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Declaring Goods ‘Abandoned’ in Self-Storage: Why Auction or Eviction Are Safer
If a self-storage manager runs across a unit that contains only what appears to be “garbage,” it can be tempting to declare the unit abandoned and toss the goods. Here’s why the remedies of auction or eviction are safer options.
Storage West to Build Self-Storage, Boat/RV-Storage Facility in Surprise, AZ
With a 5-0 vote, the Surprise, Ariz., City Council approved a zoning change Tuesday that will allow Storage West Self Storage to build a second location in the city. The facility will include vehicle storage.
Sandia Park Self Storage of New Mexico Receives Energy Star Award
Sandia Park Self Storage in Sandia Park, N.M., was one of four organizations to receive a “Business Energy Efficiency Star” award last week from Public Service Co. of New Mexico (PNM). The operator converted its exterior metal-halide lights…
Extra Space, Taylor/Theus to Open Several New Self-Storage Facilities in 5 States
Taylor/Theus Holdings Inc. has several self-storage facilities under development in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. The assets are concentrated primarily in Florida and North Carolina and will be managed by real estate in…
Quality Care Self Storage Continues to Expand in Iowa
Iowa self-storage operator Quality Care is growing its business with expansions to existing facilities as well as new development. The company now operates five locations in the state, with two more expected to open within the next couple of years.
SmartStop Asset Management Celebrates One-Year Anniversary, Meets Self-Storage Goals
SmartStop Asset Management LLC, a diversified real estate company that manages 89 self-storage facilities in Canada and the United States, has met its business goals for its first year in operation, with nearly $1 billion in assets under management. Th…
Irish Self-Storage Pioneer Breaks Into Water-Tours Industry
Des Rogers, an Irish entrepreneur who helped pioneer the self-storage industry in Ireland with his brother Fergal, has embarked on a new business odyssey involving city tours and amphibious vehicles. The brothers acquired Viking Splash Tours in 2006 an…
Life Storage Converts Former Industrial Building to Self-Storage in Milwaukee
Life Storage Inc., the real estate investment trust (REIT) formerly known as Sovran Self Storage Inc., has completed its conversion of a former industrial building near downtown Milwaukee to self-storage. It’s the company’s second facility …
The Lock Up Self Storage Makes Account-Management Updates to Mobile App
The Lock Up Self Storage, which operates 34 facilities in eight states, has made several account-management updates to its mobile app available on Android and Apple devices. Existing tenants can now pay bills through the app as well as set up autopay, …