When it comes to contending with these powerful government agencies, a proactive approach can prevent unpleasant surprises down the road. What steps should you take now to ensure that your mobile self-storage business is in compliance with local and federal regulations?
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Mobile Self Storage Magazine: How Strong Is Your Lease? This edition of Mobile Self-Storage Magazine is sure to keep you informed about the latest industry happenings. In our cover story, you will learn about the importance of leases designed specifically for mobile storage and why traditional storage leases do not work for the mobile concept. You’ll also read about how to effectively deal with the EPA and DOT—issues that are especially important as more operators move their customers’ goods from state to state. You will also glean some valuable insight about insuring tenants’ goods, pricing the mobile product, and deciding whether or not to charge delivery fees.
Getting The Language Right PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS WITH A STRONG RENTAL AGREEMENT While traditional self storage leases are based on statutes, mobile storage lease agreements must provide protection for owners from a contractual standpoint. Hence, it is imperative that the contract you create has the strength to protect you if your business is someday threatened by a tenant lawsuit.
In Compliance DEALING EFFECTIVELY WITH THE EPA AND DOT When it comes to contending with these powerful government agencies, a proactive approach can prevent unpleasant surprises down the road. What steps should you take now to ensure that your mobile self-storage business is in compliance with local and federal regulations?
The Price War Begins COMPETING WITH TRADITIONAL SELF STORAGE Although the benefits of mobile storage became clear to many consumers during the housing boom, a slowdown has left the industry with fewer customers to take advantage of its virtues. In some cases, reduced demand has left mobile and traditional self-storage going head-to-head in the fight for new customers.
Determining Delivery Fees BALANCING PROFITS AND COMPETITIVE PRICING With the cost of trucks, equipment, drivers, fuel, insurance, and other costs, all operators agree that the “mobile” aspect of mobile storage is expensive. Not all agree, however, on the best way to recoup these costs while remaining competitive.