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Public Storage reported third quarter same-store revenue and NOI each up 0.5% across 2,755 facilities, core FFO of $4.34 a share, and raised its 2026 core FFO guidance.
Janus announced Noke Infinite, a Bluetooth and NFC self-storage lock, and says tenants can still unlock by phone after the battery reaches end of life.
Cubby says the median REIT store cut its 10x10 online rate 8.6% from May to September; its release does not define REIT or independent.
Maryland's House Bill 618 sets a nonrenewal process for self-storage: at least 30 days to remove goods, then 10 days' notice before disposal, with email backed by mail.
Atlanta's City Council adopted an ordinance on October 5 that requires special permits for self-storage and secured-storage facilities in several districts.
Andover Properties and Heitman say their new self-storage joint ventures launched with more than 106 properties across 16 states, with more deals planned.
SmartStop Self Storage REIT has agreed to a proposed joint venture with ICM Bluebird Canadian Self Storage LP. ICM Bluebird says SmartStop will commit up to $300 million, with no currency given; SmartStop says the 14-property fund is about half occupied.
Yardi Matrix's second-quarter 2026 forecast projects new US self-storage supply falling from 52.9 million square feet this year to 38.6 million by 2028, as construction starts and the under-construction pipeline both shrink from a year earlier.
Two California laws taking effect January 1, 2026, raise the bar for proving a lien notice was received by email and require storage operators to spell out promotional pricing and rent-increase caps on the first page of a rental agreement.
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