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Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastBankruptcy, Military Tenants, Search and Seizure - Legal Chat with Carlos Kaslow and Scott ZuckerIn this quarterly Legal Chat, self storage attorneys Scott Zucker and Carlos Kaslow tackle the toughest legal challenges operators face in 2025. From military tenants and bankruptcy stays to lean sale objections and law enforcement searches, this conversation dives deep into the real-world scenarios that take storage owners out of the office and into the courtroom. Whether you're a new facility owner or a seasoned operator, this episode will give you clear legal context and practical strategies to protect your business. Topics Covered: When storage owners are forced to go to court Navigating military tenant...2025-04-2435 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastLegal Chat Episode 4 with Carlos Kaslow and Scott ZuckerWelcome to Episode 4 of Legal Chat. This virtual "Power Hour" covers a variety of topics and questions sent in from self storage owners and operators around the country. Today it's all about costs, data protection, and un-signed leases. Is it okay to pass along costs to your tenants? How long should you hold on to your tenants information once they vacate their unit? What if your tenants refuse to sign a new or updated lease? Carlos and Scott tackle these topics on this quarter's episode. You can watch this episode over on the YouTube channel- Watch Episode 4 o...2024-12-2634 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastLegal Chat Episode 3 with Carlos Kaslow and Scott ZuckerWelcome to Episode 3 of Legal Chat. This virtual "Power Hour" covers a variety of topics and questions sent in from self storage owners and operators around the country. Today it's all about disasters. With the recent hurricanes hitting the southeast, it's important to understand the legal challenges. Here are a few of the topics covered: Tenant Communication During and After Disaster Allowing Access After a Disaster Handling Tenants' Property During Clean-Up What if you don't have flood coverage? Remedies for Tenants Who Won't Vacate Ability to Create a Contract Without a Signature Using Units for Non-Storage Needs ...2024-11-0736 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastLegal Chat Episode 2 with Carlos Kaslow and Scott ZuckerWelcome to Episode 2 of Legal Chat. This virtual "Power Hour" covers a variety of topics and questions sent in from self storage owners and operators around the country. Today we cover the recently passed legislation regarding non-monetary defaults, the ability to enforce unsigned leases, properly disclosing fees, force-placing tenant insurance, laws against junk fees, legal tips for taking over a troubled facility, and much more. You can watch this episode over on their YouTube channel- Legal Chat Episode 2 Make sure to subscribe to watch future episodes. Hosts: Carlos Kaslow & Scott Zucker with the Self St...2024-07-2546 min
Gabfocus Self Storage PodcastLegal Chat Episode 1 with Carlos Kaslow and Scott ZuckerWelcome to Episode 1 of Legal Chat. This is the podcast version of the virtual "Power Hour" featuring Carlos Kaslow and Scott Zucker which covers a variety of topics and questions sent in from self storage owners and operators around the country. Today we get to know Carlos Kaslow's origin story before the guys dive in to the legal topics facing the self storage industry. They cover updating leases with electronic signatures, tenants attempts to stop auctions, potential rent control bills, and some very important non-monetary default legislation. Start at 6:20 if you want to skip to the Legal...2024-03-2838 min