This year, Tennessee, Nevada, California, and Illinois passed legislation that impacted storage facility owners. The legislation addresses lien notices, sale of property, guidelines for issues involving late fees, and enforcement procedures.

The new legislation in Tennessee went into effect on July 1, 2011. Dee Sharp, Tennessee Self Storage Association President, said, "The passing of this bill is a significant milestone for our industry because it gives parameters that level the playing field among competitors and protects consumers' interests." [More]

Self Storage auctions are booming in popularity, and many people looking to get in on the action search the Web for upcoming auctions. It has made sites like findselfstorageauctions.com a frequently-visited stomping ground on the Internet for self storage auction enthusiasts. And it has attracted the attention of storage associations looking to hook up with the site and streamline their states auction listing process. The Tennessee Self Storage Association (TNSSA) recently became the first state to partner with Find Self Storage Auctions. [More]