Monday, March 25, 2013

Ways To Rent A Storage Area

By Jim Bates


There are many scenarios where you may need to rent added storage area. Maybe you are moving across the country, however you have not yet found a brand-new long-term home. Or maybe you are having to work abroad temporarily and you have actually relinquished your lease and you require somewhere to store your things.

When looking for a storage area to lease, make sure to inspect the following things initially. Make certain the storage rooms are clean and dry and not prone to flooding or other environment conditions. Select a storage unit size that fits your demands. You do not need to spend money for space you will not make use of.

Make sure that you get a good quality padlock for your unit. It is usually up to the client to provide his own locks.

Sometimes, you can get rebates for registering for a long lease, however if you are uncertain how long you will need the unit, it's better to lease on a month-to-month basis.

See if the storage facility will require a deposit, how much it will be, and what the conditions are for it's return.

The provider of the storage unit will usually require you to take out personal insurance to cover any theft or damage that might occur. Be sure to check the cost of insurance when comparing storage units. In some cases, the monthly storage fees are low but the company makes up for it with the insurance premiums.

Make sure you have limitless access to your unit, as you never know when you may need to get to your things.

It's usually best to pay by automatic billing, since that way you won't miss a payment and end up losing your possessions.

Finally, keep your key in a safe place. It might also be a good idea to give a spare key to someone you trust.




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