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After A Lien Sale
Dealing With The Return Of Personal Property The situation is not that
uncommon. At the conclusion of a lien...
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Lawsuit Tsunami
Thousands Of ADA Compliance Claims Flood Phoenix California and some other states have dealt with multiple lawsuit filings related...
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Payroll Pitfalls
Which Workers Are Overtime Eligible? As in many industries, employers in the self-storage business are being caught up in...
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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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2016: An Off-Year
The Slow Moving Legislative Agenda Although the phrase “legislative activity” could be considered an oxymoron, 2016 was by most...
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Proceeds From A Lien Sale
Following State Law Rules Although the expectation of having proceeds from a lien sale (defined as funds remaining from...
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Overtime Issues In Self-Storage
Understanding The Regulations An ongoing issue in the self-storage industry is addressing the hours worked by managers who live...
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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 industry?
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A Growing Concern
Class Action Litigation In The Self-Storage Industry In the last few years we have seen a strong increase in...
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Stay In The Know!
Lien Sale Legislative Updates Lien sales are an unfortunate
part of the self-storage industry that no one enjoys. Delinquent tenants...
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The Americans With Disabilities Act
What It Is And Why It’s Important For Self-Storage Operators Most everyone in the United States knows a little...
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Increasing The Value Of Stored Goods:
An Amendment To The Limitation Of Value Provision One crucial provision
contained in a self-storage rental agreement is the "Limitation...
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Marijuana And Self-Storage:
Does Legalization Change Storage Policies? Whoever said that self-storage business
was boring? In the last year, more and more...
Financing
Americans With Disabilities Act:
Tax Incentives For Self-Storage Operators Self-storage operators are subject to all the ADA building access regulations applicable to structures....
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Bliss Edwards promoted to Executive Vice President as SmartStop Self Storage continues to expand its Canadian presence
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Storage Exchange Launches Real Estate Brokerage Platform for Self-Storage
Storage Exchange has launched an interactive website for buyers, sellers and brokers of self-storage real estate. The platform leverages...
Marcus & Millichap Hires Self Storage VP in Philadelphia
With 16 years of experience in the self storage sector, Kevin Bledsoe has taken part in the sale of...
Self-Storage Supplier Janus to List on NYSE Via Merger With Juniper Industrial Holdings
Janus International, a global manufacturer and supplier of building components and security technology for the self-storage industry, will go...
Self-Storage Real Estate Firm Marcus & Millichap Acquires LMI Capital
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