New Verbiage for Self Storge Contracts to Begin January

New Verbiage for Self Storage Contracts to Begin January 1, 2026

As you know, CSSA and SSA worked together to change SB 709 from a price control bill to one of disclosure. This new law makes mandatory new verbiage that must be placed on the front page of your self storage contracts for all new storage renters beginning January 1, 2026. You do not need to apply this to existing customers, only new ones.

Use this link to review the entire bill: SB709 Bill

Joe Doherty (SSA) has provided his assessment of these requirements.

Use this as a link to review SSA’s assessment: SB709 SSA Requirements

We have also posted this assessment on the CSSA website.

Below is a list of basic requirements that must be placed on the front page of your contracts. Please note: THESE ARE RECOMMENDATIONS ONLY and are not to be considered legal opinions. We suggest that if you have questions, you contact your attorney for clarification.

Required Disclosures from SB 709

• The initial length of the rental agreement and the renewal term.
• Whether the occupant has received a promotional or discounted rental fee.
• If the occupant has received a promotional or discounted rental fee, the duration of the promotional or discounted rental fee.
• Whether the rental fee is subject to change and, if so, the maximum rental fee that the owner could charge during the first 12 months following the date of the rental agreement.
• All required steps for the occupant to terminate the rental agreement and avoid future rental fees or other charges, including removal of all personal property from the occupant’s storage space.
• Contact information for the owner.

The newly updated Agreement with the Disclosures is now available for purchase from CSSA.