Exhibit 99.1
CONSENT OF THOMAS A. COMMES
August 2, 2004
I consent to the use of my name as a Trustee Nominee in the section “Management” in the Registration Statement to be filed by U-Store-It Trust on Form S-11 and all amendments and post-effective amendments or supplements thereto, including the Prospectus contained therein.
| | /s/ Thomas A. Commes Thomas A. Commes |