Ben Riehm

Washington Self Storage Association is a professional organization that supports self-storage facility owners and operators in the state. The private company is based in Seattle, WA. It provides resources such as model rental agreements, emergency preparedness manuals, lien law guidance, and a legal resource center covering tenant insurance, employment law, and ADA compliance. The association hosts annual conferences and trade shows to promote industry collaboration, education, and networking. It focuses on legislative advocacy by offering updates on state legislative sessions, ballot initiatives, and bills affecting the self-storage industry, including opposition to legislation banning natural gas or imposing high real estate excise taxes. The association also addresses new tax laws, such as the business and occupation tax on self-storage rental income, and plans to legally challenge these for constitutional reasons. Members receive access to industry information, legal support, and opportunities to participate in policy shaping, as well as engagement through meetings, forums, and a vendor directory.