The Self Storage Association is pleased to provide SSA members exclusive access to the legal hotline services of the Self Storage Legal Network (SSLN). The SSLN is available only to SSA members at an additional cost and is one of the best sources available for obtaining industry related legal information. See below for details.
The Attorneys
Attorneys D. Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker, whose combined experience in the self storage industry exceeds 50 years, operate the SSLN. Kaslow co-wrote the authoritative book on drafting self storage agreements; SSA's "Rental Agreement Handbook" and Zucker authored "Legal Topics in Self Storage." They understand the self storage business and believe there is a better way to provide you with quick access to the specialized legal information you need.
The SSLN Subscriber Plan
Changes are coming to the Self Storage Legal Network (SSLN) program, which will now be available to all current SSA national, SSA managed and state charter association members.
Discontinuation of Direct Phone Service
Effective July 1, 2026, the direct phone service program will be discontinued. Scott and Carlos will continue to answer questions submitted via email through the SSA/SSLN portal at www.selfstorage.org using your SSLN username and password.
Plan Consolidation and New Pricing
Also, effective July 1, 2026, the "SSA Direct Member Plan" and the "Affiliate Member Small Operator Plan" will be consolidated into a single "SSLN Subscriber Plan".
How The New SSLN National Member Subscription Works
Annual subscription rates for the SSLN begin at $750 yearly for operators running up to two facilities. If you run three to five locations or operate in more than one state the annual subscription is $1000. If you have six to ten facilities the annual subscription is $1,500 for the annual subscription. If you have eleven or more facilities the annual subscription is $1500 plus $100 for each facility in excess of ten.
As a SSLN member subscriber, when you or one of your authorized employees has a question concerning self storage operations, you simply email the SSLN with your question. Please note that the number of questions members may submit to the SSLN remains unlimited.
How many times have you had a question about "lien laws" or "rental agreements" or "partial payments?" Almost every decision you make regarding these self storage issues will have legal repercussions if the improper course is followed. With the SSLN, you can run your questions past an expert before making a decision. The SSLN is a legal and operations information service and does not provide subscribers with legal services.
If you would like to take advantage of this service, simply download and fill out the SSA subscriber application, and return it with payment. You may not be able to employ a legal department, but you can have unlimited access to one of the world's most recognized knowledge centers on self storage law. For more information on the new SSLN Subscriber Plan, please call the SSA at (703) 575-8000 or email info@selfstorage.org.
New SSLN Subscriber Plan (Effective July 1, 2026)
You can also CLICK HERE to check out the many legal publications that we offer such as SSLN's Everyday Business Forms for Self Storage Operators, Answers to the 75 Most Frequently Asked Legal Questions, and Annotated Lien Law books for 49 states plus the District of Columbia.