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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 private space for storage is called a unit and its key feature is exclusive access and control of the tenant with his own lock or electronic code. 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.

The security personnel provided by the owner add to the vigilance. All these contribute to peace of mind of the tenant regarding the safe keeping of his stuff. 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. Insurance is available at affordable premium and the benefits are prompt payment in cases of loss due to fire, earthquake or any other peril whether natural or triggered.

Although small in size self storage allows entry of commercial vehicles like van or truck to the point of storage of goods for facilitating easy removal. Owners generally provide transport and receive freight shipments on behalf of tenants. Therefore the tenant is freed from the hassle of transporting goods and can trust the professional packers and movers provided by the facility. Furthermore, if one is lucky enough he may also avail the benefit of discount during off seasons. Thought capable of storing furniture, or other heavy items, units are put to more varied uses by the tenants like trusting tem with stocks, shares and other business documents and goods. 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.