No on Prop 15 co-chair and California Business Roundtable President Rob Lapsley applauded the efforts of the self storage sector in defeating California's Proposition 15. Prop 15 would have resulted in dramatically higher property taxes for commercial properties. Self storage accounted for more than $3.5 million of the $75 million opposition fund."Prop 15 was defeated as a direct result of the outstanding support of the self storage industry," said Lapsley in a note to SSA leadersh...

UPDATED: November 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. (ET)  Preventative Measures That Self Storage Operators Must Follow As the country begins to reopen, you have likely seen that state and local governments have imposed restrictions on business operations, such as requiring face coverings and limiting the number of patrons at the site, in an effort to combat the further spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). Below is a list of most of the Executive Orders from Governors, as well as some local directiv...

The unprecedented West Coast wildfires have burned a heartfelt question into the minds of SSA’s staff and leadership: “How can we help?”

 Self Storage REITs Weather Difficult Quarter, See Quick Rebound By Laura Williams-Tracy, SSA Magazine It was a quarter fraught with uncertainty, new cleaning and rental protocols, and far fewer new faces at the customer service counter. In all, self storage appears to have weathered Q2 of 2020 with few battle wounds. Those smarting from a steep drop in rentals or delinquent payments in the spring may already be feeling a rebound. Based on analyst calls with the largest publi...

During this year of turmoil, the SSA has been busy advocating for, protecting, and educating owners and operators.

Leading Self Storage Executives, Navy SEAL and Astronaut Among Those Helping SSA Celebrate 45 YearsOnline Fall Conference Set for September 8-11The Self Storage Association announced today that it will celebrate its 45th Anniversary this year virtually, with an incomparable lineup of industry expertise, executive participation and compelling talent.Due to the continued uncertainty involved in travel and gathering, the SSA Board of Directors has decided that the event will not take place in Las V...

 How Storage is Weathering the Pandemic and Recession Self storage proved itself to be recession-proof during the financial crisis of 2008. Now the question is whether it can fare equally well during a pandemic.May would have typically been the middle of prime leasing season as families tackle spring cleaning, purchase and store recreational equipment for the summer, and college students stash refrigerators and furniture until next semester.This year is quite different for the industry...

  Coronavirus & Price Restrictions  Once a state of emergency is declared, many states have price restrictions, commonly referred to as price gouging laws, that take effect. Although these laws differ, they generally put a cap on raising prices for certain goods and services above a certain percentage from the amount charged immediately preceding the declaration, subject to certain narrow exceptions. Some of these laws are clearly applicable to self storage, some clearly ...

 Another round of funding offers hope for struggling self storage owners By Laura Williams-Tracy, SSA Magazine Self storage operators who missed out on the first round of funding intended to help small business survive the COVID-19 pandemic have another shot – but it will go fast. Today, President Trump signed into law another $484 billion relief bill. This second round of funding includes $370 billion for low interest and forgivable loans through the wildly popular but...

 Expanded Leave Law to Affect Self Storage OperatorsIn mid-March, Congress passed and the President signed legislation to provide many employees with expanded paid family and medical leave in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Act”) will take effect on April 1, 2020. The Act will have a significant effect on self storage businesses and their employees. Read on to learn how the Act will affect you.You can find a full set of FAQs f...