TENANT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

This FAQ is provided as a helpful summary. Your signed lease agreement governs all rental terms and policies. You can find your lease agreement on your online dashboard. 

Welcome! Below are answers to the questions we receive most often. This page is intended to explain our policies in plain language. If you have additional questions, please contact us during business hours.


PAYMENTS

When is rent due?

Rent is due on the 1st day of each month. Payments received after the 1st are considered late. 


Why do I already see next month’s rent on my account?

Monthly rent is added to accounts before the 1st so tenants have advance notice of upcoming charges.

Your online account always displays your current account balance, which may include upcoming rent that has already been invoiced.


Can I pay only the past-due month online?

No.

Your online account displays the current balance due and does not allow tenants to choose which charges to pay.

If your account has not entered lien status and you need payment assistance, please contact the office during normal business hours before your payment deadline.


Can I make a partial payment if my account is past due?

No.

Partial payments are not accepted. Payment in full is required.


Can I prepay my account?

Yes. We gladly accept advance payments.

To prepay, please contact the office during normal business hours. Due to a software limitation, prepaid payments cannot be processed through the online payment portal.


What if my payment deadline falls on a weekend or holiday?

Our online payment system is available 24/7.

However, office-assisted payment options are only available during normal business hours.

If you wait until a weekend or holiday and require office assistance, it may no longer be possible before your account advances to the next stage of the delinquency process.


What forms of payment do you accept?

Visa, Mastercard, and Discover.

Payments may be made:

  • Online
  • Through recurring billing

We do not accept cash, checks, money orders, ACH, or cashier’s checks. 


Do you offer AutoPay?

Yes.

Recurring billing is free and helps avoid late fees caused by forgetting a payment.


DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS

What happens if I don’t pay on time?

Your account progresses through the delinquency process according to your lease.

This includes:

  • Gate access restriction
  • Late fees
  • Manager lock
  • Lien notice
  • Lien processing
  • Enforcement of the storage lien if the balance remains unpaid

Specific dates and fees are outlined in your lease agreement. 


Why is my gate code not working?

Gate access is restricted beginning on the 2nd day of the month when a balance is due.

Access is restored after the account has been paid in full. 


Why is there a manager lock on my unit?

If the balance remains unpaid after the manager lock date, an overlock is placed on the unit until the balance is paid in full.


Why do I owe next month’s rent after my account entered lien?

Monthly rent is invoiced before the beginning of each month.

Once your account enters lien status, you must pay the entire invoiced balance.


MOVING OUT / LEASE TERMINATION

Please refer to your lease and the confirmation email for your scheduled move-out for more information on finalizing your stay with us. 

What do I need to do to schedule a move-out?

We must receive your email notice by the 15th of the month.  

Send an email to: selfstorageutah@gmail.com

Phone calls, voicemail, text messages, handwritten notes, and simply leaving your unit open are not accepted as move-out notice. 


Can I move out anytime during the month?

Yes.

However, rent is not prorated.

Moving out early does not reduce your rent. 


Why was I charged another month?

If:

  • your notice is received after the 15th,
  • your unit is still occupied on the 1st,
  • your lock is still on the unit on the 1st,

another full month’s rent is due. 


Can I move out if I still owe money?

No.

Your account must have a zero balance before we can approve your move-out request. 


CLEANING

What condition should I leave my unit in?

Please:

  • Broom-sweep the unit
  • Remove all belongings
  • Remove all garbage
  • Close the door
  • Leave the latch closed

Cleaning fees begin at $50. 

Please refer to your lease and the confirmation email for your scheduled move-out for more information on finalizing your stay with us. 


INSURANCE

Are my belongings insured?

No. STOCK-N-LOCK SELF STORAGE does not insure your stored property. As stated in your lease, tenants are responsible for protecting their own belongings while in storage.

To help protect your stored property, you may enroll in the Easy Storage Solutions Tenant Protection Program, administered through Storable. This optional program is not an insurance policy, but it reimburses certain covered losses, subject to the program’s terms, conditions, and coverage limits. 

If you choose not to enroll, you are responsible for maintaining your own insurance coverage for the full value of your stored belongings, as required by your lease. 


What is Tenant Protection?

Tenant Protection is an optional protection program offered through Easy Storage Solutions (Storable). It may reimburse certain covered losses, including fire, burglary, vandalism, certain types of water damage (excluding floods), hail, building collapse, lightning, explosion, and limited rodent or insect damage. Coverage options range from $2,000 to $15,000, depending on the plan selected. It is not an insurance policy.


How do I file a Tenant Protection claim? Claims are handled directly by the Tenant Protection Program—not by STOCK-N-LOCK SELF STORAGE. If you experience a covered loss:

  1. If the loss involves a crime, file a police report.
  2. Take photographs of the damage and, if applicable, the storage unit.
  3. Notify the facility manager.
Submit your claim directly through the Tenant Protection Program.  

What happens if I don’t provide proof of insurance? If proof of insurance is not provided within the required timeframe, your account will automatically be enrolled in the minimum Tenant Protection plan, and the monthly fee will be added to your account. If you later provide acceptable proof of insurance, contact the office during business hours so we can review your account.


PROPERTY RULES

Can I work out of my storage unit?

No.

Storage units are for storage only.

Business operations, living in the unit, band practice, vehicle repair, manufacturing, and similar activities are prohibited. 


Can I store food?

No.

Food of any kind is prohibited. 


Can I smoke or vape on the property?

No.

Smoking, vaping, e-cigarettes, and alcohol are prohibited on the property. 


Are animals allowed?

No.

Animals are not permitted on the property. 


What are the business hours?

Office staff is available only during normal business hours. These hours are subject to change.

Questions that require staff assistance cannot be handled after hours. Storage access hours remain separate from office hours. 

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm


Why We Have These Policies

Our goal is to treat every tenant fairly and consistently. Applying the same policies to every account helps ensure that everyone is treated equally. We understand that unexpected situations happen, and we’re always happy to answer questions during business hours. We encourage tenants to contact us as early as possible so we can explain available options before deadlines pass.