When you know you need to be away from your home for a prolonged period of time, you should consider finding an affordable, secure place to keep your furniture and other possessions. In most cases, this need will lead you toward a self storage unit, but if you have never rented a self-storage unit before, you might not know what to look for when shopping around. Keep the following at the forefront of your mind as you tour potential self-storage facilities. Every Self-Storage Facility has a Unique Set of Rules Every self storage facility you tour will have a set of rules regarding what can and cannot be brought onto the property and kept in a unit. If you come across a self-storage facility that does not have rules for tenants, do not keep your things there. Rules about what may be stored in a rented storage unit should be in place to protect all tenants' items from damage. If explosive and flammable materials were permissible, for example, on a storage facility’s site, that would put your items and others’ at risk - all of which may not be kept in US Storage Centers' units. Before you sign a lease with a self-storage facility, read the tenant rules thoroughly. If there is anything you don't understand in the rules, ask a staff member for clarification. Choose a Facility that is Clean and Well Ventilated If a self-storage unit or facility has a strange aroma of any kind, if there are animal droppings present, or if there are puddles of water or areas where moisture is detected, do not keep your things there. You want your possessions to be in the same condition when you pick them up that they were in when you first put them into storage. When animals, moisture, pollen, smoke, or anything else that can potentially damage your items can enter a self-storage unit, that is not the unit for you. Ask About Each Facility's Security Measures In addition to keeping your items clean, a self-storage unit needs to keep them secure. Ask the staff at each potential facility about the security measures in place to protect the units, such as video surveillance, on site security guards, and a locking gate. Also ask about how tenants are verified when they come to the property and when they are permitted to enter. You should come away from this conversation feeling secure about the measures a facility has in place, not worried about your items there. Rent a Self Storage Unit in Chatsworth Today If you have any questions about renting a self-storage unit and what you need to look for when shopping around for units, speak with one of our friendly staff members at US Storage Centers. Call or visit our Chatsworth, California location today to speak with a member of our staff and set up a time to take a look at the facility in person. Our staff members are here to help you make the right choices for your specific storage needs. US Storage Centers 9818 De Soto Avenue Chatsworth , CA 91311 (818) 600-4527
