Self Storage FAQS
Frequently Asked Questions
Below we have compiled a list of questions we often get asked.
You have access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
We provide you with one access card for every unit you rent, plus you can download an app for your smartphone.
We rent on a 4 week cycle. If you move in today, your rent is due 4 weeks from today. What this means to you can better budget for your storage rental as it will be due the same time before or after your paycheck.
You will be charged your 4 week rent plus tax, and a refundable security deposit, plus a lock should you choose. There are no other administrative fees.
The security deposit covers the access card should it not be returned, insufficient move out notice and / or unit cleanup when you move out. If the card is returned, the unit is broom swept clean, free of garbage, has not been damaged, you have provided sufficient move out notice and you have no outstanding charges on your account, you get your deposit back.
We have a minimum rental of 4 weeks. After that, your rent renews every 4 weeks until you move out. You are always required to pay the full rental rate at the start of each rental period.
Yes, we require 2 weeks notice before you move out; this allows us to book a tenant into the space as soon as it becomes available. The first 4 week rental period is never prorated, however in any subsequent period so long as you have provided notice of termination 2 weeks prior to your move out, we will prorate any remaining rent as of your actual move out date or scheduled move out date, whichever is later.
Bay Self Storage accepts Visa, Visa Debit, Mastercard, American Express, Interac Debit, Interac e-Transfer, cash and cheques. Payment can be made during office hours, we can automatically charge your credit card each 4 week period, you can email your payment to us or you can pay online
No, you provide your own lock or can purchase one from us. Once you apply your lock you are the only one who has access to your unit. We do not keep a key.
Each self storage unit has $5000 insurance coverage included as part of your rent (subject to certain terms and conditions). If you require a higher level of coverage, please contact us.
Drive up access means the unit is on the outside of the building, at ground level. You can load and unload your belonings directly from your vehicle, without having to navigate long hallways or elevators.
The furthest distance you will have to travel down a hallway is 35 feet. Most of our units have drive up access.
Our heated units maintain a temperature of 10 degrees Celcius or above. This helps to protect your belongings from extreme temperature changes. We do not offer climate controlled units (heating, cooling and humidity control).
All of our unheated units have roll up doors. Our drive up access heated units have single or double insulated man doors, and the interior heated units have roll up doors.
If your vehicle will fit through a 6 ft 6 inch high door, 8 ft 8 inches wide, you can store your vehicle in one of our unheated storage units. We do not offer heated storage for vehicles.