Tenant wants to store his motorcycle in my shed

[Jenna W.]

Hello

Today, my tenant purchased a motorcycle. He went into my shed, then asked me, since it was not full, if he could store his bike in there for the winter. I said no. My wheelbarrel and lawn mower are out of the shed at the moment, and once they are in there, the bike will not fit. 

I could move my snowblower into my basement and out of the shed for the winter and the bike might barely fit. 

If I allowed this, I would charge him a nominal fee in the winter, to cover storage and insurance if I have to add any, I just don't know if

1.) I have an exposure here I can't think of off the top of my head, or off of google, I couldn't find anything.

2.) can I be specfic that I will not, nor will I allow him to modify the shed in anyway, and he signs off releasing me from any damage caused while in storage ?

I don't love that he didn't ask me before buying, and I don't love that he went into my shed without asking me, so, but I want to make the right decision not the irritated decision.

I own a 2 family and he lives upstairs and I live downstairs. I gave him basement access for a small storage room at no cost when he moved in. He has maintained that okay, having to clean it out once at my direction. he has been here a year, and we have always had an tenant at will agreement, do I add an addendum I have him sign for the storage space for 6 months of the year, or does that constitute a term, which I am trying to stay away from?

Thanks,

Jenna

[David Wandel]

How about just tell him "No". He can buy a cover for the motorcycle. they have some that are almost like a mini garage. I don't think you really want to move the snow blower into the basement. You will have to shovel the steps before you can get the snow blower out and if you have a really deep snow fall it could be quite a challenge to get the snow blower out.