Self storage facilities rent space on a short term basis (often month-to-month, though options for longer term leases are available) to individuals. nearly all jurisdictions prohibit the space from being used as a residence) or to businesses (usually storing excess inventory or archived records). Some facilities offer boxes, locks, and packaging supplies for sale to assist tenants in packing and safekeeping their goods. Items are generally not covered by the facility's insurance; the lessor may be covered by his/her own insurance policy (if such policy has coverage for items stored off the premises of the insured) or may purchase insurance to cover the items which the facility may offer as a service through a third-party carrier, and in some cases may require the lessor to purchase as a condition of rental. The rented spaces are secured by the tenant's own lock and key. Unlike in a warehouse, self-storage facility employees do not have casual access to the contents of the space
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