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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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Clanton, AL, Passes Self-Storage Zoning Restrictions

Sep 29, 2021

The city council in Clanton, Alabama, this week unanimously approved two changes to its zoning ordinance that’ll prohibit self-storage...

The Self-Storage ‘Lien Hearing’: What It Is And What to Do When a Tenant Requests One

Sep 28, 2021

When a self-storage tenant fails to pay their monthly rent, the facility operator has a legal remedy they can...

When Police Want Access to Your Self-Storage Business: Understanding Subpoenas and Search Warrants

Sep 28, 2021

When law enforcement seeks information about one of your self-storage tenants or requests access to a unit, you...

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Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Locking 60 Cats Inside Selinsgrove, PA, Self-Storage Unit

Sep 27, 2021

John Muccio, 62, is facing animal-cruelty charges after locking 60 cats inside a unit at Ideal Self Storage in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. The animals were found in the 10-by-15-foot space on Sept. 20. They had no food or water, according to the...

Driver Suffers Serious Burns After Crashing Car Into Aberdeen, MD, Self-Storage Facility

Sep 27, 2021

A man suffered second- and third-degree burns to his upper body last week after crashing his vehicle into a unit at Stack & Store Self Storge in Aberdeen, Maryland. The collision ignited a fire in the engine compartment to the driver’s 2021 GMC...

Detecting and Avoiding Con Artists Who Are Targeting Your Self-Storage Business

Sep 24, 2021

Scams against self-storage businesses come in many forms, but all could have devastating consequences for your company. Can you spot a con when it comes your way? Read on to learn how to reduce the chances of becoming a victim of fraudulent activity.

Man Sentenced for Burglarizing 32 Units at Budget Mini Storage in Orangeburg, SC

Sep 24, 2021

Update 9/24/21 – Hartin has pleaded guilty to five counts of second-offense, third-degree burglary. He originally faced 32 counts of violent second-degree burglary. He was sentenced to five years in prison, with 240 days credit for time already...

What the Heck Is Going on in There? When a Self-Storage Manager Needs to Sneak a Peek Inside a Unit

Sep 22, 2021

Self-storage customers store and do the darndest things inside their units, and sooner or later, the facility manager’s “Spidey...

The Importance of Website Accessibility in Self-Storage and How to Meet the Criteria

Sep 21, 2021

When you think about accessibility for your self-storage customers, wheelchair ramps and handrails may come to mind. But did...

Mount Zion, IL, Self-Storage Manager Accused of Stealing $500K to $1M

Sep 20, 2021

Update 9/20/21 – King pleaded guilty to one count of theft and has been placed on probation for two years. She must also pay ...

Valley Storage Owners Donate Funds to Support Police K-9 Unit in Martinsburg, WV

Sep 20, 2021

The owners of Valley Storage Co., which operates 37 self-storage facilities in six eastern states, have donated $15,000 to the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Department in Martinsburg, West Virginia, to support a new K-9 drug officer and his handler...

Milford, MA, Health Officials Urge Self-Storage Operators to Discourage Tenants From Living in Their Units

Sep 15, 2021

The Milford, Massachusetts, Board of Health recently sent letters to at least three local self-storage operators, urging them to ensure tenants aren’t living inside their units. The board initially sent a letter last month to an unidentified...

Coventry, RI, Self-Storage Employee Accused of Stealing Collectibles From Units

Sep 15, 2021

An employee of Economy Heated Self Storage in Coventry, Rhode Island, was arrested on Monday for allegedly stealing collectibles and other items from customers’ units. Michael McGill, 59, has been accused of thefts that occurred over several years...

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