lien Bill Approved, Moves to House floor

Currently, the state of Alaska does not have an official law, code, or statute for liens on...

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self storage pricing

6 Feb, 2024

Price Gouging Protections In Effect In Eight California Counties

As a powerful storm bringing high winds, damaging rain, and heavy snowfall makes landfall in...

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North dakota self storage

6 Feb, 2024

Self Storage Moratorium Going Into Effect in Mandan, ND

The City Commission in Mandan, North Dakota has voted unanimously to approve a self-storage...

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self storage security

26 Jan, 2024

Thief Uses U-Haul Van to steal Thousands from cubeSmart

A New Jersey man stole more than $150,000 in personal property and valuables from four units at a...

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self storage crime

26 Jan, 2024

Man Charged With breaking Into Ohio Self-Storage facility

An Ohio man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of items from several storage units has...

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lien law

11 Jan, 2024

UPDATE: CA Self Storage Lien Sale notifications

Due to the legislative efforts of the California Self Storage Association (CSSA) and the Self...

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self storage zoning

4 Jan, 2024

VA County Seeks To Change Zoning Ordinance

Virginia’s Amherst County is actively pursuing a change to its zoning ordinance that would require...

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self storage abandonment

2 Jan, 2024

Abandoned Property in Self Storage: What the law says

The question of “abandonment” of stored property is challenging in the self-storage industry....

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self storage law

28 Dec, 2023

Modern Storage LLC Files Suit Against Storelocal dBA Modern Storage Media

On December 20, Modern Storage Media (MSM) was served with a federal lawsuit in the Eastern...

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Meathead Movers

15 Dec, 2023

Meathead Movers Sued by EEOC

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is suing San Luis Obispo-based Meathead Movers...

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Self Storage Fire

2 Nov, 2023

Storage Under Fire: What Causes Fires & How To Prevent Them

"It was one of my first shifts as a new captain. I remember it well. We caught a call around...

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bankrupt tenant

11 Oct, 2023

What Do I Do If My Tenant Files Bankruptcy?

It is crucial that a self-storage owner takes all the appropriate steps when advised that a tenant...

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 AB 542 self storage bill

19 Sep, 2023

Bill Passes CA Legislature; Needs Support

On Sept. 6, a bill (AB 542) supported by the Self Storage Association and California Self Storage...

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self storage towing

19 Sep, 2023

Self Storage Legal: To Tow or Not to tow?

The issue of towing at self-storage facilities must be broken down into two very separate areas....

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15 Aug, 2023

Should On-Site Managers Have Dogs On Their Properties?

I have to start out by saying….I love dogs! I can’t remember a time in my life that I didn’t have...

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10 Aug, 2023

What Privacy Exists in a Self Storage Unit?

Much has been discussed recently about the growth of technology to manage the shift towards...

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9 Aug, 2023

AZSA Announces Partnership with Jeffrey Greenberger

The Arizona Self Storage Association has announced its partnership with Jeffrey J. Greenberger as...

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31 Jul, 2023

City-wide Self Storage Bans Continue

Providence, Rhode Island is maxed out when it comes to self storage. At least, that’s what some...

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cyber insurance

29 Jun, 2023

Understanding the Need for Cyber Insurance

A manager of a facility accidentally clicks on a malware link embedded in a fraudulent e-mail...

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15 May, 2023

Big Bust in Catalytic Converter Theft | Mini-Storage Messenger

The theft of catalytic converters has been on the rise across the country, with thieves targeting...

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self storage ban

27 Apr, 2023

9-Month Self-Storage Moratorium in Cape Coral Passes

Don’t expect to see any new self-storage facilities in Cape Coral, Florida for a while. In a...

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tenant agreement

23 Jan, 2023

Care Requirements: What Are The Duties Of A Self Storage Tenant?

Self-storage rental agreements are very clear that owners and operators do not assume bailment for...

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mold self storage

20 Dec, 2022

Liability Issues Involving Mold

Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can...

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29 Nov, 2022

Rights And Obligations: New Consumer Privacy Laws Impact Businesses

The passing of consumer privacy laws by state legislatures, which establish new consumer privacy...

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30 Aug, 2022

Cuts And Conditions: Tax Plans For 2022

With the self-storage operation’s 2021 taxes finished or postponed until later, it’s time to think...

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23 Aug, 2022

Family Business Trusts: Protecting Valuable Assets From Outside Threats

James runs a rapidly growing family business. Things are going great now, but he worries about the...

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19 Jul, 2022

Take A Safe Route: Mapping Out The Lien Sale Process For Titled Property

Selling personal property from a self-storage unit is one thing, but what happens when there is...

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21 Jun, 2022

Legitimate Lien Sales: Special Units Need Special Auctions 

Unlike what you see in reality TV shows, most abandoned units stored at self-storage facilities...

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social media dispute

5 Apr, 2022

Settling Tenant Disputes In The Age Of Social Media

A self-storage facility, like all businesses, is subject to the risk of dissatisfied customers....

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covid impacts self storage

29 Sep, 2021

Rental Rate Pressures During COVID-19

Unfortunately, as we sit here today, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. As a result, issues...

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24 Aug, 2021

Firearms In The Workplace: Creating The Right Company Policy

The question of whether an employer can restrict their employees from bringing guns into the...

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consumer privacy

6 Aug, 2021

Consumer Privacy Concerns In Self-Storage

One of the bigger issues facing both companies and their customers (and even potential customers)...

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self storage resiliency

10 May, 2021

The Resiliency Of The Self-Storage Industry

Over the last year, through a massive public health crisis and a distressed economy, the...

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self storage auction

29 Mar, 2021

Before The Hammer: Hits Preparing For Lien Sales And Auctions

Reality television shows such as “Storage Wars” have popularized self-storage auctions. To the...

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lease termination rights

4 Feb, 2021

Dealing With The New Normal: Enhancing Owner Lease Termination Rights

At the end of each year, we like to look back and analyze the past year to see what we can do to...

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marijuana at work

10 Dec, 2020

Marijuana In The Workplace

As of Jan. 1, 2020, there are 11 states (and the District of Columbia) that have legalized the...

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arbitration

3 Dec, 2020

The Benefits Of Arbitration To Resolve Tenant Disputes

It is inevitable that disputes will occur between self-storage tenants and facility operators....

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pandemic responsibilities

29 Oct, 2020

What Are A Landlord's Obligations To Its Tenants During The COVID-19 Pandemic?

As we move into the fifth month of the pandemic, there remain conflicting signs of our future....

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23 Sep, 2020

Pandemic Lien Sale Restrictions: Going Forward After Commercial Eviction Bans

The self-storage industry has not gone through the COVID-19 crisis unscathed, especially in...

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25 Aug, 2020

Securing Credit Card Information

By J. Ashley Oblinger, Esq.Associate Attorney Over the last few months, we have all experienced...

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22 Jan, 2020

Public Storage To Pay $140,000 In Case

PS Orangeco Inc., an affiliate name of self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and...

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deferred maintenance

1 Oct, 2019

The Problems With Deferred Maintenance

Regular maintenance on leased real estate is a topic that affects all property owners and...

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1 May, 2019

Fair Assessments: How To Appeal Property Taxes

Studies have shown that property taxes are the most hated taxes in America. Why? There might be...

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20 Mar, 2019

Compliance With The ADA

When Are Repairs To A Facility Not “Readily Achievable”? Self-storage facilities are “public...

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1 Jan, 2019

E-Sign Lease Agreements

Understanding the Legalities Starting with the passage of the E-Sign law in 2000 (formally the...

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1 Nov, 2018

What's The Difference Between A "Clickwrap" And A "Browsewrap"?

In that so many self-storage companies are moving to online lease transactions, it is becoming...

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1 Oct, 2018

The "Creepy Tenant Dude" Syndrome

What’s A Self-Storage Manager To Do? As odd as these stories have become, the solution to the type...

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1 Aug, 2018

Something Fishy Is Going On Here

Handling Suspicion Of Criminal Activity At Your Facility Law enforcement commonly describes...

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firearms self storage

30 Jun, 2018

Firearms: Gun Storage Becomes A Unique Specialty Niche

While the national debate over gun laws and safety continues, the fact remains that a large...

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1 Jun, 2018

Sexual Harassment

Not Just In Hollywood Or In Congress Over the last few months, the country has certainly seen a...

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1 Feb, 2018

Legislative Victories

Enhancing Self-Storage Operations Around the Country 2017 saw some positive changes relating to...

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1 Nov, 2017

What's A Waiver Of Subrogation?

A “Waiver of Subrogation” is a common provision found in most self-storage rental agreements. It...

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1 Oct, 2017

Keeping Pace With Spare Space

Challenges Confront The Peer-To-Peer Self-Storage Disrupters There has been some noise recently in...

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1 Oct, 2017

Natural Disasters Continue To Impact Self-Storage Operators

Once again, I find myself writing about natural disasters that have impacted our country. After...

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self storage data breach

1 Sep, 2017

Data Breaches: What The Law Says

As it currently stands, there is no specific federal law addressing a business’s obligations when...

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1 Aug, 2017

What's The Law On The "Salary Question"?

What’s The Law On “Banning The Box”? Salary “What’s your current salary?” may seems like an...

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Drug Use At work

1 Aug, 2017

Combatting Workplace Drug Abuse

Workplace drug abuse can threaten your bottom line in many ways: higher absenteeism, lower...

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1 Aug, 2017

Online Crime

Are You Prepared For The Next Cyber Attack? Cybercrime has dominated news headlines this year,...

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1 Jun, 2017

A Storage Owner's Rights:

When a Rental Truck Damages Their Facility The use of a rental truck is a common occurrence in the...

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1 May, 2017

Surplus Uncertainties

Handling Excess Lien Sale Proceeds It’s been more than six years since Storage Wars, a reality...

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1 Mar, 2017

After A Lien Sale

Dealing With The Return Of Personal Property The situation is not that uncommon. At the...

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1 Feb, 2017

Payroll Pitfalls

Which Workers Are Overtime Eligible? As in many industries, employers in the self-storage business...

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1 Feb, 2017

Lawsuit Tsunami

Thousands Of ADA Compliance Claims Flood Phoenix California and some other states have dealt with...

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1 Jan, 2017

Proceeds From A Lien Sale

Following State Law Rules Although the expectation of having proceeds from a lien sale (defined as...

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1 Jan, 2017

2016: An Off-Year

The Slow Moving Legislative Agenda Although the phrase “legislative activity” could be considered...

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1 Jan, 2017

Presidential Projections

Will Trump Be A Boon For Self-Storage? Here is something to consider as we move into the Trump Era...

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1 Dec, 2016

Overtime Issues In Self-Storage

Understanding The Regulations An ongoing issue in the self-storage industry is addressing the...

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1 Jun, 2016

Stay In The Know!

Lien Sale Legislative Updates Lien sales are an unfortunate part of the self-storage industry that...

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1 Jun, 2016

A Growing Concern

Class Action Litigation In The Self-Storage Industry In the last few years we have seen a strong...

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1 Jun, 2016

The Americans With Disabilities Act

What It Is And Why It’s Important For Self-Storage Operators Most everyone in the United States...

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1 Jun, 2016

ViewPoint: What do you see as the most pressing legal issue currently facing the self-storage industry?

Question: What do you see as the most pressing legal issue currently facing the self-storage...

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1 Apr, 2016

Increasing The Value Of Stored Goods:

An Amendment To The Limitation Of Value Provision One crucial provision contained in a...

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1 Jan, 2016

Americans With Disabilities Act:

Tax Incentives For Self-Storage Operators Self-storage operators are subject to all the ADA...

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