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What We Do

Ohio ranks 5th in the nation with more than 1,800 self-storage facilities, serving a statewide population of 11,594,000. The Ohio Self Storage Association has helped spearhead several changes to lien laws in Ohio but some priorities remain.

In 2012 the OHSSA was successful in our efforts to modernize Ohio’s lien laws. For example, operators were once required to send official correspondence by certified mail, a process costing an excessive amount of both time and money. Siding with the industry, and the recognition that more modern methods are available, the state legislature agreed that certified mail was no longer the most assured method of guaranteeing contact with a delinquent customer, now allowing verified mail. Other recent changes include the ability to charge $20 or 20 percent in late fees, whichever is greater, contractual value limitations and simpler methods for disposing of a vehicle in a lien situation

The OHSSA is ever vigilant in protecting the industry from unnecessary laws or regulations. If you have questions or concerns regarding the industry’s relationship with the government, please feel free to contact us.

Certified Mail

This effort seeks to eliminate the requirement to send lien notifications via certified mail, as opposed to "verified mail."

Newspaper Advertising

This effort seeks to eliminate or modify the requirement to publish auction notices "in a newspaper of general circulation," as opposed to simply posting online.

Vehicles & Watercraft

This effort would allow the operator to dispose of abandoned vehicles and watercraft more expeditiously.

Email Notifications

This effort seeks to provide operators with the ability to email lien notifications and other official communications.

Contractual Value Limitations

Provides basic limits of the amount or value of contents in a storage container.

Late Fee Standardization

An industry-wide effort to standardize late fees in the amount of $20 or 20 percent, whichever is greater.

Limited Lines Insurance

This effort would allow and regulate the sale of limited lines insurance.

Building Codes

Monitoring and/or amending reasonable building code requirements for the industry.

Online Auctions

This effort provides operators with the ability to hold auctions online as opposed to at your facility.

Reach Out

Please reach out to us if you have an issue or want to notify us about an issue within the self storage community.

Resources

Ohio Self Storage Association

1001 N. Fairfax Street
Suite 505
Alexandria, VA 22314
Tel: (703) 575-8000 x105
Fax: (703) 575-8901
Email: OHSSAExecDir@selfstorage.org

NOTICE TO TENANT

NOTICE TO TENANTS

The OHSSA thanks you for supporting our industry. However, the OHSSA is a not-for-profit trade association and does not mediate or resolve disputes between self storage operators and tenants. For issues with your facility or unit, please review your rental agreement and contact the individual named there. Alternatively, call, email, or visit the facility in person to address and resolve the concern. OHSSA does not have the power, authority, or ability to remedy any disputes between an operator and a tenant.

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