Forms for Self Storage

• Sample Contract
• Rental Agreement
• Rental Application
• Credit Card Authorization
• Restrictions
• Notice of Intent to Vacate
• Privacy Policy

Moving Tips

• Plan your move
• Keep receipts and records of spending
• Get estimates, referrals and references for moving companies or truck rental businesses
• Purchase moving insurance
• Have tools to break down beds, furniture, and appliances
• Keep inventory list
• If necessary, purchase locks and test keys
• Purchase storage unit before day of move
• Calculate the size of unit needed. We have a room estimator (see chart)
• Provide location, directions, and access information for movers
• Keep cleaning supplies on hand - dusters, broom, mop
• Have plenty of fluids and energy bars on hand
• Print packing labels to save time writing labels by hand
• Figure out order to load truck and storage unit

Packing Tips

• Organize - figure out what you need to pack.  Plan on spending time packing in advance of moving.
• Purchase packing supplies - boxes, tape, markers, blankets, shrink wrap, storage bins, scissors, utility knife
• Sort through items - don't move what you don't need
• Create donation piles and throw-away piles
• Start packing things not needed
• Label boxes - keep inventory list - know how to locate imporant papers
• Do not pack or store hazardous, perishable or flammable items including plants
• Use special care with sentimental items - mark fragile items
• Do not over pack heavy items
• Pack lamps, mirrors, and picture frames - use specialty boxes
• Use file boxes for paperwork
• Wrap plates and store on sides in box - not flat - mark fragile
• Use wardrobe boxes for clothing
• Group similiar size boxes together for easy loading into truck or storage unit

Frequently Asked Questions