Legal Issues
Legal Issues
Care Requirements: What Are The Duties Of A Tenant At A Self-Storage Facility?
Self-storage rental agreements are very clear that owners and operators do not assume bailment for the property being stored by their tenants at the...
Liability Issues Involving Mold
Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can arise from a defect in the ventilation of the constructed...
Rights And Obligations: New Consumer Privacy Laws Impact Businesses
The passing of consumer privacy laws by state legislatures, which establish new consumer privacy rights and new business obligations for companies in the United...
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 about the new ballgame that is the 2022 tax...
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 future. If he should suddenly become incapacitated,...
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 titled property, such as motorcycles, trailers, boats, vehicles,...
Drowning In Debt: 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 is bankrupt. Handling this matter properly will ensure...
Legitimate Lien Sales: Special Units Need Special Auctions
Unlike what you see in reality TV shows, most abandoned units stored at self-storage facilities are not filled to the brim with gold bullion...
Liability Issues Involving Mold
Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can arise from a defect in the ventilation of the constructed...
Crucial Provisions: Settling Tenant Disputes In The Age Of Social Media
A self-storage facility, like all businesses, is subject to the risk of dissatisfied customers. Unfortunately, with the use of social media, the megaphone for...
Virtual Liabilities: Cyber Risks And Self-Storage
The self-storage market has been valued globally at over $40 billion. As part of the industry’s growth and expanded use of technology to operate...
Virtual Liabilities: Cyber Risks And Self-Storage
The self-storage market has been valued globally at over $40 billion. As part of the industry’s growth and expanded use of technology to operate...
Rental Rate Pressures During COVID-19
Unfortunately, as we sit here today, the COVID-19 pandemic is far from over. As a result, issues that many self-storage operators had thought were...
Firearms In The Workplace: Creating The Right Company Policy
The question of whether an employer can restrict their employees from bringing guns into the workplace has continued to be a challenging issue around...
Consumer Privacy Concerns In Self-Storage
One of the bigger issues facing both companies and their customers (and even potential customers) today is the collection, retention, and possible dissemination of...
The Resiliency Of The Self-Storage Industry
Over the last year, through a massive public health crisis and a distressed economy, the self-storage industry has once again shown its resolute strength...
Before The Hammer: Hits Preparing For Lien Sales And Auctions
Reality television shows such as “Storage Wars” have popularized self-storage auctions. To the average consumer, they’re full of drama, colorful characters, and fun. However, those...
Dealing With The “New Normal” – Enhancing The Lease Termination Rights Of The Operator
At the end of each year, we like to look back and analyze the past year to see what we can do to better...
Marijuana In The Workplace
As of Jan. 1, 2020, there are 11 states (and the District of Columbia) that have legalized the recreational use of marijuana. Those states...
The Benefits Of Arbitration To Resolve Tenant Disputes
It is inevitable that disputes will occur between self-storage tenants and facility operators. Those disputes can range from alleged property loss and damage claims...
Firearms In The Workplace: Creating The Right Company Policy
By Scott I. Zucker, Esq. The question of whether an employer can restrict their employees from bringing guns into the workplace has continued to be...
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. Infections are rising, and deaths are mounting...
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 regions where moratoriums on lien sales have prevented operators from evicting...
Securing Credit Card Information
By J. Ashley Oblinger, Esq.Associate Attorney Over the last few months, we have all experienced many changes to our daily activities, from sheltering in place...
The Problems With Deferred Maintenance
Regular maintenance on leased
real estate is a topic that affects all property owners and managers. Although
budgets are often drafted to consider regular ongoing maintenance...
Fair Assessments – How To Appeal Property Taxes
Studies have shown that
property taxes are the most hated taxes in America. Why? There might be several
reasons, including the question of why we...
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Storelocal Hercules – Build to Stand Out
As the demand for self-storage grows, so does the number of buildings popping up that often look like a...
Is It Time for a Self-Storage Renovation?
How To Assess and Plan for Renovations at Your Self-Storage Facility
As any facility owner knows, it’s essential not to...
AZSA 23rd Annual Conference & Trade Show and Golf Tournament
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February 15-16, 2023
23rd Annual Arizona Self-Storage Conference &...
4 Lessons the Self-Storage Industry Can Learn From Big Brands
Remember when you thought the best instant photos were Polaroids and Sears was the only place to buy appliances?...
The Truth about Self-Storage Lead Aggregators
Over the last decade, the self-storage industry has witnessed the rise and fall of several specialized lead aggregation websites....
