New Landlord - Complicated Parking Situation

[Miko Lee]

Hi all,

I recently bought my first small multifamily (two buildings - duplex and a single family). I only inherited tenants from one unit. Two other units are currently vacant. So, we have three units, but only one garage with an extra long driveway. Whoever gets the garage also get the driveway. The previous property manager told me that the garage is shared by the two units from the duplex. Each unit gets half of the garage. However, when I review the lease of the inherited tenants (now month to month, lease expired last month), no where in the lease saying that the inherited tenants get the garage space. I just found potential tenants for another unit. They seem to be really interested at the garage and willing to pay for it. I have yet to sign a lease with the potential tenants, but will in a week. How should I go about fixing the garage situation? I am thinking about sending a 30 day notice to the inherited tenants and tell them to either pay or vacate the garage. Also, when I sign the lease with the future tenants, I will also let them know about the garage option (same fee). It will be first come first serve. Do you think this is the right approach? Thanks!