Storage clean out. Talk about boring. It’s certainly not an exciting thing to do and it’s very time-consuming. Plus, you don’t even really know what’s in the unit anymore. But, it’s a new year and you’ve vowed to cut down on unnecessary expenses. And, this is a great way to hold onto more cash. What’s more, it’s also a good way to make some money, if you sell off a few things. So, take a moment to read more about storage clean out and what you need to know.
The first thing you need to do is learn about self storage contracts. Not surprisingly, these legally binding documents heavily favor the storage company and not its customers. It is true if you don’t keep up the monthly lease payment the storage facility can place a lock on the unit to prevent you from accessing the unit. It’s also true if you fall into an arrears, the storage company has the right to keep charging you the monthly fee, plus late charges.
From the day you move your belongings into self-storage and sign the lease, a lien is in place against those items, according to Scott Zucker, an Atlanta attorney who specializes in self-storage matters. That lien lets the storage facility sell your unit’s contents to recoup what it’s owed if you don’t pay the rent. The facility can’t hold an auction right away, though. Every state has different self-storage lien laws in place but most follow a similar timeline. --SpareFoot
And, it is true if you do get into an arrears the storage facility can auction off your possessions. However, if there is any money left over from the sale after paying what’s owed, the storage company must return the surplus cash. Instead of getting into that mess, it’s best to move your items out of the storage unit and save some serious money.
Often organized and cluttered, these spaces can present real challenges to empty out. Here are some useful and helpful storage clean out tips you can use:
When you need a storage clean out done in Sarasota, just phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch.
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