Benefits for Owners: What Does TSSA offer YOU?
TSSA Goldbook©
The nationally renowned TSSA Goldbook© is a compilation of state and federal statutes, forms and legal articles that affect the self-storage industry. The Goldbook© is updated every other year, following the Texas legislative session. This one-of-a-kind manual for Texas operators can really save a self-storage owner or manager from making some expensive and disastrous mistakes!
TSSA Official Forms and Software
TSSA offers members the opportunity to purchase copyrighted rental agreements and forms from the Association at a great price. The TSSA rental agreement is the best and most thorough of its kind. It was developed by both self-storage facility owners and attorneys, using legal knowledge combined with practical experience. All TSSA forms are in complete compliance with Texas laws and are updated when changes are made in state statutes that impact the self-storage industry. More than 80 free management forms are available in the Goldbook© and online in the Members Only section of the site.
The rental agreement and all the Goldbook© forms are also available in a simple, easy-to-use forms software program called Blue Moon, which works with all major management software programs to generate a filled-in lease contract or other customer notices.
TSSA Legislative Watch
TSSA serves as a united voice on issues that affect the self-storage industry in Texas. By banding together, self-storage owners and operators can have a stronger impact on legislative decisions. TSSA Legal Counsel Connie Heyer acts as our industry watchdog in Austin. Niemann & Niemann, LLP has been involved in drafting all landlord/tenant statutes passed by the legislature in Texas over the past 30 years. Any time there is an issue of industry-wide impact, TSSA represents your interests!
Convention & Trade Show
The TSSA Annual Convention and Trade Show brings together knowledgeable people from the self-storage industry to share information with existing owners and operators, as well as individuals interested in becoming part of the industry. Speakers address the latest concerns and trends in the industry, while suppliers from every corner of the nation gather to exhibit their products and services. The convention provides attendees an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas, learn from their peers, and discuss common goals.
Seminars
Special events held throughout the year include legal seminars, sales training, developer education, and workshops for owners and managers. Legal seminars cover the latest changes occurring in state legislation and statues which impact the self-storage industry. TSSA events also give members the opportunity to ask questions and obtain answers to topics that directly affect their daily operations.
Luncheons
TSSA members from various areas of the state gather periodically at local restaurants to discuss pertinent issues. These luncheons provide a forum where owners and managers can exchange ideas and information with their local colleagues.
Other Benefits for Self-Storage Facility Owners
- Annual Self-Storage News subscription (bi-monthly magazine).
- Special "Members Only" section of website with "Ask the Experts" interactive legal Q&A and other exclusive features.
- Lower fees at TSSA events.
- TSSA Annual Membership Directory.
- TSSA logo sheets to use in your advertising.
- Membership plaque to display in your office or facility indicating your participation in the Association.
- Window decals for your facilities.
- New member introductory packet of 20 rental agreements and 10 of each of the official TSSA forms.
- Workers' compensation insurance discounts.
- Free website creation using the TSSA "webmaster" program.
- Free e-mail "list server" (discussion group).
Benefits of a TSSA Vendor Membership
Make The most of your advertising and networking dollars by joining TSSA! TSSA offers these great opportunities for our vendor members:
Advertising
- Ad prices as low $105 per issue
- Bimonthly magazine (reaches over 4,000 facility owners and site managers)
- Annual membership directory (reaches over 4,000 facility owners and site managers)
- Membership mailing labels for a nominal fee...great for direct mail!
Networking opportunities
- Turn "cold calls" into real contact with TSSA members.
- Annual convention and trade show
- Reach your target customers at TSSA's annual convention and trade show. As a member,
- Your booth fees are lower and you choose your booth earlier than non-members.
Sponsorships
- Spotlight your company by sponsoring events at the annual convention.
