Trap and trace lawsuits target websites for tracking users without consent. Learn the risks, legal rulings, and best practices for your self storage business.
Is Predictability Pay Coming Your Way?
Learn how predictability pay laws work within self-storage, when theyāre triggered, and how employers can avoid costly penalties for last-minute schedule changes.
Buying Or Selling A Storage Facility
Learn how to manage due diligence, rent reconciliation, and settlement details when buying or selling a self-storage facility to ensure a smooth transaction.
The Risk Of Mass Arbitrations In Self-Storage
Mass arbitrations are turning once cost-saving clauses into big legal headaches. Self-storage operators must revisit their agreements to avoid costly surprises.
Legal Secrets: What You Need to Know
Success in self-storage isnāt a secret: Know your stateās lien laws, update your agreements, and stay informed. Operators who do this thrive in this industry.
The Use of Email in Self-Storage
Discover how email notifications are modernizing lien laws for self-storage operators, improving compliance, efficiency, and communication with tenants.
New Laws Impacting Self-Storage In 2025
New laws impact self-storage: The Corporate Transparency Act requires ownership reporting, and the FTCās Click to Cancel Rule mandates easy cancellations.
Self-Storage & Data Privacy
Data security in storage isnāt optionalāitās essential. Protect tenant info, comply with privacy laws, & stay ahead with robust security & transparent policies.
The Trend In Tenant Terminations
New laws in Georgia and Utah now allow self-storage operators to remove tenant property without court action for non-payment or non-monetary defaults.
Are Self-Storage Operators Responsible For Disclosing Flood Risks To Prospective Tenants?
As climate issues grow, more states require flood risk disclosures in self-storage leases. Transparency is key, with Iowa & New Jersey leading this legal shift.
How Do Impact Fees Affect New Self-Storage Development?
Supreme Court ruling requires impact fees to be proportional to project impact, creating uncertainty for governments & empowering developers to challenge fees.
What Type of Electronic Contract Should Self-Storage Operators Use?
Learn how self-storage electronic contracts work, which types, scrollwrap, clickwrap, sign-in wrap, browsewrap, are enforceable, and why clear assent matters.
What Self-Storage Operators Need To Know About ‘Junk Fee’ Laws
Stay compliant with new consumer pricing laws. Learn about disclosure requirements for clear and honest pricing practices.
The Issue of Mold and Mildew in Self-Storage
Mold and mildew can occur in self-storage units even in climate-controlled spaces. Tenants should regularly inspect their property to reduce any risk of damage.
The Impact of ‘Cookie Banners’ and Consumer Privacy in Self Storage
Navigate the complexities of privacy laws impacting self-storage operators. Stay compliant with state regulations, implement cookie banners, & privacy policies.
The ‘Cost’ of Litigation
Small claims court now demands self-storage owners hire counsel, favoring tenants. Arbitration hikes costs, making settlements more viable.
The Right to Increase Rental Rates in Self Storage
Owners can increase rates with a 30-day notice, giving occupants the choice to vacate or accept the hike.
Are Your Rental Agreements Signed? The Importance of Regular Lease Audits
One of the most important and vital pieces of a self-storage business is the confirmation of the rights and responsibilities of the owner and tenant.
Crimes Commited on Facility Property: Whoās Liable?
One of the worst nightmares property owners can face is that of an unknown assailant entering their property and committing crime against one of their tenants.
Abandoned Property in Self Storage
The abandonment of stored property is a challenging subject in the self-storage industry.
Hot Legal Topics in Self-Storage
Every day a new issue surfaces that impacts self-storage operations, legal compliance and potential business liability.
To Tow or Not to Tow?
Navigate self-storage towing: defaulted tenant property, state statutes simplify, & authorized vehicle removal requires compliant signage & clear regulations.
What Privacy Exists in Self-Storage Unit?
Discover how self-storage tech is reshaping privacy expectations.
Understanding the Need for Cyber Insurance
Protect your self-storage facility from cyber threats & data breaches. Learn why cyber liability insurance is essential for safeguarding your business & data.
Is Your Self-Storage Property in a Flood Plain?
A key question for self-storage operators to ask is whether their properties are in a flood plain.
Is a Third-Party Management Company a ‘Debt Collector’ Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act?
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) was enacted in 1978 to protect consumers from abuse by debt collectors.
The ADA and Your Websites
It is important for self-storage operators to understand these guidelines and act to manage the accessibility of their websites.
What Are the Duties of a Tenant at a Self Storage Facility?
What responsibility should a tenant have when they leave their property in a rented storage space?
Protection Plans and Tenant Insurance
Protection plans are not the same as tenant insurance programs. There are crucial distinctions between the two.
Disposal of ‘Personal’ Information
An operator discovers personal information in a unit as a result of a lien enforcement action or tenant abandonment. Now what?
Managing Client Conduct at Self-Storage Facilities
Self-storage operators face rising issues with poor tenant conduct. Proper rental agreement provisions help manage behavior, access, lease termination rights.
Can Self Storage Operators Make Their Facilities ‘Cashless’?
Self-storage payments: legal tender myths, state cash laws, and what unmanned facilities and manned sites must do before adopting card-only or ACH-only systems.
What Should You Do When You Have an Insured Casualty Loss?
All real estate faces a known risk that may be affected by acts of God. The only way to prevent such a risk is to have insurance.
What Do I Do If My Tenant Files Bankruptcy?
Discover the steps self-storage owners are having to take when a tenant declares bankruptcy to comply with the law, protect assets, & recover their unpaid rent.
Liability Issues Involving Mold
The occurrence of mold in a self-storage space is not uncommon and tenants must be made aware of the risk of this condition prior to storage.
Charitable Giving in Self Storage
Operators who have seen financial growth of their operations have, sought ways to share their success within their communities, especially with those in need.
Social Media and Tenant Disputes
Self-Storage facilities should include confidentiality & non-disparagement clauses in agreements to protect their reputation & avoid poor social media posts.
Cyber Risks and Self Storage
Self-storage operators still face growing cyber liability and data breach risks. Learn key privacy, compliance, and risk management steps for your protection.
How will the Vaccination Mandate Issue Impact Self Storage Operators?
Learn what Coronavirus vaccine mandates entailĀ for your self-storage business and employees, as well as what to consider if you want to build your own policy.
New Disasters at Self Storage Facilities:Dealing with Hurricanes and Fires
How to deal with the natural disasters which can result in serious damage to facilities and tenants belongings.
The Statutory Option of Towing in Lieu of Lien Sale
The national & state Self Storage Associations succesfully modernized self storage laws to include the options of vehicles towed from the self-storage facility.
Protection for Self Storage Auction Buyers
The only way to make the lien process work is to create a shield from liability for the participants of the sale.
Getting Paid Under the Visa/Mastercard Class Action Settlement
The lawsuit claim window spans from 2004 to 2019, so you’re likely eligible to claim some moola.
Is Contact-less Self Storage Legal?
Recently, new tech has been installed in abundance at facilities across the country. Is it legal?
Restructuring Opportunities for Small Businesses in Response to the Pandemic
What options could owners and operators consider in the midst of an economic down-turn?
What is a Force Majeure Clause and How Does it Apply to Self Storage?
Understanding Force Majeure and it’s impact on your general business operations can be very helpful.
Business Interruption Insurance: Will It Cover Losses from COVID-19?
All business are suffering from a loss of revenue. The question becomes, what types of losses are covered?
The Problems with Deferred Maintenance In Self Storage
Operators need to invest in their properties if for no other reason than to prevent injuries to their customers.
Its a Bird! Is a Plane! Nope Its Hail Hitting Your Self Storage Facility
It is important for self storage owners to understand the insurance coverage they have, to mitigate damage costs.
Environmental Assessments for Self Storage Development & Conversions
When purchasing a self storage facility you’ll need to perform an investigation of the property. Let’s learn how.
What Implied Warranties Exist with Self Storage Units?
Self storage warranties vary pretty drastically from other real estate warranties, so it’s often worth understanding.
An Update on Arbitration Law in the United States
The enforceability of arbitration, and class action waiver provisions continues to face frequent legal challenges, and scrutiny in courts across the country.
Brush Up Your Legal Lingo: An Update on I-9s and E-Verify
All US employers must have a valid and complete Form I-9 for their employees, whether a citizen or a non-citizen.
Don’t Sue the Self Storage Auction Bidder
A good faith purchaser is someone who buys without notice of any other party’s claim to the title of that property.
Enhance Your Facility’s Accessibility Through ADA Guidelines
Measures taken to remove barriers should enhance usability of the public accommodation to those with disabilities.
Get Registered! With Your Name and Logo, That Is
If the domain name you choose conflicts with business names of other companies, you may be forced to give it up.
Florida Leads the Country with ADA Lawsuits
Florida has been one of the busiest states when it comes to ADA lawsuits.

























































