Could one buy the storage complex and then live in an office/apartment on the premises? Or a barter arrangement (in exchange for managing the complex) for live-in privileges? That's the only way I can think of, as no storage units I've ever seen have bathroom facilities.

I remember that some of them had on-site manager's apartments.

Anyone considering living in a storage unit probably doesn't give much consideration to what's legal.
Usually drugs and alcohol factor in there somewhere.

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Originally posted by 220-9er:
Usually drugs and alcohol factor in there somewhere.

Or bad gambling addictions.

Knew a guy that lived in one for three months with his wife.

Had a full time job, but already lost his lake house, sold his dad's business, and even bet (and lost) their '57 Bel-Air.

Some things just aren't meant to be understood

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Originally posted by egregore:
Could one buy the storage complex and then live in an office/apartment on the premises? Or a barter arrangement (in exchange for managing the complex) for live-in privileges? That's the only way I can think of, as no storage units I've ever seen have bathroom facilities.

No, usually storage units aren’t zoned residential. But, which that’s “illegal” it’s generally only a violation of City/county ordinance.

The one my son uses has a resident manager that lives on site in a small apartment .

Rust Cohle done it, by God!

Property owner probably prohibits it (100% if it is a national chain/franchise). Locally owned and operated, you might be able slip under the radar for a while if you lay low.

Back in the last century, when the dinosaurs ruled the earth
- My rock band tried to rent one for [loud] practice (Denied)
- My buddy, an aspiring carpenter/ cabinet maker was able to fashion one into a small workshop where he also stored half his stuff. (Pretty sure he slept there 1-2 nights a week). He was successful, but it was definitely a locally owned smaller place in an industrial area