Big Benefits for Small Operators

As a small operator, you face unique challenges, especially when deciding where to invest your resources—and we get that because our association was founded by small business owners. Whether self storage is your primary business or your side gig, we understand that you may employ a very small staff or even run things on your own. TSSA has the resources you need to protect and educate yourself to keep your business running like a well-oiled machine no matter the size of your operation. Protecting yourself and your business is paramount, but making connections with the right people is also important. TSSA membership can help foster those vital relationships on your own time and regardless of where you are located. TSSA’s mission is to help members succeed, and we want to help YOU succeed.

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Legal Resources

TSSA Goldbook© – Your legal reference guide to all things storage related. Information about leasing, towing, access rights, foreclosure, eviction and much more.

Rental Agreements – You'll want to use the TSSA rental agreement (regular self-storage version or the vehicle/trailer/boat version), as it is Texas-specific and designed to protect you from legal liabilities.  
  • Electronic version (compatible with most major management software platforms)
  • No management software? No problem - Subscribe to RPost and the Elease
  • Print versions available for purchase
Official Forms – TSSA has more than 80 additional forms that go hand-in-hand with the lease to use in various scenarios during the lifetime of your tenant/lessor relationship.

Ask the Experts Online Q&A Platform – A searchable database of legal questions and answers. If you don’t find what you're looking for, you can submit your question and receive a personalized answer. 

Assistance Is a Phone Call Away – Contact the TSSA staff during business hours to get quick and thorough answers to your questions.

Events, Education and Networking

In person and virtual experiences to educate, facilitate connections and inspire growth.

Regional luncheons – Local events with an educational discussion element and planned networking time.

Local networking events – Events designed for you to make new connections and network with peers in a relaxed social environment. 

Legal Seminars – Hear information directly from TSSA’s legal team about how to run your business "above board" and what to do in various complex legal situations with tenants.

Annual Conference and Trade Show – At this annual event, you can learn about operations, compare pricing on a variety of products and services and so much more. This event is not just for a “large operators,” as there is programming for everyone.

Webinars – Free webinars (live and recorded) throughout the year to gain access to high-quality education without the cost of travel.

Practical Business Advice

Learn from industry experts and your peers in a variety of ways.
Self-Storage News Magazine – Thoughtful articles from industry experts to provide you with updated relevant information. View current issue.

TSSA Engage, Online Member Community – Participate in lively discussions about topics such as credit card fees, software considerations, insurance and more.

Legislative Efforts

As a small operator in Texas, having a legislative team working on behalf of the self-storage industry is a huge benefit to you. There are bills introduced in every session that could negatively impact the industry and have a significant financial impact on owners (especially small operators), and our lobbying team works diligently to stop or amend such bills. TSSA will keep you informed with legislative changes that impact your business and operations. 

Find Self-Storage Products and Services

TSSA Vendor Locator – Find and compare self-storage vendors and suppliers in TSSA's Vendor Locator.  

Trade Show – Our annual conference is complete with a full trade show floor. Meet with your current vendors and discover new ones at this can’t-miss event.

Additional Benefits and Support

TSSA Mobile App – Connecting with all of the TSSA resources can be simple with the TSSA app. Get push notifications, register for events, access resources, pay your dues and more. Never search for the website again, you can get it all with the mobile app.

Live Phone Support – Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., you can call our office and get a live person to answer questions and walk you through resources including the Goldbook© and more.

Office Depot Discount – Utilize your TSSA membership to get discounts on office supplies. 

Other Member Discounts – Click here to create an account to get discounts on a variety of things from movie tickets to vacations.