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701 Western Avenue Suite 200
Glendale, CA 91201
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(818) 244-8080

http://www.publicstorage.com

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Total Amount in Dispute:
$2,459,131.00

Total Amount Settled:
$2,261.00

Complaint Experience

93%

Complaint Resolution Index (CRI)

BCA's Summary and Analysis:

Complainants report a variety of allegations which include billing disputes relating to late fees fee increases without notification or that overpaid amounts are not refunded as agreed. Other customers complain that stored items are damaged by rodent infestations water or climate or that previously undisclosed charges are added to final costs causing financial hardship to the customer. Several complainants allege that stored items were stolen from units.~~The company responds to some complaints by explaining policies by disputing the complainants allegations and denying requests for credits and refunds. In some cases the company agrees to process refunds or credits based on accounting records. Allegations of theft or unaccounted for items are generally addressed by policy explanations citing non responsibility for theft or damages.

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Complaint Closing Statistics

143 complaints against Public Storage, Inc. (Headquarters) closed in last 3 years.
Complaints Type of response
8 Making a full refund, as the consumer requested
3 Making a partial refund
63 Agreed to make an adjustment
0 Refusing to make an adjustment
67 Refuse to adjust, relying on terms of agreement
2 Unanswered

143 complaints against Public Storage, Inc. (Headquarters)

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9/10/2025

RESPONSE: Refuse to adjust, relying on terms of agreement Amount in Dispute: $700.00 Amount Settled: $0.00

Customer Complaint

8/11/2025

Disputed amount entered is a guesstimate. For the second time, public Storage employees has stolen my stored, insured property. I rented 2 separate storage units at 2 different times, the thieves stole from both storage units. In Charlotte, after I called the Police Department and filed the offense, the thieves returned my property. However, because I only visited my storage unit once before I moved my property out, the thrived returned some of my items but not all. My dolls (2), vaporizer, Cuisinart blender, broom, mop, pressure cooker bathroom supplies, Turkish towels still in the wrapping, never opened or used, glass food storage containers from both of my units, the glass inserts for my dining room table, etc., etc., etc. The thieves put my brand new, not even assembled Kirby vacuum cleaner vac but could not get all of the parts placed back in the one box. They removed my electric heater from its box and placed the Kirby dust bag, manual, and filters in the heater box. The heater was placed in a box where half of its contents were gone.They placed my registered gun in a different pocket book and must have thrown my braided, very old purse away. They didn't repack my braided wicker hamper back, the placed my Mason jars, no tops were replaced, in one of the hampers. I didn't file for insurance, I'm just too upset. I placed my property in a well-known storage company, insured my property and the employees stole as they wanted. Resolution Sought Hire people who will not steel property entrusted to Public Storage. The only persons who had keys to my units (2) were me and Public Storage employees. There is no replacement for my dolls, one of which was porcelain.

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Company Response

9/1/2025

Ms. Hamdiya Abdul-Aleem Thank you for reaching out and for submitting your concerns to the Better Business Bureau. We appreciate the opportunity to address your experience and value all customer feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about some of your items are missing items. According to our records you accepted insurance with Orange Door Insurance at the time of move in. We recommend you reach out to your local police department and Orange Door insurance regarding compensation. Should your insurance company or a police detective have any questions, we are happy to assist them, reach out to District Manager Stephaine @ 843-419-7321. Please refer to the following sections of your Rental Agreement: Section 6: Insurance and Release of Liability "All personal property is stored by the Occupant at the Occupant’s sole risk. Insurance is the Occupant’s sole responsibility. The Occupant understands that the Owner will not insure the Occupant’s personal property." Section 7: Limitation of Owner’s Liability "Owner and Owner’s Agents will have no responsibility to the Occupant or any other person for any loss, liability, claim, expense, damage to property, or injury to persons (loss) from any cause. Public Storage is not an insurance company." We consider this matter closed with the BCA.

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Customer Rebuttal

9/5/2025

Then, the owner is not responsible for theft by the company's employees? Anyway, thank you. If there are other complaints, I do have the property of other renters. The objects are not mine.

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Company Final Response

9/8/2025

Please continue to work with your police detective regarding the stolen item that belong to you. If we can be of any help with your insurance company or police detective, we are happy to assist them, reach out to District Manager Stephaine @ 843-419-7321.

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8/25/2025

RESPONSE: Agreed to make an adjustment Amount in Dispute: $170.00 Amount Settled: $0.00

Customer Complaint

8/7/2025

I have had a unit in the Boca Rio Rd location in Florida for about a year or so. I had auto pay and never missed a payment. The pricing went up every month but this last month it went from $155 to $198 for a small 5x10 . I spoke with Maria who said she would lower it to $100 and I went to the location the following day. The lady there was very rude , said she has no idea who Maria is and would not honor the $100 a month cost she gave me. Said she can charge whatever they want and rates change daily. I went ahead and paid the $175 for August 2025( I rcvd a text they lowered my rate for 3 months to this amount from the $198) I moved to another storage unit place for a 10x10 at $115 a month! Aliya at the Public Storage in Boca stated she cancelled out my account, I could keep the lock and keys and there would be no refund. I am asking for a pro rated refund from August 6th , when I moved out , to the end of the month August 30 2025. Resolution Sought To obtain a pro rated refund as it is unethical to keep money from a customer that has moved out.

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Company Response

8/12/2025

Dear Ms. Barber, Thank you for reaching out and for submitting your concerns to the Better Business Bureau. We value all customer feedback and appreciate the opportunity to address your experience. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience you may have experienced regarding this matter. Please note that your rental agreement with Public Storage is on a month-to-month basis. This arrangement is designed to offer flexibility to our customers, allowing them to adjust their storage needs according to their personal circumstances. As outlined in the rental terms, Public Storage does not prorate rent upon move-out. The month-to-month structure allows you to utilize the storage unit for the entire month you've paid for, with the option to vacate at any time before the next billing cycle begins. To officially vacate, all items must be removed from the unit, including your lock, and you must check out with the Property Manager. The manager will then verify that the unit is empty and secure it with a Public Storage lock. If the unit is not vacated by the last day of the rental period during business hours, the full rent for the following month becomes due—even if the unit is occupied for only one day. Unfortunately, we are unable to make exceptions to this policy. Currently, your account reflects a zero balance. BCA we consider this BCA closed.

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Customer Rebuttal

8/13/2025

It is unethical business practices to keep money when a client moves out early. I would have never moved out if your company did not change my rate monthly and the last straw for me was when you did a $45 increase from the previous month. I will make sure to NOT refer any more of friends , family or clients to Public Storage. I do not agree at all with not pro rating a refund but I guess this is how you are a multi million dollar company...screwing over the people out of money . who brought business in the 1st place.

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