10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

[X]         Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

or

[   ]         Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from                                                                 to                      .

Commission File Number:  001-33519

PUBLIC STORAGE

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	95-3551121
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
701 Western Avenue, Glendale, California	91201-2349
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (818) 244-8080.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.

[X]  Yes  [   ]  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

[X]  Yes  [   ]  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large Accelerated Filer [X]                                                      Accelerated Filer [   ]                                           Non-accelerated Filer [   ]

Smaller Reporting Company [   ]

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

[   ]  Yes  [X]  No

Indicate the number of the registrant’s outstanding common shares of beneficial interest, as of November 7, 2012:

Common Shares of beneficial interest, $.10 par value per share – 171,648,540 shares

PUBLIC STORAGE
INDEX
PART I	FINANCIAL INFORMATION	Pages
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)
	Balance Sheets at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011	1
	Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	2
	Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	3
	Statement of Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012	4
	Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011	5 - 6
	Condensed Notes to Financial Statements	7 - 29
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	30 - 56
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	56
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	57
PART II	OTHER INFORMATION (Items 3, 4 and 5 are not applicable)
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	58
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	58
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	58 – 59
Item 6.	Exhibits	59

PUBLIC STORAGE

BALANCE SHEETS

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
ASSETS	(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	535,752		$	139,008
Real estate facilities, at cost:
Land		2,852,481			2,811,515
Buildings		8,128,225			7,966,061
		10,980,706			10,777,576
Accumulated depreciation		(3,650,000	)		(3,398,379	)
		7,330,706			7,379,197
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities		716,401			714,627
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net		210,148			209,833
Loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities		399,794			402,693
Other assets		95,319			87,204
Total assets	$	9,288,120		$	8,932,562
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Notes payable	$	347,943		$	398,314
Preferred shares called for redemption (Note 8)		367,325			-
Accrued and other liabilities		242,706			210,966
Total liabilities		957,974			609,280
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		-			12,355
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Equity:
Public Storage shareholders:
Cumulative Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 128,000 shares issued (in series) and outstanding, (475,000 at December 31, 2011) at liquidation preference		3,200,000			3,111,271
Common Shares of beneficial interest, $0.10 par value, 650,000,000 shares authorized, 170,634,560 shares issued and outstanding (170,238,805 at December 31, 2011)		17,064			17,024
Paid-in capital		5,411,623			5,442,506
Accumulated deficit		(312,690	)		(259,578	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(15,371	)		(23,014	)
Total Public Storage shareholders’ equity		8,300,626			8,288,209
Permanent noncontrolling interests		29,520			22,718
Total equity		8,330,146			8,310,927
Total liabilities and equity	$	9,288,120		$	8,932,562

See accompanying notes.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Operating Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	440,918		$	415,552		$	1,268,256		$	1,194,753
Ancillary operations		32,013			30,011			93,022			85,817
		472,931			445,563			1,361,278			1,280,570
Operating Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		127,367			128,787			395,381			393,446
Ancillary cost of operations		9,857			9,793			29,156			28,304
Depreciation and amortization		89,897			90,821			265,195			268,254
General and administrative		15,298			14,116			44,117			40,944
Asset impairment charges		-			2,186			-			2,186
		242,419			245,703			733,849			733,134
Operating income		230,512			199,860			627,429			547,436
Interest and other income		5,444			6,875			16,639			25,218
Interest expense		(4,926	)		(5,862	)		(15,327	)		(18,779	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		12,642			15,269			30,353			41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)		9,019			(28,253	)		(2,481	)		13,495
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement		193			4,983			1,456			5,111
Income from continuing operations		252,884			192,872			658,069			614,236
Discontinued operations		11,935			1,641			12,403			1,786
Net income		264,819			194,513			670,472			616,022
Allocation to noncontrolling interests		(927	)		(3,374	)		(2,585	)		(12,331	)
Net income allocable to Public Storage shareholders		263,892			191,139			667,887			603,691
Allocation to preferred shareholders - distributions		(49,267	)		(56,670	)		(156,272	)		(172,926	)
Allocation to preferred shareholders - redemptions		(11,350	)		(16,178	)		(49,677	)		(32,077	)
Allocation to restricted share units		(810	)		(341	)		(1,787	)		(1,164	)
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$	202,465		$	117,950		$	460,151		$	397,524
Net income per common share
Basic
Continuing operations	$	1.12		$	0.68		$	2.63		$	2.34
Discontinued operations		0.07			0.01			0.07			0.01
	$	1.19		$	0.69		$	2.70		$	2.35
Diluted
Continuing operations	$	1.11		$	0.68		$	2.61		$	2.32
Discontinued operations		0.07			0.01			0.07			0.01
	$	1.18		$	0.69		$	2.68		$	2.33
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic		170,576			169,728			170,460			169,512
Diluted		171,700			170,830			171,558			170,538
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	1.10		$	0.95		$	3.30		$	2.70

See accompanying notes.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
Net income	$	264,819		$	194,513		$	670,472		$	616,022
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Aggregate foreign currency exchange gain (loss)		21,081			(45,137	)		5,162			14,050
Adjust for foreign currency exchange (gain) loss included in net income		(9,019	)		28,253			2,481			(13,495	)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		12,062			(16,884	)		7,643			555
Total comprehensive income		276,881			177,629			678,115			616,577
Allocation to noncontrolling interests		(927	)		(3,374	)		(2,585	)		(12,331	)
Comprehensive income allocated to Public Storage shareholders	$	275,954		$	174,255		$	675,530		$	604,246

See accompanying notes.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

STATEMENT OF EQUITY

(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

	Cumulative Preferred Shares			Common Shares		Paid-in Capital			Accumulated Deficit			Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income			Total Public Storage Shareholders’ Equity			Permanent Noncontrolling Interests			Total Equity
Balance at December 31, 2011	$	3,111,271		$	17,024	$	5,442,506		$	(259,578	)	$	(23,014	)	$	8,288,209		$	22,718		$	8,310,927
Issuance of cumulative preferred shares (68,200,000 shares) (Note 8)		1,705,000			-		(53,544	)		-			-			1,651,456			-			1,651,456
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares (64,650,833 shares) (Note 8)		(1,616,271	)		-		-			-			-			(1,616,271	)		-			(1,616,271	)
Issuance of common shares in connection with share-based compensation (395,755 shares) (Note 10)		-			40		20,967			-			-			21,007			-			21,007
Share-based compensation expense, net of cash paid in lieu of common shares (Note 10)		-			-		10,549			-			-			10,549			-			10,549
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests (Note 7)		-			-		(7,954	)		-			-			(7,954	)		-			(7,954	)
Increase (decrease) in permanent noncontrolling interest in connection with:
Consolidation of partially-owned entities (Note 4)		-			-		-			-			-			-			8,224			8,224
Acquisition of interests in Subsidiaries (Note 7)		-			-		(901	)		-			-			(901	)		(75	)		(976	)
Net income of the Company		-			-		-			670,472			-			670,472			-			670,472
Net income allocated to:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		-			-		-			(236	)		-			(236	)		-			(236	)
Permanent noncontrolling interests		-			-		-			(2,349	)		-			(2,349	)		2,349			-
Distributions to equity holders:
Cumulative preferred shares (Note 8)		-			-		-			(156,272	)		-			(156,272	)		-			(156,272	)
Permanent noncontrolling interests		-			-		-			-			-			-			(3,696	)		(3,696	)
Common shares and restricted share units ($3.30 per share)		-			-		-			(564,727	)		-			(564,727	)		-			(564,727	)
Other comprehensive income (Note 2)		-			-		-			-			7,643			7,643			-			7,643
Balance at September 30, 2012	$	3,200,000		$	17,064	$	5,411,623		$	(312,690	)	$	(15,371	)	$	8,300,626		$	29,520		$	8,330,146

See accompanying notes.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	670,472		$	616,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, including amounts in discontinued operations		(13,191	)		(5,799	)
Asset impairment charges		-			2,186
Depreciation and amortization, including amounts in discontinued operations		265,517			268,695
Distributions received from unconsolidated real estate entities in excess of equity in earnings		3,119			97
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)		2,481			(13,495	)
Other		27,357			41,087
Total adjustments		285,283			292,771
Net cash provided by operating activities		955,755			908,793
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital improvements to real estate facilities		(58,642	)		(57,026	)
Construction in process		(5,265	)		(16,743	)
Acquisition of real estate facilities and property intangibles (Note 3)		(143,827	)		(60,888	)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate investments		15,973			4,753
Loans to unconsolidated real estate entities		-			(358,877	)
Repayments of loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities (Note 5)		-			163,663
Disposition of loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities (Note 5)		-			121,317
Acquisition of investments in unconsolidated real estate entities		-			(1,274	)
Maturities of marketable securities		-			102,279
Other investing activities		4,022			537
Net cash used in investing activities		(187,739	)		(102,259	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on notes payable		(49,287	)		(154,411	)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares		21,007			15,728
Issuance of cumulative preferred shares		1,651,456			835,627
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares		(1,248,946	)		(1,042,256	)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests		(19,900	)		-
Acquisition of permanent noncontrolling interests		(976	)		(112,115	)
Distributions paid to Public Storage shareholders		(720,999	)		(632,248	)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests		(4,341	)		(12,237	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(371,986	)		(1,101,912	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		396,030			(295,378	)
Net effect of foreign exchange translation on cash		714			(141	)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period		139,008			456,252
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$	535,752		$	160,733

See accompanying notes.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

(Continued)

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Real estate facilities, net of accumulated depreciation	$	(643	)	$	(139	)
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities		(6,701	)		(269	)
Intangible assets		(3	)		-
Loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities		418			(13,783	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income		7,643			14,050
Preferred shares called for redemption and reclassified to liabilities:
Preferred shares called for redemption		367,325			-
Cumulative preferred shares		(367,325	)		-
Consolidation of entities previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting (Note 4):
Real estate facilities		(10,403	)		(19,415	)
Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities		3,072			6,126
Intangible assets		(949	)		(3,985	)
Permanent noncontrolling interests		8,224			17,663
Adjustments of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair values:
Accumulated deficit		-			(259	)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		-			259
Exchange of loan receivable from Shurgard Europe for investment (Note 5):
Loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities		-			116,560
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities		-			(116,560	)
Real estate acquired in connection with elimination of intangible assets		-			(4,738	)
Intangible assets eliminated in connection with acquisition of real estate		-			4,738
Real estate acquired in exchange for assumption of note payable		-			(9,679	)
Note payable assumed in connection with acquisition of real estate		-			9,679
Noncontrolling interests acquired in exchange for the issuance of common shares (Note 7)
Additional paid in capital (noncontrolling interests acquired)		-			(57,108	)
Common shares		-			48
Additional paid in capital (common shares issued)		-			57,060

See accompanying notes.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

1.   Description of the Business

Public Storage (referred to herein as “the Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”), a Maryland real estate investment trust, was organized in 1980.  Our principal business activities include the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of self-storage facilities which offer storage spaces for lease, generally on a month-to-month basis, for personal and business use.

At September 30, 2012, we had direct and indirect equity interests in 2,069 self-storage facilities (with approximately 132 million net rentable square feet) located in 38 states in the U.S. operating under the “Public Storage” name.  We also own one self-storage facility in London, England and we have a 49% interest in Shurgard Europe, which owns 188 self-storage facilities (with approximately 10.1 million net rentable square feet) located in seven Western European countries, all operating under the “Shurgard” name.  We also have direct and indirect equity interests in approximately 29.8 million net rentable square feet of commercial space located in 11 states in the U.S. primarily owned and operated by PS Business Parks, Inc. (“PSB”) under the “PS Business Parks” name. At September 30, 2012, we have an approximate 41% interest in PSB.

Disclosures of number or square footage of properties, as well as number of or coverage of tenant reinsurance policies are unaudited and outside the scope of our independent registered public accounting firm’s review of our financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).

2.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as defined in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (the “Codification”), including guidance with respect to interim financial information, and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  While they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements, we believe that we have included all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012 due to seasonality and other factors.  These interim financial statements should be read together with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Certain amounts previously reported in our December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the September 30, 2012 presentation, as a result of discontinued operations.

Consolidation and Equity Method of Accounting

The Codification stipulates generally that entities with insufficient equity to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by other parties, or where the equity holders as a group do not have a controlling financial interest, are considered Variable Interest Entities (“VIE”).  We have determined that we have no investments in any VIEs.

We consolidate all entities that we control (these entities, for the period in which the reference applies, are referred to collectively as the “Subsidiaries”), and we eliminate intercompany transactions and balances.  We account for our investments in entities that we do not control, but we have significant influence over, using the equity method of accounting (these entities, for the periods in which the reference applies, are referred to collectively as the “Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities”).  When we obtain control of entities in which we already own a partial equity interest, we record a gain representing the differential between the book value and fair value of our preexisting equity interest.  We then commence consolidating the assets, liabilities, and any noncontrolling interests of the entity.  All such changes in consolidation status are reflected prospectively.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

When we are the general partner of a partnership, we assume that we control the partnership, unless the third-party limited partners can dissolve the partnership or otherwise remove us as general partner without cause, or if the limited partners have the right to participate in substantive decisions of the partnership.

Collectively, at September 30, 2012, the Company and the Subsidiaries own 2,055 self-storage facilities in the U.S., one self-storage facility in London, England and six commercial facilities in the U.S.  At September 30, 2012, the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities are comprised of PSB, Shurgard Europe, as well as limited partnerships that own an aggregate of 14 self-storage facilities in the U.S. with 0.8 million net rentable square feet (these limited partnerships, for the periods in which the reference applies, are referred to as the “Other Investments”).

Use of Estimates

The financial statements and accompanying notes reflect our estimates and assumptions.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust (“REIT”), as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.  As a REIT, we do not incur federal income tax if we distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income (generally, net rents and gains from real property, dividends, and interest) each year, and if we meet certain organizational and operational rules.  We believe we will meet these REIT requirements in 2012, and that we have met them for all other periods presented herein.  Accordingly, we have recorded no federal income tax expense related to our REIT taxable income.

Our merchandise and tenant reinsurance operations are subject to corporate income tax, and such taxes are included in ancillary cost of operations.  We also incur income and other taxes in certain states, which are included in general and administrative expense.

We recognize tax benefits of income tax positions that are subject to audit only if we believe it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained (including the impact of appeals, as applicable), assuming the relevant taxing authorities had full knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances of our positions.  As of September 30, 2012, we had no tax benefits that were not recognized.

Real Estate Facilities

Real estate facilities are recorded at cost.  We capitalize all costs incurred to develop, construct, renovate and improve properties, including interest and property taxes incurred during the construction period.  We expense internal and external transaction costs associated with acquisitions or dispositions of real estate and equity investments as incurred.  We expense repairs and maintenance costs as incurred.  We depreciate buildings and improvements on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging generally between 5 to 25 years.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

We account for acquisitions of interests in operating self-storage facilities, including the consolidation of entities where we obtain control other than by acquiring interests, under the provisions of Codification Section 805, “Business Combinations.”  We allocate the net acquisition cost (consisting of the fair value of our existing investment, plus any cash paid to third parties for their interests and the fair value of any liabilities assumed) to the underlying land, buildings, identified intangible assets, and remaining noncontrolling interests based upon their respective individual estimated fair values.  Any difference between the net acquisition cost and the estimated fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

Other Assets

Other assets primarily consist of prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, and restricted cash.

Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and other liabilities consist primarily of trade payables, property tax accruals, tenant prepayments of rents, accrued interest payable, accrued payroll, accrued tenant reinsurance losses, casualty losses, and contingent loss accruals which are accrued when probable and estimable.  We disclose the nature of significant unaccrued losses that are reasonably possible of occurring and, if estimable, a range of exposure.

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

We classify as cash equivalents all highly liquid financial instruments such as money market funds with daily liquidity and a rating of at least AAA by Standard and Poor’s, or investment grade (rated A1 by Standard and Poor’s) short-term commercial paper or treasury securities with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition.  Cash and cash equivalents which are restricted from general corporate use are included in other assets.

Commercial paper with a remaining maturity of more than three months when acquired is included in marketable securities.  When at acquisition we have the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity (investments that are “Held to Maturity”), the securities are stated at amortized cost and interest is recorded using the effective interest method.

Fair Value Accounting

As used herein, the term “fair value” is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  We prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value based upon a three-tier fair value hierarchy described in Codification Section 820-10-35.

We believe that, during all periods presented, the carrying values approximate the fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, other assets, and accrued and other liabilities, based upon our evaluation of the underlying characteristics, market data, and short maturity of these financial instruments, which involved considerable judgment.  The estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in current market exchanges.  The characteristics of these financial instruments, market data, and other comparative metrics utilized in determining these fair values are “Level 2” inputs as the term is defined in Codification Section 820-10-35-47.

We use significant judgment to estimate fair values in recording our business combinations, to evaluate real estate, goodwill, and other intangible assets for impairment, and to determine the fair values of our notes payable and noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries.  In estimating fair values, we consider significant unobservable inputs such as market prices of land, capitalization rates for real estate facilities, earnings multiples, projected levels of earnings, costs of construction, functional depreciation, and estimated market interest rates for debt securities with a similar time to maturity and credit quality, which are “Level 3” inputs as the term is defined in Codification Section 820-10-35-52.  We believe that, during all periods presented, the carrying values approximate the fair values of our notes payable.

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PUBLIC STORAGE

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

Currency and Credit Risk

Financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and restricted cash.  At September 30, 2012, due primarily to our investment in and loan receivable from Shurgard Europe, our operations and financial position are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the Euro, and to a lesser extent, other European currencies, against the U.S. Dollar.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of goodwill, acquired tenants in place, leasehold interests in land, and the “Shurgard” tradename.

Goodwill totaled $174.6 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  Goodwill has an indeterminate life and is not amortized.

Acquired tenants in place and leasehold interests in land are finite-lived and are amortized relative to the benefit of the tenants in place or the land lease expense to each period.  At September 30, 2012, these intangibles have a net book value of $16.7 million ($16.4 million at December 31, 2011).  Accumulated amortization totaled $23.2 million at September 30, 2012 ($24.1 million at December 31, 2011), and amortization expense of $7.3 million and $9.2 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, these intangibles were increased by (i) $6.7 million in connection with the acquisition of self-storage facilities (Note 3) and (ii) $0.9 million in connection with the consolidation of three facilities we previously accounted for under the equity method (Note 4).

The “Shurgard” tradename, which is used by Shurgard Europe pursuant to a licensing agreement, has a book value of $18.8 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  This asset has an indefinite life and, accordingly, is not amortized.

Evaluation of Asset Impairment

Goodwill impairment is evaluated annually by reporting unit.  No impairment of goodwill or the Shurgard trade name was identified in our annual evaluation at December 31, 2011, nor were there any indicators of impairment at September 30, 2012.  We evaluate our real estate and property related intangibles for impairment on a quarterly basis.  If any indicators of impairment are noted, we estimate future undiscounted cash flows to be received from the use of the asset and, if such future undiscounted cash flows are less than carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of carrying value over the assets’ estimated fair value.  Long-lived assets which we expect to sell or otherwise dispose of prior to the end of their estimated useful lives are stated at the lower of their net realizable value (estimated fair value less cost to sell) or their carrying value.

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Revenue and Expense Recognition

Rental income, which is generally earned pursuant to month-to-month leases for storage space, as well as late charges and administrative fees, are recognized as earned.  Promotional discounts reduce rental income over the promotional period.  Ancillary revenues and interest and other income are recognized when earned.  Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents our pro-rata share of the earnings of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities.

We accrue for property tax expense based upon actual amounts billed and, in some circumstances, estimates and historical trends when bills or assessments have not been received from the taxing authorities or such bills and assessments are in dispute.  If these estimates are incorrect, the timing and amount of expense recognition could be incorrect.  Cost of operations, general and administrative expense, interest expense, as well as television, yellow page, and other advertising expenditures are expensed as incurred.

Foreign Currency Exchange Translation

The local currency (primarily the Euro) is the functional currency for our interests in foreign operations.  The related amounts on our balance sheets are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates at the respective financial statement date, while amounts on our statements of income are translated at the average exchange rates during the respective period.  The Euro was translated at exchange rates of approximately 1.286 U.S. Dollars per Euro at September 30, 2012 (1.295 at December 31, 2011), and average exchange rates of 1.251 and 1.415 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and average exchange rates of 1.282 and 1.406 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Cumulative translation adjustments, to the extent not included in cumulative net income, are included in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Total comprehensive income for a period represents net income, adjusted for changes in other comprehensive income (loss) for the applicable period, as set forth on our statements of comprehensive income.  The aggregate foreign currency exchange gains and losses reflected on our statements of comprehensive income are comprised primarily of foreign currency exchange gains and losses on our investment in, and loan receivable from, Shurgard Europe.

Discontinued Operations

The net income of real estate facilities or other businesses that have been sold or otherwise disposed of, or that we plan to sell or dispose of within the next year are presented on our statement of income for all periods as “discontinued operations.”  In addition to the revenues and expenses of disposed self-storage facilities, discontinued operations includes $11.7 million in gains on disposition of real estate facilities for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and $1.7 million and $1.4 million in net gains on disposition of real estate facilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Net Income per Common Share

Net income is first allocated to each of our noncontrolling interests based upon their respective share of the net income of the Subsidiaries, and to our cumulative preferred shares based upon the dividends declared or accumulated during the period.

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When our cumulative preferred shares are called for redemption, additional income is allocated to the security to the extent the redemption cost is greater than the related original net issuance proceeds.  These allocations are referred to hereinafter as “EITF D-42 allocations.”  The remaining net income is allocated to our common shares and our restricted share units based upon the dividends declared during the period, combined with participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Basic net income per share, basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and basic net income from continuing operations per share are computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding.  Diluted net income per share, diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and diluted net income from continuing operations per share are computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding, adjusted for the impact, if dilutive, of stock options outstanding (Note 10).

The following table reflects the components of the calculations of our basic and diluted net income per share, basic and diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per share which are not already otherwise set forth on the face of our statements of income:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Net income allocable to common shareholders from continuing operations and discontinued operations:
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$	202,465		$	117,950		$	460,151		$	397,524
Eliminate: Discontinued operations allocable to common shareholders		(11,935	)		(1,641	)		(12,403	)		(1,786	)
Net income from continuing operations allocable to common shareholders	$	190,530		$	116,309		$	447,748		$	395,738
Weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		170,576			169,728			170,460			169,512
Net effect of dilutive stock options - based on treasury stock method		1,124			1,102			1,098			1,026
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		171,700			170,830			171,558			170,538

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3.   Real Estate Facilities

Activity in real estate facilities is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	(Amounts in thousands)
Operating facilities, at cost:
Beginning balance	$	10,777,576
Capital improvements		58,642
Acquisition of real estate facilities		147,461
Disposition of real estate facilities		(9,275	)
Current development		5,265
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes		1,037
Ending balance		10,980,706
Accumulated depreciation:
Beginning balance		(3,398,379	)
Depreciation expense		(256,457	)
Disposition of real estate facilities		5,230
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes		(394	)
Ending balance		(3,650,000	)
Total real estate facilities at September 30, 2012	$	7,330,706

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we acquired 14 operating self-storage facilities (1,148,000 net rentable square feet) for an aggregate cost of $143.8 million of cash.  The aggregate cost was allocated $137.1 million to real estate facilities and $6.7 million to intangible assets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we began to consolidate a limited partnership that we had previously accounted for using the equity method (see Note 4).  The three self-storage facilities (183,000 net rentable square feet) owned by this entity, having an aggregate fair market value of $10.4 million, have been added to our operating facilities.

4.   Investments in Real Estate Entities

The following tables set forth our investments in the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and our equity in earnings of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands):

	Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities at
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
PSB	$	316,634	$	328,508
Shurgard Europe		391,612		375,467
Other Investments		8,155		10,652
Total	$	716,401	$	714,627

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	Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the Three Months Ended September 30,				Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
PSB	$	2,801	$	8,117	$	5,427	$	22,982
Shurgard Europe		9,442		6,702		23,764		17,471
Other Investments		399		450		1,162		1,302
Total	$	12,642	$	15,269	$	30,353	$	41,755

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we received cash distributions from the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities totaling $33.5 million and $41.9 million, respectively.

Investment in PSB

PSB is a REIT traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and controls an operating partnership.  We have an approximate 41% common equity interest in PSB as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, comprised of our ownership of 5,801,606 shares of PSB’s common stock and 7,305,355 limited partnership units in the operating partnership.  The limited partnership units are convertible at our option, subject to certain conditions, on a one-for-one basis into PSB common stock.  Based upon the closing price at September 30, 2012 ($66.82 per share of PSB common stock), the shares and units we own had a market value of approximately $875.8 million.

The following tables set forth selected financial information of PSB; the amounts represent all of PSB’s balances and not our pro-rata share.

	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30:
Total revenue	$	257,813		$	223,411
Costs of operations		(85,126	)		(74,589	)
Depreciation and amortization		(81,326	)		(63,100	)
General and administrative		(6,925	)		(4,683	)
Other items		(15,541	)		(433	)
Net income		68,895			80,606
Net income allocated to preferred unitholders, preferred shareholders and restricted stock unitholders (a)		(55,815	)		(24,366	)
Net income allocated to common shareholders and common unitholders	$	13,080		$	56,240
(a)Includes EITF D-42 allocations to preferred equity holders of $17.3 million and from preferred equity holders of $7.4 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to PSB’s redemption of preferred securities.

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	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily real estate)	$	2,300,809	$	2,138,619
Debt		481,448		717,084
Other liabilities		205,906		60,940
Preferred stock and units		885,000		604,129
Common equity and units		728,455		756,466

Investment in Shurgard Europe

For all periods presented, we had a 49% equity investment in Shurgard Europe.  On March 2, 2011, Shurgard Europe acquired the 80% interests it did not own in two joint ventures that owned 72 self-storage facilities located in Europe operating under the “Shurgard” name.  We and our joint venture partner provided the funding for this acquisition (See Note 5).

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates caused our investment in Shurgard Europe to increase approximately $6.7 million and $0.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

We receive interest on the loans due from Shurgard Europe and trademark license fees, of which 49% is classified as equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities and the remaining 51% as interest and other income, as set forth in the following table:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Our 49% equity share of:
Shurgard Europe’s net income (loss)	$	9,444	$	(2,874	)
Interest income and trademark license fee		14,320		20,345
Total equity in earnings of Shurgard Europe	$	23,764	$	17,471

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial information of Shurgard Europe.  These amounts are based upon all of Shurgard Europe’s balances for all periods (including the consolidated operations of 72 self-storage facilities formerly owned by the two joint ventures), rather than our pro rata share, and are based upon our historical acquired book basis.

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	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Self-storage and ancillary revenues	$	182,315		$	196,004
Self-storage and ancillary cost of operations		(73,616	)		(82,051	)
Trademark license fee payable to Public Storage		(1,825	)		(1,844	)
Depreciation and amortization		(46,067	)		(54,655	)
General and administrative		(10,141	)		(9,191	)
Interest expense on third party debt		(6,290	)		(11,020	)
Interest expense on debt due to Public Storage		(27,400	)		(39,675	)
Gain on disposition of real estate facility		2,208			-
Other		89			(617	)
Net income (loss)		19,273			(3,049	)
Net income allocated to noncontrolling equity interests		-			(2,816	)
Net income (loss) allocated to Shurgard Europe	$	19,273		$	(5,865	)
Average exchange rates Euro to the U.S. Dollar		1.282			1.406
	September 30,			December 31,
		2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	$	1,391,789		$	1,430,307
Total debt to third parties		221,283			280,065
Total debt to Public Storage		399,794			402,693
Other liabilities		77,917			85,917
Equity		692,795			661,632
Exchange rate of Euro to U.S. Dollar		1.286			1.295

 

Other Investments

At September 30, 2012, the “Other Investments” include an aggregate common equity ownership of approximately 26% in various limited partnerships that collectively own 14 self-storage facilities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we began to consolidate a limited partnership due to a change in control.  As a result, we recorded a gain of $1.3 million representing the difference between the aggregate fair value of our existing investment ($3.1 million) and the book value ($1.8 million).  The $3.1 million fair value of our existing investment was allocated to real estate facilities ($10.4 million), intangible assets ($0.9 million), and permanent noncontrolling interests ($8.2 million).

The following table sets forth certain condensed financial information (representing all of these entities’ balances and not our pro-rata share) with respect to the Other Investments:

	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30:
Total revenue	$	10,128		$	9,801
Cost of operations and other expenses		(3,771	)		(3,778	)
Depreciation and amortization		(1,586	)		(1,700	)
Net income	$	4,771		$	4,323

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	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	$	28,195	$	29,510
Total accrued and other liabilities		2,008		1,396
Total Partners’ equity		26,187		28,114

5.   Loans Receivable from Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had a Euro-denominated loan receivable from Shurgard Europe with a balance of €311.0 million at both periods ($399.8 million at September 30, 2012 and $402.7 million at December 31, 2011),  which bears interest at a fixed rate of 9.0% per annum and matures February 15, 2015.  Because we expect repayment of this loan in the foreseeable future, foreign exchange rate gains or losses due to changes in exchange rates between the Euro and the U.S. Dollar are recognized in income, under “foreign currency gain.”  We have received a total of €80.9 million in principal repayments on this loan since its inception on March 31, 2008.

On February 9, 2011, we loaned PSB $121.0 million.  The loan had a six-month term and bore interest at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 0.85% (1.13% per annum for the term of the loan).  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded interest income of approximately $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to the loan.  The loan was repaid in 2011.

 On February 28, 2011, we provided bridge financing to Shurgard Europe totaling $237.9 million, which it used to acquire its partner’s 80% interests in two affiliated joint ventures on March 2, 2011.  This loan bore interest at a fixed rate of 7.0% per annum and was denominated in U.S. Dollars.  On June 15, 2011, our joint venture partner in Shurgard Europe effectively purchased 51% of the loan from us for $121.3 million and then the entire loan balance was effectively exchanged for an equity interest in Shurgard Europe.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded interest income (representing 51% of the aggregate interest received; see Note 4) on the Euro-denominated loan to Shurgard Europe of approximately $4.6 million and $14.0 million, respectively, as compared to $5.9 million and $20.2 million for the same periods in 2011.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we received $1.5 million in other income from our joint venture partner for our interim funding of its 51% pro rata share of Shurgard Europe’s cost to acquire the interests.

We believe that the interest rate on the loan to Shurgard Europe approximates the market rate for loans with similar credit characteristics and tenor, and that the fair value of the loan approximates book value.  In evaluating the fair value and appropriate market rate of the loan, we considered that Shurgard Europe has sufficient operating cash flow, liquidity and collateral, and we have sufficient creditor rights such that credit risk is mitigated.  The characteristics of the loan to Shurgard Europe and comparative metrics utilized in our evaluation represent significant unobservable inputs, which are “Level 3” inputs as the term is utilized in Codification Section 820-10-35-52.

6.   Line of Credit and Notes Payable

We have a $300 million revolving line of credit (the “Credit Facility”) that expires on March 21, 2017.  Amounts drawn on the Credit Facility bear an annual interest rate ranging from LIBOR plus 0.925% to LIBOR plus 1.850% depending on our credit ratings (LIBOR plus 0.950% at September 30, 2012).  In addition, we are required to pay a quarterly facility fee ranging from 0.125% per annum to 0.400% per annum depending on our credit ratings (0.125% per annum at September 30, 2012).  We had no outstanding borrowings on our Credit Facility at September 30, 2012 or at November 8, 2012.  We had undrawn standby letters of credit, which reduce our borrowing capacity with respect to the Credit Facility by the amount of the letters of credit, totaling $15.3 million at September 30, 2012 ($18.4 million at December 31, 2011).

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The carrying amounts of our notes payable at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consist of the following (dollar amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Unsecured Notes Payable:
5.9% effective and stated note rate, interest only and payable semi-annually, matures in March 2013	$	186,460	$	186,460
Secured Notes Payable:
5.1% average effective rate, secured by 67 facilities with a net book value of approximately $373 million at September 30, 2012 and stated note rates between 4.95% and 7.43%, maturing at varying dates between January 2013 and September 2028 (carrying amount includes $1,425 of unamortized premium at September 30, 2012 and $2,665 at December 31, 2011)		161,483		211,854
Total notes payable	$	347,943	$	398,314

Substantially all of our debt was assumed in connection with the acquisition of real estate.  An initial premium or discount is established for any difference between the stated note balance and estimated fair value of the debt assumed.  This initial premium or discount is amortized over the remaining term of the debt using the effective interest method.

The notes payable and Credit Facility have various customary restrictive covenants, all of which we were in compliance with at September 30, 2012.

At September 30, 2012, approximate principal maturities of our notes payable are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Unsecured Notes Payable			Secured Notes Payable			Total
2012 (remainder)	$	-		$	1,799		$	1,799
2013		186,460			78,391			264,851
2014		-			35,127			35,127
2015		-			30,009			30,009
2016		-			10,065			10,065
Thereafter		-			6,092			6,092
	$	186,460		$	161,483		$	347,943
Weighted average effective rate		5.9	%		5.1	%		5.5	%

Cash paid for interest totaled $16.6 million and $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  No interest was capitalized for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 ($0.3 million for the same period in 2011).

7.   Noncontrolling Interests

Third party interests in the net assets of the Subsidiaries that can require us to redeem their interests, other than pursuant to a liquidation, are presented at estimated fair value as “Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests.”  We estimate fair value by applying the liquidation provisions of the governing documents to our estimate of the fair value of the underlying net assets (principally real estate assets).  Adjustments recorded due to changes in the fair value of these interests are recorded against retained earnings.  All other noncontrolling interests are presented as a component of equity, “Equity of Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.”

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Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

At December 31, 2011, the Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests represented ownership interests in Subsidiaries that own 14 self-storage facilities.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we acquired all the outstanding Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests for $19.9 million in cash, of which $11.9 million was recorded as a reduction to redeemable noncontrolling interests and $8.0 million was recorded as a reduction to paid-in capital.  During the three months ended September 30, 2011, we allocated a total of $0.2 million of income to these interests.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we allocated a total of $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of income to these interests and paid distributions to these interests totaling $0.7 million and $0.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Permanent Noncontrolling Interests

At September 30, 2012, the Permanent Noncontrolling Interests have ownership interests in Subsidiaries that own 15 self-storage facilities and own 231,978 partnership units (the “Convertible Partnership Units”) in a subsidiary that are convertible on a one-for-one basis (subject to certain limitations) into common shares of the Company at the option of the unitholder.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we allocated a total of $0.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively, in income to our Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.  During the same periods in 2011, we allocated a total of $3.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively, in income to our Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we paid $3.6 million and $11.4 million, respectively, in distributions to our Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.

As described more fully in Note 4, we increased Permanent Noncontrolling Interests during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 a total of $8.2 million in connection with consolidating a partnership.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we acquired additional interests in the Subsidiaries for $1.0 million in cash, of which $0.1 million was recorded as a reduction to permanent noncontrolling interests and the remainder as a reduction to paid-in capital.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we acquired Permanent Noncontrolling Interests for an aggregate of $175.5 million in cash and our common shares.

8.   Public Storage Shareholders’ Equity

Cumulative Preferred Shares

At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had the following series of Cumulative Preferred Shares outstanding:

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					At September 30, 2012				At December 31, 2011
Series	Earliest Redemption Date	Dividend Rate			Shares Outstanding		Liquidation Preference		Shares Outstanding		Liquidation Preference
					(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Series W	10/6/08		6.500	%		-	$	-		5,300	$	132,500
Series X	11/13/08		6.450	%		-		-		4,800		120,000
Series Y	1/2/09		6.850	%		-		-		350,900		8,772
Series Z	3/5/09		6.250	%		4,500		112,500		4,500		112,500
Series A	3/31/09		6.125	%		4,600		115,000		4,600		115,000
Series C	9/13/09		6.600	%		-		-		4,425		110,625
Series D	2/28/10		6.180	%		5,400		135,000		5,400		135,000
Series E	4/27/10		6.750	%		-		-		5,650		141,250
Series F	8/23/10		6.450	%		-		-		9,893		247,325
Series L	10/20/11		6.750	%		-		-		8,267		206,665
Series M	1/9/12		6.625	%		-		-		19,065		476,634
Series N	7/2/12		7.000	%		-		-		6,900		172,500
Series O	4/15/15		6.875	%		5,800		145,000		5,800		145,000
Series P	10/7/15		6.500	%		5,000		125,000		5,000		125,000
Series Q	4/14/16		6.500	%		15,000		375,000		15,000		375,000
Series R	7/26/16		6.350	%		19,500		487,500		19,500		487,500
Series S	1/12/17		5.900	%		18,400		460,000		-		-
Series T	3/13/17		5.750	%		18,500		462,500		-		-
Series U	6/15/17		5.625	%		11,500		287,500		-		-
Series V	9/20/17		5.375	%		19,800		495,000		-		-
Total Cumulative Preferred Shares						128,000	$	3,200,000		475,000	$	3,111,271

The holders of our Cumulative Preferred Shares have general preference rights with respect to liquidation and quarterly distributions.  Except under certain conditions and as noted below, holders of the Cumulative Preferred Shares will not be entitled to vote on most matters.  In the event of a cumulative arrearage equal to six quarterly dividends, holders of all outstanding series of preferred shares (voting as a single class without regard to series) will have the right to elect two additional members to serve on our Board of Trustees until the arrearage has been cured.  At September 30, 2012, there were no dividends in arrears.

Except under certain conditions relating to the Company’s qualification as a REIT, the Cumulative Preferred Shares are not redeemable prior to the dates indicated on the table above.  On or after the respective dates, each of the series of Cumulative Preferred Shares will be redeemable, at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at $25.00 per share (or depositary share as the case may be), plus accrued and unpaid dividends.  Holders of the Cumulative Preferred Shares do not have the right to require the Company to redeem such shares.

Upon issuance of our Cumulative Preferred Shares, we classify the liquidation value as preferred equity on our balance sheet with any issuance costs recorded as a reduction to paid-in capital.

During the first nine months of 2012, we issued an aggregate 68.2 million depositary shares, each representing 1/1,000 of our of our Series S, Series T, Series U, and Series V Cumulative Preferred Shares, at an issuance price of $25 per depositary share, for a total of $1.7 billion in gross proceeds, and we incurred an aggregate of $53.5 million in issuance costs.

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In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we redeemed our Series C, Series E, Series L, Series M, Series N, Series W and Series Y Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $1.2 billion.

In the three months ended September 30, 2012, we called for redemption our Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares.  The aggregate liquidation value (at par) of $367.3 million was reclassified as a liability at September 30, 2012.  The Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares were redeemed in October 2012.

In April and May 2011, we issued 15.0 million depositary shares each representing 1/1,000 of our 6.500% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series Q for gross proceeds of $375.0 million, and we incurred $11.3 million in issuance costs.

In May and June 2011, we redeemed our Series I Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $517.5 million.

In July 2011, we issued 19.5 million depositary shares each representing 1/1,000 of our 6.350% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series R for gross proceeds of $487.5 million, and we incurred $15.5 million in issuance costs.

In August 2011, we redeemed our Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $424.8 million.

On September 30, 2011, we redeemed our Series G Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $100.0 million.

We recorded a $11.4 million and a $49.7 million EITF D-42 allocation of income from our common shareholders to the holders of our Cumulative Preferred Shares in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, in connection with our preferred redemption activities ($16.2 million and $32.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively).

Dividends

Common share dividends, including amounts paid to our restricted share unitholders, totaled $188.3 million ($1.10 per share) and $162.0 million ($0.95 per share), for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $564.7 million ($3.30 per share) and $459.3 million ($2.70 per share), for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Preferred share dividends totaled $49.3 million and $56.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $156.3 million and $172.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

9.   Related Party Transactions

The Hughes Family owns approximately 16.0% of our common shares outstanding at September 30, 2012.

The Hughes Family has ownership interests in, and operates, approximately 53 self-storage facilities in Canada (“PS Canada”) using the “Public Storage” brand name pursuant to a non-exclusive, royalty-free trademark license agreement with the Company.  We currently do not own any interests in these facilities nor do we own any facilities in Canada.  We have a right of first refusal to acquire the stock or assets of the corporation that manages the 53 self-storage facilities in Canada, if the Hughes Family or the corporation agrees to sell them.  However, we have no interest in the operations of this corporation, we have no right to acquire this stock or assets unless the Hughes Family decides to sell and we receive no benefit from the profits and increases in value of the Canadian self-storage facilities.

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We reinsure risks relating to loss of goods stored by tenants in the self-storage facilities in Canada.  During each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we received $0.4 million in reinsurance premiums attributable to the Canadian facilities.  Since our right to provide tenant reinsurance to the Canadian facilities may be qualified, there is no assurance that these premiums will continue.

PS Canada holds approximately a 2.2% interest in Stor-RE, a consolidated entity that provides liability and casualty insurance for PS Canada, the Company and certain affiliates of the Company for occurrences prior to April 1, 2004. 

In August 2011, we acquired through mergers the interests we did not own in five limited partnerships for $54.6 million paid to the Hughes Family and $100.8 million paid to the other third-party limited partners (the “Other Partners”).  In separate transactions in June and August 2011, we acquired interests in other entities from the Hughes Family for $13.5 million in cash.  All amounts paid were based upon independent property appraisals and the liquidation terms of the partnerships.  A special committee of our Board of Trustees unanimously determined that the transactions were fair and advisable to and in the best interests of Public Storage’s shareholders (other than the Hughes Family) and to the Other Partners, and an investment banking firm appointed by the special committee concluded that the amounts paid to the Other Partners was fair to them, from a financial point of view.  Mr. Hughes, a former trustee, is indemnified for any litigation arising from these transactions.  Mr. Hughes, who was co-general partner with Public Storage in certain of these entities, has withdrawn as general partner from each entity.

10.   Share-Based Compensation

Under various share-based compensation plans, the Company can grant non-qualified options to purchase the Company’s common shares, as well as restricted share units (“RSUs”), to trustees, officers, service providers, and key employees.  The terms of these grants are established by an authorized committee of our Board of Trustees.

Stock options and RSUs are considered “granted” and “outstanding” (legal grant date notwithstanding) as the terms are used herein, when i) the Company and the recipient reach a mutual understanding of the key terms of the award, ii) the award has been authorized in accordance with the Company’s share grant approval procedures, iii) the recipient begins to be benefited from or adversely affected by changes in the market price of our stock, and iv) it is probable that any performance and service conditions will be met.

We amortize the grant-date fair value of awards (net of anticipated forfeitures) as compensation expense over the service period.  The service period generally begins on the grant date and ends on the earlier of the vesting date or the date when the recipient would not forfeit unvested grants upon termination.  The service period begins on the date services begin to be provided, rather than on the grant date, when i) all the requirements of a grant have been met, except that the Company and the recipient have not reached a mutual understanding of the key terms of the award, and ii) no future services are required following the grant date.

We have elected to use the straight-line attribution method with respect to awards that are earned solely based upon the passage of time and continued employment.  Awards with performance conditions are amortized using the accelerated attribution method, with each vesting amortized separately over the individual vesting period.   The employer portion of taxes is expensed as incurred.

Stock Options

Stock option exercise prices are equal to the closing trading price of our common shares on the date they are legally granted, vest over a three to five-year period, and expire ten years after the legal grant date.  We use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of our stock options.

Outstanding stock option grants are included on a one-for-one basis in our diluted weighted average shares, to the extent dilutive, after applying the treasury stock method (based upon the average common share price during the period) to assumed exercise proceeds and measured but unrecognized compensation.

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September 30, 2012

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For the three and nine months period ended September 30, 2012, we recorded $0.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in compensation expense related to stock options, as compared to $0.8 million and $2.3 million for the same periods in 2011.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, 35,000 stock options were granted, 304,389 options were exercised and 31,400 options were forfeited.  A total of 2,290,277 stock options were outstanding at September 30, 2012 (2,591,066 at December 31, 2011).

Restricted Share Units

RSUs vest ratably over a three to eight-year period from the date they are legally granted.  The grantee receives additional compensation for each outstanding RSU, classified as dividends paid, equal to the per-share dividends received by common shareholders.  When RSUs are forfeited, any dividends previously paid on such forfeited RSUs are expensed.  When RSUs vest, the grantee receives common shares equal to the number of vested RSUs, less common shares withheld in exchange for tax deposits, equal to the vesting-date fair value of the withheld shares, made by the Company to satisfy the employee’s statutory tax liabilities arising from the vesting.

The fair value of our RSUs is determined based upon the applicable closing trading price of our common shares.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, 150,400 RSUs were granted, 60,150 RSUs were forfeited and 144,472 RSUs vested.  This vesting resulted in the issuance of 91,366 common shares.  In addition, tax deposits totaling $6.9 million were made on behalf of employees in exchange for 53,106 common shares withheld upon vesting.

RSUs outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were 647,277 and 701,499, respectively.  A total of $6.4 million and $16.4 million in RSU expense (including employer taxes incurred upon vesting) was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $5.4 million and $15.7 million for the same periods in 2011.

See also “net income per common share” in Note 2 for further discussion regarding the impact of RSUs and stock options on our net income per common and income allocated to common shareholders.

11.   Segment Information

Our reportable segments reflect the significant components of our operations that are evaluated separately by our chief operating decision maker and have discrete financial information available.  Our segments are organized based upon differences in the nature of the underlying products, services, and whether the operation is located in the U.S. or outside the U.S.  In making resource allocation decisions, our chief operating decision maker reviews the net income from continuing operations of each reportable segment included in the tables below, excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, gains or losses on disposition of real estate facilities, and real estate impairment charges.  The amounts for each reportable segment included in the tables below are in conformity with GAAP and our significant accounting policies as denoted in Note 2, and exclude ancillary revenues and expenses, interest income (other than from Loans Receivable from Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities), interest expense, general and administrative expense, and gains and losses on the early repayment of debt, none of which can be allocated to any reportable segment.  Our chief operating decision maker does not consider the book value of assets in making resource allocation decisions.

Following is the description of and basis for presentation for each of our segments.

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September 30, 2012

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Domestic Self-Storage Segment

The Domestic Self-Storage Segment includes the operations of the 2,055 self-storage facilities owned by the Company and the Subsidiaries, as well as our equity share of the Other Investments.  For all periods presented, substantially all of our real estate facilities, goodwill and other intangible assets, other assets, and accrued and other liabilities are associated with the Domestic Self-Storage Segment.

European Self-Storage Segment

The European Self-Storage segment comprises our interest in Shurgard Europe, which has self-storage operations in seven western European countries.  It has a separate management team that determines the strategic direction for this segment under the direction of our chief operating decision maker and our joint venture partner which owns a 51% equity interest in Shurgard Europe.  The European Self-Storage segment presentation includes our equity share of Shurgard Europe’s operations, the interest and other income received from Shurgard Europe, as well as foreign currency exchange gains and losses that are attributable to Shurgard Europe.  Our balance sheet includes an investment in Shurgard Europe (Note 4) and a loan receivable from Shurgard Europe (Note 5).

Commercial Segment

The Commercial segment comprises our investment in PSB, a self-managed REIT with a separate management team that makes its financing, capital allocation and other significant decisions.  The Commercial segment also includes our direct interest in certain commercial facilities, substantially all of which are managed by PSB.  The Commercial segment presentation includes our equity earnings and interest income from PSB, as well as the revenues and expenses of our commercial facilities.  At September 30, 2012, the assets of the Commercial segment are comprised principally of our investment in PSB (Note 4).

Presentation of Segment Information

The following tables reconcile the performance of each segment, in terms of segment income, to our net income (amounts in thousands):

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September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

For the three months ended September 30, 2012

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage		Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	440,918	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	440,918
Ancillary operations		-		-		3,457		28,556			32,013
		440,918		-		3,457		28,556			472,931
Expenses:
Self-storage facilities		127,367		-		-		-			127,367
Ancillary operations		-		-		1,100		8,757			9,857
Depreciation and amortization		89,194		-		703		-			89,897
General and administrative		-		-		-		15,298			15,298
		216,561		-		1,803		24,055			242,419
Operating income		224,357		-		1,654		4,501			230,512
Interest and other income		-		4,890		-		554			5,444
Interest expense		-		-		-		(4,926	)		(4,926	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		399		9,442		2,801		-			12,642
Foreign currency exchange gain		-		9,019		-		-			9,019
Gain on real estate sales		193		-		-		-			193
Income from continuing operations		224,949		23,351		4,455		129			252,884
Discontinued operations		11,935		-		-		-			11,935
Net income	$	236,884	$	23,351	$	4,455	$	129		$	264,819

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September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

For the three months ended September 30, 2011

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage			Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	415,552	$	-		$	-	$	-		$	415,552
Ancillary operations		-		-			3,590		26,421			30,011
		415,552		-			3,590		26,421			445,563
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		128,787		-			-		-			128,787
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-			1,381		8,412			9,793
Depreciation and amortization		90,162		-			659		-			90,821
General and administrative		-		-			-		14,116			14,116
Asset impairment charges		297		-			-		1,889			2,186
		219,246		-			2,040		24,417			245,703
Operating income		196,306		-			1,550		2,004			199,860
Interest and other income		-		5,979			141		755			6,875
Interest expense		-		-			-		(5,862	)		(5,862	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		450		6,702			8,117		-			15,269
Foreign currency exchange loss		-		(28,253	)		-		-			(28,253	)
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,135		-			-		1,848			4,983
Income (loss) from continuing operations		199,891		(15,572	)		9,808		(1,255	)		192,872
Discontinued operations		2,021		-			-		(380	)		1,641
Net income (loss)	$	201,912	$	(15,572	)	$	9,808	$	(1,635	)	$	194,513

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PUBLIC STORAGE

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September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage			Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	1,268,256	$	-		$	-	$	-		$	1,268,256
Ancillary operations		-		-			10,596		82,426			93,022
		1,268,256		-			10,596		82,426			1,361,278
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		395,381		-			-		-			395,381
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-			3,620		25,536			29,156
Depreciation and amortization		263,109		-			2,086		-			265,195
General and administrative		-		-			-		44,117			44,117
		658,490		-			5,706		69,653			733,849
Operating income		609,766		-			4,890		12,773			627,429
Interest and other income		-		14,905			-		1,734			16,639
Interest expense		-		-			-		(15,327	)		(15,327	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		1,162		23,764			5,427		-			30,353
Foreign currency exchange loss		-		(2,481	)		-		-			(2,481	)
Gain on real estate sales		1,456		-			-		-			1,456
Income (loss) from continuing operations		612,384		36,188			10,317		(820	)		658,069
Discontinued operations		12,403		-			-		-			12,403
Net income (loss)	$	624,787	$	36,188		$	10,317	$	(820	)	$	670,472

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PUBLIC STORAGE

CONDENSED NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2012

(Unaudited)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage		Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	1,194,753	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	1,194,753
Ancillary operations		-		-		11,010		74,807			85,817
		1,194,753		-		11,010		74,807			1,280,570
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		393,446		-		-		-			393,446
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-		4,247		24,057			28,304
Depreciation and amortization		266,267		-		1,987		-			268,254
General and administrative		-		-		-		40,944			40,944
Asset impairment charges		297		-		-		1,889			2,186
		660,010		-		6,234		66,890			733,134
Operating income		534,743		-		4,776		7,917			547,436
Interest and other income		-		22,636		664		1,918			25,218
Interest expense		-		-		-		(18,779	)		(18,779	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		1,302		17,471		22,982		-			41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain		-		13,495		-		-			13,495
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,263		-		-		1,848			5,111
Income (loss) from continuing operations		539,308		53,602		28,422		(7,096	)		614,236
Discontinued operations		2,166		-		-		(380	)		1,786
Net income (loss)	$	541,474	$	53,602	$	28,422	$	(7,476	)	$	616,022

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12.   Commitments and Contingencies

Contingent Losses

We are a party to various legal proceedings and subject to various claims and complaints that have arisen in the normal course of business.  We believe that the likelihood of these pending legal matters and other contingencies resulting in a material loss to the Company, either individually or in the aggregate, is remote.

Insurance and Loss Exposure

We have historically carried customary property, earthquake, general liability and workers compensation coverage through internationally recognized insurance carriers, subject to customary levels of deductibles.  The aggregate limits on these policies of $75 million for property losses and $102 million for general liability losses are higher than estimates of maximum probable loss that could occur from individual catastrophic events determined in recent engineering and actuarial studies; however, in case of multiple catastrophic events, these limits could be exhausted.

Our tenant insurance program reinsures a program that provides insurance to certificate holders against claims for property losses due to specific named perils (earthquakes are not covered by these policies) to goods stored by tenants at our self-storage facilities for individual limits up to a maximum of $5,000.  We have third-party insurance coverage for claims paid exceeding $5.0 million resulting from any one individual event, to a limit of $15.0 million.  At September 30, 2012, there were approximately 700,000 certificate holders held by our self-storage tenants participating in this program, representing aggregate coverage of approximately $1.6 billion.  We rely on a third-party insurance company to provide the insurance and are subject to licensing requirements and regulations in several states.

13.   Subsequent Events

During October 2012, we acquired three self-storage properties located in Texas, Arizona and New York (336,000 net rentable square feet) for an aggregate purchase price of $37.3 million in cash.

As of November 8, 2012, we have acquired or are under contract to acquire (subject to contingencies) three additional self-storage facilities (two located in Georgia and one in California) with 291,000 net rentable square feet, for approximately $26.7 million in cash.

On November 8, 2012, we announced that we will call for redemption our 6.250% Series Z, 6.125% Series A, and 6.180% Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par, totaling $362.5 million.  These securities will be redeemed on December 27, 2012.  We expect to incur EITF D-42 allocations to the preferred shareholders totaling approximately $12.0 million in the three months ending December 31, 2012 in connection with these redemptions.

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Item 2.              Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and notes thereto.

Forward Looking Statements:  This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws.All statements in this document, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements which may be identified by the use of the words "expects,"   "believes,"   "anticipates,"  "plans," "will," "would," "should," "may," "estimates" and similar expressions.  These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause our actual results and performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.  As a result, you should not rely on any forward-looking statements in this report, or which management may make orally or in writing from time to time, as predictions of future events nor guarantees of future performance.  We caution you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report or as of the dates indicated in the statements.  All of our forward-looking statements, including those in this report, are qualified in their entirety by this statement.

Factors and risks that may impact our future results and performance include, but are not limited to, those described in Part I, Item 1A, "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 27, 2012 and in our other filings with the SEC and the following:

·   general risks associated with the ownership and operation of real estate including changes in demand, potential liability for environmental contamination, natural disasters, and adverse changes in laws and regulations governing property tax, real estate and zoning;

·   risks associated with downturns in the national and local economies in the markets in which we operate, including risks related to current economic conditions and the economic health of our tenants;

·   the impact of competition from new and existing self-storage and commercial facilities and other storage alternatives;

·   difficulties in our ability to successfully evaluate, finance, integrate into our existing operations, and manage acquired and developed properties;

·   risks associated with international operations including, but not limited to, unfavorable foreign currency rate fluctuations and local and global economic uncertainty that could adversely affect our earnings and cash flows;

·   risks related to our participation in joint ventures;

·   the impact of the regulatory environment as well as national, state, and local laws and regulations including, without limitation, those governing environmental, tax and tenant insurance matters and real estate investment trusts (“REITs”), and risks related to the impact of new laws and regulations;

·   risk of increased tax expense associated either with a possible failure by us to qualify as a REIT, or with challenges to intercompany transactions with our taxable REIT subsidiaries;

·   disruptions or shutdowns of our automated processes and systems or breaches of our data security;

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·   difficulties in raising capital at a reasonable cost; and

·   economic uncertainty due to the impact of war or terrorism. 

We expressly disclaim any obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, new estimates, or other factors, events or circumstances after the date of this document, except where required by law.  Accordingly, you should use caution in relying on forward-looking statements to anticipate future results.

Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations discusses our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with United States (“U.S.”) generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  The preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures in conformity with GAAP and our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations requires management to make judgments, assumptions and estimates that affect the amounts reported in our financial statements and accompanying notes.  The notes to our September 30, 2012 financial statements, primarily Note 2, summarize the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our financial statements and related disclosures.

We believe the following are our critical accounting policies, because they have a material impact on the portrayal of our financial condition and results, and they require us to make judgments and estimates about matters that are inherently uncertain.

Income Tax Expense:  We have elected to be treated as a REIT, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.  As a REIT, we do not incur federal income tax if we distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income (generally, net rents and gains from real property, dividends, and interest) each year, and if we meet certain organizational and operational rules.  We believe we have met these REIT requirements in 2011 and for all other periods presented herein.  Accordingly, we have recorded no federal income tax expense related to our REIT taxable income.

Our evaluation that we have met the REIT requirements could be incorrect, because compliance with the tax rules requires factual determinations, and circumstances we have not identified could result in noncompliance with the tax requirements in current or prior years.  For any taxable year that we fail to qualify as a REIT and for which applicable statutory relief provisions did not apply, we would be taxed at the regular corporate rates on all of our taxable income for at least that year and the ensuing four years, we could be subject to penalties and interest, and our net income would be materially different from the amounts estimated in our financial statements.

In addition, our taxable REIT subsidiaries are taxable as regular corporations.  To the extent that amounts paid to us by our taxable REIT subsidiaries are determined by the taxing authorities to be in excess of amounts that would be paid under similar arrangements among unrelated parties, we could be subject to a 100% penalty tax on the excess payments.  If we became subject to such a penalty tax, our net income could be materially overstated from our current estimates. 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets:  Substantially all of our assets, consisting primarily of real estate, are long-lived assets.  The evaluation of long-lived assets for impairment involves identification of indicators of impairment, projections of future operating cash flows, and determining fair values, all of which require significant judgment and subjectivity.  Others could come to materially different conclusions than we did regarding impairment.  In addition, we may not have identified all current facts and circumstances that may affect impairment.  Any unidentified impairment loss, or change in assumptions as to cash flows or fair values, could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations.

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Accruals for Operating Expenses:  Certain of our expenses are estimated based upon assumptions regarding past trends and future expectations, such as losses for workers compensation, employee health plans, and estimated claims for our tenant reinsurance program.  Our property tax expense represents one of our largest operating expenses and has significant estimated components.  Most notably, in certain jurisdictions we do not receive tax bills for the current fiscal year until after our earnings are finalized, and as a result, we must estimate tax expense based upon anticipated implementation of regulations and trends.  If these estimates and assumptions with respect to these operating expenses were incorrect, our expenses could be misstated.

Accruals for Contingencies:We are exposed to business and legal liability risks with respect to events that have occurred, but in accordance with GAAP, we have not accrued for certain potential liabilities because the loss is either not probable or not reasonably estimable or because we are not aware of the event.  We could in the future accrue additional amounts for such liabilities, due to future events and the results of further investigation or litigation.  Such accruals could have a material adverse impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Valuation of Real Estate and Intangible Assets Acquired:In reporting the acquisition of operating self-storage facilities in our financial statements, we must estimate the fair value of the land, buildings, and intangible assets acquired in these transactions.   These estimates are based upon many assumptions, subject to a significant degree of judgment, including estimating discount rates, replacement costs of land and buildings, future cash flows from the tenant base in place at the time of the acquisition, and future revenues to be earned and expenses to be incurred with respect to acquired properties.  We believe that the assumptions we used are reasonable, however, others could come to materially different conclusions as to the estimated values, which would result in different depreciation and amortization expense, gains and losses on sale of real estate assets, as well as the amounts included on our balance sheets for real estate  and intangible assets.

Overview

Our principal business activities include the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of self-storage facilities which offer storage spaces for lease, generally on a month-to-month basis, for personal and business use.  We are the largest owner of self-storage facilities in the U.S., which represents our Domestic Self-Storage segment.  A large portion of management time is focused on maximizing revenues and managing expenses at our self-storage facilities, which is the primary driver of our net income and cash flow from operations and represent 93% of our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

Most of our facilities compete with other well-managed and well-located competitors.  In addition, we are subject to general economic conditions, particularly conditions that affect the spending habits of consumers and moving trends.  We believe that we possess several business characteristics, as described in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which enable us to compete effectively, including our centralized information networks, national telephone and online reservation system, the brand name “Public Storage,” and our economies of scale.

The remainder of our operations is comprised of our European Self-Storage segment through our investment in Shurgard Europe, our Commercial segment primarily through our investment in PS Business Parks, Inc. (“PSB”), and the operations not allocated to any segment, each of which is described in Note 11 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements.

Our ability to effectively deploy capital to expand our asset base is an important component of our long-term growth strategy.  Since the beginning of 2010, we have acquired 67 self-storage facilities for approximately $464 million, noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries owning self-storage facilities for $196 million, and we invested $117 million in Shurgard Europe which it used to acquire interests in self-storage facilities.

We believe that there may be opportunities to acquire additional self-storage facilities from third parties in the remainder of 2012.  There is significant competition for facilities marketed in many of the geographic locations we find attractive.  There can be no assurance that we will be able to acquire additional facilities.

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We have a nominal pipeline of identified and committed development projects at September 30, 2012.  In part due to the significant increase in prices being paid for existing facilities, in many cases well above replacement cost, we have expanded our new property development efforts and we expect to increase our level of development activities over the next 12 to 18 months.  However, we believe that there are limitations on the level of investment that we can undertake.  Such limitations include limited attractively located land parcels available at a reasonable cost, extensive and substantial permitting requirements, limitations on self-storage development in certain local municipalities, and our desire to obtain an attractive return on our investment when considering the 36 to 48 months that it takes to fill up newly-developed self-storage space with tenants and other associated risks of development.  As a result, we do not expect such activities to have a significant impact upon our liquidity or earnings in the next 12 to 18 months.

Other investments we have made in the past, and may make in the future, include i) further investment in Shurgard Europe, ii) further investment in PSB, and iii) the early retirement of debt or redemption of preferred securities.  There can be no assurance that these other investment alternatives will be attractive in the long-term, or will even be available as investment alternatives.

We believe that we are not dependent upon raising capital to fund our operations or meet our obligations, due to our low levels of debt and significant cash from operations (see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” below).  However, access to capital is important to growing our property portfolio.  We choose between the issuance of common and preferred securities based upon the relative cost of capital.  For at least the last ten years, we have raised cash proceeds for growth and other corporate purposes primarily through the issuance of preferred securities, while we have issued common equity only in connection with mergers and the acquisition of interests in real estate entities.  Our ability to raise capital with favorable terms is dependent upon capital market conditions.  When market conditions are favorable, we have generally been able to raise capital as necessary; however, there can be no assurance that future market conditions will permit us to do so.  During the year ended December 31, 2011, we issued approximately $863 million of preferred securities.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we issued another $1.7 billion of preferred securities, including $495.0 million of preferred securities issued most recently at a coupon of 5.375%.

At September 30, 2012, we had approximately $536 million of cash.  In October 2012, we redeemed our Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares at par for approximately $367 million, and we acquired three self-storage facilities for approximately $37.3 million in cash.  As of November 8, 2012, we were under contract to acquire three self-storage facilities for approximately $26.7 million in cash, subject to contingencies.  On December 27, 2012, we will redeem our 6.250% Series Z, 6.125% Series A, and 6.180% Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par, totaling $362.5 million.  We expect to fund these activities with cash on hand, the issuance of equity securities, or borrowings on our line of credit.  We have no other significant commitments until 2013, when $264.9 million of existing debt comes due.

Results of Operations

Operating Results for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, net income allocable to our common shareholders was $202.5 million or $1.18 per diluted common share compared to $118.0 million or $0.69 per diluted common share for the same period in 2011, representing an increase of $84.5 million or $0.49 per diluted common share.  This increase is due to (i) a $37.3 million increase resulting from foreign currency exchange gains and losses incurred in translating the value of our Euro-denominated loan receivable from Shurgard Europe into a U.S. Dollar equivalent, (ii) improved property operations and (iii) reduced allocations of income to our preferred shareholders due primarily to lower average coupon rates and lower average outstanding preferred shares.

Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net income allocable to our common shareholders was $460.2 million or $2.68 per diluted common share, compared to $397.5 million or $2.33 per diluted common share for the same period in 2011, representing an increase of $62.7 million or $0.35 per diluted common share.  This increase is due to (i) improved property operations and (ii) a $16.7 million reduction in allocations of net income to preferred shareholders based upon distributions paid due to lower average coupon rates and lower average outstanding preferred shares, offset partially by (iii) a $27.8 million decrease in earnings due to the application of EITF D-42 to our and PSB’s redemptions of preferred securities, and (iv) a $16.0 million decrease due to foreign exchange gains and losses in translating our Euro-denominated loan receivable from Shurgard Europe into U.S. Dollars.

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Funds from Operations

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, funds from operations (“FFO”) was $1.73 per diluted common share as compared to $1.29 for the same period in 2011, representing an increase of 34.1%.

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, FFO was impacted by a foreign currency exchange gain of $9.0 million (compared to a $28.3 million loss for the same period in 2011) and a $12.9 million charge in applying EITF D-42 due to redemptions of preferred securities, including our equity share of PSB (compared to a $16.2 million charge for the same period in 2011).

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, FFO was $4.46 per diluted common share as compared to $4.17 for the same period in 2011, representing an increase of 7.0%.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, FFO was impacted by a foreign currency exchange loss of $2.5 million (compared to a $13.5 million gain for the same period in 2011) and a $56.9 million charge in applying EITF D-42 due to redemptions of preferred securities, including our equity share of PSB (compared to a $29.1 million net charge for the same period in 2011).

Our FFO was also impacted by other items such as impairment charges with respect to non-real estate assets, our equity share of PSB’s lease termination benefits, and costs associated with the acquisition of real estate facilities, which reduced FFO per diluted common share $0.02 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and $0.01 in each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011.

The following table provides a summary of the per-share impact of the items noted above (unaudited):

	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Percentage Change			2012			2011			Percentage Change
FFO per diluted common share prior to adjustments for the following items	$	1.76		$	1.56			12.8	%	$	4.82		$	4.27			12.9	%
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)		0.05			(0.17	)					(0.01	)		0.08
Application of EITF D-42		(0.08	)		(0.09	)					(0.33	)		(0.17	)
Other items, net		-			(0.01	)					(0.02	)		(0.01	)
FFO per diluted common share, as reported	$	1.73		$	1.29			34.1	%	$	4.46		$	4.17			7.0	%

 FFO is a term defined by the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts.  It is generally defined as net income before depreciation, gains and losses, and impairment charges with respect to real estate assets.  FFO is presented because management and many analysts consider FFO to be one measure of the performance of real estate companies.  In addition, we believe that FFO is helpful to investors as an additional measure of the performance of a REIT, because net income includes the impact of depreciation, which assumes that the value of real estate diminishes predictably over time, while we believe that the value of real estate fluctuates due to market conditions and in response to inflation.  FFO computations do not consider scheduled principal payments on debt, capital improvements, distributions and other obligations of the Company.  FFO is not a substitute for our cash flow or net income as a measure of our liquidity or operating performance or our ability to pay dividends.  Other REITs may not compute FFO in the same manner; accordingly, FFO may not be comparable among REITs. See the following reconciliation of net income to FFO.

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	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Computation of FFO allocable to Common Shares:
Net income	$	264,819		$	194,513		$	670,472		$	616,022
Add back – depreciation and amortization, including amounts classified as discontinued operations		89,991			90,956			265,517			268,695
Add back – depreciation from unconsolidated real estate investments		18,391			17,925			56,955			52,351
Eliminate – gains on sale of real estate investments, including discontinued operations and from unconsolidated real estate investments		(13,010	)		(5,943	)		(14,273	)		(5,818	)
FFO allocable to equity holders		360,191			297,451			978,671			931,250
Less allocations of FFO to:
Noncontrolling equity interests		(1,730	)		(3,784	)		(4,950	)		(13,696	)
Preferred shareholders - distributions		(49,267	)		(56,670	)		(156,272	)		(172,926	)
Preferred shareholders - redemptions		(11,350	)		(16,178	)		(49,677	)		(32,077	)
Restricted share unitholders		(1,198	)		(641	)		(2,990	)		(2,060	)
FFO allocable to Common Shares	$	296,646		$	220,178		$	764,782		$	710,491
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		171,700			170,830			171,558			170,538
FFO per diluted common share	$	1.73		$	1.29		$	4.46		$	4.17

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Real Estate Operations

Self-Storage Operations: Our domestic self-storage operations are by far our largest segment, representing 93% of our revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  We analyze our domestic self-storage operations in two groups: (i) the Same Store Facilities, representing the facilities that we have owned and operated on a stabilized basis since January 1, 2010, and (ii) all other facilities, which are newly acquired, newly developed, or recently expanded facilities (the “Non Same Store Facilities”).

Self-Storage Operations Summary	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Percentage Change			2012			2011			Percentage Change
	(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Same Store Facilities	$	412,641		$	393,819			4.8	%	$	1,191,269		$	1,135,859			4.9	%
Non Same Store Facilities		28,277			21,733			30.1	%		76,987			58,894			30.7	%
Total rental income		440,918			415,552			6.1	%		1,268,256			1,194,753			6.2	%
Cost of operations:
Same Store Facilities		118,566			121,338			(2.3	)%		370,291			372,409			(0.6	)%
Non Same Store Facilities		8,801			7,449			18.2	%		25,090			21,037			19.3	%
Total cost of operations		127,367			128,787			(1.1	)%		395,381			393,446			0.5	%
Net operating income (a):
Same Store Facilities		294,075			272,481			7.9	%		820,978			763,450			7.5	%
Non Same Store Facilities		19,476			14,284			36.3	%		51,897			37,857			37.1	%
Total net operating income		313,551			286,765			9.3	%		872,875			801,307			8.9	%
Total depreciation and amortization expense:
Same Store Facilities		(78,452	)		(79,229	)		(1.0	)%		(235,876	)		(240,679	)		(2.0	)%
Non Same Store Facilities		(10,742	)		(10,933	)		(1.7	)%		(27,233	)		(25,588	)		6.4	%
Total depreciation and amortization expense		(89,194	)		(90,162	)		(1.1	)%		(263,109	)		(266,267	)		(1.2	)%
Total net income	$	224,357		$	196,603			14.1	%	$	609,766		$	535,040			14.0	%
Number of facilities at period end:
Same Store Facilities											1,941			1,941			-
Non Same Store Facilities											114			95			20.0	%
Net rentable square footage at period end (in thousands):
Same Store Facilities											122,464			122,464			-
Non Same Store Facilities											8,412			6,877			22.3	%

(a)         See “Net Operating Income” below for further information regarding this non-GAAP measure.

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Same Store Facilities

The Same Store Facilities represent those 1,941 facilities that have been owned and operated on a stabilized basis since January 1, 2010, and therefore, provide meaningful comparisons for 2011 and 2012.  The following table summarizes the historical operating results of these facilities:

SAME STORE FACILITIES	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Percentage Change			2012			2011			Percentage Change
Revenues:	(Dollar amounts in thousands, except weighted average amounts)
Rental income	$	391,461		$	372,301			5.1	%	$	1,130,548		$	1,076,400			5.0	%
Late charges and administrative fees		21,180			21,518			(1.6	)%		60,721			59,459			2.1	%
Total revenues (a)		412,641			393,819			4.8	%		1,191,269			1,135,859			4.9	%
Cost of operations:
Property taxes		40,580			39,550			2.6	%		125,563			121,196			3.6	%
On-site property manager payroll		24,694			25,289			(2.4	)%		74,973			76,481			(2.0	)%
Repairs and maintenance		8,487			10,960			(22.6	)%		31,097			32,718			(5.0	)%
Utilities		10,153			10,501			(3.3	)%		27,852			29,175			(4.5	)%
Media advertising		1,239			2,144			(42.2	)%		6,275			9,550			(34.3	)%
Other advertising and selling expense		8,943			7,816			14.4	%		24,968			24,589			1.5	%
Other direct property costs		8,739			8,917			(2.0	)%		26,492			27,215			(2.7	)%
Supervisory payroll		8,191			8,199			(0.1	)%		25,630			24,605			4.2	%
Allocated overhead		7,540			7,962			(5.3	)%		27,441			26,880			2.1	%
Total cost of operations (a)		118,566			121,338			(2.3	)%		370,291			372,409			(0.6	)%
Net operating income (b)		294,075			272,481			7.9	%		820,978			763,450			7.5	%
Depreciation and amortization expense		(78,452	)		(79,229	)		(1.0	)%		(235,876	)		(240,679	)		(2.0	)%
Net income	$	215,623		$	193,252			11.6	%	$	585,102		$	522,771			11.9	%
Gross margin (before depreciation and amortization expense)		71.3	%		69.2	%		3.0	%		68.9	%		67.2	%		2.5	%
Weighted average for the period:
Square foot occupancy (c)		92.7	%		92.2	%		0.5	%		91.9	%		91.5	%		0.4	%
Realized annual rent per occupied square foot (d)(e)	$	13.79		$	13.19			4.5	%	$	13.39		$	12.81			4.5	%
REVPAF (e)(f)	$	12.79		$	12.16			5.2	%	$	12.31		$	11.72			5.0	%
Weighted average at September 30:
Square foot occupancy											92.5	%		91.7	%		0.9	%
In place annual rent per occupied square foot (g)										$	14.63		$	14.13			3.5	%
Total net rentable square feet (in thousands)											122,464			122,464			-
Number of facilities											1,941			1,941			-

(a)   Revenues and cost of operations do not include ancillary revenues and expenses generated at the facilities with respect to tenant reinsurance and retail sales.

(b)   See “Net Operating Income” below for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to our net income in our statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

(c)   Square foot occupancies represent weighted average occupancy levels over the entire period.

(d)   Realized annual rent per occupied square foot is computed by annualizing the result of dividing rental income (which excludes late charges and administrative fees) by the weighted average occupied square feet for the period.  Realized annual rent per occupied square foot takes into consideration promotional discounts that reduce rental income from the contractual amounts due.

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(e)   Late charges and administrative fees are excluded from the computation of realized annual rent per occupied square foot and realized annual rent per available foot (“REVPAF”).  Exclusion of these amounts provides a better measure of our ongoing level of revenue because late charges are dependent upon the level of delinquency and administrative fees are dependent upon the level of move-ins.

(f)   REVPAF is computed by dividing rental income (which excludes late charges and administrative fees) by the total available net rentable square feet for the period.

(g)   In place annual rent per occupied square foot represents annualized contractual rents per occupied square foot without reductions for promotional discounts and excludes late charges and administrative fees.

Revenues generated by our Same Store Facilities increased by 4.8% and 4.9% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011 due primarily to increased   average rental rates charged to our tenants.  These rate increases were due to annual increases for tenants that have been renting longer than one year and to reductions in promotional discounts to $24.1 million and $67.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $26.7 million and $71.3 million for the same periods in 2011, respectively.

Average rental rates to new tenants increased 1.2% and move in volumes increased 3.4% for the three months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, average rental rates for new tenants were flat and move-in volumes increased 2.6% as compared to the same period in 2011.

Our operating strategy is to maintain occupancy levels for our Same Store Facilities at an average of at least 90% for the full year.  In order to achieve this strategy, we evaluate changes in traffic patterns of new tenants renting space and the volume of existing tenants vacating.  In response to these trends, we increase or decrease rental rates, promotional discounts offered and the frequency of television advertising.  We experience seasonal fluctuations in occupancy levels with occupancies generally higher in the summer months than in the winter months.  Consequently, rates charged to new tenants are typically higher in the summer months than in the winter months.

Notwithstanding high current occupancy levels compared to historical levels, we intend to continue to be competitive in our pricing and discounting in order to compete with other operators to attract new incoming tenants.  Based upon current trends, we expect positive year-over-year growth in rental income to continue.

Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization) decreased 2.3% and 0.6% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  The decreases were due primarily to reductions in on-site property manager payroll, repairs and maintenance, and media advertising, offset partially by an increase in property tax expense.

Property tax expense increased 2.6% and 3.6% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  We expect property tax expense growth of approximately 3.5% in the year ending December 31, 2012, due primarily to higher assessed values.

On-site property manager payroll expense decreased approximately 2.4% and 2.0% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011, due primarily to lower incentive compensation.   We expect payroll expense to be relatively flat in the remainder of 2012, compared to 2011.

Repairs and maintenance expenditures decreased 22.6% and 5.0% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  Repairs and maintenance expenditures are dependent upon several factors, such as weather, the timing of periodic needs throughout our portfolio, inflation in material and labor costs, and random events.  Included in our repairs and maintenance expenditures in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was approximately $2.2 million and $3.5 million, respectively, in snow removal costs.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we accelerated some of our normal repair and maintenance expenditures due to mild weather, and as a result, repairs and maintenance expenditures were lower in the six months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in 2011.  During the three months ending December 31, 2012, we expect repairs and maintenance expense to be flat as compared to the same period in 2011.

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Utility expenses decreased 3.3% and 4.5% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  These decreases are due primarily to reduced usage driven by milder weather.  It is difficult to estimate future utility cost levels because utility costs are primarily dependent upon factors such as changes in demand driven by weather and temperature, as well as fuel prices, each of which is volatile and not predictable.

Media advertising decreased 42.2% and 34.3% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  These decreases are due primarily to reductions in the number of markets in which we advertised on television.  We do not expect any spending on media advertising in the quarter ending December 31, 2012.  Media advertising costs in particular can be volatile and may increase or decrease significantly in the short-term.

Other advertising and selling expense increased 14.4% and 1.5% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  This expense is comprised principally of yellow page, Internet advertising, and the operating costs of our telephone reservation center.  The increases are due to higher Internet advertising spending, offset partially by reduced yellow page advertising.  We expect other advertising and selling expense for the remainder of 2012 to be approximately 10% to 15% higher as compared to the same period in 2011.

Other direct property costs include administrative expenses that are solely attributable to the self-storage facilities, such as property insurance, office expenses incurred at the property, telephone and data communication lines at the properties, business license costs, and bank charges related to handling the properties’ cash deposits.  We expect moderate growth in other direct property costs in the remainder of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

Supervisory payroll expense, which represents compensation paid to the management personnel who directly and indirectly supervise the on-site property managers, was flat in the three months ended September 30, 2012, and up 4.2% in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011.  The increase in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was due principally to increased headcount.  We expect more moderate growth in supervisory payroll in the remainder of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

Allocated overhead represents administrative expenses for shared general corporate functions, which are allocated to self-storage property operations to the extent their efforts are devoted to self-storage operations.  Such functions include data processing, human resources, operational accounting and finance, marketing, and costs of senior executives (other than the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer).  The increase is due principally to increased headcount.  We expect moderate growth in allocated overhead in the remainder of 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

Impact of Hurricane Sandy

On October 30, 2012, Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage to parts of the New Jersey/New York area (the “New York Market”).  We have 90 facilities operating in the New York Market, of which 79 facilities are included in our Same Store pool.  Property damage to our facilities appears to be minimal.  Within a few days after the storm all of our facilities were opened for business.

The New York Market is our third largest market behind Los Angeles and San Francisco, with revenues and square foot occupancy for the 79 Same Store facilities in the New York Market of $27.1 million and 93.0%, respectively, for the three months ended September 30, 2012.

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We expect to incur less than $1.5 million in increased repairs and maintenance expenditures during the fourth quarter of 2012 as a result of storm damage, and do not expect any significant negative impact on our revenues.  Our evaluation, however, could change as we continue to develop and implement remediation plans.

The following table summarizes selected quarterly financial data with respect to the Same Store Facilities:

	For the Quarter Ended
	March 31			June 30			September 30			December 31			Entire Year
	(Amounts in thousands, except for per square foot amount)
Total revenues:
2012	$	383,928		$	394,700		$	412,641
2011	$	366,497		$	375,543		$	393,819		$	386,196		$	1,522,055
Total cost of operations:
2012	$	130,682		$	121,043		$	118,566
2011	$	128,295		$	122,776		$	121,338		$	104,632		$	477,041
Property tax expense:
2012	$	43,058		$	41,925		$	40,580
2011	$	41,382		$	40,264		$	39,550		$	26,063		$	147,259
Repairs and maintenance expense:
2012	$	12,025		$	10,585		$	8,487
2011	$	10,765		$	10,993		$	10,960		$	12,519		$	45,237
Media advertising expense:
2012	$	3,145		$	1,891		$	1,239
2011	$	4,046		$	3,360		$	2,144		$	992		$	10,542
REVPAF:
2012	$	11.89		$	12.25		$	12.79
2011	$	11.36		$	11.64		$	12.16		$	11.96		$	11.78
Weighted average realized annual rent per occupied square foot:
2012	$	13.17		$	13.23		$	13.79
2011	$	12.65		$	12.61		$	13.19		$	13.26		$	12.92
Weighted average occupancy levels for the period:
2012		90.3	%		92.6	%		92.7	%
2011		89.8	%		92.3	%		92.2	%		90.2	%		91.2	%

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Analysis of Regional Trends – Same Store Facilities

The following table sets forth selected regional trends in our Same Store Facilities:

	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Change			2012			2011			Change
	(Amounts in thousands, except for weighted average data)
Same Store Facilities Operating Trends by Region
Revenues:
Southern California  (191 facilities)	$	61,281		$	58,752			4.3	%	$	178,487		$	171,565			4.0	%
Northern California  (167 facilities)		41,773			39,760			5.1	%		121,321			114,947			5.5	%
Texas  (228 facilities)		41,096			38,748			6.1	%		118,269			111,106			6.4	%
Florida  (181 facilities)		38,310			36,479			5.0	%		110,991			105,605			5.1	%
Illinois  (121 facilities)		25,448			24,235			5.0	%		73,111			69,853			4.7	%
Georgia  (92 facilities)		14,967			14,407			3.9	%		43,318			41,433			4.5	%
Washington (89 facilities)		20,622			19,683			4.8	%		59,127			56,679			4.3	%
All other states  (872 facilities)		169,144			161,755			4.6	%		486,645			464,671			4.7	%
Total revenues		412,641			393,819			4.8	%		1,191,269			1,135,859			4.9	%
Net operating income:
Southern California		48,258			45,501			6.1	%		138,364			132,694			4.3	%
Northern California		32,137			30,071			6.9	%		91,754			85,930			6.8	%
Texas		27,686			24,743			11.9	%		76,918			69,132			11.3	%
Florida		25,871			23,768			8.8	%		72,947			67,121			8.7	%
Illinois		15,543			13,973			11.2	%		40,309			36,447			10.6	%
Georgia		10,546			9,782			7.8	%		29,068			27,129			7.1	%
Washington		15,893			14,905			6.6	%		43,887			41,696			5.3	%
All other states		118,141			109,738			7.7	%		327,731			303,301			8.1	%
Total net operating income	$	294,075		$	272,481			7.9	%	$	820,978		$	763,450			7.5	%
Weighted average occupancy:
Southern California		92.7	%		91.9	%		0.9	%		92.5	%		92.0	%		0.5	%
Northern California		93.1	%		93.5	%		(0.4	)%		93.0	%		92.8	%		0.2	%
Texas		93.0	%		92.3	%		0.8	%		92.0	%		91.2	%		0.9	%
Florida		92.3	%		91.5	%		0.9	%		91.5	%		90.8	%		0.8	%
Illinois		93.0	%		92.3	%		0.8	%		92.3	%		91.1	%		1.3	%
Georgia		91.7	%		91.9	%		(0.2	)%		90.4	%		90.5	%		(0.1	)%
Washington		92.2	%		92.0	%		0.2	%		91.1	%		91.2	%		(0.1	)%
All other states		92.8	%		92.3	%		0.5	%		91.7	%		91.5	%		0.2	%
Total weighted average occupancy		92.7	%		92.2	%		0.5	%		91.9	%		91.5	%		0.4	%

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Same Store Facilities Operating Trends by Region (Continued)	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		Change			2012		2011		Change
	(Amounts in thousands, except for weighted average data)
Realized annual rent per occupied  square foot:
Southern California	$	19.18	$	18.49		3.7	%	$	18.65	$	17.98		3.7	%
Northern California		17.93		16.95		5.8	%		17.37		16.45		5.6	%
Texas		11.10		10.49		5.8	%		10.76		10.19		5.6	%
Florida		12.99		12.41		4.7	%		12.66		12.11		4.5	%
Illinois		13.53		12.93		4.6	%		13.07		12.65		3.3	%
Georgia		10.11		9.67		4.6	%		9.90		9.43		5.0	%
Washington		14.70		13.98		5.2	%		14.21		13.57		4.7	%
All other states		12.98		12.44		4.3	%		12.61		12.06		4.6	%
Total realized rent per square foot	$	13.79	$	13.19		4.5	%	$	13.39	$	12.81		4.5	%
REVPAF:
Southern California	$	17.77	$	16.99		4.6	%	$	17.25	$	16.54		4.3	%
Northern California		16.68		15.85		5.2	%		16.15		15.27		5.8	%
Texas		10.33		9.69		6.6	%		9.90		9.29		6.6	%
Florida		11.99		11.36		5.5	%		11.58		10.99		5.4	%
Illinois		12.58		11.93		5.4	%		12.06		11.53		4.6	%
Georgia		9.27		8.88		4.4	%		8.95		8.53		4.9	%
Washington		13.55		12.87		5.3	%		12.95		12.37		4.7	%
All other states		12.05		11.48		5.0	%		11.56		11.03		4.8	%
Total REVPAF	$	12.79	$	12.16		5.2	%	$	12.31	$	11.72		5.0	%

We believe that our geographic diversification and scale provide some insulation from localized economic effects and add to the stability of our cash flows.  It is difficult to predict localized trends in short-term self-storage demand and operating results.  Over the long run, we believe that markets that experience population growth, high employment, and otherwise exhibit economic strength and consistency will outperform markets that do not exhibit these characteristics.

Non Same Store Facilities

The Non Same Store Facilities at September 30, 2012 represent 114 facilities that were not stabilized with respect to occupancies or rental rates since January 1, 2010, or were acquired since January 1, 2010.  As a result of the stabilization process and timing of when the facilities were placed into service, year-over-year changes can be significant.  In the following table, “Facilities placed into service in 2012” includes 14 facilities acquired from third parties and three facilities that we obtained control of and began consolidating in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  “Facilities placed into service in 2011” includes 11 facilities acquired from third parties, one facility that was newly developed, and two facilities that we obtained control of and began consolidating in the year ended December 31, 2011.  “Other facilities” includes 42 facilities we acquired in 2010, as well as 41 other facilities that we have owned since January 1, 2010 that are not stabilized due to the addition of more net rentable square feet or due to casualty damage.

The following table summarizes operating data with respect to these facilities:

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NON SAME STORE FACILITIES	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Change			2012			2011			Change
	(Dollar amounts in thousands, except square foot amounts)
Rental income:
Facilities placed into service in 2012	$	2,806		$	-		$	2,806		$	4,417		$	-		$	4,417
Facilities placed into service in 2011		3,476			1,955			1,521			9,750			3,122			6,628
Other facilities		21,995			19,778			2,217			62,820			55,772			7,048
Total rental income		28,277			21,733			6,544			76,987			58,894			18,093
Cost of operations before depreciation and amortization expense:
Facilities placed into service in 2012	$	1,228		$	-		$	1,228		$	1,962		$	-		$	1,962
Facilities placed into service in 2011		974			829			145			3,059			1,299			1,760
Other facilities		6,599			6,620			(21	)		20,069			19,738			331
Total cost of operations		8,801			7,449			1,352			25,090			21,037			4,053
Net operating income before depreciation and amortization expense (a):
Facilities placed into service in 2012	$	1,578		$	-		$	1,578		$	2,455		$	-		$	2,455
Facilities placed into service in 2011		2,502			1,126			1,376			6,691			1,823			4,868
Other facilities		15,396			13,158			2,238			42,751			36,034			6,717
Total net operating income (a)		19,476			14,284			5,192			51,897			37,857			14,040
Depreciation and amortization expense		(10,742	)		(10,933	)		191			(27,233	)		(25,588	)		(1,645	)
Net income	$	8,734		$	3,351		$	5,383		$	24,664		$	12,269		$	12,395
At September 30:
Square foot occupancy:
Facilities placed into service in 2012											79.4	%		-			-
Facilities placed into service in 2011											82.0	%		74.9	%		9.5	%
Other facilities											91.2	%		87.5	%		4.2	%
											88.0	%		85.6	%		2.8	%
In place annual rent per occupied square foot:
Facilities placed into service in 2012										$	14.65		$	-			-
Facilities placed into service in 2011											15.21			14.13			7.6	%
Other facilities											16.34			15.78			3.5	%
										$	15.95		$	15.56			2.5	%
Number of Facilities:
Facilities placed into service in 2012											17			-			17
Facilities placed into service in 2011											14			12			2
Other facilities											83			83			-
											114			95			19
Net rentable square feet (in thousands):
Facilities placed into service in 2012											1,331			-			1,331
Facilities placed into service in 2011											1,166			1,011			155
Other facilities											5,915			5,866			49
											8,412			6,877			1,535

(a)   See “Net Operating Income” below for a reconciliation of this non-GAAP measure to our net income in our statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

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During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we acquired 14 facilities for an aggregate cost of $143.8 million.  The weighted average aggregate capitalization rates for the 10 properties acquired in the first six months of 2012 (total cost of $87.8 million), based upon annualizing the net operating income for the period we owned them, was approximately 5.3%, and the corresponding related weighted average occupancy was approximately 77.4%.  The weighted average aggregate capitalization rate for the four properties acquired in the third quarter of 2012 is not meaningful due to our limited ownership period.

In 2011, we acquired 11 facilities for an aggregate cost of $80.4 million.  The weighted average aggregate capitalization rates for these acquisitions, based upon annualizing the net operating income of these facilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, was approximately 8.2% and the corresponding related weighted average occupancy was 81.9%.

In addition, during 2011, we obtained control of two entities in which we had a partial interest, and began consolidating the two stabilized self-storage facilities (143,000 net rentable square feet) owned by these entities.  During 2012, we acquired control of another entity in which we had a partial interest, and began consolidating the three stabilized self-storage facilities (183,000 net rentable square feet) owned by this entity.

We believe that our management and operating infrastructure will result in newly acquired facilities stabilizing at a higher level of net operating income than was achieved by the previous owners, who are typically smaller operators.  However, it can take 24 or more months for these newly acquired facilities to reach stabilization, and the ultimate levels of rent to be achieved can be affected by changes in general economic conditions.  As a result, there can be no assurance that our expectations with respect to these facilities will be achieved.  However, we expect the Non Same Store Facilities to continue to provide earnings growth during 2012 as these facilities approach stabilized occupancy levels, and the earnings of the 2011 and 2012 acquisitions are reflected in our operations for a longer period in 2012 as compared to 2011.

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities

At September 30, 2012, we have equity investments in PSB, Shurgard Europe and various limited partnerships.  We account for such investments using the equity method.

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 consists of our pro-rata share of the net income of these unconsolidated real estate entities for each period.  The following table sets forth the significant components of equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities.

Historical summary:	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		Change			2012		2011		Change
	(Amounts in thousands)
Equity in earnings:
PSB	$	2,801	$	8,117	$	(5,316	)	$	5,427	$	22,982	$	(17,555	)
Shurgard Europe		9,442		6,702		2,740			23,764		17,471		6,293
Other Investments		399		450		(51	)		1,162		1,302		(140	)
Total equity in earnings	$	12,642	$	15,269	$	(2,627	)	$	30,353	$	41,755	$	(11,402	)

Investment in PSB:  At September 30, 2012, we have an approximate 41% common equity interest in PSB, comprised of our ownership of 5,801,606 shares of PSB’s common stock and 7,305,355 limited partnership units in PSB’s underlying operating partnership. The limited partnership units are convertible at our option, subject to certain conditions, on a one-for-one basis into PSB common stock.

At September 30, 2012, PSB owned and operated 28.2 million rentable square feet of commercial space located in eight states.  PSB also manages commercial space owned by the Company and affiliated entities pursuant to property management agreements.

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Equity in earnings from PSB decreased to $2.8 million in the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $8.1 million in the same period in 2011, and to $5.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $23.0 million in the same period in 2011.  These decreases were principally due to (i) the impact of PSB’s redemptions of preferred securities in 2011 and 2012, which reduced income allocated to the common equity holders in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, and increased income allocable to the common equity holders in the nine months ended September 30, 2011, (ii) increased depreciation and interest expense as a result of the properties PSB acquired in 2011, partially offset by (iii) incremental income generated by the properties PSB acquired in 2011 and 2012.  See Note 4 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements for selected financial information on PSB, as well as PSB’s filings and selected financial information that can be accessed through the SEC, and on PSB’s website, www.psbusinessparks.com.

Our investment in PSB, which we plan on holding for the long-term, provides us with some diversification into another asset type.

Investment in Shurgard Europe:Equity in earnings of Shurgard Europe represents our 49% equity share of Shurgard Europe’s net income.  At December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2012, Shurgard Europe’s operations are comprised of 188 wholly-owned facilities with 10.1 million net rentable square feet.  Selected financial data for Shurgard Europe for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, is included in Note 4 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements.  As described in more detail in Note 4, we receive interest income and trademark license fees from Shurgard Europe, of which 49% is classified as equity in earnings and the remaining 51% as interest and other income.

Equity in earnings from Shurgard Europe increased to $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $6.7 million for the same period in 2011 and to $23.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $17.5 million from the same period in 2011.  The increases are due to our equity share of a $1.1 million gain on disposition of assets recorded by Shurgard Europe in the three months ended September 30, 2012, reductions in depreciation expense principally with respect to intangible assets and, for the nine month period, the impact of Shurgard Europe’s acquisition on March 2, 2011 of the 80% interests it did not own in two joint ventures that owned 72 self-storage facilities.  These increases were offset partially by a reduction in the average exchange rate for the U.S. Dollar to the Euro from 1.415 and 1.406 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, to 1.251 and 1.282 for the same periods in 2012.   The reductions in exchange rates resulted in a reduction to our earnings from Shurgard Europe of approximately $1.2 million and $2.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

Our future earnings from Shurgard Europe will be affected primarily by the operating results of its existing stabilized facilities described below, which represent 162 of the 188 facilities that Shurgard Europe owns, as well as the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar and currencies in the countries Shurgard conducts its business, principally the Euro.

Shurgard Europe’s 26 non-same store facilities had average occupancies of approximately 67% and 66% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.  There can be no assurance about the ultimate stabilized level of occupancy of the non-same store facilities.

European Same Store Facilities:  The Shurgard Europe Same Store Pool represents the 162 facilities (8.6 million net rentable square feet) that have been consolidated and operated by Shurgard Europe on a stabilized basis since January 1, 2010 and therefore provide meaningful comparisons for 2011 and 2012.  We evaluate the performance of these facilities because Shurgard Europe’s ability to effectively manage stabilized facilities represents an important measure of its ability to grow its earnings over the long-term.

The following table reflects 100% of the operating results of those 162 facilities, and we restate the exchange rates used in prior year’s presentation to the actual exchange rates for 2012.  However, only our pro rata share of the operating results for these facilities, based upon the actual exchange rates for each period, is included in “equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities” on our statements of income.

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In Note 4 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements, we disclose Shurgard Europe’s consolidated operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.  Shurgard Europe’s consolidated operating results include 26 additional facilities that are not Same Store Facilities, and are based upon historical exchange rates rather than constant exchange rates for each of the respective periods.

Selected Operating Data for the Shurgard Europe Same Store Pool (162 facilities):	Three Months Ended September 30,									Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			Percentage Change			2012			2011			Percentage Change
	(Dollar amounts in thousands, except weighted average data, utilizing constant exchange rates) (a)
Revenues (including late charges and administrative fees)	$	46,953		$	47,891			(2.0	)%	$	140,871		$	141,676			(0.6	)%
Less: Cost of operations (excluding depreciation and amortization expenses)		19,250			20,758			(7.3	)%		59,970			62,012			(3.3	)%
Net operating income (b)	$	27,703		$	27,133			2.1	%	$	80,901		$	79,664			1.6	%
Gross margin		59.0	%		56.7	%		4.1	%		57.4	%		56.2	%		2.1	%
Weighted average for the period:
Square foot occupancy (c)		83.5	%		86.1	%		(3.0	)%		83.5	%		85.3	%		(2.1	)%
Realized annual rent per occupied square foot (d)(e)	$	25.65		$	25.32			1.3	%	$	25.63		$	25.19			1.7	%
REVPAF (e)(f)	$	21.42		$	21.80			(1.7	)%	$	21.40		$	21.49			(0.4	)%
Weighted average at September 30:
Square foot occupancy											83.3	%		86.0	%		(3.1	)%
In place annual rent per occupied square foot (g)										$	28.14		$	27.19			3.5	%
Total net rentable square feet (in thousands)											8,627			8,627			-
Average Euro to the U.S. Dollar (a):
Constant exchange rates used herein		1.251			1.251			-			1.282			1.282			-
Actual historical exchange rates		1.251			1.415			(11.6	)%		1.282			1.406			(8.8	)%

(a)   In order to isolate changes in the underlying operations from the impact of exchange rates, the amounts in this table are presented on a constant exchange rate basis.  The amounts for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 have been restated using the actual exchange rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively.

(b)   We present net operating income “NOI” of the European Same Store Facilities, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of depreciation and amortization expense.  Although depreciation and amortization is a component of GAAP net income, we believe that NOI is a meaningful measure of operating performance, because we utilize NOI in making decisions with respect to capital allocations, segment performance, and comparing period-to-period and market-to-market property operating results.  In addition, the investment community utilizes NOI in determining real estate values, and does not consider depreciation expense as it is based upon historical cost.  NOI is not a substitute for net operating income after depreciation and amortization in evaluating our operating results.

(c)   Square foot occupancies represent weighted average occupancy levels over the entire period.

(d)   Realized annual rent per occupied square foot is computed by annualizing the result of dividing rental income (which excludes late charges and administrative fees) by the weighted average occupied square feet for the period.  Realized annual rent per occupied square foot takes into consideration promotional discounts that reduce rental income from the contractual amounts due.

(e)   Late charges and administrative fees are excluded from the computation of realized annual rent per occupied square foot and REVPAF.  Exclusion of these amounts provides a better measure of our ongoing level of revenue because late charges are dependent upon the level of delinquency and administrative fees are dependent upon the level of move-ins.

(f)   Realized annual rent per available foot or “REVPAF” is computed by dividing rental income before late charges and administrative fees by the total available net rentable square feet for the period.

(g)   In place annual rent per occupied square foot represents annualized contractual rents per occupied square foot without reductions for promotional discounts and excludes late charges and administrative fees.

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Net operating income increased 2.1% and 1.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011, due principally to decreases in expenses.  Based upon current operating trends and metrics, we do not expect growth in the net operating income of the European Same Store Facilities in the remainder of 2012.

See “Liquidity and Capital Resources – Shurgard Europe” for additional information on Shurgard Europe’s liquidity.

Other Investments:  The “Other Investments” at September 30, 2012 are comprised primarily of our equity in earnings from various limited partnerships that own an aggregate of 14 self-storage facilities (791,000 net rentable square feet).  Our future earnings with respect to the Other Investments will be dependent upon the operating results of the facilities these entities own. See Note 4 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements under the “Other Investments” for the operating results of these entities.

Ancillary Operations

Ancillary revenues and expenses include amounts associated with (i) the reinsurance of policies against losses to goods stored by tenants in our self-storage facilities in the U.S., (ii) merchandise sales, (iii) commercial property operations, and (iv) management of approximately 30 facilities owned by third parties and the 14 facilities owned by the limited partnerships mentioned above.

Commercial property operations are included in our commercial segment and all other ancillary revenues and costs of operations are not allocated to any segment.  See Note 11 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements for further information regarding our segments and for a reconciliation of these ancillary revenues and cost of operations to our net income.

The following table sets forth our ancillary operations as presented on our statements of income.

	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		Change			2012		2011		Change
	(Amounts in thousands)
Ancillary Revenues:
Tenant reinsurance premiums	$	19,943	$	18,822	$	1,121		$	57,958	$	53,045	$	4,913
Commercial		3,457		3,590		(133	)		10,596		11,010		(414	)
Merchandise and other		8,613		7,599		1,014			24,468		21,762		2,706
Total revenues		32,013		30,011		2,002			93,022		85,817		7,205
Ancillary Cost of Operations:
Tenant reinsurance		3,801		3,436		365			10,650		9,814		836
Commercial		1,100		1,381		(281	)		3,620		4,247		(627	)
Merchandise and other		4,956		4,976		(20	)		14,886		14,243		643
Total cost of operations		9,857		9,793		64			29,156		28,304		852
Commercial depreciation		703		659		44			2,086		1,987		99
Ancillary net income:
Tenant reinsurance		16,142		15,386		756			47,308		43,231		4,077
Commercial		1,654		1,550		104			4,890		4,776		114
Merchandise and other		3,657		2,623		1,034			9,582		7,519		2,063
Total ancillary net income	$	21,453	$	19,559	$	1,894		$	61,780	$	55,526	$	6,254

Tenant reinsurance operations:We reinsure policies offered through a non-affiliated insurance company against losses to goods stored by tenants in the domestic self-storage facilities we operate.  The level of tenant reinsurance revenues is largely dependent upon the level of premiums charged for such insurance and the number of tenants that participate in the insurance program.  Cost of operations primarily includes claims paid that are not covered by our outside third-party insurers, as well as claims adjustment expenses.  These costs are dependent primarily upon the level of losses incurred, including the level of catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, that occur and affect our properties thereby increasing tenant insurance claims.

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The increase in tenant reinsurance revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011, was due primarily to an increase in the number of our tenants that participate in the insurance program (approximately 5% higher) combined with an increase in average premium rates (approximately 1% and 3% higher in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2011).  On average, approximately 63% of our tenants had such policies during each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, as compared to 62% and 61% for the same periods in 2011.  We expect less growth in the percentage of tenants that participate in the insurance program and a moderation in the growth in the average premium rate in the remainder of 2012 as compared to the same periods in 2011.

Commercial operations:We also operate commercial facilities, primarily small storefronts and office space located on or near our existing self-storage facilities that are rented to third parties.  We do not expect any significant changes in revenues or profitability from our commercial operations.

Merchandise sales and other:We sell locks, boxes, and packing supplies at the self-storage facilities that we operate, and to a much lesser extent, we manage self-storage facilities in the U.S. for third party owners and various unconsolidated affiliated limited partnerships.  The primary factor impacting the level of merchandise sales is the level of customer traffic at our self-storage facilities, including the level of move-ins.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, merchandise sales and margins were positively impacted by higher retail prices for our locks, as compared to the same periods in 2011.

Other Income and Expense Items

Interest and other income: Interest and other income was $5.4 million and $16.6 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $6.9 million and $25.2 million for the same periods in 2011, comprised primarily of interest and other income from Shurgard Europe.

Interest and other income includes interest income on loans receivable from Shurgard Europe, as well as trademark license fees received from Shurgard Europe for the use of the “Shurgard” trade name.  We record 51% of the aggregate interest income and trademark license fees as interest and other income, while 49% is presented as additional equity in earnings on our statements of income.

Interest and other income received from Shurgard Europe decreased from $6.2 million and $21.2 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 to $4.9 million and $14.9 million in the same periods in 2012, due primarily to (i) reduced interest on a bridge loan to Shurgard Europe for which we had recognized approximately $2.5 million in interest income during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and (ii) principal payments received in 2011 on our currently outstanding loan receivable from Shurgard Europe.  We also received $1.5 million in other income from our joint venture partner during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 (see Note 5 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements for more information).

The loan receivable from Shurgard Europe, denominated in Euros, totaling €311.0 million ($399.8 million) as of September 30, 2012, and €311.0 million ($402.7 million) as of December 31, 2011, matures in February 2015.  Future interest income recorded in connection with this loan will be dependent upon the average outstanding balance as well as the exchange rate of the Euro versus the U.S. Dollar.  All such interest has been paid currently when due and we expect the interest to continue to be paid when due with Shurgard Europe’s operating cash flow.  The terms of a loan payable by Shurgard Europe to a bank requires significant principal reduction through the maturity date in November 2014, as a result during this period future principal repayments on our loan will be limited.

The remainder of our interest and other income is comprised primarily of interest earned on cash balances as well as sundry other income items that are received from time to time in varying amounts.  Interest income on cash balances has been minimal, because rates have been at historic lows of 0.1% or less, and we expect this trend to continue in the foreseeable future.  Future earnings from sundry other income items are not predictable.

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Depreciation and amortization: Depreciation and amortization expense was $89.9 million and $265.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $90.8 million and $268.3 million for the same periods in 2011.  The level of future depreciation and amortization will primarily depend upon the level of acquisitions of facilities and the level of capital expenditures we incur on our facilities.

General and administrative expense: General and administrative expense was $15.3 million and $44.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $14.1 million and $40.9 million for the same periods in 2011, and is set forth in the following table:

	Three Months Ended September 30,							Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		Change			2012		2011		Change
	(Amounts in thousands)
Stock based compensation expense	$	7,111	$	6,147	$	964		$	18,394	$	17,968	$	426
Costs of senior executives		419		419		-			4,319		2,915		1,404
Development and acquisition overhead		1,228		1,026		202			4,694		3,571		1,123
Tax compliance costs and taxes paid		1,240		1,785		(545	)		3,840		4,546		(706	)
Legal costs		1,083		675		408			3,082		2,597		485
Public company costs		721		684		37			2,238		2,261		(23	)
Other costs		3,496		3,380		116			7,550		7,086		464
Total	$	15,298	$	14,116	$	1,182		$	44,117	$	40,944	$	3,173

Stock based compensation expense includes the amortization of restricted share and stock options granted to employees, as well as employer taxes incurred upon vesting of restricted shares and upon exercise of employee stock options.  The level of stock-based compensation expense varies based upon the level of grants and forfeitures.  See Note 10 to our September 30, 2012 financial statement for further information on our stock-based compensation.

Costs of senior executives represents the cash compensation paid to our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, and has increased due to an increase in incentive compensation paid in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to the same period in 2011.

Development and acquisition overhead represents the internal and external expenses of identifying, evaluating, and implementing our acquisition and development activities and varies primarily based upon the level of development and acquisition activities undertaken.

Tax compliance costs and taxes paid include taxes paid to various state and local authorities based upon our self-storage activities, as well as the internal and external costs of filing tax returns and other costs associated with complying with federal and state tax laws.

Legal costs include internal personnel as well as fees paid to legal firms and other third parties with respect to general corporate legal matters and risk management, and varies based upon the level of litigation.

Public company costs represent the incremental costs of operating as a publicly-traded REIT, such as internal and external investor relations expenses, stock listing and transfer agent fees, board of directors’ costs, and costs associated with maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

Interest expense: Interest expense was $4.9 million and $15.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $5.9 million and $18.8 million for the same periods in 2011.

The decrease in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011 is due primarily to principal repayments on our mortgage notes during 2011 and the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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See Note 6 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements for a schedule of our notes payable balances, principal repayment requirements, and average interest rates.

Foreign Exchange Gain (Loss): We recorded a foreign currency translation gain of $9.0 million and a loss of $2.5 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to a loss of $28.3 million and a gain of $13.5 million for the same periods in 2011, respectively, representing the change in the U.S. Dollar equivalent of our Euro-based loan receivable from Shurgard Europe due to fluctuations in exchange rates.  We have not entered into any agreements to mitigate the impact of currency exchange fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and the Euro, therefore the amount of U.S. Dollars we will receive on repayment will depend upon the currency exchange rates at that time.  We record the exchange gains or losses into net income each period because of our continued expectation of repayment of the loan in the foreseeable future.  The U.S. Dollar exchange rate relative to the Euro was approximately 1.286, 1.258 and 1.295 at September 30, 2012, June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Future foreign exchange gains or losses will be dependent primarily upon the movement of the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar, the amount owed from Shurgard Europe and our continued expectation of collecting the principal on the loan in the foreseeable future.

Discontinued Operations: In addition to the revenues and expenses of disposed self-storage facilities, discontinued operations includes $11.7 million in gains on disposition of real estate facilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and $1.7 million and $1.4 million in net gains on disposition of real estate facilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Net Income Allocable to Noncontrolling Interests:  Net income allocable to noncontrolling interests decreased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011, due primarily to our acquisition of noncontrolling interests during the year ended December 31, 2011.

Net Income Allocable to Preferred Shareholders:  Net income allocable to preferred shareholders increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in 2011 due primarily to the impact of applying EITF D-42 to redemptions.  Based upon our preferred shares outstanding at September 30, 2012, but excluding the Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares which were redeemed on October 15, 2012, and the Series Z, Series A and Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares, which will be redeemed on December 27, 2012, our regular quarterly preferred distribution is expected to be approximately $42.5 million.

Net Operating Income

In our discussions above, we refer to net operating income (“NOI”) of our self-storage facilities, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the impact of depreciation and amortization expense.  Although depreciation and amortization are a component of GAAP net income, we believe that NOI is a meaningful measure of operating performance, because we utilize NOI in making decisions with respect to capital allocations, property performance, and comparing period-to-period and market-to-market property operating results.  In addition, we believe the investment community utilizes NOI in determining operating performance and real estate values, and does not consider depreciation expense as it is based upon historical cost.  NOI is not a substitute for net operating income after depreciation and amortization or net income in evaluating our operating results.  The following reconciles NOI generated by our self-storage segment to our net income in our September 30, 2012 financial statements.

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	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Self-storage net operating income:
Same Store Facilities	$	294,075		$	272,481		$	820,978		$	763,450
Non Same Store Facilities		19,476			14,284			51,897			37,857
		313,551			286,765			872,875			801,307
Self-storage depreciation expense:
Same Store Facilities		(78,452	)		(79,229	)		(235,876	)		(240,679	)
Non Same Store Facilities		(10,742	)		(10,933	)		(27,233	)		(25,588	)
		(89,194	)		(90,162	)		(263,109	)		(266,267	)
Self-storage net income:
Same Store Facilities		215,623			193,252			585,102			522,771
Non Same Store Facilities		8,734			3,351			24,664			12,269
Total net income from self-storage		224,357			196,603			609,766			535,040
Ancillary operating revenue		32,013			30,011			93,022			85,817
Ancillary cost of operations		(9,857	)		(9,793	)		(29,156	)		(28,304	)
Commercial depreciation and amortization		(703	)		(659	)		(2,086	)		(1,987	)
General and administrative expense		(15,298	)		(14,116	)		(44,117	)		(40,944	)
Asset impairment charges		-			(2,186	)		-			(2,186	)
Interest and other income		5,444			6,875			16,639			25,218
Interest expense		(4,926	)		(5,862	)		(15,327	)		(18,779	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		12,642			15,269			30,353			41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)		9,019			(28,253	)		(2,481	)		13,495
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement		193			4,983			1,456			5,111
Discontinued operations		11,935			1,641			12,403			1,786
Net income	$	264,819		$	194,513		$	670,472		$	616,022

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

We believe that our cash balances and net cash provided by our operating activities will continue to be sufficient to enable us to meet our operating expenses, debt service, capital improvements and distribution requirements to our shareholders for the foreseeable future.

Operating as a REIT, our ability to retain cash flow for reinvestment is restricted.  In order for us to maintain our REIT status, a substantial portion of our operating cash flow must be distributed to our shareholders (see “Requirement to Pay Distributions” below).  However, despite the significant distribution requirements, we have been able to retain a significant amount of our operating cash flow.  The following table summarizes our ability to fund capital improvements to maintain our facilities, distributions to the noncontrolling interests, and distributions to our shareholders through the use of cash provided by operating activities.  The remaining cash flow generated is available to make both scheduled and optional principal payments on debt and for reinvestment.

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Amount in thousands)
Net cash provided by operating activities (a)	$	955,755		$	908,793
Capital improvements to real estate facilities		(58,642	)		(57,026	)
Remaining operating cash flow available for distributions to equity holders		897,113			851,767
Distributions paid to:
Noncontrolling interests		(4,341	)		(12,237	)
Common shareholders and restricted share unitholders ($3.30 per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared to $2.70 per share for the same period in 2011)		(564,727	)		(459,322	)
Preferred shareholders		(156,272	)		(172,926	)
Cash from operations available for principal payments on debt and reinvestment (b)	$	171,773		$	207,282

(a)   Represents net cash provided by operating activities for each respective period as presented in our September 30, 2012 statements of cash flows.

(b)   We present cash from operations available for principal payments on debt and reinvestment because we believe it is an important measure to evaluate our ongoing liquidity.  This measure is not a substitute for cash flows from operations or net cash flows in evaluating our liquidity, ability to repay our debt, or to meet our distribution requirements.

Our financial profile is characterized by a low level of debt-to-total-capitalization.  We expect to fund our long-term growth strategies and debt obligations with (i) cash at September 30, 2012, (ii) retained operating cash flows, (iii) depending upon market conditions, proceeds from the issuance of common or preferred equity, and (iv) in the case of acquisitions of facilities, the assumption of existing debt.  In general, our strategy is to continue to finance our growth with permanent capital, either retained operating cash flow or capital raised through the issuance of common or preferred equity to the extent that market conditions are favorable.

We have elected to use preferred securities as a form of leverage despite the fact that the dividend rates of our preferred securities exceed the prevailing market interest rates on conventional debt.  We have chosen this method of financing for the following reasons: (i) under the REIT structure, a significant amount of operating cash flow needs to be distributed to our shareholders, making it difficult to repay debt with operating cash flow alone, (ii) our perpetual preferred shares have no sinking fund requirement or maturity date and do not require redemption, all of which eliminate future refinancing risks, (iii) after the end of a non-call period, we have the option to redeem the preferred shares at any time, which enables us to refinance higher coupon preferred shares with new preferred shares at lower rates if appropriate, (iv) preferred shares do not contain covenants, thus allowing us to maintain significant financial flexibility, and (v) dividends on the preferred shares can be applied to satisfy our REIT distribution requirements.

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Our credit ratings on each of our series of preferred shares are “A3” by Moody’s, “BBB+” by Standard & Poor’s and “A-” by Fitch Ratings.

Summary of Current Cash Balances and Short-term Capital Commitments: At September 30, 2012, we had approximately $536 million of cash.  In October 2012, we redeemed our Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares at par for approximately $367 million, and we acquired three self-storage facilities for approximately $37.3 million in cash.  As of November 8, 2012, we were under contract to acquire three self-storage facilities for approximately $26.7 million in cash, subject to contingencies.  On December 27, 2012, we will redeem our 6.250% Series Z, 6.125% Series A, and 6.180% Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par, totaling $362.5 million.  We expect to fund these activities with cash on hand, the issuance of equity securities, or borrowings on our line of credit.  We have no other significant commitments until 2013, when $264.9 million of existing debt comes due.

Access to Additional Capital: We have a revolving line of credit for borrowings up to $300 million which expires March 21, 2017, with no outstanding borrowings at November 8, 2012.  We seldom borrow on the line of credit and generally view borrowings on the line as a means to bridge capital needs until we are able to refinance them with permanent capital.

We believe that we are not dependent upon raising capital to fund our operations or meet our obligations.  However, access to capital is important to growing our property portfolio.  When growth capital is needed, we select either common or preferred securities based upon the relative cost of capital.  For at least the last ten years, we have raised cash proceeds for growth and other corporate purposes primarily through the issuance of preferred securities, while we have issued common stock only in connection with mergers and the acquisition of interests in real estate entities.  During periods of favorable market conditions, we have generally been able to raise capital at attractive costs; however, there can be no assurance that future market conditions will be favorable.

Debt Service Requirements:At September 30, 2012, outstanding debt totaled approximately $347.9 million.  Approximate principal maturities are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Unsecured debt		Secured debt		Total
2012 (remainder)	$	-	$	1,799	$	1,799
2013		186,460		78,391		264,851
2014		-		35,127		35,127
2015		-		30,009		30,009
2016		-		10,065		10,065
Thereafter		-		6,092		6,092
	$	186,460	$	161,483	$	347,943

Our current intention is to repay debt at maturity and not seek to refinance with additional debt.  Alternatively, we may prepay debt and finance such prepayments with cash on-hand or proceeds from the issuance of preferred or common securities.

Our portfolio of real estate facilities is substantially unencumbered.  At September 30, 2012, we have 1,988 self-storage facilities with an aggregate net book value of approximately $7.0 billion that are unencumbered.

Capital Improvement Requirements: Capital improvements include major repairs or replacements to elements of our facilities, which keep the facilities in good operating condition and maintain their visual appeal to the customer.  Capital improvements do not include costs relating to the development of new facilities or the expansion of net rentable square footage of existing facilities.  We incurred capital improvements totaling $58.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  For the year ending December 31, 2012, we expect to incur approximately $73.0 million for capital improvements and expect to fund such improvements with operating cash flow.  For the last three years, our capital expenditures have ranged between approximately $0.55 and $0.60 per net rentable square foot per year.

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Requirement to Pay Distributions: We have operated, and intend to continue to operate, in such a manner as to qualify as a REIT under the Code, but no assurance can be given that we will at all times so qualify.  To the extent that we continue to qualify as a REIT, we will not be taxed, with certain limited exceptions, on the REIT taxable income that is distributed to our shareholders, provided that at least 90% of our taxable income is so distributed.  We believe we have satisfied the REIT distribution requirement since 1981.

Aggregate REIT qualifying distributions paid during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 totaled $721.0 million, consisting of $156.3 million to cumulative preferred shareholders and $564.7 million to common shareholders and restricted share unitholders.

We estimate the annual distribution requirements with respect to our cumulative preferred shares outstanding at September 30, 2012, excluding the Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares that were redeemed in October 2012, and excluding our Series Z, Series A and Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares which will be redeemed on December 27, 2012, to be approximately $170 million per year.

On November 8, 2012, our Board of Trustees declared a regular common quarterly dividend of $1.10 per common share.  Our consistent, long-term dividend policy has been to distribute only our taxable income.  Future quarterly distributions with respect to the common shares will continue to be determined based upon our REIT distribution requirements after taking into consideration distributions to the preferred shareholders and will be funded with operating cash flow.

We are obligated to pay distributions to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated subsidiaries based upon the operating cash flows of the respective subsidiary less any required reserves for capital expenditures or debt repayment.  We estimate annual distributions of approximately $5.8 million with respect to such non-controlling interests outstanding at September 30, 2012.

Acquisition Activities: During October 2012, we acquired three properties for approximately $37.3 million in cash.  As of November 8, 2012, we have acquired or are under contract (subject to contingencies) to acquire three additional self-storage facilities from third parties for approximately $26.7 million in cash.  During the remainder of 2012, we will continue to seek to acquire self-storage facilities from third parties; however, it is difficult to estimate the amount of third party acquisitions we will undertake.

Development Activities: We have a nominal pipeline of identified development projects at September 30, 2012.  In part due to the significant increase in prices being paid for existing facilities, in many cases well above replacement cost, we have expanded our new property development efforts and we expect to increase our level of development activities over the next 12 to 18 months.  However, we believe that there are limitations on the level of investment that we can undertake.  Such limitations include limited attractively located land parcels available at a reasonable cost, extensive and substantial permitting requirements, limitations on self-storage development in certain local municipalities, and our desire to obtain an attractive return on our investment when considering the 36 to 48 months that it takes to fill up newly-developed self-storage space with tenants and other associated risks of development.  As a result, we do not expect such activities to have a significant impact upon our liquidity or earnings in the next 12 to 18 months.

Shurgard Europe: We have a 49% interest in Shurgard Europe and our institutional partner owns the remaining 51% interest.  As of September 30, 2012, we had a €311.0 million loan receivable from Shurgard Europe totaling $399.8 million, which bears interest at a fixed rate of 9.0% per annum and matures February 15, 2015.  The loan can be prepaid in part or in full at any time without penalty.  This loan is denominated in Euros and is translated to U.S. Dollars for financial statement purposes.

In addition to our loan, Shurgard Europe has a term loan with Wells Fargo (the “Wells Fargo Loan”) with a balance of approximately €168.0 million at September 30, 2012, that matures in November 2014.  Our loan participates pari passu with the Wells Fargo Loan in the event of a liquidation of Shurgard Europe.  Shurgard Europe is obligated to utilize most of its available cashflow to make principal payments on the Wells Fargo Loan, which limits the principal payments that could otherwise be made on our loan.

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Future prepayments will be dependent upon Shurgard Europe’s management’s evaluation of uses for the capital available from operations after making principal payments on the Wells Fargo Loan, and the availability of other sources of capital.  Further, consistent with prior years, we do not expect to receive cash distributions from Shurgard Europe with respect to our 49% equity interest for the foreseeable future.

Redemption of Preferred Securities: On December 27, 2012, we will redeem our 6.250% Series Z, 6.125% Series A, and 6.180% Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par, totaling $362.5 million.  We have no other series of preferred shares that are redeemable before April 2015 and none of our preferred securities are redeemable at the option of the holders.

Repurchases of Company’s Common Shares: Our Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase from time to time of up to 35,000,000 of our common shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we did not repurchase any of our common shares.  From the inception of the repurchase program through November 8, 2012, we have repurchased a total of 23,721,916 common shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $679.1 million.  Future levels of common share repurchases will be dependent upon our available capital, investment alternatives, and the trading price of our common shares.  

Contractual Obligations

Our significant contractual obligations at September 30, 2012 and their impact on our cash flows and liquidity are summarized below for the years ending December 31 (amounts in thousands):

	Total		Remainder of 2012		2013		2014		2015		2016		Thereafter
Long-term debt (1)	$	369,100	$	6,734	$	274,424	$	38,534	$	31,357	$	10,851	$	7,200
Preferred shares called for redemption (2)		367,325		367,325		-		-		-		-		-
Operating leases (3)		70,597		1,101		4,521		4,383		3,471		3,358		53,763
Construction and purchase commitments		2,231		1,785		446		-		-		-		-
Total	$	809,253	$	376,945	$	279,391	$	42,917	$	34,828	$	14,209	$	60,963

(1)   Amounts include principal and interest payments (all of which are fixed-rate) on our notes payable based on their contractual terms.  See Note 6 to our September 30, 2012 financial statements for additional information on our notes payable.

(2)   In September 2012, we called for redemption all of our Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series F and Series X, at par plus accrued dividends.  We redeemed these shares on October 15, 2012.  Amounts include the aggregate liquidation amount of $367.3 million.

(3)   We lease land, equipment and office space under various operating leases.  Certain leases are cancelable; however, significant penalties would be incurred upon cancellation.  Amounts reflected above consider continuance of the lease without cancellation.

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Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements: At September 30, 2012, we had no material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined under Regulation S-K 303(a)(4) and the instructions thereto.

ITEM 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

To limit our exposure to market risk, we are capitalized primarily with preferred and common equity.  Our preferred shares are redeemable at our option generally five years after issuance, but the holder has no redemption option.  Our debt is our only market-risk sensitive portion of our capital structure, which totals $347.9 million and represents 4.2% of the book value of our equity at September 30, 2012.

We have foreign currency exposures related to our investment in Shurgard Europe, which has a book value of $391.6 million at September 30, 2012, as well as our loan receivable from Shurgard Europe, which is denominated in Euros, totaling €311.0 million ($399.8 million) at September 30, 2012.

The table below summarizes annual debt maturities and weighted-average interest rates on our outstanding debt at the end of each year and fair values required to evaluate our expected cash-flows under debt agreements and our sensitivity to interest rate changes at September 30, 2012 (dollar amounts in thousands).

	Remainder of 2012			2013			2014			2015			2016			Thereafter			Total		Fair Value
Fixed rate debt	$	1,799		$	264,851		$	35,127		$	30,009		$	10,065		$	6,092		$	347,943	$	353,898
Average interest rate		5.16	%		5.73	%		5.35	%		4.34	%		5.59	%		5.66	%
Variable rate debt (1)	$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-		$	-	$	-
Average interest rate

(1)   Amounts include borrowings under our line of credit, which expires in March 2017.  As of September 30, 2012, we have no borrowings under our line of credit.

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Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in reports we file and submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (“Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in accordance with SEC guidelines and that such information is communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of "disclosure controls and procedures" in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives and management necessarily is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures in reaching that level of reasonable assurance.  We also have investments in certain unconsolidated entities and because we do not control these entities, our disclosure controls and procedures with respect to such entities are substantially more limited than those we maintain with respect to our consolidated subsidiaries.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(b), as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable assurance level.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

The information set forth under the heading “Contingent Losses” in Note 12 to the Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q is incorporated by reference in this Item 1.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2011, in Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors and in our subsequent Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks and other filings with the SEC.  These factors may materially affect our business, financial condition and operating results and could cause our actual results to differ materially from expectations.  In addition, in considering the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q and elsewhere, you should refer to the qualifications and limitations on our forward-looking statements that are described in Forward Looking Statements at the beginning of Part I, Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.  

Item 2.   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Common Share Repurchases

Our Board of Trustees has authorized the repurchase from time to time of up to 35,000,000 of our common shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we did not repurchase any of our common shares.  From the inception of the repurchase program through November 8, 2012, we have repurchased a total of 23,721,916 common shares at an aggregate cost of approximately $679.1 million.  Our common share repurchase program does not have an expiration date and there are 11,278,084 common shares that may yet be repurchased under our repurchase program as of September 30, 2012.  Future levels of common share repurchases will be dependent upon our available capital, investment alternatives, and the trading price of our common shares.

Preferred Share Redemptions

During July 2012, we redeemed all 6.9 million of our outstanding Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series N with a liquidation amount of $172.5 million for an aggregate of $172.5 million in cash (inclusive of accrued dividends).

During July 2012, we redeemed all 4.4 million of our outstanding Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series C with a liquidation amount of $110.6 million for an aggregate of $110.8 million in cash (inclusive of accrued dividends).

During August 2012, we redeemed all 5.3 million of our outstanding Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series W with a liquidation amount of $132.5 million for an aggregate of $133.3 million in cash (inclusive of accrued dividends).

The following table presents monthly information related to our redemption of all of our outstanding Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series N, Series C and Series W during the three months ended September 30, 2012:

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Period Covered	Total Number of Shares Repurchased		Average Price Paid per Share
July 1, 2012  – July 31, 2012
Preferred Shares - Series N		6,900,000	$	25.00
Preferred Shares - Series C		4,425,000	$	25.00
August 1, 2012 – August 31, 2012
Preferred Shares - Series W		5,300,000	$	25.00
September 1, 2012  – September 30, 2012		-		-
Total		16,625,000	$	25.00

Item 6.   Exhibits

Exhibits required by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are filed herewith or incorporated herein by reference and are listed in the attached Exhibit Index which is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

DATED:  November 8, 2012
PUBLIC STORAGE
By:	/s/ John Reyes
	John Reyes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal financial officer and duly authorized officer)

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PUBLIC STORAGE

INDEX TO EXHIBITS (1)

(Items 15(a)(3) and 15(c))

3.1	Articles of Amendment and Restatement of Declaration of Trust of Public Storage, a Maryland real estate investment trust.  Filed with the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.2	Bylaws of Public Storage, a Maryland real estate investment trust.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 11, 2010 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.3	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.250% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series Z.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2007 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.4	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.125% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series A.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2007 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.5	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.180% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series D.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2007 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.6	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.875% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series O.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 8, 2010 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.7	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.500% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series P.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 6, 2010 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.8	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.5% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series Q.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 2, 2011 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.9	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 6.35% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series R.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 20, 2011 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.10	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 5.900% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series S.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated January 9, 2012 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.11	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 5.750% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series T.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 7, 2012 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.12	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 5.625% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series U.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2012 and incorporated by reference herein.
3.13	Articles Supplementary for Public Storage 5.375% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series V.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 11, 2012 and incorporated by reference herein.

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4.1	Master Deposit Agreement, dated as of May 31, 2007.  Filed with the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated June 6, 2007 and incorporated by reference herein.
10.1	Amended Management Agreement between Registrant and Public Storage Commercial Properties Group, Inc. dated as of February 21, 1995.  Filed with Public Storage Inc.’s (“PSI”) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1994 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.2	Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement by and among Registrant and the entities listed therein dated as of November 16, 1995.  Filed with PS Partners, Ltd.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996 (SEC File No. 001-11186) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.3	Agreement of Limited Partnership of PS Business Parks, L.P.  Filed with PS Business Parks, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998 (SEC File No. 001-10709) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.4	Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Storage Trust Properties, L.P. (March 12, 1999).  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.5	Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA Institutional Partners, L.P.  Filed with PSI’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.6	Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA Institutional Partners, L.P.  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.7	Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA Institutional Partners, L.P.  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.8	Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of PSA Institutional Partners, L.P.  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.9	Amended and Restated Credit Agreement by and among Registrant, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated as joint lead arrangers, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the other financial institutions party thereto, dated as of March 21, 2012.  Filed with PSI’s Current Report on Form 8-K on March 27, 2012 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.10*	Post-Retirement Agreement between Registrant and B. Wayne Hughes dated as of March 11, 2004.  Filed with Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.11*	Shurgard Storage Centers, Inc. 2004 Long Term Incentive Compensation Plan.  Filed as Appendix A of Definitive Proxy Statement dated June 7, 2004 filed by Shurgard (SEC File No. 001-11455) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.12*	Public Storage, Inc. 2001 Stock Option and Incentive Plan (“2001 Plan”).  Filed with PSI’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No. 333-59218) and incorporated herein by reference.

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10.13*	Form of 2001 Plan Non-qualified Stock Option Agreement.  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.14*	Form of 2001 Plan Restricted Share Unit Agreement.  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.15*	Form of 2001 Plan Non-Qualified Outside Director Stock Option Agreement.  Filed with PSI’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2004 (SEC File No. 001-0839) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.16*	Public Storage 2007 Equity and Performance-Based Incentive Compensation Plan.  Filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-8 (SEC File No. 333-144907) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.17*	Form of 2007 Plan Restricted Stock Unit Agreement.  Filed with Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.18*	Form of 2007 Plan Stock Option Agreement.  Filed with Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.19*	Form of Indemnity Agreement.  Filed with Registrant’s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (SEC File No. 333-141448) and incorporated herein by reference.
10.20*.	Amendment to Form of Trustee Stock Option Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.30 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
10.21*	Revised Form of Trustee Stock Option Agreement. Filed as Exhibit 10.31 to Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
12	Statement Re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends.  Filed herewith.
31.1	31.1Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification.  Filed herewith.
31.2	31.2Rule 13a – 14(a) Certification.  Filed herewith.
32	Section 1350 Certifications.  Filed herewith.

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_ (1) SEC File No. 001-33519 unless otherwise indicated.

* Denotes management compensatory plan agreement or arrangement.

**        Furnished herewith.

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EX-12

PUBLIC STORAGE

EXHIBIT 12 – STATEMENT RE:  COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,						For the Year Ended December 31,
	2012			2011			2011			2010			2009			2008			2007
	(Amounts in thousands)
Net income	$	670,472		$	616,022		$	836,459		$	696,114		$	790,456		$	973,872		$	487,078
Less: Income allocated to noncontrolling interests which do not have fixed charges		(1,476	)		(11,875	)		(11,993	)		(16,561	)		(17,203	)		(17,668	)		(16,527	)
Less: Equity in earnings of investments		(30,353	)		(41,755	)		(58,704	)		(38,352	)		(53,244	)		(20,391	)		(12,738	)
Add: Cash distributions from investments		33,472			41,852			53,507			49,888			49,408			43,455			23,606
Less: Impact of discontinued operations		(12,403	)		(1,786	)		(3,316	)		(7,759	)		5,989			6,688			(572	)
Adjusted net income		659,712			602,458			815,953			683,330			775,406			985,936			480,847
Interest expense		15,327			18,779			24,222			30,225			29,916			43,944			63,671
Total earnings available to cover fixed charges	$	675,039		$	621,237		$	840,175		$	713,555		$	805,322		$	1,029,880		$	544,518
Total fixed charges - interest expense (including capitalized interest)	$	15,409		$	19,095		$	24,586		$	30,610		$	30,634		$	45,942		$	68,417
Cumulative preferred share cash dividends	$	156,272		$	172,926		$	224,877		$	232,745		$	232,431		$	239,721		$	236,757
Preferred partnership unit cash distributions		-			-			-			5,930			9,455			21,612			21,612
Allocations pursuant to EITF Topic D-42		49,677			32,077			35,585			8,289			(78,218	)		(33,851	)		-
Total preferred distributions	$	205,949		$	205,003		$	260,462		$	246,964		$	163,668		$	227,482		$	258,369
Total combined fixed charges and preferred share distributions	$	221,358		$	224,098		$	285,048		$	277,574		$	194,302		$	273,424		$	326,786
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges		43.81	x		32.53	x		34.17	x		23.31	x		26.29	x		22.42	x		7.96	x
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges and preferred share distributions		3.05	x		2.77	x		2.95	x		2.57	x		4.14	x		3.77	x		1.67	x

Exhibit 12

EX-31.1

RULE 13A – 14(a) CERTIFICATION

I, Ronald L. Havner, Jr., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Public Storage;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ Ronald L. Havner, Jr.

Name:         Ronald L. Havner, Jr.

Title:           Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President

Date:           November 8, 2012

Exhibit 31.1

EX-31.2

RULE 13A – 14(a) CERTIFICATION

I, John Reyes, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Public Storage;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ John Reyes

Name:          John Reyes

Title:           Chief Financial Officer

Date:           November 8, 2012

Exhibit 31.2

EX-32

SECTION 1350 CERTIFICATION

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Public Storage (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), Ronald L. Havner, Jr., as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company and John Reyes, as Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)   The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and

(2)   The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Ronald L. Havner, Jr.

Name:         Ronald L. Havner, Jr.

Title:           Chairman, Chief Executive Officer & President

Date:           November 8, 2012

/s/ John Reyes

Name:          John Reyes

Title:           Chief Financial Officer

Date:           November 8, 2012

This certification accompanies the Report pursuant to §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and shall not, except to the extent required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, be deemed filed by the Company for purposes of §18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

A signed original of this written statement required by §906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company, and will be retained and furnished to the SEC or its staff upon request.

Exhibit 32

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Other Investments) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Allocated to real estate facilities	$ 147,461,000
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Other equity ownership	26.00%
Number of self-storage facilities owned, other	14
Consolidated Limited Partnership [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Gain on disposition of existing investment	1,300,000
Fair value of investment eliminated in business combination	3,100,000
Investment, book value	1,800,000
Allocated to real estate facilities	10,400,000
Acquisition cost intangibles	900,000
Permanent noncontrolling interests	$ 8,200,000

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Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended			1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Canada [Member] item	Aug. 31, 2011 Mergers Hughes Family Limited Partnerships [Member]	Aug. 31, 2011 Other Partners [Member]	Aug. 31, 2011 Hughes Family [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Hughes Family percentage ownership of common shares outstanding	16.00%
Number of self-storage facilities Hughes Family owns and operates in Canada			53
Tenants reinsurance premiums earned by Public Storage from the Canadian facilities Hughes Family has an interest in	$ 0.4	$ 0.4
The percentage ownership that PS Canada, an entity that the Hughes Family has an interest in, has in Stor-RE, a consolidated entity	2.20%
The number of limited partnerships that the private REIT owns	5
Acquisition cost				$ 54.6	$ 100.8	$ 13.5

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Line Of Credit And Notes Payable (Carrying Amount Of Notes Payable) (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)		9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012 5.9% Unsecured Notes Payable Due March 2013 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 5.1% Secured Notes Payable Maturing At Varying Dates Between January 2013 and September 2028 [Member] item	Dec. 31, 2011 5.1% Secured Notes Payable Maturing At Varying Dates Between January 2013 and September 2028 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Secured Notes Payable Maturity Date Minimum [Member] 5.1% Secured Notes Payable Maturing At Varying Dates Between January 2013 and September 2028 [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Secured Notes Payable Maturity Date Maximum [Member] 5.1% Secured Notes Payable Maturing At Varying Dates Between January 2013 and September 2028 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Effective note rate	5.50%	5.90%
Stated note rate		5.90%
Maturity date		Mar. 01, 2013
Average effective rate fixed rate mortgage notes payable			5.10%
Secured by real estate facilities			67
Net book value of real estate facilities securing notes payable			$ 373,000,000
Secured notes payable stated rate minimum			4.95%
Secured notes payable stated rates maximum			7.43%
Secured notes payable stated maturity minimum					January 2013
Secured notes payable stated maturity maximum						September 2028
Carrying amount of unamortized premium of unsecured notes payable (parenthetical of notes payable)			$ 1,425,000	$ 2,665,000

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Share-Based Compensation (Stock Options) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Expiration period, number of years			ten
Stock options compensation expense	$ 0.7	$ 0.8	$ 2.0	$ 2.3
Stock options granted			35,000
Stock options exercised			304,389
Stock options forfeited			31,400
Stock options outstanding	2,290,277		2,290,277		2,591,066
Maximum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, number of years			five
Minimum [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period, number of years			three

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Line Of Credit And Notes Payable (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011	Nov. 08, 2012
Credit Facility borrowing capacity	$ 300	$ 300
Expiration of Credit Facility		March 21, 2017
Credit Facility interest at September 30, 2012 spread (LIBOR)	0.95%	0.95%
Quarterly facility fee	0.125%
Outstanding borrowings on Credit Facility	0	0			0
Reduction in borrowing capacity to amount of letters of credit		15.3		18.4
Cash paid for interest expense		16.6	21.5
Interest capitalized as real estate	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0.3
Maximum [Member]
Credit Facility interest rate spread (LIBOR)	1.85%	1.85%
Quarterly facility fee		0.40%
Minimum [Member]
Credit Facility interest rate spread (LIBOR)	0.925%	0.925%
Quarterly facility fee		0.125%

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Evaluation Of Asset Impairment, Foreign Currency Exchange Translation, And Discontinued Operations) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Impairment of goodwill			$ 0		$ 0
Gains on disposition of real estate facilities	$ 11.7	$ 1.7	$ 11.7	$ 1.4
Foreign Currency Average Exchange Rate [Member]
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Average exchange rates USD to Euro	1.251	1.415	1.282	1.406
Foreign Currency Actual [Member]
Trading Activity, Gains and Losses, Net [Line Items]
Exchange rate	1.286		1.286		1.295

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Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Domestic Self-Storage [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of self-storage facilities owned by the Company	2,055
Europe Self-Storage [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Institutional investor ownership in Shurgard	51.00%
Western Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Direct Interest Self Storage Facilities	7

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Schedule Of Investments In Real Estate Entities And Equity In Earnings Of Real Estate

	Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities at
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
PSB	$	316,634	$	328,508
Shurgard Europe		391,612		375,467
Other Investments		8,155		10,652
Total	$	716,401	$	714,627

	Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the Three Months Ended September 30,				Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
PSB	$	2,801	$	8,117	$	5,427	$	22,982
Shurgard Europe		9,442		6,702		23,764		17,471
Other Investments		399		450		1,162		1,302
Total	$	12,642	$	15,269	$	30,353	$	41,755

Schedule Of Equity In Earnings

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Our 49% equity share of:
Shurgard Europe's net income (loss)	$	9,444	$	(2,874	)
Interest income and trademark license fee		14,320		20,345
Total equity in earnings of Shurgard Europe	$	23,764	$	17,471

Schedule Of Condensed Financial Information Of Other Investments

	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30:
Total revenue	$	10,128		$	9,801
Cost of operations and other expenses		(3,771	)		(3,778	)
Depreciation and amortization		(1,586	)		(1,700	)
Net income	$	4,771		$	4,323
	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	$	28,195		$	29,510
Total accrued and other liabilities		2,008			1,396
Total Partners' equity		26,187			28,114

PSB [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Schedule Of Selected Financial Information

	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30:
Total revenue	$	257,813		$	223,411
Costs of operations		(85,126	)		(74,589	)
Depreciation and amortization		(81,326	)		(63,100	)
General and administrative		(6,925	)		(4,683	)
Other items		(15,541	)		(433	)
Net income		68,895			80,606
Net income allocated to preferred unitholders, preferred shareholders and restricted stock unitholders (a)		(55,815	)		(24,366	)
Net income allocated to common shareholders and common unitholders	$	13,080		$	56,240
(a)Includes EITF D-42 allocations to preferred equity holders of $17.3 million and from preferred equity holders of $7.4 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to PSB's redemption of preferred securities.

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily real estate)	$	2,300,809	$	2,138,619
Debt		481,448		717,084
Other liabilities		205,906		60,940
Preferred stock and units		885,000		604,129
Common equity and units		728,455		756,466

Shurgard Europe [Member]

Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]

Schedule Of Selected Financial Information

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Self-storage and ancillary revenues	$	182,315		$	196,004
Self-storage and ancillary cost of operations		(73,616	)		(82,051	)
Trademark license fee payable to Public Storage		(1,825	)		(1,844	)
Depreciation and amortization		(46,067	)		(54,655	)
General and administrative		(10,141	)		(9,191	)
Interest expense on third party debt		(6,290	)		(11,020	)
Interest expense on debt due to Public Storage		(27,400	)		(39,675	)
Gain on disposition of real estate facility		2,208			-
Other		89			(617	)
Net income (loss)		19,273			(3,049	)
Net income allocated to noncontrolling equity interests		-			(2,816	)
Net income (loss) allocated to Shurgard Europe	$	19,273		$	(5,865	)
Average exchange rates Euro to the U.S. Dollar		1.282			1.406
	September 30,			December 31,
		2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	$	1,391,789		$	1,430,307
Total debt to third parties		221,283			280,065
Total debt to Public Storage		399,794			402,693
Other liabilities		77,917			85,917
Equity		692,795			661,632
Exchange rate of Euro to U.S. Dollar		1.286			1.295

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Noncontrolling Interests (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2012 Equity Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiaries [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Equity Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiaries [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Equity Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiaries [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Equity Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest In Subsidiaries [Member] item	Mar. 31, 2012 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries [Member] item	Dec. 31, 2011 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests In Subsidiaries [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Permanent Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Consolidated Limited Partnership [Member]
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]
Number of self-storage facilities with noncontrolling interests in Subsidiaries representing equity interests							14
Outstanding Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests, in cash				$ 19,900,000
Decrease in noncontrolling interest				11,900,000					100,000
Distributions paid					700,000	900,000							3,600,000	11,400,000
Reduction to paid-in capital								8,000,000
Redeemable noncontrolling interests in Subsidiaries	200,000	236,000	700,000
Permanent Noncontrolling Interests in Subsidiaries, number of self-storage facilities									15
Convertible partnership units									231,978
Income allocated to other Permanent Noncontrolling Interest in Subsidiaries											900,000	3,100,000	(2,349,000)	11,600,000
Permanent noncontrolling interests															8,200,000
Acquisition cost									1,000,000	175,500,000
Acquisition of Permanent Noncontrolling equity interests		$ 976,000	$ 112,115,000

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Schedule Of Equity In Earnings) (Details) (Shurgard Europe Investment [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Shurgard Europe Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Our 49% equity share of Shurgard Europe's net income (loss)	$ 9,444	$ (2,874)
Interest income and trademark license fee	14,320	20,345
Total equity in earnings of Shurgard Europe	$ 23,764	$ 17,471
Equity share percentage in Shurgard Europe	49.00%	49.00%	49.00%

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Investments) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 PSB Real Estate Investment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 PSB Real Estate Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Cash distributions from Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	$ 33,500,000	$ 41,900,000
Ownership interest, percentage			41.00%	41.00%
Common stock owned of PSB			5,801,606
Limited partnership units in PSB			7,305,355
Closing price per share PSB stock			$ 66.82
Market value of PSB stock and LP units			$ 875,800,000

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Public Storage Shareholders' Equity (Cumulative Preferred Shares Outstanding) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Series W Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series W Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series X Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series X Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series Y Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series Y Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series Z Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series Z Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series E Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series E Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series F Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series L Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series L Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series M Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series M Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series N Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series N Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series O Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series O Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series P Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series P Preferred Stock [Member]	May 31, 2011 Series Q Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series Q Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series Q Preferred Stock [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Series R Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series R Preferred Stock [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 Series R Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series S Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series T Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series U Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series V Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Earliest Redemption Date			Oct. 06, 2008		Nov. 13, 2008		Jan. 02, 2009		Mar. 05, 2009		Mar. 31, 2009		Sep. 13, 2009		Feb. 28, 2010		Apr. 27, 2010		Aug. 23, 2010		Oct. 20, 2011		Jan. 09, 2012		Jul. 02, 2012		Apr. 15, 2015		Oct. 07, 2015			Apr. 14, 2016			Jul. 26, 2016		Jan. 12, 2017	Mar. 13, 2017	Jun. 15, 2017	Sep. 20, 2017
Dividend Rate %			6.50%		6.45%		6.85%		6.25%		6.125%		6.60%		6.18%		6.75%		6.45%		6.75%		6.625%		7.00%		6.875%		6.50%		6.50%	6.50%		6.35%	6.35%		5.90%	5.75%	5.625%	5.375%
Shares Outstanding	128,000	475,000		5,300		4,800		350,900	4,500	4,500	4,600	4,600		4,425	5,400	5,400		5,650		9,893		8,267		19,065		6,900	5,800	5,800	5,000	5,000		15,000	15,000		19,500	19,500	18,400	18,500	11,500	19,800
Liquidation Preference	$ 3,200,000	$ 3,111,271		$ 132,500		$ 120,000		$ 8,772	$ 112,500	$ 112,500	$ 115,000	$ 115,000		$ 110,625	$ 135,000	$ 135,000		$ 141,250		$ 247,325		$ 206,665		$ 476,634		$ 172,500	$ 145,000	$ 145,000	$ 125,000	$ 125,000		$ 375,000	$ 375,000		$ 487,500	$ 487,500	$ 460,000	$ 462,500	$ 287,500	$ 495,000

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Line Of Credit And Notes Payable (Carrying Amount Of Notes Payable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total notes payable	$ 347,943	$ 398,314
Carrying Amount [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Total notes payable	347,943	398,314
Carrying Amount [Member] | 5.9% Unsecured Notes Payable Due March 2013 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unsecured Notes Payable	186,460	186,460
Carrying Amount [Member] | 5.1% Secured Notes Payable Maturing At Varying Dates Between January 2013 and September 2028 [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Secured Notes Payable	$ 161,483	$ 211,854

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Description Of The Business

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Description Of The Business [Abstract]

Description Of The Business

1.   Description of the Business

Public Storage (referred to herein as "the Company", "we", "us", or "our"), a Maryland real estate investment trust, was organized in 1980.  Our principal business activities include the acquisition, development, ownership and operation of self-storage facilities which offer storage spaces for lease, generally on a month-to-month basis, for personal and business use.

At September 30, 2012, we had direct and indirect equity interests in 2,069 self-storage facilities (with approximately 132 million net rentable square feet) located in 38 states in the U.S. operating under the "Public Storage" name.  We also own one self-storage facility in London, England and we have a 49% interest in Shurgard Europe, which owns 188 self-storage facilities (with approximately 10.1 million net rentable square feet) located in seven Western European countries, all operating under the "Shurgard" name.  We also have direct and indirect equity interests in approximately 29.8 million net rentable square feet of commercial space located in 11 states in the U.S. primarily owned and operated by PS Business Parks, Inc. ("PSB") under the "PS Business Parks" name. At September 30, 2012, we have an approximate 41% interest in PSB.

Disclosures of number or square footage of properties, as well as number of or coverage of tenant reinsurance policies are unaudited and outside the scope of our independent registered public accounting firm's review of our financial statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Schedule Of Selected Financial Information Of Shurgard Europe) (Details) (Shurgard Europe Investment [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Shurgard Europe Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Self-storage and ancillary revenues	$ 182,315	$ 196,004
Self-storage and ancillary cost of operations	(73,616)	(82,051)
Trademark license fee payable to Public Storage	(1,825)	(1,844)
Depreciation and amortization	(46,067)	(54,655)
General and administrative	(10,141)	(9,191)
Interest expense on third party debt	(6,290)	(11,020)
Interest expense on debt due to Public Storage	(27,400)	(39,675)
Gain on disposition of real estate facility	2,208
Other	89	(617)
Net income (loss)	19,273	(3,049)
Net income allocated to noncontrolling equity interests		(2,816)
Net income (loss) allocated to Shurgard Europe	19,273	(5,865)
Average exchange rates Euro to the U.S. Dollar	1.282	1.406
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	1,391,789		1,430,307
Total debt to third parties	221,283		280,065
Total debt to Public Storage	399,794		402,693
Other liabilities	77,917		85,917
Equity	$ 692,795		$ 661,632
Exchange rate of Euro to U.S. Dollar	1.286		1.295

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Description Of The Business (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 sqft item state
Public Storage [Member]
PSA self-storage facilities	2,069
Net rentable square feet	132,000,000
Number of states with facilities	38
PSB [Member]
Net rentable square feet	29,800,000
Number of states with facilities	11
Ownership interest, percentage	41.00%
Western Europe [Member]
Direct interest in self-storage facilities, number of countries	7
Shurgard Europe [Member]
Net rentable square feet	10,100,000
Ownership interest, percentage	49.00%
Number of facilities owned by Shurgard Europe	188
London [Member]
Owned self-storage facilities	1

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Summary Of Segment Information

For the three months ended September 30, 2012

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage		Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	440,918	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	440,918
Ancillary operations		-		-		3,457		28,556			32,013
		440,918		-		3,457		28,556			472,931
Expenses:
Self-storage facilities		127,367		-		-		-			127,367
Ancillary operations		-		-		1,100		8,757			9,857
Depreciation and amortization		89,194		-		703		-			89,897
General and administrative		-		-		-		15,298			15,298
		216,561		-		1,803		24,055			242,419
Operating income		224,357		-		1,654		4,501			230,512
Interest and other income		-		4,890		-		554			5,444
Interest expense		-		-		-		(4,926	)		(4,926	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		399		9,442		2,801		-			12,642
Foreign currency exchange gain		-		9,019		-		-			9,019
Gain on real estate sales		193		-		-		-			193
Income from continuing operations		224,949		23,351		4,455		129			252,884
Discontinued operations		11,935		-		-		-			11,935
Net income	$	236,884	$	23,351	$	4,455	$	129		$	264,819

For the three months ended September 30, 2011

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage			Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	415,552	$	-		$	-	$	-		$	415,552
Ancillary operations		-		-			3,590		26,421			30,011
		415,552		-			3,590		26,421			445,563
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		128,787		-			-		-			128,787
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-			1,381		8,412			9,793
Depreciation and amortization		90,162		-			659		-			90,821
General and administrative		-		-			-		14,116			14,116
Asset impairment charges		297		-			-		1,889			2,186
		219,246		-			2,040		24,417			245,703
Operating income		196,306		-			1,550		2,004			199,860
Interest and other income		-		5,979			141		755			6,875
Interest expense		-		-			-		(5,862	)		(5,862	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		450		6,702			8,117		-			15,269
Foreign currency exchange loss		-		(28,253	)		-		-			(28,253	)
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,135		-			-		1,848			4,983
Income (loss) from continuing operations		199,891		(15,572	)		9,808		(1,255	)		192,872
Discontinued operations		2,021		-			-		(380	)		1,641
Net income (loss)	$	201,912	$	(15,572	)	$	9,808	$	(1,635	)	$	194,513

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage			Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	1,268,256	$	-		$	-	$	-		$	1,268,256
Ancillary operations		-		-			10,596		82,426			93,022
		1,268,256		-			10,596		82,426			1,361,278
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		395,381		-			-		-			395,381
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-			3,620		25,536			29,156
Depreciation and amortization		263,109		-			2,086		-			265,195
General and administrative		-		-			-		44,117			44,117
		658,490		-			5,706		69,653			733,849
Operating income		609,766		-			4,890		12,773			627,429
Interest and other income		-		14,905			-		1,734			16,639
Interest expense		-		-			-		(15,327	)		(15,327	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		1,162		23,764			5,427		-			30,353
Foreign currency exchange loss		-		(2,481	)		-		-			(2,481	)
Gain on real estate sales		1,456		-			-		-			1,456
Income (loss) from continuing operations		612,384		36,188			10,317		(820	)		658,069
Discontinued operations		12,403		-			-		-			12,403
Net income (loss)	$	624,787	$	36,188		$	10,317	$	(820	)	$	670,472

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage		Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	1,194,753	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	1,194,753
Ancillary operations		-		-		11,010		74,807			85,817
		1,194,753		-		11,010		74,807			1,280,570
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		393,446		-		-		-			393,446
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-		4,247		24,057			28,304
Depreciation and amortization		266,267		-		1,987		-			268,254
General and administrative		-		-		-		40,944			40,944
Asset impairment charges		297		-		-		1,889			2,186
		660,010		-		6,234		66,890			733,134
Operating income		534,743		-		4,776		7,917			547,436
Interest and other income		-		22,636		664		1,918			25,218
Interest expense		-		-		-		(18,779	)		(18,779	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		1,302		17,471		22,982		-			41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain		-		13,495		-		-			13,495
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,263		-		-		1,848			5,111
Income (loss) from continuing operations		539,308		53,602		28,422		(7,096	)		614,236
Discontinued operations		2,166		-		-		(380	)		1,786
Net income (loss)	$	541,474	$	53,602	$	28,422	$	(7,476	)	$	616,022

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Share-Based Compensation (Restricted Share Units) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Restricted Share Units [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Restricted Share Units [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Restricted Share Units [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Restricted Share Units [Member]
Share Based Compensation [Line Items]
Minimum vesting period, years	three
Maximum vesting period, years	eight
Restricted share units granted	150,400
Restricted share units forfeited	60,150
Restricted share units vested	144,472
Common shares issued upon vesting	91,366
Tax deposits made in exchange for RSUs	$ 6.9
Common shares withheld upon vesting in exchange for tax deposits	53,106
Restricted share units outstanding	647,277	701,499
Restricted share unit expense			$ 6.4	$ 5.4	$ 16.4	$ 15.7

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Schedule Of Condensed Financial Information Of Other Investments) (Details) (Other Investments [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 10,128	$ 9,801
Cost of operations and other expenses	(3,771)	(3,778)
Depreciation and amortization	(1,586)	(1,700)
Net income	4,771	4,323
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	28,195		29,510
Total accrued and other liabilities	2,008		1,396
Total Partners' equity	$ 26,187		$ 28,114

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Consolidation And Equity Method Of Accounting) (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 sqft item
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Commercial facilities in U.S.	6
London [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Owned self-storage facilities	1
U.S. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Owned self-storage facilities	2,055
Other Investments [Member] | U.S. [Member]
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Owned self-storage facilities	14
Net rentable square feet	800,000

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Income Taxes And Real Estate Facilities) (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 Y
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Percentage of real estate investment trust taxable income distributed for exemption of federal income tax	100.00%
Estimated useful lives of buildings and improvements, minimum (years)	5
Estimated useful lives of buildings and improvements, maximum (years)	25

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Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 670,472	$ 616,022
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, including amounts in discontinued operations	(13,191)	(5,799)
Asset impairment charges		2,186
Depreciation and amortization, including amounts in discontinued operations	265,517	268,695
Distributions received from unconsolidated real estate entities in excess of equity in earnings	3,119	97
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)	2,481	(13,495)
Other	27,357	41,087
Total adjustments	285,283	292,771
Net cash provided by operating activities	955,755	908,793
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital improvements to real estate facilities	(58,642)	(57,026)
Construction in process	(5,265)	(16,743)
Acquisition of real estate facilities and property intangibles (Note 3)	(143,827)	(60,888)
Proceeds from sales of other real estate investments	15,973	4,753
Loans to unconsolidated real estate entities		(358,877)
Repayments of loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities (Note 5)		163,663
Disposition of loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate facilities (Note 5)		121,317
Acquisition of investments in unconsolidated real estate entities		(1,274)
Maturities of marketable securities		102,279
Other investing activities	4,022	537
Net cash used in investing activities	(187,739)	(102,259)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Principal payments on notes payable	(49,287)	(154,411)
Net proceeds from the issuance of common shares	21,007	15,728
Issuance of cumulative preferred shares	1,651,456	835,627
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares	(1,248,946)	(1,042,256)
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests	(19,900)
Acquisition of permanent noncontrolling interests	(976)	(112,115)
Distributions paid to Public Storage shareholders	(720,999)	(632,248)
Distributions paid to noncontrolling interests	(4,341)	(12,237)
Net cash used in financing activities	(371,986)	(1,101,912)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	396,030	(295,378)
Net effect of foreign exchange translation on cash	714	(141)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	139,008	456,252
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	535,752	160,733
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Real estate facilities, net of accumulated depreciation	(643)	(139)
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities	(6,701)	(269)
Intangible assets	(3)
Loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities	418	(13,783)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	7,643	14,050
Preferred shares called for redemption and reclassified to liabilities:
Preferred shares called for redemption	367,325
Cumulative preferred shares	(367,325)
Consolidation of entities previously accounted for under the equity method of accounting (Note 4):
Real estate facilities	(10,403)	(19,415)
Investments in unconsolidated real estate entities	3,072	6,126
Intangible assets	(949)	(3,985)
Permanent noncontrolling interests	8,224	17,663
Adjustments of redeemable noncontrolling interests to fair values:
Accumulated deficit		(259)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		259
Real estate acquired in connection with elimination of intangible assets		(4,738)
Intangible assets eliminated in connection with acquisition of real estate		4,738
Real estate acquired in exchange for assumption of note payable		(9,679)
Note payable assumed in connection with acquisition of real estate		9,679
Noncontrolling interests acquired in exchange for the issuance of common shares (Note 7)
Additional paid in capital (noncontrolling interests acquired)		(57,108)
Common shares		48
Additional paid in capital (common shares issued)		57,060
Shurgard Europe [Member]
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities		(116,560)
Loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities		$ 116,560

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Goodwill And Intangible Assets) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill balance	$ 174.6		$ 174.6
Tenant intangibles net book value	16.7		16.4
Accumulated amortization, tenant intangibles	23.2		24.1
Amortization expense, tenant intangibles	7.3	9.2
Shurgard trade name, book value	18.8		18.8
Acquisition Of Self-Storage Facilities [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Increase in tenant intangibles	6.7
Consolidation Of Three Facilities [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Increase in tenant intangibles	$ 0.9
Number of facilities consolidated	3

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Schedule Of Investments In Real Estate Entities And Equity In Earnings Of Real Estate) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	$ 716,401		$ 716,401		$ 714,627
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	12,642	15,269	30,353	41,755
PSB Real Estate Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	316,634		316,634		328,508
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	2,801	8,117	5,427	22,982
Shurgard Europe Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	391,612		391,612		375,467
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	9,442	6,702	23,764	17,471
Other Investments [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	8,155		8,155		10,652
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities	$ 399	$ 450	$ 1,162	$ 1,302

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Public Storage Shareholders' Equity (Dividends) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Public Storage Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Common stock dividends paid in aggregate	$ 188,300,000	$ 162,000,000	$ 564,700,000	$ 459,300,000
Common stock dividends paid per share	$ 1.10	$ 0.95	$ 3.30	$ 2.70
Preferred shareholders based on distributions paid	$ (49,267,000)	$ (56,670,000)	$ (156,272,000)	$ (172,926,000)

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Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 535,752	$ 139,008
Real estate facilities, at cost:
Land	2,852,481	2,811,515
Buildings	8,128,225	7,966,061
Real estate facilities, gross	10,980,706	10,777,576
Accumulated depreciation	(3,650,000)	(3,398,379)
Total real estate facilities	7,330,706	7,379,197
Investment in unconsolidated real estate entities	716,401	714,627
Goodwill and other intangible assets, net	210,148	209,833
Loans receivable from unconsolidated real estate entities	399,794	402,693
Other assets	95,319	87,204
Total assets	9,288,120	8,932,562
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Notes payable	347,943	398,314
Preferred shares called for redemption (Note 8)	367,325
Accrued and other liabilities	242,706	210,966
Total liabilities	957,974	609,280
Redeemable noncontrolling interests		12,355
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)
Public Storage shareholders:
Cumulative Preferred Shares of beneficial interest, $0.01 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 128,000 shares issued (in series) and outstanding, (475,000 at December 31, 2011) at liquidation preference	3,200,000	3,111,271
Common Shares of beneficial interest, $0.10 par value, 650,000,000 shares authorized, 170,634,560 shares issued and outstanding (170,238,805 at December 31, 2011)	17,064	17,024
Paid-in capital	5,411,623	5,442,506
Accumulated deficit	(312,690)	(259,578)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(15,371)	(23,014)
Total Public Storage shareholders' equity	8,300,626	8,288,209
Permanent noncontrolling interests	29,520	22,718
Total equity	8,330,146	8,310,927
Total liabilities and equity	$ 9,288,120	$ 8,932,562

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Loans Receivable From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities (Narrative) (Details)	9 Months Ended			0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended			9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				0 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Feb. 09, 2011 PSB [Member] USD ($) M	Sep. 30, 2011 PSB [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 PSB [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 Shurgard Europe [Member] EUR (€)	Jun. 15, 2011 Equity Investment In Shurgard Europe [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Existing Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] EUR (€)	Dec. 31, 2011 Existing Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2012 New Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 New Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 New Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 New Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] USD ($)	Feb. 28, 2011 New Loan [Member] Shurgard Europe [Member] USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2012 New Loan [Member] Equity Investment In Shurgard Europe [Member]	Mar. 02, 2011 Shurgard Europe Investment [Member] item	Mar. 02, 2011 Joint Venture Partner [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Joint Venture Partner [Member] USD ($)
Loans Receivable From Real Estate Entities [Line Items]
Loan to affiliate				$ 121,000,000
Term of loan (months)				6
% Spread over LIBOR				0.85%
% Spread over LIBOR, per annum				1.13%
Interest income, loan receivable					100,000	700,000					4,600,000	5,900,000	14,000,000	20,200,000
Loans receivable from affiliates		399,794,000	402,693,000						311,000,000	311,000,000					237,900,000
Shurgard Europe percentage acquired interest in two self-storage facilities																	80.00%	80.00%
Number of joint venture self-storage facilities in which Shurgard had partial interest and has acquired																	2
Interest rate for real estate loans									9.00%
Maturity date									Feb. 15, 2015
Proceeds from repayments of loan receivable	163,663,000						80,900,000
Loan receivable interest rate													7.00%
Percentage of aggregate interest on the loans								51.00%								51.00%
Proceeds from sale of notes receivable	121,317,000
Interest and other income																			$ 1,500,000

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Statement Of Equity (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member]	Common Shares [Member]	Paid-In Capital [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income [Member]	Total Public Storage Shareholders' Equity [Member]	Permanent Noncontrolling Interests [Member]	Total
Balance at Dec. 31, 2011	$ 3,111,271	$ 17,024	$ 5,442,506	$ (259,578)	$ (23,014)	$ 8,288,209	$ 22,718	$ 8,310,927
Issuance of cumulative preferred shares (68,200,000 shares) (Note 8)	1,705,000		(53,544)			1,651,456		1,651,456
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares (64,650,833 shares) (Note 8)	(1,616,271)					(1,616,271)		(1,616,271)
Issuance of common shares in connection with share-based compensation (395,755 shares) (Note 10)		40	20,967			21,007		21,007
Share-based compensation expense, net of cash paid in lieu of common shares (Note 10)			10,549			10,549		10,549
Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests			(7,954)			(7,954)		(7,954)
Increase (decrease) in permanent noncontrolling interest in connection with:
Consolidation or partially-owned entities (Note 4)							8,224	8,224
Acquisition of interests in Subsidiaries (Note 7)			(901)			(901)	(75)	(976)
Net income of the company				670,472		670,472		670,472
Net income allocated to:
Redeemable noncontrolling interests				(236)		(236)		(236)
Permanent noncontrolling interests				(2,349)		(2,349)	2,349
Distributions to equity holders:
Cumulative preferred shares (Note 8)				(156,272)		(156,272)		(156,272)
Permanent noncontrolling interests							(3,696)	(3,696)
Common shares and restricted share units ($3.30 per share)				(564,727)		(564,727)		(564,727)
Other comprehensive income (Note 2)					7,643	7,643		7,643
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012	3,200,000	17,064	5,411,623	(312,690)	(15,371)	8,300,626	29,520	8,330,146
Balance at Jun. 30, 2012
Increase (decrease) in permanent noncontrolling interest in connection with:
Net income of the company								264,819
Net income allocated to:
Permanent noncontrolling interests							(900)
Distributions to equity holders:
Other comprehensive income (Note 2)								12,062
Balance at Sep. 30, 2012							$ 29,520	$ 8,330,146

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Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012 item
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Aggregate limit for property coverage	$ 75,000,000
Aggregate limit for general liability coverage	102,000,000
Tenant insurance program against claims, maximum amount	5,000
Third-party insurance coverage for claims paid exceeding amount for individual event	5,000,000
Third-party limit for insurance coverage claims paid for individual event	15,000,000
Tenant certificate holders participating in insurance program, approximate	700,000
Aggregate coverage of tenants participating in insurance program	$ 1,600,000,000

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Real Estate Facilities (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Aggregate cost allocated to real estate	$ 147,461,000
Acquisition Of Self-Storage Facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of operating self-storage facilities	14
Net rentable square feet	1,148,000
Cash to acquire self-storage facilities	143,800,000
Aggregate cost allocated to real estate	137,100,000
Aggregate cost, intangibles	6,700,000
Consolidation Of Three Facilities [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Number of facilities consolidated	3
Net rentable square feet	183,000
Aggregate cost allocated to real estate	$ 10,400,000

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as defined in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification"), including guidance with respect to interim financial information, and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  While they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements, we believe that we have included all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012 due to seasonality and other factors.  These interim financial statements should be read together with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Certain amounts previously reported in our December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the September 30, 2012 presentation, as a result of discontinued operations.

Consolidation And Equity Method Of Accounting

Consolidation and Equity Method of Accounting

The Codification stipulates generally that entities with insufficient equity to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by other parties, or where the equity holders as a group do not have a controlling financial interest, are considered Variable Interest Entities ("VIE").  We have determined that we have no investments in any VIEs.

We consolidate all entities that we control (these entities, for the period in which the reference applies, are referred to collectively as the "Subsidiaries"), and we eliminate intercompany transactions and balances.  We account for our investments in entities that we do not control, but we have significant influence over, using the equity method of accounting (these entities, for the periods in which the reference applies, are referred to collectively as the "Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities").  When we obtain control of entities in which we already own a partial equity interest, we record a gain representing the differential between the book value and fair value of our preexisting equity interest.  We then commence consolidating the assets, liabilities, and any noncontrolling interests of the entity.  All such changes in consolidation status are reflected prospectively.

When we are the general partner of a partnership, we assume that we control the partnership, unless the third-party limited partners can dissolve the partnership or otherwise remove us as general partner without cause, or if the limited partners have the right to participate in substantive decisions of the partnership.

Collectively, at September 30, 2012, the Company and the Subsidiaries own 2,055 self-storage facilities in the U.S., one self-storage facility in London, England and six commercial facilities in the U.S.  At September 30, 2012, the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities are comprised of PSB, Shurgard Europe, as well as limited partnerships that own an aggregate of 14 self-storage facilities in the U.S. with 0.8 million net rentable square feet (these limited partnerships, for the periods in which the reference applies, are referred to as the "Other Investments").

Use Of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The financial statements and accompanying notes reflect our estimates and assumptions.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.  As a REIT, we do not incur federal income tax if we distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income (generally, net rents and gains from real property, dividends, and interest) each year, and if we meet certain organizational and operational rules.  We believe we will meet these REIT requirements in 2012, and that we have met them for all other periods presented herein.  Accordingly, we have recorded no federal income tax expense related to our REIT taxable income.

Our merchandise and tenant reinsurance operations are subject to corporate income tax, and such taxes are included in ancillary cost of operations.  We also incur income and other taxes in certain states, which are included in general and administrative expense.

We recognize tax benefits of income tax positions that are subject to audit only if we believe it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained (including the impact of appeals, as applicable), assuming the relevant taxing authorities had full knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances of our positions.  As of September 30, 2012, we had no tax benefits that were not recognized.

Real Estate Facilities

Real Estate Facilities

Real estate facilities are recorded at cost.  We capitalize all costs incurred to develop, construct, renovate and improve properties, including interest and property taxes incurred during the construction period.  We expense internal and external transaction costs associated with acquisitions or dispositions of real estate and equity investments  as incurred.  We expense repairs and maintenance costs as incurred.  We depreciate buildings and improvements on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging generally between 5 to 25 years.

We account for acquisitions of interests in operating self-storage facilities, including the consolidation of entities where we obtain control other than by acquiring interests, under the provisions of Codification Section 805, "Business Combinations."  We allocate the net acquisition cost (consisting of the fair value of our existing investment, plus any cash paid to third parties for their interests and the fair value of any liabilities assumed) to the underlying land, buildings, identified intangible assets, and remaining noncontrolling interests based upon their respective individual estimated fair values.  Any difference between the net acquisition cost and the estimated fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

Other Assets

Other Assets

Other assets primarily consist of prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, and restricted cash.

Accrued And Other Liabilities

Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and other liabilities consist primarily of trade payables, property tax accruals, tenant prepayments of rents, accrued interest payable, accrued payroll, accrued tenant reinsurance losses, casualty losses, and contingent loss accruals which are accrued when probable and estimable.  We disclose the nature of significant unaccrued losses that are reasonably possible of occurring and, if estimable, a range of exposure.

Cash Equivalents And Marketable Securities

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

We classify as cash equivalents all highly liquid financial instruments such as money market funds with daily liquidity and a rating of at least AAA by Standard and Poor's, or investment grade (rated A1 by Standard and Poor's) short-term commercial paper or treasury securities with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition.  Cash and cash equivalents which are restricted from general corporate use are included in other assets.

Commercial paper with a remaining maturity of more than three months when acquired is included in marketable securities.  When at acquisition we have the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity (investments that are "Held to Maturity"), the securities are stated at amortized cost and interest is recorded using the effective interest method.

Fair Value Accounting

Fair Value Accounting

As used herein, the term "fair value" is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  We prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value based upon a three-tier fair value hierarchy described in Codification Section 820-10-35.

We believe that, during all periods presented, the carrying values approximate the fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, other assets, and accrued and other liabilities, based upon our evaluation of the underlying characteristics, market data, and short maturity of these financial instruments, which involved considerable judgment.  The estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in current market exchanges.  The characteristics of these financial instruments, market data, and other comparative metrics utilized in determining these fair values are "Level 2" inputs as the term is defined in Codification Section 820-10-35-47.

We use significant judgment to estimate fair values in recording our business combinations, to evaluate real estate, goodwill, and other intangible assets for impairment, and to determine the fair values of our notes payable and noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries.  In estimating fair values, we consider significant unobservable inputs such as market prices of land, capitalization rates for real estate facilities, earnings multiples, projected levels of earnings, costs of construction, functional depreciation, and estimated market interest rates for debt securities with a similar time to maturity and credit quality, which are "Level 3" inputs as the term is defined in Codification Section 820-10-35-52.  We believe that, during all periods presented, the carrying values approximate the fair values of our notes payable.

Currency And Credit Risk

Currency and Credit Risk

Financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and restricted cash.  At September 30, 2012, due primarily to our investment in and loan receivable from Shurgard Europe, our operations and financial position are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the Euro, and to a lesser extent, other European currencies, against the U.S. Dollar.

Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of goodwill, acquired tenants in place, leasehold interests in land, and the "Shurgard" tradename.

Goodwill totaled $174.6 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  Goodwill has an indeterminate life and is not amortized.

Acquired tenants in place and leasehold interests in land are finite-lived and are amortized relative to the benefit of the tenants in place or the land lease expense to each period.  At September 30, 2012, these intangibles have a net book value of $16.7 million ($16.4 million at December 31, 2011).  Accumulated amortization totaled $23.2 million at September 30, 2012 ($24.1 million at December 31, 2011), and amortization expense of $7.3 million and $9.2 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, these intangibles were increased by (i) $6.7 million in connection with the acquisition of self-storage facilities (Note 3) and (ii) $0.9 million in connection with the consolidation of three facilities we previously accounted for under the equity method (Note 4).

The "Shurgard" tradename, which is used by Shurgard Europe pursuant to a licensing agreement, has a book value of $18.8 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  This asset has an indefinite life and, accordingly, is not amortized.

Evaluation Of Asset Impairment

Evaluation of Asset Impairment

Goodwill impairment is evaluated annually by reporting unit.  No impairment of goodwill or the Shurgard trade name was identified in our annual evaluation at December 31, 2011, nor were there any indicators of impairment at September 30, 2012.  We evaluate our real estate and property related intangibles for impairment on a quarterly basis.  If any indicators of impairment are noted, we estimate future undiscounted cash flows to be received from the use of the asset and, if such future undiscounted cash flows are less than carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of carrying value over the assets' estimated fair value.  Long-lived assets which we expect to sell or otherwise dispose of prior to the end of their estimated useful lives are stated at the lower of their net realizable value (estimated fair value less cost to sell) or their carrying value.

Revenue And Expense Recognition

Revenue and Expense Recognition

Rental income, which is generally earned pursuant to month-to-month leases for storage space, as well as late charges and administrative fees, are recognized as earned.  Promotional discounts reduce rental income over the promotional period.  Ancillary revenues and interest and other income are recognized when earned.  Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents our pro-rata share of earnings of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities.

We accrue for property tax expense based upon actual amounts billed and, in some circumstances, estimates and historical trends when bills or assessments have not been received from the taxing authorities or such bills and assessments are in dispute.  If these estimates are incorrect, the timing and amount of expense recognition could be incorrect.  Cost of operations, general and administrative expense, interest expense, as well as television, yellow page, and other advertising expenditures are expensed as incurred.

Foreign Currency Exchange Translation

Foreign Currency Exchange Translation

The local currency (primarily the Euro) is the functional currency for our interests in foreign operations.  The related amounts on our balance sheets are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates at the respective financial statement date, while amounts on our statements of income are translated at the average exchange rates during the respective period.  The Euro was translated at exchange rates of approximately 1.286 U.S. Dollars per Euro at September 30, 2012 (1.295 at December 31, 2011), and average exchange rates of 1.251 and 1.415 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and average exchange rates of 1.282 and 1.406 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Cumulative translation adjustments, to the extent not included in cumulative net income, are included in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Total comprehensive income for a period represents net income, adjusted for changes in other comprehensive income (loss) for the applicable period, as set forth on our statements of comprehensive income.  The aggregate foreign currency exchange gains and losses reflected on our statements of comprehensive income are comprised primarily of foreign currency exchange gains and losses on our investment in, and loan receivable from, Shurgard Europe.

Discontinued Operations

Discontinued Operations

The net income of real estate facilities or other businesses that have been sold or otherwise disposed of, or that we plan to sell or dispose of within the next year are presented on our statement of income for all periods as "discontinued operations."  In addition to the revenues and expenses of disposed self-storage facilities, discontinued operations includes $11.7 million in gains on disposition of real estate facilities for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and $1.7 million and $1.4 million in net gains on disposition of real estate facilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Net Income Per Common Share

Net Income per Common Share

Net income is first allocated to each of our noncontrolling interests based upon their respective share of the net income of the Subsidiaries, and to our cumulative preferred shares based upon the dividends declared or accumulated during the period.

When our cumulative preferred shares are called for redemption, additional income is allocated to the security to the extent the redemption cost is greater than the related original net issuance proceeds.  These allocations are referred to hereinafter as "EITF D-42 allocations."  The remaining net income is allocated to our common shares and our restricted share units based upon the dividends declared during the period, combined with participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Basic net income per share, basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and basic net income from continuing operations per share are computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding.  Diluted net income per share, diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and diluted net income from continuing operations per share are computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding, adjusted for the impact, if dilutive, of stock options outstanding (Note 10).

The following table reflects the components of the calculations of our basic and diluted net income per share, basic and diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per share which are not already otherwise set forth on the face of our statements of income:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Net income allocable to common shareholders from continuing operations and discontinued operations:
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$	202,465		$	117,950		$	460,151		$	397,524
Eliminate: Discontinued operations allocable to common shareholders		(11,935	)		(1,641	)		(12,403	)		(1,786	)
Net income from continuing operations allocable to common shareholders	$	190,530		$	116,309		$	447,748		$	395,738
Weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		170,576			169,728			170,460			169,512
Net effect of dilutive stock options - based on treasury stock method		1,124			1,102			1,098			1,026
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		171,700			170,830			171,558			170,538

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Real Estate Facilities (Schedule Of Real Estate Activities) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Real Estate Facilities [Abstract]
Beginning balance (Operating facilities, at cost)	$ 10,777,576
Capital improvements	58,642
Acquisition of real estate facilities	147,461
Disposition of real estate facilities	(9,275)
Current development	5,265
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes	1,037
Ending balance (Operating facilities, at cost)	10,980,706
Beginning balance, (Accumulated depreciation)	(3,398,379)
Depreciation expense	(256,457)
Disposition of real estate facilities	5,230
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes	(394)
Ending balance, (Accumulated depreciation)	(3,650,000)
Total real estate facilities at September 30, 2012	$ 7,330,706	$ 7,379,197

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Real Estate Facilities (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Real Estate Facilities [Abstract]

Schedule Of Real Estate Activities

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	(Amounts in thousands)
Operating facilities, at cost:
Beginning balance	$	10,777,576
Capital improvements		58,642
Acquisition of real estate facilities		147,461
Disposition of real estate facilities		(9,275	)
Current development		5,265
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes		1,037
Ending balance		10,980,706
Accumulated depreciation:
Beginning balance		(3,398,379	)
Depreciation expense		(256,457	)
Disposition of real estate facilities		5,230
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes		(394	)
Ending balance		(3,650,000	)
Total real estate facilities at September 30, 2012	$	7,330,706

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Statement Of Equity (Parenthetical) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement Of Equity [Abstract]
Issuance of cumulative preferred shares, shares	68,200,000
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares, shares	64,650,833
Issuance of common shares in connection with share-based compensation, shares	395,755
Common shares, per share distribution	$ 3.3

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Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Cumulative Preferred Shares of beneficial interest
Par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Shares issued (in series)	128,000	475,000
Shares outstanding	128,000	475,000
Common Shares of beneficial interest
Par value	$ 0.1	$ 0.1
Shares authorized	650,000,000	650,000,000
Shares issued	170,634,560	170,238,805
Shares outstanding	170,634,560	170,238,805

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

9.   Related Party Transactions

The Hughes Family owns approximately 16.0% of our common shares outstanding at September 30, 2012.

The Hughes Family has ownership interests in, and operates, approximately 53 self-storage facilities in Canada ("PS Canada") using the "Public Storage" brand name pursuant to a non-exclusive, royalty-free trademark license agreement with the Company.  We currently do not own any interests in these facilities nor do we own any facilities in Canada.  We have a right of first refusal to acquire the stock or assets of the corporation that manages the 53 self-storage facilities in Canada, if the Hughes Family or the corporation agrees to sell them.  However, we have no interest in the operations of this corporation, we have no right to acquire this stock or assets unless the Hughes Family decides to sell and we receive no benefit from the profits and increases in value of the Canadian self-storage facilities.

We reinsure risks relating to loss of goods stored by tenants in the self-storage facilities in Canada.  During each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we received $0.4 million in reinsurance premiums attributable to the Canadian facilities.  Since our right to provide tenant reinsurance to the Canadian facilities may be qualified, there is no assurance that these premiums will continue.

PS Canada holds approximately a 2.2% interest in Stor-RE, a consolidated entity that provides liability and casualty insurance for PS Canada, the Company and certain affiliates of the Company for occurrences prior to April 1, 2004. 

In August 2011, we acquired through mergers the interests we did not own in five limited partnerships for $54.6 million paid to the Hughes Family and $100.8 million paid to the other third-party limited partners (the "Other Partners").  In separate transactions in June and August 2011, we acquired interests in other entities from the Hughes Family for $13.5 million in cash.  All amounts paid were based upon independent property appraisals and the liquidation terms of the partnerships.  A special committee of our Board of Trustees unanimously determined that the transactions were fair and advisable to and in the best interests of Public Storage's shareholders (other than the Hughes Family) and to the Other Partners, and an investment banking firm appointed by the special committee concluded that the amounts paid to the Other Partners was fair to them, from a financial point of view.  Mr. Hughes, a former trustee, is indemnified for any litigation arising from these transactions.  Mr. Hughes, who was co-general partner with Public Storage in certain of these entities, has withdrawn as general partner from each entity.

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Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Nov. 07, 2012
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2012
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2012
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Entity Registrant Name	Public Storage
Entity Central Index Key	0001393311
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		171,648,540

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Share-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Share-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

10.      Share-Based Compensation

Under various share-based compensation plans, the Company can grant non-qualified options to purchase the Company's common shares, as well as restricted share units ("RSUs"), to trustees, officers, service providers, and key employees.  The terms of these grants are established by an authorized committee of our Board of Trustees.

Stock options and RSUs are considered "granted" and "outstanding" (legal grant date notwithstanding) as the terms are used herein, when i) the Company and the recipient reach a mutual understanding of the key terms of the award, ii) the award has been authorized in accordance with the Company's share grant approval procedures, iii) the recipient begins to be benefited from or adversely affected by changes in the market price of our stock, and iv) it is probable that any performance and service conditions will be met.

We amortize the grant-date fair value of awards (net of anticipated forfeitures) as compensation expense over the service period.  The service period generally begins on the grant date and ends on the earlier of the vesting date or the date when the recipient would not forfeit unvested grants upon termination.  The service period begins on the date services begin to be provided, rather than on the grant date, when i) all the requirements of a grant have been met, except that the Company and the recipient have not reached a mutual understanding of the key terms of the award, and ii) no future services are required following the grant date.

We have elected to use the straight-line attribution method with respect to awards that are earned solely based upon the passage of time and continued employment.  Awards with performance conditions are amortized using the accelerated attribution method, with each vesting amortized separately over the individual vesting period.   The employer portion of taxes is expensed as incurred.

Stock Options

Stock option exercise prices are equal to the closing trading price of our common shares on the date they are legally granted, vest over a three to five-year period, and expire ten years after the legal grant date.  We use the Black-Scholes option valuation model to estimate the fair value of our stock options.

Outstanding stock option grants are included on a one-for-one basis in our diluted weighted average shares, to the extent dilutive, after applying the treasury stock method (based upon the average common share price during the period) to assumed exercise proceeds and measured but unrecognized compensation.

For the three and nine months period ended September 30, 2012, we recorded $0.7 million and $2.0 million, respectively, in compensation expense related to stock options, as compared to $0.8 million and $2.3 million for the same periods in 2011.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, 35,000 stock options were granted, 304,389 options were exercised and 31,400 options were forfeited.  A total of 2,290,277 stock options were outstanding at September 30, 2012 (2,591,066 at December 31, 2011).

Restricted Share Units

RSUs vest ratably over a three to eight-year period from the date they are legally granted.  The grantee receives additional compensation for each outstanding RSU, classified as dividends paid, equal to the per-share dividends received by common shareholders.  When RSUs are forfeited, any dividends previously paid on such forfeited RSUs are expensed.  When RSUs vest, the grantee receives common shares equal to the number of vested RSUs, less common shares withheld in exchange for tax deposits, equal to the vesting-date fair value of the withheld shares, made by the Company to satisfy the employee's statutory tax liabilities arising from the vesting.

The fair value of our RSUs is determined based upon the applicable closing trading price of our common shares.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, 150,400 RSUs were granted, 60,150 RSUs were forfeited and 144,472 RSUs vested.  This vesting resulted in the issuance of 91,366 common shares.  In addition, tax deposits totaling $6.9 million were made on behalf of employees in exchange for 53,106 common shares withheld upon vesting.

RSUs outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 were 647,277 and 701,499, respectively.  A total of $6.4 million and $16.4 million in RSU expense (including employer taxes incurred upon vesting) was recorded for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, as compared to $5.4 million and $15.7 million for the same periods in 2011.

See also "net income per common share" in Note 2 for further discussion regarding the impact of RSUs and stock options on our net income per common and income allocated to common shareholders.

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Statements Of Income (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Operating Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$ 440,918	$ 415,552	$ 1,268,256	$ 1,194,753
Ancillary operations	32,013	30,011	93,022	85,817
Total revenue	472,931	445,563	1,361,278	1,280,570
Operating Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations	127,367	128,787	395,381	393,446
Ancillary cost of operations	9,857	9,793	29,156	28,304
Depreciation and amortization	89,897	90,821	265,195	268,254
General and administrative	15,298	14,116	44,117	40,944
Asset impairment charges		2,186		2,186
Operating expenses	242,419	245,703	733,849	733,134
Operating income	230,512	199,860	627,429	547,436
Interest and other income	5,444	6,875	16,639	25,218
Interest expense	(4,926)	(5,862)	(15,327)	(18,779)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities	12,642	15,269	30,353	41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	9,019	(28,253)	(2,481)	13,495
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement	193	4,983	1,456	5,111
Income from continuing operations	252,884	192,872	658,069	614,236
Discontinued operations	11,935	1,641	12,403	1,786
Net income	264,819	194,513	670,472	616,022
Allocation to noncontrolling interests	(927)	(3,374)	(2,585)	(12,331)
Net income allocable to common shareholders shareholders	263,892	191,139	667,887	603,691
Allocation to preferred shareholders - distributions	(49,267)	(56,670)	(156,272)	(172,926)
Allocation to preferred shareholders - redemptions	(11,350)	(16,178)	(49,677)	(32,077)
Allocation to restricted share units	(810)	(341)	(1,787)	(1,164)
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$ 202,465	$ 117,950	$ 460,151	$ 397,524
Basic
Continuing operations	$ 1.12	$ 0.68	$ 2.63	$ 2.34
Discontinued operations	$ 0.07	$ 0.01	$ 0.07	$ 0.01
Earnings per share, basic	$ 1.19	$ 0.69	$ 2.70	$ 2.35
Diluted
Continuing operations	$ 1.11	$ 0.68	$ 2.61	$ 2.32
Discontinued operations	$ 0.07	$ 0.01	$ 0.07	$ 0.01
Earnings per share, diluted	$ 1.18	$ 0.69	$ 2.68	$ 2.33
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic	170,576	169,728	170,460	169,512
Diluted	171,700	170,830	171,558	170,538
Cash dividends declared per common share	$ 1.10	$ 0.95	$ 3.3	$ 2.70

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Investments In Real Estate Entities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Investments In Real Estate Entities [Abstract]

Investments In Real Estate Entities

4.   Investments in Real Estate Entities

The following tables set forth our investments in the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, and our equity in earnings of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (amounts in thousands):

	Investments in Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities at
	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
PSB	$	316,634	$	328,508
Shurgard Europe		391,612		375,467
Other Investments		8,155		10,652
Total	$	716,401	$	714,627

	Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the Three Months Ended September 30,				Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities for the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011		2012		2011
PSB	$	2,801	$	8,117	$	5,427	$	22,982
Shurgard Europe		9,442		6,702		23,764		17,471
Other Investments		399		450		1,162		1,302
Total	$	12,642	$	15,269	$	30,353	$	41,755

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we received cash distributions from the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities totaling $33.5 million and $41.9 million, respectively.

Investment in PSB

PSB is a REIT traded on the New York Stock Exchange, and controls an operating partnership.  We have an approximate 41% common equity interest in PSB as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively, comprised of our ownership of 5,801,606 shares of PSB's common stock and 7,305,355 limited partnership units in the operating partnership.  The limited partnership units are convertible at our option, subject to certain conditions, on a one-for-one basis into PSB common stock.  Based upon the closing price at September 30, 2012 ($66.82 per share of PSB common stock), the shares and units we own had a market value of approximately $875.8 million.

The following tables set forth selected financial information of PSB; the amounts represent all of PSB's balances and not our pro-rata share.

	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30:
Total revenue	$	257,813		$	223,411
Costs of operations		(85,126	)		(74,589	)
Depreciation and amortization		(81,326	)		(63,100	)
General and administrative		(6,925	)		(4,683	)
Other items		(15,541	)		(433	)
Net income		68,895			80,606
Net income allocated to preferred unitholders, preferred shareholders and restricted stock unitholders (a)		(55,815	)		(24,366	)
Net income allocated to common shareholders and common unitholders	$	13,080		$	56,240
(a)Includes EITF D-42 allocations to preferred equity holders of $17.3 million and from preferred equity holders of $7.4 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to PSB's redemption of preferred securities.

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily real estate)	$	2,300,809	$	2,138,619
Debt		481,448		717,084
Other liabilities		205,906		60,940
Preferred stock and units		885,000		604,129
Common equity and units		728,455		756,466

Investment in Shurgard Europe

For all periods presented, we had a 49% equity investment in Shurgard Europe.  On March 2, 2011, Shurgard Europe acquired the 80% interests it did not own in two joint ventures that owned 72 self-storage facilities located in Europe operating under the "Shurgard" name.  We and our joint venture partner provided the funding for this acquisition (See Note 5).

Changes in foreign currency exchange rates caused our investment in Shurgard Europe to increase approximately $6.7 million and $0.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

We receive interest on the loans due from Shurgard Europe and trademark license fees, of which 49% is classified as equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities and the remaining 51% as interest and other income, as set forth in the following table:

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012		2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Our 49% equity share of:
Shurgard Europe's net income (loss)	$	9,444	$	(2,874	)
Interest income and trademark license fee		14,320		20,345
Total equity in earnings of Shurgard Europe	$	23,764	$	17,471

The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial information of Shurgard Europe.  These amounts are based upon all of Shurgard Europe's balances for all periods (including the consolidated operations of 72 self-storage facilities formerly owned by the two joint ventures), rather than our pro rata share, and are based upon our historical acquired book basis.

	For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Self-storage and ancillary revenues	$	182,315		$	196,004
Self-storage and ancillary cost of operations		(73,616	)		(82,051	)
Trademark license fee payable to Public Storage		(1,825	)		(1,844	)
Depreciation and amortization		(46,067	)		(54,655	)
General and administrative		(10,141	)		(9,191	)
Interest expense on third party debt		(6,290	)		(11,020	)
Interest expense on debt due to Public Storage		(27,400	)		(39,675	)
Gain on disposition of real estate facility		2,208			-
Other		89			(617	)
Net income (loss)		19,273			(3,049	)
Net income allocated to noncontrolling equity interests		-			(2,816	)
Net income (loss) allocated to Shurgard Europe	$	19,273		$	(5,865	)
Average exchange rates Euro to the U.S. Dollar		1.282			1.406
	September 30,			December 31,
		2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	$	1,391,789		$	1,430,307
Total debt to third parties		221,283			280,065
Total debt to Public Storage		399,794			402,693
Other liabilities		77,917			85,917
Equity		692,795			661,632
Exchange rate of Euro to U.S. Dollar		1.286			1.295

Other Investments

At September 30, 2012, the "Other Investments" include an aggregate common equity ownership of approximately 26% in various limited partnerships that collectively own 14 self-storage facilities.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we began to consolidate a limited partnership due to a change in control.  As a result, we recorded a gain of $1.3 million representing the difference between the aggregate fair value of our existing investment ($3.1 million) and the book value ($1.8 million).  The $3.1 million fair value of our existing investment was allocated to real estate facilities ($10.4 million), intangible assets ($0.9 million), and permanent noncontrolling interests ($8.2 million).

The following table sets forth certain condensed financial information (representing all of these entities' balances and not our pro-rata share) with respect to the Other Investments:

	2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
For the nine months ended September 30:
Total revenue	$	10,128		$	9,801
Cost of operations and other expenses		(3,771	)		(3,778	)
Depreciation and amortization		(1,586	)		(1,700	)
Net income	$	4,771		$	4,323
	September 30, 2012			December 31, 2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Total assets (primarily self-storage facilities)	$	28,195		$	29,510
Total accrued and other liabilities		2,008			1,396
Total Partners' equity		26,187			28,114

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Real Estate Facilities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Real Estate Facilities [Abstract]

Real Estate Facilities

3.   Real Estate Facilities

Activity in real estate facilities is as follows:

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	(Amounts in thousands)
Operating facilities, at cost:
Beginning balance	$	10,777,576
Capital improvements		58,642
Acquisition of real estate facilities		147,461
Disposition of real estate facilities		(9,275	)
Current development		5,265
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes		1,037
Ending balance		10,980,706
Accumulated depreciation:
Beginning balance		(3,398,379	)
Depreciation expense		(256,457	)
Disposition of real estate facilities		5,230
Impact of foreign exchange rate changes		(394	)
Ending balance		(3,650,000	)
Total real estate facilities at September 30, 2012	$	7,330,706

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we acquired 14 operating self-storage facilities (1,148,000 net rentable square feet) for an aggregate cost of $143.8 million of cash.  The aggregate cost was allocated $137.1 million to real estate facilities and $6.7 million to intangible assets.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we began to consolidate a limited partnership that we had previously accounted for using the equity method (see Note 4).  The three self-storage facilities (183,000 net rentable square feet) owned by this entity, having an aggregate fair market value of $10.4 million, have been added to our operating facilities.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Net Income Per Common Share

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Net income allocable to common shareholders from continuing operations and discontinued operations:
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$	202,465		$	117,950		$	460,151		$	397,524
Eliminate: Discontinued operations allocable to common shareholders		(11,935	)		(1,641	)		(12,403	)		(1,786	)
Net income from continuing operations allocable to common shareholders	$	190,530		$	116,309		$	447,748		$	395,738
Weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		170,576			169,728			170,460			169,512
Net effect of dilutive stock options - based on treasury stock method		1,124			1,102			1,098			1,026
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		171,700			170,830			171,558			170,538

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

11.   Segment Information

Our reportable segments reflect the significant components of our operations that are evaluated separately by our chief operating decision maker and have discrete financial information available.  Our segments are organized based upon differences in the nature of the underlying products, services, and whether the operation is located in the U.S. or outside the U.S.  In making resource allocation decisions, our chief operating decision maker reviews the net income from continuing operations of each reportable segment included in the tables below, excluding the impact of depreciation and amortization, gains or losses on disposition of real estate facilities, and real estate impairment charges.  The amounts for each reportable segment included in the tables below are in conformity with GAAP and our significant accounting policies as denoted in Note 2, and exclude ancillary revenues and expenses, interest income (other than from Loans Receivable from Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities), interest expense, general and administrative expense, and gains and losses on the early repayment of debt, none of which can be allocated to any reportable segment.  Our chief operating decision maker does not consider the book value of assets in making resource allocation decisions.

Following is the description of and basis for presentation for each of our segments.

Domestic Self-Storage Segment

The Domestic Self-Storage Segment includes the operations of the 2,055 self-storage facilities owned by the Company and the Subsidiaries, as well as our equity share of the Other Investments.  For all periods presented, substantially all of our real estate facilities, goodwill and other intangible assets, other assets, and accrued and other liabilities are associated with the Domestic Self-Storage Segment.

European Self-Storage Segment

The European Self-Storage segment comprises our interest in Shurgard Europe, which has self-storage operations in seven western European countries.  It has a separate management team that determines the strategic direction for this segment under the direction of our chief operating decision maker and our joint venture partner which owns a 51% equity interest in Shurgard Europe.  The European Self-Storage segment presentation includes our equity share of Shurgard Europe's operations, the interest and other income received from Shurgard Europe, as well as foreign currency exchange gains and losses that are attributable to Shurgard Europe.  Our balance sheet includes an investment in Shurgard Europe (Note 4) and a loan receivable from Shurgard Europe (Note 5).

Commercial Segment

The Commercial segment comprises our investment in PSB, a self-managed REIT with a separate management team that makes its financing, capital allocation and other significant decisions.  The Commercial segment also includes our direct interest in certain commercial facilities, substantially all of which are managed by PSB.  The Commercial segment presentation includes our equity earnings and interest income from PSB, as well as the revenues and expenses of our commercial facilities.  At September 30, 2012, the assets of the Commercial segment are comprised principally of our investment in PSB (Note 4).

Presentation of Segment Information

The following tables reconcile the performance of each segment, in terms of segment income, to our net income (amounts in thousands):

For the three months ended September 30, 2012

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage		Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	440,918	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	440,918
Ancillary operations		-		-		3,457		28,556			32,013
		440,918		-		3,457		28,556			472,931
Expenses:
Self-storage facilities		127,367		-		-		-			127,367
Ancillary operations		-		-		1,100		8,757			9,857
Depreciation and amortization		89,194		-		703		-			89,897
General and administrative		-		-		-		15,298			15,298
		216,561		-		1,803		24,055			242,419
Operating income		224,357		-		1,654		4,501			230,512
Interest and other income		-		4,890		-		554			5,444
Interest expense		-		-		-		(4,926	)		(4,926	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		399		9,442		2,801		-			12,642
Foreign currency exchange gain		-		9,019		-		-			9,019
Gain on real estate sales		193		-		-		-			193
Income from continuing operations		224,949		23,351		4,455		129			252,884
Discontinued operations		11,935		-		-		-			11,935
Net income	$	236,884	$	23,351	$	4,455	$	129		$	264,819

For the three months ended September 30, 2011

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage			Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	415,552	$	-		$	-	$	-		$	415,552
Ancillary operations		-		-			3,590		26,421			30,011
		415,552		-			3,590		26,421			445,563
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		128,787		-			-		-			128,787
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-			1,381		8,412			9,793
Depreciation and amortization		90,162		-			659		-			90,821
General and administrative		-		-			-		14,116			14,116
Asset impairment charges		297		-			-		1,889			2,186
		219,246		-			2,040		24,417			245,703
Operating income		196,306		-			1,550		2,004			199,860
Interest and other income		-		5,979			141		755			6,875
Interest expense		-		-			-		(5,862	)		(5,862	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		450		6,702			8,117		-			15,269
Foreign currency exchange loss		-		(28,253	)		-		-			(28,253	)
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,135		-			-		1,848			4,983
Income (loss) from continuing operations		199,891		(15,572	)		9,808		(1,255	)		192,872
Discontinued operations		2,021		-			-		(380	)		1,641
Net income (loss)	$	201,912	$	(15,572	)	$	9,808	$	(1,635	)	$	194,513

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage			Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	1,268,256	$	-		$	-	$	-		$	1,268,256
Ancillary operations		-		-			10,596		82,426			93,022
		1,268,256		-			10,596		82,426			1,361,278
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		395,381		-			-		-			395,381
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-			3,620		25,536			29,156
Depreciation and amortization		263,109		-			2,086		-			265,195
General and administrative		-		-			-		44,117			44,117
		658,490		-			5,706		69,653			733,849
Operating income		609,766		-			4,890		12,773			627,429
Interest and other income		-		14,905			-		1,734			16,639
Interest expense		-		-			-		(15,327	)		(15,327	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		1,162		23,764			5,427		-			30,353
Foreign currency exchange loss		-		(2,481	)		-		-			(2,481	)
Gain on real estate sales		1,456		-			-		-			1,456
Income (loss) from continuing operations		612,384		36,188			10,317		(820	)		658,069
Discontinued operations		12,403		-			-		-			12,403
Net income (loss)	$	624,787	$	36,188		$	10,317	$	(820	)	$	670,472

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011

	Domestic Self-Storage		European Self-Storage		Commercial		Other Items Not Allocated to Segments			Total
	(Amounts in thousands)
Revenues:
Self-storage facilities	$	1,194,753	$	-	$	-	$	-		$	1,194,753
Ancillary operations		-		-		11,010		74,807			85,817
		1,194,753		-		11,010		74,807			1,280,570
Expenses:
Self-storage cost of operations		393,446		-		-		-			393,446
Ancillary cost of operations		-		-		4,247		24,057			28,304
Depreciation and amortization		266,267		-		1,987		-			268,254
General and administrative		-		-		-		40,944			40,944
Asset impairment charges		297		-		-		1,889			2,186
		660,010		-		6,234		66,890			733,134
Operating income		534,743		-		4,776		7,917			547,436
Interest and other income		-		22,636		664		1,918			25,218
Interest expense		-		-		-		(18,779	)		(18,779	)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities		1,302		17,471		22,982		-			41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain		-		13,495		-		-			13,495
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,263		-		-		1,848			5,111
Income (loss) from continuing operations		539,308		53,602		28,422		(7,096	)		614,236
Discontinued operations		2,166		-		-		(380	)		1,786
Net income (loss)	$	541,474	$	53,602	$	28,422	$	(7,476	)	$	616,022

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Noncontrolling Interests

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Noncontrolling Interests [Abstract]

Noncontrolling Interests

7.   Noncontrolling Interests

Third party interests in the net assets of the Subsidiaries that can require us to redeem their interests, other than pursuant to a liquidation, are presented at estimated fair value as "Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests."  We estimate fair value by applying the liquidation provisions of the governing documents to our estimate of the fair value of the underlying net assets (principally real estate assets).  Adjustments recorded due to changes in the fair value of these interests are recorded against retained earnings.  All other noncontrolling interests are presented as a component of equity, "Equity of Permanent Noncontrolling Interests."

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

At December 31, 2011, the Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests represented ownership interests in Subsidiaries that own 14 self-storage facilities.  During the three months ended March 31, 2012, we acquired all the outstanding Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests for $19.9 million in cash, of which $11.9 million was recorded as a reduction to redeemable noncontrolling interests and $8.0 million was recorded as a reduction to paid-in capital.  During the three months ended September 30, 2011, we allocated a total of $0.2 million of income to these interests.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we allocated a total of $0.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, of income to these interests and paid distributions to these interests totaling $0.7 million and $0.9 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Permanent Noncontrolling Interests

At September 30, 2012, the Permanent Noncontrolling Interests have ownership interests in Subsidiaries that own 15 self-storage facilities and own 231,978 partnership units (the "Convertible Partnership Units") in a subsidiary that are convertible on a one-for-one basis (subject to certain limitations) into common shares of the Company at the option of the unitholder.  During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we allocated a total of $0.9 million and $2.3 million, respectively, in income to our Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.  During the same periods in 2011, we allocated a total of $3.1 million and $11.6 million, respectively, in income to our Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, we paid $3.6 million and $11.4 million, respectively, in distributions to our Permanent Noncontrolling Interests.

As described more fully in Note 4, we increased Permanent Noncontrolling Interests during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 a total of $8.2 million in connection with consolidating a partnership.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we acquired additional interests in the Subsidiaries for $1.0 million in cash, of which $0.1 million was recorded as a reduction to permanent noncontrolling interests and the remainder as a reduction to paid-in capital.

During the year ended December 31, 2011, we acquired Permanent Noncontrolling Interests for an aggregate of $175.5 million in cash and our common shares.

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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	1 Months Ended			9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Nov. 08, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member] sqft property	Oct. 31, 2012 Subsequent Event [Member] sqft property	Nov. 08, 2012 Georgia [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] property	Nov. 08, 2012 California [Member] Subsequent Event [Member] property	Sep. 30, 2012 Series Z Preferred Stock [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Series Z Preferred Stock [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Series A Preferred Stock [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series D Preferred Stock [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Series D Preferred Stock [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series Z, Series A, And Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Nov. 08, 2012 Series Z, Series A, And Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Series Z, Series A, And Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member] Forecasted [Member] Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of self-storage facilities acquired						3
Purchase price						$ 37.3
Net rentable square feet					291,000	336,000
Number of self-storage facilities to be acquired					3		2	1
Acquisition price of properties					26.7
Dividend rate percentage									6.25%	6.25%	6.125%	6.125%	6.18%	6.18%
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares																362.5
Preferred stock redemption date									Mar. 05, 2009		Mar. 31, 2009		Feb. 28, 2010		Dec. 27, 2012
EITF D-42 allocations	$ 11.4	$ 16.2	$ 49.7	$ 32.1													$ 12.0

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Loans Receivable From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Loans Receivable From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities [Abstract]

Loans Receivable From Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

5.   Loans Receivable from Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities

As of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had a Euro-denominated loan receivable from Shurgard Europe with a balance of €311.0 million at both periods ($399.8 million at September 30, 2012 and $402.7 million at December 31, 2011),  which bears interest at a fixed rate of 9.0% per annum and matures February 15, 2015.  Because we expect repayment of this loan in the foreseeable future, foreign exchange rate gains or losses due to changes in exchange rates between the Euro and the U.S. Dollar are recognized in income, under "foreign currency gain."  We have received a total of €80.9 million in principal repayments on this loan since its inception on March 31, 2008.

On February 9, 2011, we loaned PSB $121.0 million.  The loan had a six-month term and bore interest at a rate of three-month LIBOR plus 0.85% (1.13% per annum for the term of the loan).  For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, we recorded interest income of approximately $0.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to the loan.  The loan was repaid in 2011.

 On February 28, 2011, we provided bridge financing to Shurgard Europe totaling $237.9 million, which it used to acquire its partner's 80% interests in two affiliated joint ventures on March 2, 2011.  This loan bore interest at a fixed rate of 7.0% per annum and was denominated in U.S. Dollars.  On June 15, 2011, our joint venture partner in Shurgard Europe effectively purchased 51% of the loan from us for $121.3 million and then the entire loan balance was effectively exchanged for an equity interest in Shurgard Europe.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, we recorded interest income (representing 51% of the aggregate interest received; see Note 4) on the Euro-denominated loan to Shurgard Europe of approximately $4.6 million and $14.0 million, respectively, as compared to $5.9 million and $20.2 million for the same periods in 2011.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, we received $1.5 million in other income from our joint venture partner for our interim funding of its 51% pro rata share of Shurgard Europe's cost to acquire the interests.

We believe that the interest rate on the loan to Shurgard Europe approximates the market rate for loans with similar credit characteristics and tenor, and that the fair value of the loan approximates book value.  In evaluating the fair value and appropriate market rate of the loan, we considered that Shurgard Europe has sufficient operating cash flow, liquidity and collateral, and we have sufficient creditor rights such that credit risk is mitigated.  The characteristics of the loan to Shurgard Europe and comparative metrics utilized in our evaluation represent significant unobservable inputs, which are "Level 3" inputs as the term is utilized in Codification Section 820-10-35-52.

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Line Of Credit And Notes Payable

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Line Of Credit And Notes Payable [Abstract]

Line Of Credit And Notes Payable

6.   Line of Credit and Notes Payable

We have a $300 million revolving line of credit (the "Credit Facility") that expires on March 21, 2017.  Amounts drawn on the Credit Facility bear an annual interest rate ranging from LIBOR plus 0.925% to LIBOR plus 1.850% depending on our credit ratings (LIBOR plus 0.950% at September 30, 2012).  In addition, we are required to pay a quarterly facility fee ranging from 0.125% per annum to 0.400% per annum depending on our credit ratings (0.125% per annum at September 30, 2012).  We had no outstanding borrowings on our Credit Facility at September 30, 2012 or at November 8, 2012.  We had undrawn standby letters of credit, which reduce our borrowing capacity with respect to the Credit Facility by the amount of the letters of credit, totaling $15.3 million at September 30, 2012 ($18.4 million at December 31, 2011).

The carrying amounts of our notes payable at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 consist of the following (dollar amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Unsecured Notes Payable:
5.9% effective and stated note rate, interest only and payable semi-annually, matures in March 2013	$	186,460	$	186,460
Secured Notes Payable:
5.1% average effective rate, secured by 67 facilities with a net book value of approximately $373 million at September 30, 2012 and stated note rates between 4.95% and 7.43%, maturing at varying dates between January 2013 and September 2028 (carrying amount includes $1,425 of unamortized premium at September 30, 2012 and $2,665 at December 31, 2011)		161,483		211,854
Total notes payable	$	347,943	$	398,314

Substantially all of our debt was assumed in connection with the acquisition of real estate.  An initial premium or discount is established for any difference between the stated note balance and estimated fair value of the debt assumed.  This initial premium or discount is amortized over the remaining term of the debt using the effective interest method.

The notes payable and Credit Facility have various customary restrictive covenants, all of which we were in compliance with at September 30, 2012.

At September 30, 2012, approximate principal maturities of our notes payable are as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Unsecured Notes Payable			Secured Notes Payable			Total
2012 (remainder)	$	-		$	1,799		$	1,799
2013		186,460			78,391			264,851
2014		-			35,127			35,127
2015		-			30,009			30,009
2016		-			10,065			10,065
Thereafter		-			6,092			6,092
	$	186,460		$	161,483		$	347,943
Weighted average effective rate		5.9	%		5.1	%		5.5	%

Cash paid for interest totaled $16.6 million and $21.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  No interest was capitalized for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 ($0.3 million for the same period in 2011).

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Public Storage Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Public Storage Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Public Storage Shareholders' Equity

8.   Public Storage Shareholders' Equity

Cumulative Preferred Shares

At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had the following series of Cumulative Preferred Shares outstanding:

					At September 30, 2012				At December 31, 2011
Series	Earliest Redemption Date	Dividend Rate			Shares Outstanding		Liquidation Preference		Shares Outstanding		Liquidation Preference
					(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Series W	10/6/08		6.500	%		-	$	-		5,300	$	132,500
Series X	11/13/08		6.450	%		-		-		4,800		120,000
Series Y	1/2/09		6.850	%		-		-		350,900		8,772
Series Z	3/5/09		6.250	%		4,500		112,500		4,500		112,500
Series A	3/31/09		6.125	%		4,600		115,000		4,600		115,000
Series C	9/13/09		6.600	%		-		-		4,425		110,625
Series D	2/28/10		6.180	%		5,400		135,000		5,400		135,000
Series E	4/27/10		6.750	%		-		-		5,650		141,250
Series F	8/23/10		6.450	%		-		-		9,893		247,325
Series L	10/20/11		6.750	%		-		-		8,267		206,665
Series M	1/9/12		6.625	%		-		-		19,065		476,634
Series N	7/2/12		7.000	%		-		-		6,900		172,500
Series O	4/15/15		6.875	%		5,800		145,000		5,800		145,000
Series P	10/7/15		6.500	%		5,000		125,000		5,000		125,000
Series Q	4/14/16		6.500	%		15,000		375,000		15,000		375,000
Series R	7/26/16		6.350	%		19,500		487,500		19,500		487,500
Series S	1/12/17		5.900	%		18,400		460,000		-		-
Series T	3/13/17		5.750	%		18,500		462,500		-		-
Series U	6/15/17		5.625	%		11,500		287,500		-		-
Series V	9/20/17		5.375	%		19,800		495,000		-		-
Total Cumulative Preferred Shares						128,000	$	3,200,000		475,000	$	3,111,271

The holders of our Cumulative Preferred Shares have general preference rights with respect to liquidation and quarterly distributions.  Except under certain conditions and as noted below, holders of the Cumulative Preferred Shares will not be entitled to vote on most matters.  In the event of a cumulative arrearage equal to six quarterly dividends, holders of all outstanding series of preferred shares (voting as a single class without regard to series) will have the right to elect two additional members to serve on our Board of Trustees until the arrearage has been cured.  At September 30, 2012, there were no dividends in arrears.

Except under certain conditions relating to the Company's qualification as a REIT, the Cumulative Preferred Shares are not redeemable prior to the dates indicated on the table above.  On or after the respective dates, each of the series of Cumulative Preferred Shares will be redeemable, at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at $25.00 per share (or depositary share as the case may be), plus accrued and unpaid dividends.  Holders of the Cumulative Preferred Shares do not have the right to require the Company to redeem such shares.

Upon issuance of our Cumulative Preferred Shares, we classify the liquidation value as preferred equity on our balance sheet with any issuance costs recorded as a reduction to paid-in capital.

During the first nine months of 2012, we issued an aggregate 68.2 million depositary shares, each representing 1/1,000 of our of our Series S, Series T, Series U, and Series V Cumulative Preferred Shares, at an issuance price of $25 per depositary share, for a total of $1.7 billion in gross proceeds, and we incurred an aggregate of $53.5 million in issuance costs.

In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, we redeemed our Series C, Series E, Series L, Series M, Series N, Series W and Series Y Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $1.2 billion.

In the three months ended September 30, 2012, we called for redemption our Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares.  The aggregate liquidation value (at par) of $367.3 million was reclassified as a liability at September 30, 2012.  The Series F and Series X Cumulative Preferred Shares were redeemed in October 2012.

In April and May 2011, we issued 15.0 million depositary shares each representing 1/1,000 of our 6.500% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series Q for gross proceeds of $375.0 million, and we incurred $11.3 million in issuance costs.

In May and June 2011, we redeemed our Series I Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $517.5 million.

In July 2011, we issued 19.5 million depositary shares each representing 1/1,000 of our 6.350% Cumulative Preferred Shares, Series R for gross proceeds of $487.5 million, and we incurred $15.5 million in issuance costs.

In August 2011, we redeemed our Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $424.8 million.

On September 30, 2011, we redeemed our Series G Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par.  The aggregate redemption amount, before payment of accrued dividends, was $100.0 million.

We recorded a $11.4 million and a $49.7 million EITF D-42 allocation of income from our common shareholders to the holders of our Cumulative Preferred Shares in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, respectively, in connection with our preferred redemption activities ($16.2 million and $32.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively).

Dividends

Common share dividends, including amounts paid to our restricted share unitholders, totaled $188.3 million ($1.10 per share) and $162.0 million ($0.95 per share), for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $564.7 million ($3.30 per share) and $459.3 million ($2.70 per share), for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Preferred share dividends totaled $49.3 million and $56.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and $156.3 million and $172.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Net Income Per Common Share) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$ 202,465	$ 117,950	$ 460,151	$ 397,524
Eliminate: Discontinued operations allocable to common shareholders	(11,935)	(1,641)	(12,403)	(1,786)
Net income from continuing operations allocable to common shareholders	$ 190,530	$ 116,309	$ 447,748	$ 395,738
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	170,576	169,728	170,460	169,512
Net effect of dilutive stock options - based on treasury stock method	1,124	1,102	1,098	1,026
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	171,700	170,830	171,558	170,538

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Public Storage Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) Share data in Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended				9 Months Ended	2 Months Ended	9 Months Ended		1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 item	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012 Series S, Series T, Series U, And Series V Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C, Series E, Series L, Series M, Series N, Series W, And Series Y Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series C Preferred Stock [Member]	May 31, 2011 Series Q Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series Q Preferred Stock [Member]	Jun. 30, 2011 Series I Preferred Stock [Member]	Jul. 31, 2011 Series R Preferred Stock [Member]	Sep. 30, 2012 Series R Preferred Stock [Member]	Aug. 31, 2011 Series K Cumulative Preferred Shares [Member]	Sep. 30, 2011 Series G Preferred Stock [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Number of quarterly dividends in arrearage before preferred shareholders can elect additional board members			6
Number of additional board members the preferred shareholders can elect in the case of an excess arrearage of quarterly dividends			2
Preferred stock, amount of preferred dividends in arrears			$ 0
Redeemable preferred stock redemption price per share	$ 25.00		$ 25.00
Number of stock issued in sale					68.2			15.0			19.5
Preferred shares per depositary share					0.10%				0.10%			0.10%
Issuance price per depository share					$ 25
Dividend rate percentage							6.60%	6.50%	6.50%		6.35%	6.35%
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock			1,651,456,000	835,627,000	1,700,000,000			375,000,000			487,500,000
Original issuance costs on preferred shares redeemed during the period					53,500,000			11,300,000			15,500,000
Aggregate liquidation value (at par)	367,325,000		367,325,000
Redemption of cumulative preferred shares						1,200,000,000				517,500,000			424,800,000	100,000,000
Income reclassified from common to preferred	$ 11,400,000	$ 16,200,000	$ 49,700,000	$ 32,100,000

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

13.   Subsequent Events

During October 2012, we acquired three self-storage properties located in Texas, Arizona and New York (336,000 net rentable square feet) for an aggregate purchase price of $37.3 million in cash.

As of November 8, 2012, we have acquired or are under contract to acquire (subject to contingencies) three additional self-storage facilities (two located in Georgia and one in California) with 291,000 net rentable square feet, for approximately $26.7 million in cash.

On November 8, 2012, we announced that we will call for redemption our 6.250% Series Z, 6.125% Series A, and 6.180% Series D Cumulative Preferred Shares, at par, totaling $362.5 million.  These securities will be redeemed on December 27, 2012.  We expect to incur EITF D-42 allocations to the preferred shareholders totaling approximately $12.0 million in the three months ending December 31, 2012 in connection with these redemptions.

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Line Of Credit And Notes Payable (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Line Of Credit And Notes Payable [Abstract]

Carrying Amount Of Notes Payable

	September 30, 2012		December 31, 2011
Unsecured Notes Payable:
5.9% effective and stated note rate, interest only and payable semi-annually, matures in March 2013	$	186,460	$	186,460
Secured Notes Payable:
5.1% average effective rate, secured by 67 facilities with a net book value of approximately $373 million at September 30, 2012 and stated note rates between 4.95% and 7.43%, maturing at varying dates between January 2013 and September 2028 (carrying amount includes $1,425 of unamortized premium at September 30, 2012 and $2,665 at December 31, 2011)		161,483		211,854
Total notes payable	$	347,943	$	398,314

Maturities Of Notes Payable

	Unsecured Notes Payable			Secured Notes Payable			Total
2012 (remainder)	$	-		$	1,799		$	1,799
2013		186,460			78,391			264,851
2014		-			35,127			35,127
2015		-			30,009			30,009
2016		-			10,065			10,065
Thereafter		-			6,092			6,092
	$	186,460		$	161,483		$	347,943
Weighted average effective rate		5.9	%		5.1	%		5.5	%

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Line Of Credit And Notes Payable (Maturities Of Notes Payable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2012 (remainder)	$ 1,799
2013	264,851
2014	35,127
2015	30,009
2016	10,065
Thereafter	6,092
Total notes payable	347,943	398,314
Weighted average effective rate	5.50%
Unsecured Notes Payable [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2013	186,460
Total notes payable	186,460
Weighted average effective rate	5.90%
Secured Notes Payable [Member]
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
2012 (remainder)	1,799
2013	78,391
2014	35,127
2015	30,009
2016	10,065
Thereafter	6,092
Total notes payable	$ 161,483
Weighted average effective rate	5.10%

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Schedule Of Selected Financial Information Of PSB) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012 PSB [Member]		Sep. 30, 2011 PSB [Member]		Sep. 30, 2012 PSB Real Estate Investment [Member]	Dec. 31, 2011 PSB Real Estate Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 257,813,000		$ 223,411,000
Costs of operations	(85,126,000)		(74,589,000)
Depreciation and amortization	(81,326,000)		(63,100,000)
General and administrative	(6,925,000)		(4,683,000)
Other items	(15,541,000)		(433,000)
Net income	68,895,000		80,606,000
Net income allocated to preferred unitholders, preferred shareholders and restricted stock unitholders	(55,815,000)	[1]	(24,366,000)	[1]
Net income allocated to common shareholders and common unitholders	13,080,000		56,240,000
Total assets (primarily real estate)					2,300,809,000	2,138,619,000
Debt					481,448,000	717,084,000
Other liabilities					205,906,000	60,940,000
Preferred stock and units					885,000,000	604,129,000
Common equity and units					728,455,000	756,466,000
Income allocated to preferred equity holders, relating to PSB's redemption of preferred securities	17,300,000
Income from preferred equity holders, relating to PSB's redemption of preferred securities			$ 7,400,000

[1] Includes EITF D-42 allocations to preferred equity holders of $17.3 million and from preferred equity holders of $7.4 million, during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, related to PSB's redemption of preferred securities.

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Statements Of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Statement Of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 264,819	$ 194,513	$ 670,472	$ 616,022
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Aggregate foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	21,081	(45,137)	5,162	14,050
Adjust for foreign currency exchange (gain) loss, included in net income	(9,019)	28,253	2,481	(13,495)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	12,062	(16,884)	7,643	555
Total comprehensive income	276,881	177,629	678,115	616,577
Allocation to noncontrolling interests	(927)	(3,374)	(2,585)	(12,331)
Comprehensive income allocable to Public Storage shareholders	$ 275,954	$ 174,255	$ 675,530	$ 604,246

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

2.   Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") as defined in the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (the "Codification"), including guidance with respect to interim financial information, and in conformity with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  While they do not include all of the disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements, we believe that we have included all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012 due to seasonality and other factors.  These interim financial statements should be read together with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Certain amounts previously reported in our December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the September 30, 2012 presentation, as a result of discontinued operations.

Consolidation and Equity Method of Accounting

The Codification stipulates generally that entities with insufficient equity to finance their activities without additional subordinated financial support provided by other parties, or where the equity holders as a group do not have a controlling financial interest, are considered Variable Interest Entities ("VIE").  We have determined that we have no investments in any VIEs.

We consolidate all entities that we control (these entities, for the period in which the reference applies, are referred to collectively as the "Subsidiaries"), and we eliminate intercompany transactions and balances.  We account for our investments in entities that we do not control, but we have significant influence over, using the equity method of accounting (these entities, for the periods in which the reference applies, are referred to collectively as the "Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities").  When we obtain control of entities in which we already own a partial equity interest, we record a gain representing the differential between the book value and fair value of our preexisting equity interest.  We then commence consolidating the assets, liabilities, and any noncontrolling interests of the entity.  All such changes in consolidation status are reflected prospectively.

When we are the general partner of a partnership, we assume that we control the partnership, unless the third-party limited partners can dissolve the partnership or otherwise remove us as general partner without cause, or if the limited partners have the right to participate in substantive decisions of the partnership.

Collectively, at September 30, 2012, the Company and the Subsidiaries own 2,055 self-storage facilities in the U.S., one self-storage facility in London, England and six commercial facilities in the U.S.  At September 30, 2012, the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities are comprised of PSB, Shurgard Europe, as well as limited partnerships that own an aggregate of 14 self-storage facilities in the U.S. with 0.8 million net rentable square feet (these limited partnerships, for the periods in which the reference applies, are referred to as the "Other Investments").

Use of Estimates

The financial statements and accompanying notes reflect our estimates and assumptions.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Income Taxes

We have elected to be treated as a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), as defined in the Internal Revenue Code.  As a REIT, we do not incur federal income tax if we distribute 100% of our REIT taxable income (generally, net rents and gains from real property, dividends, and interest) each year, and if we meet certain organizational and operational rules.  We believe we will meet these REIT requirements in 2012, and that we have met them for all other periods presented herein.  Accordingly, we have recorded no federal income tax expense related to our REIT taxable income.

Our merchandise and tenant reinsurance operations are subject to corporate income tax, and such taxes are included in ancillary cost of operations.  We also incur income and other taxes in certain states, which are included in general and administrative expense.

We recognize tax benefits of income tax positions that are subject to audit only if we believe it is more likely than not that the position would be sustained (including the impact of appeals, as applicable), assuming the relevant taxing authorities had full knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances of our positions.  As of September 30, 2012, we had no tax benefits that were not recognized.

Real Estate Facilities

Real estate facilities are recorded at cost.  We capitalize all costs incurred to develop, construct, renovate and improve properties, including interest and property taxes incurred during the construction period.  We expense internal and external transaction costs associated with acquisitions or dispositions of real estate and equity investments  as incurred.  We expense repairs and maintenance costs as incurred.  We depreciate buildings and improvements on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging generally between 5 to 25 years.

We account for acquisitions of interests in operating self-storage facilities, including the consolidation of entities where we obtain control other than by acquiring interests, under the provisions of Codification Section 805, "Business Combinations."  We allocate the net acquisition cost (consisting of the fair value of our existing investment, plus any cash paid to third parties for their interests and the fair value of any liabilities assumed) to the underlying land, buildings, identified intangible assets, and remaining noncontrolling interests based upon their respective individual estimated fair values.  Any difference between the net acquisition cost and the estimated fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.

Other Assets

Other assets primarily consist of prepaid expenses, accounts receivable, and restricted cash.

Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and other liabilities consist primarily of trade payables, property tax accruals, tenant prepayments of rents, accrued interest payable, accrued payroll, accrued tenant reinsurance losses, casualty losses, and contingent loss accruals which are accrued when probable and estimable.  We disclose the nature of significant unaccrued losses that are reasonably possible of occurring and, if estimable, a range of exposure.

Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

We classify as cash equivalents all highly liquid financial instruments such as money market funds with daily liquidity and a rating of at least AAA by Standard and Poor's, or investment grade (rated A1 by Standard and Poor's) short-term commercial paper or treasury securities with remaining maturities of three months or less at the date of acquisition.  Cash and cash equivalents which are restricted from general corporate use are included in other assets.

Commercial paper with a remaining maturity of more than three months when acquired is included in marketable securities.  When at acquisition we have the positive intent and ability to hold these securities to maturity (investments that are "Held to Maturity"), the securities are stated at amortized cost and interest is recorded using the effective interest method.

Fair Value Accounting

As used herein, the term "fair value" is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  We prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value based upon a three-tier fair value hierarchy described in Codification Section 820-10-35.

We believe that, during all periods presented, the carrying values approximate the fair values of our cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, other assets, and accrued and other liabilities, based upon our evaluation of the underlying characteristics, market data, and short maturity of these financial instruments, which involved considerable judgment.  The estimated fair values are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that could be realized in current market exchanges.  The characteristics of these financial instruments, market data, and other comparative metrics utilized in determining these fair values are "Level 2" inputs as the term is defined in Codification Section 820-10-35-47.

We use significant judgment to estimate fair values in recording our business combinations, to evaluate real estate, goodwill, and other intangible assets for impairment, and to determine the fair values of our notes payable and noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries.  In estimating fair values, we consider significant unobservable inputs such as market prices of land, capitalization rates for real estate facilities, earnings multiples, projected levels of earnings, costs of construction, functional depreciation, and estimated market interest rates for debt securities with a similar time to maturity and credit quality, which are "Level 3" inputs as the term is defined in Codification Section 820-10-35-52.  We believe that, during all periods presented, the carrying values approximate the fair values of our notes payable.

Currency and Credit Risk

Financial assets that are exposed to credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, loans receivable, and restricted cash.  At September 30, 2012, due primarily to our investment in and loan receivable from Shurgard Europe, our operations and financial position are affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates between the Euro, and to a lesser extent, other European currencies, against the U.S. Dollar.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of goodwill, acquired tenants in place, leasehold interests in land, and the "Shurgard" tradename.

Goodwill totaled $174.6 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  Goodwill has an indeterminate life and is not amortized.

Acquired tenants in place and leasehold interests in land are finite-lived and are amortized relative to the benefit of the tenants in place or the land lease expense to each period.  At September 30, 2012, these intangibles have a net book value of $16.7 million ($16.4 million at December 31, 2011).  Accumulated amortization totaled $23.2 million at September 30, 2012 ($24.1 million at December 31, 2011), and amortization expense of $7.3 million and $9.2 million was recorded for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, these intangibles were increased by (i) $6.7 million in connection with the acquisition of self-storage facilities (Note 3) and (ii) $0.9 million in connection with the consolidation of three facilities we previously accounted for under the equity method (Note 4).

The "Shurgard" tradename, which is used by Shurgard Europe pursuant to a licensing agreement, has a book value of $18.8 million at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  This asset has an indefinite life and, accordingly, is not amortized.

Evaluation of Asset Impairment

Goodwill impairment is evaluated annually by reporting unit.  No impairment of goodwill or the Shurgard trade name was identified in our annual evaluation at December 31, 2011, nor were there any indicators of impairment at September 30, 2012.  We evaluate our real estate and property related intangibles for impairment on a quarterly basis.  If any indicators of impairment are noted, we estimate future undiscounted cash flows to be received from the use of the asset and, if such future undiscounted cash flows are less than carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of carrying value over the assets' estimated fair value.  Long-lived assets which we expect to sell or otherwise dispose of prior to the end of their estimated useful lives are stated at the lower of their net realizable value (estimated fair value less cost to sell) or their carrying value.

Revenue and Expense Recognition

Rental income, which is generally earned pursuant to month-to-month leases for storage space, as well as late charges and administrative fees, are recognized as earned.  Promotional discounts reduce rental income over the promotional period.  Ancillary revenues and interest and other income are recognized when earned.  Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities represents our pro-rata share of earnings of the Unconsolidated Real Estate Entities.

We accrue for property tax expense based upon actual amounts billed and, in some circumstances, estimates and historical trends when bills or assessments have not been received from the taxing authorities or such bills and assessments are in dispute.  If these estimates are incorrect, the timing and amount of expense recognition could be incorrect.  Cost of operations, general and administrative expense, interest expense, as well as television, yellow page, and other advertising expenditures are expensed as incurred.

Foreign Currency Exchange Translation

The local currency (primarily the Euro) is the functional currency for our interests in foreign operations.  The related amounts on our balance sheets are translated into U.S. Dollars at the exchange rates at the respective financial statement date, while amounts on our statements of income are translated at the average exchange rates during the respective period.  The Euro was translated at exchange rates of approximately 1.286 U.S. Dollars per Euro at September 30, 2012 (1.295 at December 31, 2011), and average exchange rates of 1.251 and 1.415 for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, and average exchange rates of 1.282 and 1.406 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  Cumulative translation adjustments, to the extent not included in cumulative net income, are included in equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Total comprehensive income for a period represents net income, adjusted for changes in other comprehensive income (loss) for the applicable period, as set forth on our statements of comprehensive income.  The aggregate foreign currency exchange gains and losses reflected on our statements of comprehensive income are comprised primarily of foreign currency exchange gains and losses on our investment in, and loan receivable from, Shurgard Europe.

Discontinued Operations

The net income of real estate facilities or other businesses that have been sold or otherwise disposed of, or that we plan to sell or dispose of within the next year are presented on our statement of income for all periods as "discontinued operations."  In addition to the revenues and expenses of disposed self-storage facilities, discontinued operations includes $11.7 million in gains on disposition of real estate facilities for each of the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and $1.7 million and $1.4 million in net gains on disposition of real estate facilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively.

Net Income per Common Share

Net income is first allocated to each of our noncontrolling interests based upon their respective share of the net income of the Subsidiaries, and to our cumulative preferred shares based upon the dividends declared or accumulated during the period.

When our cumulative preferred shares are called for redemption, additional income is allocated to the security to the extent the redemption cost is greater than the related original net issuance proceeds.  These allocations are referred to hereinafter as "EITF D-42 allocations."  The remaining net income is allocated to our common shares and our restricted share units based upon the dividends declared during the period, combined with participation rights in undistributed earnings.

Basic net income per share, basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and basic net income from continuing operations per share are computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding.  Diluted net income per share, diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and diluted net income from continuing operations per share are computed using the weighted average common shares outstanding, adjusted for the impact, if dilutive, of stock options outstanding (Note 10).

The following table reflects the components of the calculations of our basic and diluted net income per share, basic and diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share, and basic and diluted net income from continuing operations per share which are not already otherwise set forth on the face of our statements of income:

	For the Three Months Ended September 30,						For the Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2012			2011			2012			2011
	(Amounts in thousands)
Net income allocable to common shareholders from continuing operations and discontinued operations:
Net income allocable to common shareholders	$	202,465		$	117,950		$	460,151		$	397,524
Eliminate: Discontinued operations allocable to common shareholders		(11,935	)		(1,641	)		(12,403	)		(1,786	)
Net income from continuing operations allocable to common shareholders	$	190,530		$	116,309		$	447,748		$	395,738
Weighted average common shares and equivalents outstanding:
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding		170,576			169,728			170,460			169,512
Net effect of dilutive stock options - based on treasury stock method		1,124			1,102			1,098			1,026
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding		171,700			170,830			171,558			170,538

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Segment Information (Summary Of Segment Information) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Self-storage facilities	$ 440,918	$ 415,552	$ 1,268,256	$ 1,194,753
Ancillary operations	32,013	30,011	93,022	85,817
Total revenues	472,931	445,563	1,361,278	1,280,570
Self-storage facilities	127,367	128,787	395,381	393,446
Ancillary operations	9,857	9,793	29,156	28,304
Depreciation and amortization	89,897	90,821	265,195	268,254
General and administrative	15,298	14,116	44,117	40,944
Asset impairment charges		2,186		2,186
Operating expenses	242,419	245,703	733,849	733,134
Operating income	230,512	199,860	627,429	547,436
Interest and other income	5,444	6,875	16,639	25,218
Interest expense	(4,926)	(5,862)	(15,327)	(18,779)
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities	12,642	15,269	30,353	41,755
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	9,019	(28,253)	(2,481)	13,495
Gain on real estate sales	193		1,456
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net	193	4,983	1,456	5,111
Income (loss) from continuing operations	252,884	192,872	658,069	614,236
Discontinued operations	11,935	1,641	12,403	1,786
Net income (loss)	264,819	194,513	670,472	616,022
Domestic Self-Storage [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Self-storage facilities	440,918	415,552	1,268,256	1,194,753
Total revenues	440,918	415,552	1,268,256	1,194,753
Self-storage facilities	127,367	128,787	395,381	393,446
Depreciation and amortization	89,194	90,162	263,109	266,267
Asset impairment charges		297		297
Operating expenses	216,561	219,246	658,490	660,010
Operating income	224,357	196,306	609,766	534,743
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities	399	450	1,162	1,302
Gain on real estate sales	193		1,456
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		3,135		3,263
Income (loss) from continuing operations	224,949	199,891	612,384	539,308
Discontinued operations	11,935	2,021	12,403	2,166
Net income (loss)	236,884	201,912	624,787	541,474
Europe Self-Storage [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Interest and other income	4,890	5,979	14,905	22,636
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities	9,442	6,702	23,764	17,471
Foreign currency exchange gain (loss)	9,019	(28,253)	(2,481)	13,495
Income (loss) from continuing operations	23,351	(15,572)	36,188	53,602
Net income (loss)	23,351	(15,572)	36,188	53,602
Commercial [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ancillary operations	3,457	3,590	10,596	11,010
Total revenues	3,457	3,590	10,596	11,010
Ancillary operations	1,100	1,381	3,620	4,247
Depreciation and amortization	703	659	2,086	1,987
Operating expenses	1,803	2,040	5,706	6,234
Operating income	1,654	1,550	4,890	4,776
Interest and other income		141		664
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated real estate entities	2,801	8,117	5,427	22,982
Income (loss) from continuing operations	4,455	9,808	10,317	28,422
Net income (loss)	4,455	9,808	10,317	28,422
Other Items Not Allocated To Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Ancillary operations	28,556	26,421	82,426	74,807
Total revenues	28,556	26,421	82,426	74,807
Ancillary operations	8,757	8,412	25,536	24,057
General and administrative	15,298	14,116	44,117	40,944
Asset impairment charges		1,889		1,889
Operating expenses	24,055	24,417	69,653	66,890
Operating income	4,501	2,004	12,773	7,917
Interest and other income	554	755	1,734	1,918
Interest expense	(4,926)	(5,862)	(15,327)	(18,779)
Gain on real estate sales and debt retirement, net		1,848		1,848
Income (loss) from continuing operations	129	(1,255)	(820)	(7,096)
Discontinued operations		(380)		(380)
Net income (loss)	$ 129	$ (1,635)	$ (820)	$ (7,476)

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Public Storage Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Public Storage Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]

Cumulative Preferred Shares Outstanding

					At September 30, 2012				At December 31, 2011
Series	Earliest Redemption Date	Dividend Rate			Shares Outstanding		Liquidation Preference		Shares Outstanding		Liquidation Preference
					(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Series W	10/6/08		6.500	%		-	$	-		5,300	$	132,500
Series X	11/13/08		6.450	%		-		-		4,800		120,000
Series Y	1/2/09		6.850	%		-		-		350,900		8,772
Series Z	3/5/09		6.250	%		4,500		112,500		4,500		112,500
Series A	3/31/09		6.125	%		4,600		115,000		4,600		115,000
Series C	9/13/09		6.600	%		-		-		4,425		110,625
Series D	2/28/10		6.180	%		5,400		135,000		5,400		135,000
Series E	4/27/10		6.750	%		-		-		5,650		141,250
Series F	8/23/10		6.450	%		-		-		9,893		247,325
Series L	10/20/11		6.750	%		-		-		8,267		206,665
Series M	1/9/12		6.625	%		-		-		19,065		476,634
Series N	7/2/12		7.000	%		-		-		6,900		172,500
Series O	4/15/15		6.875	%		5,800		145,000		5,800		145,000
Series P	10/7/15		6.500	%		5,000		125,000		5,000		125,000
Series Q	4/14/16		6.500	%		15,000		375,000		15,000		375,000
Series R	7/26/16		6.350	%		19,500		487,500		19,500		487,500
Series S	1/12/17		5.900	%		18,400		460,000		-		-
Series T	3/13/17		5.750	%		18,500		462,500		-		-
Series U	6/15/17		5.625	%		11,500		287,500		-		-
Series V	9/20/17		5.375	%		19,800		495,000		-		-
Total Cumulative Preferred Shares						128,000	$	3,200,000		475,000	$	3,111,271

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Investments In Real Estate Entities (Investment In Shurgard Europe) (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	0 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Mar. 02, 2011 item	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Self-storage facilities formerly owned by joint ventures		72
Shurgard Europe Investment [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]
Interest in Shurgard Europe		49.00%	49.00%	49.00%
Shurgard Europe percentage acquired interest in two self-storage facilities	80.00%
Directly owned facilities	72
Number of joint venture self-storage facilities in which Shurgard had partial interest and has acquired	2
Increase (decrease) in Shurgard Europe investment from foreign currency exchange rates		$ 6.7	$ 0.3
Interest and other income		51.00%	51.00%

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Commitments And Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2012

Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments And Contingencies

12.   Commitments and Contingencies

Contingent Losses

We are a party to various legal proceedings and subject to various claims and complaints that have arisen in the normal course of business.  We believe that the likelihood of these pending legal matters and other contingencies resulting in a material loss to the Company, either individually or in the aggregate, is remote.

Insurance and Loss Exposure

We have historically carried customary property, earthquake, general liability and workers compensation coverage through internationally recognized insurance carriers, subject to customary levels of deductibles.  The aggregate limits on these policies of $75 million for property losses and $102 million for general liability losses are higher than estimates of maximum probable loss that could occur from individual catastrophic events determined in recent engineering and actuarial studies; however, in case of multiple catastrophic events, these limits could be exhausted.

Our tenant insurance program reinsures a program that provides insurance to certificate holders against claims for property losses due to specific named perils (earthquakes are not covered by these policies) to goods stored by tenants at our self-storage facilities for individual limits up to a maximum of $5,000.  We have third-party insurance coverage for claims paid exceeding $5.0 million resulting from any one individual event, to a limit of $15.0 million.  At September 30, 2012, there were approximately 700,000 certificate holders held by our self-storage tenants participating in this program, representing aggregate coverage of approximately $1.6 billion.  We rely on a third-party insurance company to provide the insurance and are subject to licensing requirements and regulations in several states.