Check the storage rules before you rent.
Storage rules say what you may and may not store, which insurance applies and when you can get to your unit. Read them for the facility you are considering.
What you may store
Facilities list the items they accept and the items they refuse, such as flammable liquids, fuel and perishable food.
Insurance
A facility may require you to insure your belongings or may offer its own cover, and the rules state which applies.
Access
The rules give the access hours, whether the facility offers 24/7 access and how you enter.
Know what is allowed before you sign the agreement.
Each facility sets its own rules in the rental agreement. Read them on the facility's page and ask the staff when an item is not listed.
- Items that are never accepted
- Items that need permission
- Insurance and access terms
What the rules cover
Most storage rules fall into four groups.
Prohibited items
Hazardous materials, weapons, live animals and stolen goods are commonly refused.
Restricted items
Vehicles, batteries, gas bottles and food usually need the facility's permission or special storage.
Insurance
Check whether you must show proof of insurance and what the facility's own cover includes.
Access and use
Check the access hours, the use of the unit and whether you may work or live in it.
Guides to storage rules
Check the rules for what you want to store.
Read the rules before you reserve a unit.
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