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Self Storage Insurance


SBOA tenant insurance

Metro Self Storage requires all customers to carry tenant insurance during their lease term**. Making sure that you are covered is Metro’s way of ensuring you have peace of mind when it comes to protecting your belongings.

Already have tenant insurance as part of your renter’s or homeowner’s policy? Great! Review your coverage and simply bring a copy of your policy with you at the time of move-in.

Worry less about how you’ll replace your belongings in the event of an unavoidable loss with storage insurance and put your focus back on living the clutter-free life with Metro Self Storage.

Operator Provided Program

If you rent with Metro Self Storage in the states of Connecticut or Wisconsin, you’ll be able to take advantage of The SBOATI Operator Provided Program. For a small monthly insurance benefit fee, you will be provided with $2000 of coverage upon move-in. Features of this coverage include:

  • No deductible
  • Pays 1st even with other coverage
  • No long-term commitment
  • Convenient and Low Cost
  • Helps to cover the gap of your Homeowners’ deductible

When you opt for our SBOATI Operator Provided Program, you’ll gain coverage that is designed to cover losses from accidents and unexpected events such as:

  • Fire
  • Hail
  • Water Damage***
  • Lightning
  • Smoke
  • Earthquake
  • Building Collapse
  • Vandalism

Additional Information, Claims or Copy of your Policy:

For more information, please contact the SBOA Customer Service team at 800-792-0345. A representative will help answer all of your additional questions.

  • To file a claim, simply visit the SBOATI File a Claim page and fill out a form, where it will be processed by their Claims team.
  • If you are a current SBOATI tenant and need a copy of your certificate of insurance, please visit your Metro Self Storage facility.

Get Your Tenant Insurance Today


Making sure your belongings are protected (and your mind is at ease) is always a top priority for the Metro team. Because of this, having tenant insurance isn’t a want—it’s a necessity! Whether you’ve secured a policy through another insurance carrier or through our SBOATI program, obtaining renter’s insurance is always one of the first things you should do when reserving a storage unit.

For more information on how to get renter’s insurance or sign up for our program, stop by your nearest Metro Self Storage or give us a call today!

* Operator Provided Program provided in CT and WI.
** Insurance is not required as a condition of rental in the state of New York.
*** Some limitations apply. Review your certificate of insurance for details.