We have heard from many of you asking whether self storage is considered an essential business in light of recent statewide and local orders to close non-essential businesses. First off, most states have ordered the closure only of a certain set of businesses that commonly attract large gatherings, such as gyms, bars, and sit-down restaurants. In the states with broader orders, it is impossible to give a simple yes or no answer to whether self storage is essential or non-e...

With Hurricane Dorian projected to hit the southeastern U.S. coast soon, it is important for self storage operators in the potentially affected areas to be aware of their state’s laws related to price increases during a state of emergency.