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Self storage contract expiration can easily be a tricking situation. After all, you rented it for a reason. But now, you’re unsure it is actually a necessary expense. That money could go to other expenses. Or, at the very least, increase your discretionary spending power. Whatever the reason, it’s drawing nigh to the self storage contract expiration date. Which means, you have to make a decision and that’s where the questions arise.
What to Before a Self Storage Contract Expires
If your contract isn’t expiring and you just need out, you might consider breaking the self storage contract lease. That’s not a good idea because it creates a slew of new problems you’ll be smart to outright avoid. But, if the lease is nearing its end, you’ll probably have a renewal period in the contract. This clause generally gives renters some incentive to stay but if the stuff you’re storing isn’t worth the extra cost, you should carefully review the lease contract.
The U.S. has more self-storage facilities than all other countries in the world put together — by a considerable margin. Which means that although we have more places to store our surplus stuff, there are also more opportunities for unscrupulous unit owners to scam renters. While most self-storage owners are honorable in their dealings, as in any business, there are also some crooked ones. --Scam Busters.org
In most cases, there are different dates you need to be aware of — like the earliest date of giving notice of vacating, the first day to opt to renew, and so on. It’s a good idea to be complete out of the unit well before any of these dates to avoid any costly fees or just plain hassle.
San Antonio Self Storage Contract Expiration Tips
Self storage contracts (not surprisingly) are designed to favor the rental facility and not consumers. However, this is precisely the scenario which leads all too many renters straight to buyer’s remorse. They plan to lease the unit for a short period of time but it just continues along, month after month. That’s why you need to know about self storage contracts before you sign on the dotted line.
- Take an inventory. Even if you’ve only rented the storage unit a couple of months, it’s likely that you won’t remember precisely what’s inside it and all the various boxes. Go through everything and take an inventory of what’s inside so you are in-the-know rather than in the dark.
- Organize items. Once you know what’s inside, you can separate that stuff into three piles: things you’ll bring back to your house or move with you, and stuff to sell, donate, or give away, and junk to toss out.
- Sell or give away what you don’t want. If you still have a bit too much to keep, you should bite the bullet and make up your mind to do a serious purge. Sell things online, at a yard sale, or both. And give way or throw out what’s left over.
When you need a storage unit cleanout done, just phone 800-433-1094 or visit AAA Rousse Services.