A stranger rang our door bell this evening and asked if he could rent our 2 car garage. We only have a small amount of furniture in there so we could possibly do this. How much should we charge? He said he has 2 classic cars that he would like to put in our gartage. Do we need special insurance for other people's property on our premises? Should we make up a lease? Does this person sound legitimate?
2007-07-24 14:52:55 · 8 answers · asked by Justine M 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
you'd need to discuss this with your insurance agent. I'd bet this person wants a heated garage also.
ask him what he was previously paying. 100 a car is not unreasonable. all he can say is no.
you of course could not have use of your garage.
2007-07-24 14:58:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing I'd do if you decide to rent would be to make sure that the door from the garage to the rest of the house is very secure. Most newer homes have a steel door there so with a very good deadbolt you'd be protected from all but the most determined thief. Secondly, you need to ask you insurance agent what they think, you might need to add additional insurance to cover the cost of his cars in case of a fire. Also, you would be liable for any injuries he sustains while on your property, people are occasionally sued by people that are trespassing and the trespassers sometimes win the suit, so keep that in mind as well. If he's using your place as storage then you need to decide how much access he has. Is he going to be coming over and working on the cars, because in that case he's going to be using electricity not to mention possibly leaving oil stains on your floor that will never come out. I've never rented storage space for a car, but the storage space that I've rented for household items does not include any electricity except for lights in the hallway outside the storage room. As someone else said, if he's using the cars to store illegal drugs you are responsible. The federal government can simply come in and throw you out of your house if they even suspect that he is. It might seem like an easy way to get some spending money but consider the risks as well as the benefits. I wouldn't let him do it without a criminal background check (at his expense) and at least a couple of months rent due in advance. Make sure in the rental agreement that it states that the contract can be ended at any time by yourself without cause. That way if the guy just starts to make you nervous then you can politely ask him to leave. Just remember, it is your property and YOU are responsible for whatever goes on there.
2007-07-24 22:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by wolfatrest2000 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stranger? Whats he going to do ..load up all your valubles in them once your comfortable with him say the 2nd month or so/ wow wouldnt even have to burglarize it or have any strange cars around..the neighbors will be used to his cars and think nothing of it when he drives off one day when your gone with everything you own of value in his cars.... Also he can claim any little scratch etc on them was created while under your care..This is not right..someoen don't just come knocking on your door that don't know you asking foryour place for storage..Do you have kids? Could it be a pedeophile trying to become familiar with them? Drugs or sytolen cars?? There are so many disasters here awaitng you..theft, child molestation, or even raped yourself..and of course...death/murder is an option too if he don't get what he is after..or even if he does get what he is after....Put your radar up!!!! This isn't normal!!
2007-07-25 11:39:17 · answer #3 · answered by pcbeachrat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he was to rent two spots in a storage lot they would probably charge him like 150 a month, What else will he bring over. Will he fill them up with junk. Can he come anytime he wants and will that infringe on your privacy. Will he come over on weekends and drink beer and work on them. Lots of questions and I'd guess the money should be 135 or whatever the rate is in your area. But lay out on paper all the things that i've mentioned and have him sign a lease explaining him his rights and yours. Rent payment late? late charges? I'd make him pay three months in advance
2007-07-24 21:59:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
This just sounds really strange. I definitely wouldn't do it because you don't know this person. If he was legit, wouldn't he ask someone he knew or rent from a storage facility, not a complete stranger?
My gut instinct says he'll be storing something that's illegal along with those classic cars. Since it's on your property, you would technically take the fall for it.
2007-07-24 21:58:10 · answer #5 · answered by Sturm und Drang 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would ask more questions, if he has two classic cars, he has money..make him show you that they are insured and make him sign a paper that you write up that he is aware there is no insurance so he cant set them on fire and get away with it in your garage...have him show you the titles so you know they are not stolen, and i would ask what he thinks is fair as far as price..but I wouldnt go below $250 a month..yes make a lease..but make it bi monthly so you can get out of it if he gets flakey on you...make sure there is no divorce going on and he is hiding assets from his wife...a little homework and you should be safe...Ive heard of this kind of lease before...
2007-07-24 22:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by rowdysunsetart 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A stranger. How does he know that you would have room in your garage? He has two classic cars.
RED FLAG ALERT!!!!
Do not do this!! This is just wrong no matter which way you look at it!!
2007-07-24 22:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by noonecanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree it is a liability issue with insurance. I wouldn't do it.
2007-07-24 22:03:38 · answer #8 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋