UPDATE 9/1/2021: The "general manager," (Kristi?) called me two days ago. They take ZERO responsibility for allowing their facility to become infested with rats. I requested that my fees be waived until they get a handle on the rat infestation. She kept saying, "We will not provide FREE rent." They've provided rats, but they will not waive my fees until it is handled. She claimed that they didn't know, and when I pointed out to her that there are reviews from 12/2020 about the rat problem, she became defensive and told me that they "are not obligated" to inform renters of the rat problem. Insurance does nothing for my wedding dress and photos, my son's baby clothes, etc. My items have sentimental value. I explained to her that I have moved to the Midwest, and I am wiling to make another trip back to recover my belongings when I know the place isn't overrun with rats (I'm not interested in being bitten while I get my things.). She kept talking about not giving me "free" rent like I'm trying to take advantage of their rats. This facility is trash. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING YOU CARE ABOUT WITH THESE PEOPLE.
8/14/2021: I have been renting a unit for around 4 years at the 43rd Ave and Camelback location. It was a clean facility when I first entered. They assured me that they had pest control and regularly treated the storage facility. I arrived today and noticed a strange odor and black specks. I wasn't sure what it was at first, but as I began handling my boxes, I saw strange splashes on them, like someone had spilled liquid from above. There was an empty bottle on the wire above the cage, so I thought that was the source . . . until I picked up a box and grabbed clothes to sort - and smelled urine. RATS! This place is now infested with rats! Not only is it infested, but I did not receive any notification of the problem. After I recognized the signs, I noticed the Terminix black boxes all around the facility. The woman at the front desk said Terminix is treating after I called them. This is unbelievable. Because I was clearing the unit, I stirred up dust which, as anyone knows, puts me and my son at risk for possible hantavirus exposure. I don't know if they're under new management, or what the issue is, but I am disgusted. Furthermore, I contacted the front desk to ask about a trash can - they don't allow any dumping at the facility, but since the rat problem was theirs, I thought they would allow a customer to dump rat-urine-soaked boxes - nope. As for pest control - a few years ago, I noticed some dead black bugs - they were pretty big, so I thought cockroaches or cicadas. They were in my unit (I don't have any food items in my unit, just clothes, books, and miscellaneous items.), but I figured someone probably had infested belongings. Well, now I think they don't use pest control to PREVENT infestations, instead, they treat after an outbreak. Right now, I have to go through my belongings and decide what to keep and what to throw out. Yes, I have insurance - but what good is that when items have sentimental value? What good is that when there is rat urine on the wedding dress you planned to gift a relative? There is no price that can be put on the value of some of my items. I am beyond disgusted with this place and I can't wait to leave it behind. If you care about your belongings, don't leave them here. read more