Taboo items to store in Self Storage Facilities

Self storage facilities are extremely convenient when the need arises to store excess items. Such goods include furniture, an extra vehicle or boat, books, clothes and even office or gym equipment. Most people who employ such services are either in the process of moving or have already moved to a smaller dwelling or office. There is however some items which are prohibited to store in storage units for obvious reasons. Some of these include the following;

• Actual living items like plant or animal are barred from storing in storage units. Since there are no caregivers and you usually have your own padlock on the door the plant or animals will only be left there for dead.
• Perishable items like foods and beverages are also taboo. Canned foods on the other hand are allowed unless you’re planning on storing it past the expiration date.
• Certain laws will forbid you from storing dangerous weapons like firearms in such facilities.
• Anything that is highly flammable should by no means be allowed to store in storage units. Gas, diesel, oil, paint petrol or kerosene is amongst such forbidden items.
• For obvious reasons drugs and drug paraphernalia are illicit. As with any stolen items. If for any reason the storage manager suspects that you are in fact storing illegal items they are sanctioned by law to call the police for inspection.
• Any items that affect other tenants or the facility itself in any way are prohibited, these include goods that produce odours or make a constant noise.
• The managers of self storage facilities have the right to refuse passage of any client if the items they wish to store don’t comply with their rules and regulations.

Self storage facilities on the whole are extremely lenient on the variety items that are allowed to be stored on their premises. If you have any doubts on whether your goods will be allowed to be stored at their facilities it’s wise to call and schedule a meeting to speak to the manager. Once there, it’s also a good idea to have a look around and inspect the units to find out if they will indeed be able to facilitate you with your own needs and preferences. The Storage People is a highly ranked storage company situated in Midrand, Gauteng. To make an appointment to have a look around the premises feel free to contact us.

The Storage People
Midrand, South Africa
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Email: info@storagepeople.co.za