Long term tenant wants to build a patio cover

[Mikhail Abbott]

My tenant who is signed to a 3 yr lease, asked if I would go halfers on expanding the back patio and possibly adding a patio cover.

What would you do in this instance. I told her I would look into it but made no promises. I have to weigh the cost factor but besides that is there any legal ramifications if she vacated after the lease is completed and having to pay her out?

The back patio is currently a concrete pad 8x10 and she was wanting to extend about 2 ft on 3 sides. Would consider adding stone/brick pavers, concrete or doing a wood platform.

The patio cover She mentioned about buying one of the costco patio cover structures.

I’m not wanting to spend a tonne of money on this since its not going to improve any return on investment for the term of the lease but if a couple hundred bucks (50/50 split) to extend the patio makes her happy then Id consider it

[Colleen F.]

How long has she been there?  If it is a very short time I would worry about what changes she has in her mind down the road. 
I would let her buy a cover but it is hers.  If she needs to disturb the lawn to anchor it I would  say ok as long as you are willing to restore it.  You might agree on some additional pavers if you think that will increase the appeal a bit but that is the most I would do.