Placing items in storage

Did your house sell before you found your dream home - or before your new home construction is completed? Or possibly you've recently married, merged the two households, and there isn't room for all of your belongings in your new house.

If you must place your contents in storage, it is important to have documentation of everything you've placed in the unit. Though the facility will do everything possible to avoid theft, it does happen, and they can do little to prevent damage caused by fires, floods and storms.

Most self-storage companies will offer insurance. Some have policies of their own that you can purchase. Others may even insist that you take out their policy. In this case, you will normally have to provide an itemized inventory of your contents, along with their values. Others may recommend industry standard or suitable insurance policies designed for self-storage. Check to determine if your items are covered under your current home owner's policy; if not, your agent can let you know what your options are.

Source: directyourmove.com