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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.

Self Storage Facilities and Roof Leaks – All Possible Repair Options

posted on 5/26/2021 11:46:00 AM

Own a self storage facility? Have some roof leaks? In this article, we’ll talk about the repair options you’ll have in a facility with no insulation, and ones that are climate-controlled.

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Urban Inclusion: U-Haul Wants Self Storage in Dense City Developments

Laura Williams-Tracy posted on 4/21/2021 12:41:00 PM

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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Help the SSA Help You with its Traffic Study

John Dunlap posted on 12/10/2020 1:44:00 PM

Are local jurisdictions trying to tell you that self storage generates too much traffic? Do you want hard data that proves the opposite? Take our self storage traffic generation survey and help prove them wrong.

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COVID-19: Strategic Pricing Options for Self Storage Operators

Warren Lieberman posted on 9/24/2020 1:54:00 PM

The current COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the way self-storage operators conduct business. A myriad of differing state pricing regulations has made it difficult for multi-state operators to manage prices and rent increases. All the while, business expenses continue unabated.

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SSA Responds to West Coast Wildfires

Mark Wright posted on 9/18/2020 1:01:00 PM

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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PREVENTING TRAGEDIES

Mark Wright posted on 5/21/2020 1:57:00 PM

You’ve seen them on the evening news or in your local newspaper — usually with images of a car that’s gone through the front windows of a convenience store, restaurant or other business. These crashes happen plenty to self storage facilities, too. Bollards can protect people as well as property.

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Key Considerations for Building Boat and RV Storage

Katherine D'Agostino posted on 2/28/2020 3:56:00 PM

There is a ton of data available to help developers make decisions about where to build regular self storage. But when it comes to boat and RV storage, there is just not the same depth of information readily available.

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A Busy 2020 for SSA Legislative Activity

posted on 2/18/2020 12:30:00 PM

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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Tangible Property Regulations: If You Have Repaired or Renovated Your Commercial Property, Here Are Some Things You Should Know

posted on 1/7/2020 1:43:00 PM

Tangible Property Regulations can be complicated to interpret but equally advantageous in running your business.

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Cybersecurity: Is Your Self-Storage Business at Risk?

posted on 12/23/2019 9:41:00 AM

Cyber Risk Imagine business as usual at your self-storage facility...and then it happens. You or an employee clicks on a malicious link from a bad email or unsecured website that freezes your system’s data.

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The Self Storage Association (SSA) is a not-for-profit tax-exempt organization formed in 1975 under Section 501-c-6 of the Internal Revenue Code. For over 40 years, the Association has served as the official trade organization and voice of the U.S. and international self storage industry.