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Thursday, December 12, 2024
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©2024 by the Self Storage Association (SSA). SSA and SSA Magazine are trademarks of the Self Storage Association, Inc. Opinions expressed by authors and other contributors do not necessarily reflect those of the SSA, publisher or editors, nor do they represent the policy or positions of the SSA. Information contained within articles should not be construed as the primary basis for legal or investment decisions.

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Is It a Phone Call, Or Is It a Letter?

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Is It a Phone Call, Or Is It a Letter?
Lawsuits are being filed against self storage operators and other businesses for violating state Fair Debt Collection Practices Acts’ restriction on collecting consumer debt.
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SSA Industry Confidence Survey: Regional Outlook
More than 8 out of 10 owners and managers expect the industry to remain stable or improve in the upcoming year in four out of five regions. The single exception is the West Coast, where about three-fourths are bullish on the industry.
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Are Abandoned Tires an Issue at Your Facility?
Abandoned tires at your storage facility are a problem and you can't just throw them out. Here is what the SSA is doing about it.
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| Categories: Legal, Operations, Self Storage Vendors, Legislative / Regulatory | View Count: (446)
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SSA Announces 2024 Legislative Agenda

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SSA Announces 2024 Legislative Agenda
The SSA has a robust legislative agenda planned for 2024. As background, the SSA typically seeks seven core amendments to laws in states that have not previously adopted them. Overall, these amendments aim to reduce costs, streamline operations, and limit liability for the operator as outlined in more depth below. UPDATED REGULARLY
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| Categories: Legal, Operations, Legislative / Regulatory, Insurance | View Count: (3538)
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Old Laws New Technology

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Old Laws New Technology
The utilization of old laws to challenge modern technological practices presents growing concerns for online businesses, including storage operators with online platforms.
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| Categories: Legal, Operations, Legislative / Regulatory, Cyber Security | View Count: (1904)
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Old Mattresses Hurting Your Lien Sales?

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Old Mattresses Hurting Your Lien Sales?
What do you do with an old mattress in a unit that must be auctioned?
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| Categories: Legal, Operations, Self Storage Vendors | View Count: (2871)
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The Unsigned Contract

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The Unsigned Contract
What is the effect of an unsigned rental agreement? In a nutshell, a judge won’t enforce the paragraph you hoped would win your lawsuit and will instead declare that very provision unenforceable.
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Robo Marketing

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Robo Marketing
Self storage operators considering using automated calls or texts to market their facility should be careful when choosing a service provider. Your company may be strictly liable for your service provider’s Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) violations.
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SSA Announces 2023 Legislative Agenda Updated
The SSA has a robust legislative agenda planned for 2023. In conjunction with state associations, SSA intends to pursue lien law amendments in California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia, Texas, and Wisconsin. Also, SSA intends to pursue a self storage lien law in Alaska – the last remaining state without such a law.
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| Categories: Industry Data, Legal | View Count: (4986)
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SSA Responds to West Coast Wildfires

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