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Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units
NAICS 531130 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing space for self-storage. These establishments provide secure space (i.e., rooms, compartments, lockers, containers, or outdoor space) where clients can store and retrieve their goods.
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For Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units, the saved research highlights commercial property, general liability, tenant goods legal liability. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- How many locations and total rentable units are in the operation?
- Does the facility offer climate-controlled units, and what percentage of total units does that represent?
- Is outdoor storage offered — RVs, boats, vehicles, or trailers?
- What security infrastructure is in place — gated access, surveillance cameras, on-site manager, lighting?
- Does the operator own the land and buildings, or is the facility leased?
- What is the prior loss history, particularly any tenant goods claims or burglary incidents?
- For Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units, what should the underwriter know about outdoor rv, boat, or vehicle storage adding significant auto-related liability and high-value property exposure?
- For Lessors of Miniwarehouses and Self-Storage Units, what should the underwriter know about wine, fine art, or other high-value specialty goods storage where tenant property values are elevated?
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Operating public and contract warehousing and storage facilities (except self-storage): 4931 — Warehousing and Storage;
- Operating coin- or card-operated lockers: 812990 — All Other Personal Services
Census classification reference
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Self-storage facilities rent enclosed units, lockers, or outdoor spaces to individuals and businesses for storing personal property, vehicles, inventory, or equipment. Customers typically access their units independently, often around the clock, with the operator providing security infrastructure such as fencing, gate access systems, and surveillance cameras but generally not handling or monitoring stored goods directly.
Questions to investigate
- How many locations and total rentable units are in the operation?
- Does the facility offer climate-controlled units, and what percentage of total units does that represent?
- Is outdoor storage offered — RVs, boats, vehicles, or trailers?
- What security infrastructure is in place — gated access, surveillance cameras, on-site manager, lighting?
This insurance research was generated in April 2026. It has not received a complete human review. The October 12, 2026 audit checked codes and titles only, not descriptions or coverage assertions.