If you are considering using a storage facility to store your unwanted or unneeded items, think about some of the common storage facility restrictions. You don’t want to purchase a storage facility and learn later that you can’t use it for its intended purpose.

While most restrictions vary by facility, many are the same. If you want to make sure you get your deposit back and are not locked out of your storage building, you need to follow the rules of each facility. Here are some of the most common ones.

Items Which Cannot Be Stored

Most storage facilities have a list of items which cannot be stored in them. Some lists include items which cannot be stored inside or cannot be stored outside. Be sure to read the list carefully so you do not accidentally store something which is prohibited. Common items include flammable and hazardous items, chemicals, and paints.

No Living Things

Most storage facilities make it very clear that there are to be no living things stored inside the units. This may seem like a silly rule, but you may be surprised to find out how many people actually try to live in their storage building or keep pets and animals inside them. This is illegal in most locations and against the facility policies.

Insurance

One of the most common storage facility restrictions that many people do not consider is insurance. If you are planning to store a boat, camper, car, or another large or expensive item in a storage unit, you need to make sure it has proper registration and insurance.

Many storage facilities will recommend these things while others will require them. If a facility finds out you are not following this rule, they can make you remove your items regardless of how much you have paid towards your storage bill.

Finding The Right Storage Facility Is Easy

If you need to find a general storage facility, or even one to store specific items, TalkLocal can lend a hand. Log on to our site and give us a little bit of information about what you are looking for. We take care of the rest.

We will have three local companies call you to offer their services. You get to choose the right one for you. All of this is free.

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