Tenant want to put a storage shed in the backyard

[Jason Kramer]

My tenant wants to put a storage shed in the backyard. The tenant is paying for it. I do not see any problem with it . Can I say yes ? Am I missing something? I am planning to call my insurance and see what they say? Anyone had similar situation? Please advise. Thanks in advance

[Kyle Forsythe]

I agree with JR. Putting a pad in will make the shed last and not rot/fall over forcing you to remove it. Keep in mind, this will add minor expenses to you such as staining and re roofing if it is not metal roofing to keep it nice. 

Check with zoning as well, some places do the +200 sqft requires a building permit and zoning permit. This can also slightly increase the cost of taxes as well. The upside is the shed will generate more income for you in the future with future tenants. 

I would say it is a 100% go, but check zoning and building codes first. If it were me, I would advise them to do a metal roofing because it is cheaper and tends to hold up better over long periods (20+ years). For your concrete pad do a 6" offset from the extents of the shed. So if the shed is 10x10 do an 11x11 pad to accommodate it. 6" deep would most likely be plenty. If you want to do the pad right, get someone who knows how to excavate so its level, it will help the life of the concrete.