Self Storage: New Tenant Welcome Letter [Free Download]

April 30, 2025

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A new tenant at a self storage facility holding a welcome letter with necessary move-in information.
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You’ve got a new tenant moving in. What do they need to know on move-in day?

And do you have a plan to get it to them?

It's important to make sure a tenant knows what they need to know before they arrive at your self storage facility with their stuff. An informed customer is a happier customer, and it also means fewer headaches for you and your managers! Our New Tenant Welcome Letter template has the inspiration you need to make day one a success for your new renter.

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  • A welcome letter tells customers what they need to bring on their first day at your storage facility
  • Provide the unit number, where to go when they visit, and what they should bring
  • Include your contact information (or your manager’s)

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New Tenant Welcome Letter

You don't want your customers feeling lost on their first day at your storage facility.

A new self storage tenant needs more than a message confirming they've been approved to move in. They need the whole picture. The information might seem apparent to you, but that's not always the case for your customer!

Their storage unit number, where to go when they show up, what they should bring with them on their first visit, and more—there's so much to tell your new tenant ahead of time!

What happens when they show up and they don't have this information on hand?

At best, confusion. At worst, dissatisfaction.

Make sure your customers are informed. Let them know where to go and what to do when they come in!

A sample welcome letter for a new self storage tenant. It includes information about where the storage unit is located at, the storage unit number, and information about the seal tag on the unit door.

The move-in is one of the most important steps in your customer's journey.

Why? It’s your tenant’s first interaction with you as a renter. You convinced them to rent from you. Now it’s time to show them it’s worth staying. And that starts immediately.

We've got just what you need to get started with our New Tenant Welcome Letter, part of our Operator Toolkit!


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What Information Should a Self Storage Welcome Letter Include?

What you need to tell your tenants ahead of their move-in date can vary. How you run your self storage business may differ from your neighbors. However, there are some pieces of information that you should definitely include on your list!

Here’s a short list of ideas for things that a welcome letter should include:

  • Your facility's address and contact information
  • Their unit number
  • A link to your online portal (if applicable)
  • Items they should bring on Day 1
  • How to access your facility
  • How to access their unit
  • Where to go when they arrive
  • Links to any apps they need to download for entry

Preparing your new move-ins with proper communication ahead of their arrival levels up your tenant management! These days, consumers are used to getting all of the information they need up front. Keep your customers happier and make life easier for you (or your managers) with this and more templates from our Operator Toolkit.

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