The SSA has a robust legislative agenda planned for 2022. SSA intends to pursue lien law amendments in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, and Virginia. Also, SSA intends to pursue a self storage lien law in Alaska – the last remaining state without such a law.

During this year of turmoil, the SSA has been busy advocating for, protecting, and educating owners and operators.

  Coronavirus & Price Restrictions  Once a state of emergency is declared, many states have price restrictions, commonly referred to as price gouging laws, that take effect. Although these laws differ, they generally put a cap on raising prices for certain goods and services above a certain percentage from the amount charged immediately preceding the declaration, subject to certain narrow exceptions. Some of these laws are clearly applicable to self storage, some clearly ...

   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...

Once a state of emergency is declared, many states have price restrictions, commonly referred to as price gouging laws, that take effect.

The Self Storage Association (SSA) today announced that Joseph Doherty has been promoted to the position of Sr. VP, Chief Legal & Legislative Officer. Doherty joined the SSA in January, 2018. Since then he has successfully worked to represent and protect the self storage industry, while also providing strategic and legal support to the organization. He is a graduate of Emory University and Villanova Law School, having previously held positions with the Independent Insurance Agents & Brok...