What happens to a deployed military person's storage unit?

I am a bit confused about what happens to a military person's possessions if they are deployed. To be more specific, say if someone has a storage unit, can the storage company sell the unit if the person is deployed and can't manage it? Any kind of information would be helpful.

The situation you're considering falls under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). This is a federal law that provides certain protections to active-duty military personnel.

One of those protections involves preventing storage units from being auctioned off if the military member is unable to manage their payments due to their service duties. Under the SCRA, landlords, including storage facility operators, are generally prohibited from selling a servicemember's property to cover unpaid rent without a court order. This applies regardless of whether the servicemember is in the country or deployed overseas.

The SCRA protection kicks in when a servicemember receives deployment orders or when they're called to active duty. It's worth noting that this law does not entirely absolve the servicemember from paying rent or fulfilling contractual obligations. Instead, it provides them with certain legal protections, like getting a court hearing before the storage unit can be auctioned off.

However, to benefit from these protections, it may require proof that their military service has had a "material effect" on their ability to manage their obligations. Legal advice is often very beneficial in these situations.

For peace of mind, if a military member knows they will be deployed, it's a good idea for them to inform every entity they have ongoing contracts with about their upcoming military service. That includes storage facilities, landlord, credit card companies, etc. Doing so can help ensure their rights under the Act are known and respected, and can clear up any potential misunderstandings.