Self storage is a term used to represent the business of real estate leasing where the larger structure is sub divided into a smaller storehouses and rented or leased on monthly basis. Self storage or mini warehouse or self service storage are all the names of the same business of providing spade to store goods etc. The rented space is called unit and are protected by the tenant with his own lock or computer monitored access. This is different from the traditional warehouses since the owner has no freedom to enter the units without prior permission of the tenant and the tenant is the sole in charge of goods stored, thereby resulting in reduction of liability of the owner regarding the goods.
The benefits of self storage facility are manifold. The before hand premium is reasonable and ideal for small and medium enterprises. Secondly, these facilities are located in retail locations which make them pretty accessible for the users. The facility is generally equipped with high quality architectural design, well lit and appreciable landscape which enhances its versatility in terms of use. The units are weather proof and the tenant is not take additional steps to protect goods from heat or chill, rain or snow. The tenants enjoy the sole and exclusive right to enter the units by an electronic key and the entire setup is monitored by close circuit cameras.
Security is not an issue with self storage houses with the owner providing the same. That is to say that absolute peace of mind is enjoyed by the tenant regarding safety of goods, unique access and removal at his own will. To add on, self storage insurance has now become the order of the day, which ensures that in case of any peril causing damage to the goods stored the tenant is rest assured of coverage of the loss and the owner is further indemnified. The insurance is provided by insurance companies at the instance of the owner. The premium is affordable and the most common perils that are covered are damage due to fire, earthquake and other natural or artificial disasters.
One should not carry a misconception that these structures are not capable of allowing entry to a commercial vehicle like a truck or a van to bring in or remove goods. Owners of these facilities are also willing to provide transport for goods and receive freight shipments for the tenant. The tenant can be rest assured of the safety in transit with the expert professionals at his service. Furthermore, if one is lucky enough he may also avail the benefit of discount during off seasons. It is not that only furniture or heavy items are stored in these units and people have put them to the use of storing stocks, bonds, shares, business goods etc. The facilities are pretty advanced and can transact on line and accept credit cards etc. To cut the long story short, self storage provides state of the art technology for storing all types of goods and have many features that are unimaginable in traditional storage houses.