Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

HopeHoops

(47,675 posts)

15. I only deal with the manager of my unit. He calls me directly if there's a problem.

Reply to Left Coast2020 (Original post)

Mon May 7, 2012, 07:39 AM

May 2012

I get behind all the time and he'll say "don't worry about it until (date) because the next auction isn't until (another date)." I keep my '68 Galaxie fastback in there along with some "not immediate need" items like my extension ladder.

It sounds like it is time for you to look for a different unit - and get one with a security gate!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

20 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Has anyone had to rent a storage unit before? [View all] Left Coast2020 May 2012 OP

Its a contract, isn't it? elleng May 2012 #1

I've always lived 'on the edge' and have used storage units for close to 20 years. Edweird May 2012 #2

My experience Icicle May 2012 #3

We have rented on occasion with small companies in smaller towns... cynatnite May 2012 #4

Storage units are a hard business ProgressiveProfessor May 2012 #5

Yes, 60 days is common DontTreadOnMe May 2012 #6

Is There Another Storage Place In Town??? rsmith6621 May 2012 #7

Assuming they're following the contract that you signed with them, there's little you can do. Johnny Rico May 2012 #8

Agree with the prior poster MiniMe May 2012 #9

I had one for several years. I was usually a week or two late and they were always on my back about Raine May 2012 #10

Yes. During one of the periods when Doug and I were separated EFerrari May 2012 #11

Why should they adhere to the contract JayhawkSD May 2012 #12

Yes, they can sell your stuff if you're behind on payments. tammywammy May 2012 #13

This is how the storage business operates jberryhill May 2012 #14

I only deal with the manager of my unit. He calls me directly if there's a problem. HopeHoops May 2012 #15

Storage units are useful, but dangerous if you're in economic trouble. MineralMan May 2012 #16

Always read the contract. Javaman May 2012 #17

I used a storage unit only once. Sheepshank May 2012 #18

They have a reality show about this now Capt. Obvious May 2012 #19

Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 2013 #20