1. Stick to your budget. Before deciding to rent a self storage unit, ask the manager how
often they raise their rates, so you can factor that into your budget. If the
price sounds reasonable ask the manager to put the numbers in writing.
2. Rents due. Ask the manager when the rent is due and what
your options are for paying the rent. Some self
storage facilities have an online payment option or will allow you to
prepare months in advance. Find a schedule that works best for you and stick to
it.
3. Self storage facilities don't cause storms. If you are
storing your items in a dself storage facility and you're local to the
facility, visit the storage facility after a rain storm. Storage facilities are not responsible
for water damage, so by taking some time out of your day to checking in on your
belongings after a big storm could save you a lot of money in the end.
4. Access. How often will your access your self storage
facility. This will help you determine what size of self storage unit you will
want to rent. If you plan on accessing your self storage unit often then you
may want to rent a unit one size larger than recommended by the manager. When
you access your facility you'll want some extra room so you can move around
freely without harming any of your belongings. If you won't be frequenting your
self storage unit, then you can rest assure that the unit size recommended by
the manager will be the right size for your belongings. You may even want to
rent a self storage unit one size smaller if you know how to safely pack and
arrange the storage unit. Remember to place the items you think you'll want to
retrieve quickly near the front of the self
storage unit. You may not have room to move around your storage unit but
you will save some extra money month to month by renting a smaller unit.
5. Hidden fees. Some self storage facilities charge a
deposit, which will be refunded once you've moved out, granted that you left
the self storage facility intact, the
way you found it. Before signing your lease ask the self storage facility
manager about the cost of the deposit, if there is one, and if there are any
additional hidden fees that will be tacked onto your bill in addition to your
rental fee.
6. Need a moving truck. If you don't have access to a moving
truck you may want to ask the storage manager if they offer rental trucks or if
there is anyone they recommendation. If the self storage facility is the one
renting you the truck you may want to ask if there are any perks to renting a
truck from them or if there are any fees they can wave for being a self storage customer.
7. Insurance. Insure the items that you are storing, check
to see if your home owner's or renter's insurance policies cover you when your
storage your items in self storage, if not most self storage facilities offer storage insurance when you sign your
rental agreement.
8. Pack smart. When packing your self storage unit, place
your valuable items in the back of the unit.
9. Lock down. Ask the self storage facility manager about security
features that the self storage facility provides for their customers. Then go
out and buy yourself a lock that cannot be cut by bolt cutters, if you need
some advice of where to find one or which one to purchase you can always ask the
manager.
10. Look for yourself. Visit the self storage facility and
take a tour to check out the condition of the storage units and the security,
make sure you feel secure in leaving your belongings in the self storage unit. Ask the self storage
facility manager if they live on-site, so they can keep an eye on your
belongings 24/7.
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