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Thursday, December 12, 2024
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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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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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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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Should You be Doing Online Auctions?

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Should You be Doing Online Auctions?
It is certainly something to think about if you are not doing your auctions online. The primary value of online auctions is flexibility.
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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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Minimum Wage Increases Impact Storage Industry
Half of the country ushered in the New Year with higher minimum wages. In total, 25 states boosted their minimum hourly pay requirement in 2022. For self storage employers operating in multiple states, keeping up with the various minimum wage rate changes can be a formidable task.
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Urban Inclusion: U-Haul Wants Self Storage in Dense City Developments
Most self storage customers come from a three-mile radius surrounding a store. Likewise, the same focus on proximity is important to cities creating dense, urban neighborhoods where people can work, live and play.
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A Busy 2020 for SSA Legislative Activity

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A Busy 2020 for SSA Legislative Activity
2020 is another busy year for SSA’s legislative efforts. Below is brief overview of the offensive legislation that SSA and affiliated state associations are pursuing, as well as measures we are working to defeat.
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Operators With New York Customers Must Prepare for New Data Security Requirements
New York recently passed a comprehensive overhaul of its data security and breach notification requirements called the Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the SHIELD Act).
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