The Sneaky Rate-Increase Policies Sweeping the Self-Storage Industry
Briefly

Whitney Martin, a recently divorced mother, faced unexpected storage fee hikes after losing her job, leading to a significant financial burden and frustration.
Initially, Martin signed up for a 10-by-10 storage unit at $45 a month, but horrors awaited her as the price jumped to $220 monthly, straining her already tight budget.
Martin reluctantly accepted the increases, believing it was temporary, yet within a year, she ended up paying close to $2,000 instead of the expected $495.
After her experiences with the storage company, Martin felt deceived by the lack of transparency regarding price increases, leading to significant financial distress.
Read at Slate Magazine
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