Self-Storage Facility Issues Disputed Lockout Notice Despite Rent Paid in Full
A storage customer reports being locked out of their unit based on a 48-hour notice they say was factually invalid, with rent paid through the end of the month, and no callback after escalating to the facility's support line within the promised 24 hours. The dispute highlights the risk that self-storage operators can issue and enforce abandonment/lockout notices with little external check on their accuracy or timeliness.
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