What is the name of your state? TX
Hello everyone and thanks in advance for your help. Hope this is the appropriate category to post this topic.
I just moved and placed all my belongings in a storage facility. Signed a lease with the storage company and have been paying 80 dollars for 3 months now. Just yesterday a storm caused severe flooding in my area. My first thought was how badly damaged all my belongings could be in the storage unit if it was flooded, as it is an outside facility. I went first thing to the storage to check and was denied access, the company placed a security guard by the entrance. The guard said that damage was minimal and only affected the units towards the very back of the facility and told us we would be allowed in the next morning. I came back the next morning (this morning) and again was denied access... the storage company said they aren't allowing anyone in and are working to clean up the mess. They don't know how long it will take, they are unsure the severity of the damage, and told me that whatever I lost they would not be liable for. I told them the importance of the contents inside and my wish to survey the damage, and salvage and move anything I could. They told me, "sorry." I came back later that night after the office was closed, there were several others there arguing with the security guard demanding access. They were denied. Now another storm is coming and threatening to reflood many areas. So it is possible the storage units will get reflooded. My questions are: Are they allowed to deny me access to my property? If my property has been destroyed in the first flood, can I hold them liable? If a second flood does occur, can I hold them liable for not allowing me to move my property to safer ground? What are my legal options here? I have over $7,000 worth of property, merchandise, and not to mention many unreplaceable personal items (pictures, books, letters, etc.). Thanks for your help.
Hello everyone and thanks in advance for your help. Hope this is the appropriate category to post this topic.
I just moved and placed all my belongings in a storage facility. Signed a lease with the storage company and have been paying 80 dollars for 3 months now. Just yesterday a storm caused severe flooding in my area. My first thought was how badly damaged all my belongings could be in the storage unit if it was flooded, as it is an outside facility. I went first thing to the storage to check and was denied access, the company placed a security guard by the entrance. The guard said that damage was minimal and only affected the units towards the very back of the facility and told us we would be allowed in the next morning. I came back the next morning (this morning) and again was denied access... the storage company said they aren't allowing anyone in and are working to clean up the mess. They don't know how long it will take, they are unsure the severity of the damage, and told me that whatever I lost they would not be liable for. I told them the importance of the contents inside and my wish to survey the damage, and salvage and move anything I could. They told me, "sorry." I came back later that night after the office was closed, there were several others there arguing with the security guard demanding access. They were denied. Now another storm is coming and threatening to reflood many areas. So it is possible the storage units will get reflooded. My questions are: Are they allowed to deny me access to my property? If my property has been destroyed in the first flood, can I hold them liable? If a second flood does occur, can I hold them liable for not allowing me to move my property to safer ground? What are my legal options here? I have over $7,000 worth of property, merchandise, and not to mention many unreplaceable personal items (pictures, books, letters, etc.). Thanks for your help.
