Westport Properties Inc. (WPI), which operates 122 self-storage facilities under the US Storage Centers brand, will develop a new facility in Compton, Calif., as well as provide beautification and infrastructure support within the community. The storag…
ezStorage Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Alexandria, VA
ezStorage Corp., which operates 52 self-storage facilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., has opened a new facility in Alexandria, Va., it’s first location in the city. The property at 3640 Wheeler Ave. features interior, climate-con…
ezStorage Opens New Self-Storage Facility in Alexandria, VA
ezStorage Corp., which operates 52 self-storage facilities in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C., has opened a new facility in Alexandria, Va., it’s first location in the city. The property at 3640 Wheeler Ave. features interior, climate-con…
Challenges in the Maturing European Self-Storage Market
As the European self-storage market matures, it faces several challenges. In this article, the CEO of the Federation of European Self Storage Associations explores the impact of language barriers, land scarcity, a lack of standard regulations and more….
William Warren Group/StorQuest Self Storage Buys Outback Storage Laguna in Elk Grove, CA
The William Warren Group (WWG), a privately held real estate company that operates the StorQuest Self Storage brand, has purchased Outback Storage Laguna in Elk Grove, Calif. The property at 2340 Maritime Drive comprises 67,750 square feet in 641 units…
Self-Storage Zoning Amended in Worcester County, MD
Worcester County, Md., commissioners approved a text amendment last week that will allow self-storage facilities with 40,000 square feet of gross floor area (GFA) to be built in its C-2 general commercial district. Self-storage had previously been limi…
SmartStor Self Storage Opens in Columbia, PA
Jeff and Melissa Seibert, owners of development firm Columbia Investment Partners, have opened SmartStor Self Storage in Columbia, Pa., the couple’s first self-storage venture. The two-building facility at 100 Union St. comprises 40,000 square fe…
CubeSmart Self-Storage Facility to Be Built in Tewksbury, MA
CubeSmart, a self-storage real estate investment trust (REIT) and third-party management firm, is building a facility in Tewksbury, Mass. The project was approved last year, but land clearing has just begun, according to the source.
Vacant Kmart Site to Be Converted to Self-Storage in Titusville, FL
A commercial real estate investment company is seeking to convert a former Kmart in Titusville, Fla., to self-storage. The unnamed firm plans to invest nearly $4 million in the project, which includes the land purchase as well as property renovation an…
Help! I’ve Been Subpoenaed! The Self-Storage Operator’s Guide to Court Orders
If you own a self-storage facility long enough, you’ll eventually receive a subpoena for records or even witness testimony. You may also get a request from law enforcement to search a unit. Follow these practical steps when dealing with court ord…