My tenant has a boat in the yard. This is a single family residence. It has a smallish driveway (1.5 cars deep) and smallish yard. The boat (which is not covered) is at the far back of the driveway but since the yard is so small and driveway so narrow, the boat and trailer basically blocks access to the back yard - I have to step over the hitch on the trailer to squeeze by to get into the back yard. Literally, if there was a fire the fire department would not be able to get their equipment or people in the backyeard without issue. I see this as a safety hazard if nothing more (fire depratment issue, stray animals taking up residence. someone playing in it and getting hurt, etc).

I've checked the lease and there is nothing in there about not storing boats/vessels. It only says "Any vehicle on the property must be legally registered and insured or it will be towed." My state defines a boat as a "vessel" not a vehicle (vehicles are defined as land conveyance). I asked her about the boat when I first saw it back in September, she said that it was her son's boat and it was just temporary and she assured me it would be moved by October 1. October 1st - "he just needs a few more days to move it". November 1 - "he was going to move it but his truck broke down and it will be moved in a few days". The boat is still there. My state does not include a boat/vessel in the definition of a vehicle. Aside from this, I've not had any major issues with this tenant. Looking for suggestions on how to get her to move this boat. Thank you!

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