By Richard Marmor, Esq.AZSA Legal & Legislative Chair A recent call has made me reconsider my position on an issue. (It’s nice to know that in my old age I can still do that . . . despite what my wife says.) Here were the facts: A homeowner rented out his house to a person who later... Continue Reading
By Richard MarmorAZSA Legal and Legislative Committee Chair Let’s get something straight up front: When someone fails to pay their rent on a space containing a vehicle, that is NOT an abandoned vehicle. That vehicle is the subject of a defaulted contract, the lease, a very different legal... Continue Reading
By Christopher A. LaVoy, Esq.Tiffany & Bosco, P.C. AZSA recently had its annual tradeshow, which was a great success. The thing I enjoyed most about the tradeshow was the opportunity to talk with managers and operators about the everyday legal problems they encounter, which forces me to think... Continue Reading
by Richard Marmor, Esq.AZSA Legal & Legislative Chair Some managers seem confused about that initial box on the AZSA Standardized Lease to the right of the Alternate Contact section. Alternate Contacts in General They’re there for everyone’s benefit. From the tenant’s... Continue Reading
Self-storage legal experts discuss ADA's public accommodation requirements for the rental office and leased space, removal of architectural barriers, what the "readily achievable" standard means, design requirements for new facilities or expansion of existing facilities, and more. ADA What It Is... Continue Reading
Self-storage legal expert Scott Zucker discusses ADA compliance requirements for how many doors per facility by facility size, dispersed among space sizes and types, what type of handles are required, removal of architectural barriers, and tax benefits for facilities reaching the "readily... Continue Reading
By Christopher A. LaVoy, Esq.Tiffany & Bosco, P.C. A renter declaring bankruptcy can present a frustrating and expensive problem for a mini-storage operator. If rent is unpaid, the operator faces a thicket of bankruptcy restrictions for collecting on it. One core restriction that operators... Continue Reading
by Richard Marmor, Esq.AZSA Legal & Legislative Chair Let’s make one thing very clear from the outset. If you have any reason to think that your tenant might have filed bankruptcy, stop all efforts to collect his debt. At the instant of filing, an automatic court order is issued called... Continue Reading
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Discover Arizona Self Storage Association's update on HB2087, enabling towing of vehicles in default storage units. Access towing protocols, legal resources, and register for the Nov 2024 lien law webinar. Stay compliant with Arizona self storage towing laws and industry news. Continue Reading
Sam Woodruff, a retired attorney and self-storage owner in Arizona, expanded his Pinetop-Lakeside facility and aims to grow the Arizona Self-Storage Association. Continue Reading
Reminder - This Thursday! AZSA Webinar - ADA Made Easy! 4 Simple Tips for Preventing ADA Lawsuits - Thursday, November 9, 2023 10 am - 11am (AZ Time) Webinar - Please join us online Reminder - This Thursday! AZSA Webinar - ADA Made Easy Hosted by Carol Mixon and Paul Klein, ADA... Continue Reading
