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Record 1 2009-04-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Warehousing
CONT

The term "self storage" is short for "self-service storage", and is also known as "mini storage" or "mini warehouse". Self storage facilities lease space to individuals, usually storing household goods, or to small businesses, usually storing excess inventory or archived records. The rented spaces, known as "units", are secured by the tenant's own lock and key.

Key term(s)
  • self service storage
  • mini-storage
  • mini-warehouse

French

Domaine(s)
  • Entreposage général
DEF

Service de garde-meubles offrant aux clients qui y recourent un accès direct aux espaces d'entreposage.

Spanish

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