About the New Jersey Self Storage Association…

In 1993, a legislative proposal was introduced that would have adversely affected the rights of self-storage operators to sell tenants' goods after default. A group of far thinking individuals joined together to combat this intrusion into the self-storage industry and won! Recognizing that by combining efforts, they could make a difference in their future and impact most any issue, the NJSSA was born.

NJSSA's victories include the defeat of the above referenced legislation, the blocking of an attempt to require interest on self-storage security deposits, and the rejection of onerous requirements for environmental testing of individual self-storage units. But most importantly, the NJSSA has gathered strength and influence.

The Officers and Board of the NJSSA invite you to join with other New Jersey self storage owners/operators just like yourself, to be part of the entity that represents your views, fights for you and asserts the positions of your industry whenever necessary. Please join us!

WHAT: To provide leadership and open lines of communication on industry issues.

Association Management...

N.Y. Capitol Consultants of Albany, N.Y. has recently assumed the management of the New Jersey Self Storage Association. Chris McGrath serves as the Executive Director, has more than 25 years lobbying experience on the federal and state levels and is a seasoned association management professional.

Judith Burke is the Office Manager and the friendly voice who will respond to your call at 518-462-3333.

Association staff are always available to supply members with research/referral information for specific problems or put you in contact with Association Directors or other owners who are considered experts in your area of concern.

Our purposes are to…

·        Promote a Code of Ethics that encourages good business practices and customer service.

·        Protect the existing lien and tax law status that has fostered industry growth in New Jersey.

·        Sponsor regional "grassroots" seminars periodically to educate those in the industry about legal issues and other topical concerns.

·        Conduct an Annual Educational Seminar/ Convention that brings together New Jersey owner/operators to share common experiences and learn from the industry's top experts.

·        Publish a periodic newsletter to keep members and their staffs current on industry issues and to promote thought and discussion on subjects of interest.

·        Promulgate recommended procedures such as the Model Occupancy Agreement, Auction, Decedents' Estate and Bankruptcy procedures, Late Fees and Delinquent Payment Plans.

·        Function as the industry's VOICE to promote self storage, to defend your rights as independent business persons and to represent the interests of the NJSSA whenever we can!

·        Support, communicate and cooperate with the National Self Storage Association (SSA) and other state Self Storage Associations on matters of common in