Tenant wants to modify landscape

[Charley F.]

Today I got contacted by my PM to tell me that our tenant wants to modify a portion of the landscape.

It seems that the bushes on the sides of the driveway is bothering the tenant, as she is unable to comfortably park two cars without having issues when opening the doors. Mind you, that the property has a one car garage and a driveway that allows for one big car and in the best of the scenarios, two small cars.

She says she will cover the expenses of the modification.

There are pros and cons as any other thing, but I am hesitant (as a new RE investor) as to what is the best outcome.

For one thing, I like the bushes she wants to remove. Also, in theory, she shouldn't park two cars in the drive way. Thirds, she wants to plan bush daisies which does not look as nice as the bushes.

On the plus side, she pays on time, minimal complaints. Although we have spent about $2K in repairs as per her request (damage dishwasher, old fence with visible nails) these were due fixes.

The way she sounds in her email is as if she is planning to stay long term, at least another year (he lease ends in 3 months). She refers to the property as HER home.

My question is, should I let her do it?
Wouldn't this open a pandora box for other requests?

I am leaning towards letting her do it. I don't think she would spend money (although her boyfriend will do the job, he is a landscaper) to a property she is planning to move from. Also, the cost of finding a new tenant is higher than letting her do it.

Nonetheless, I would like to hear your comments.

Thank you guys in advanced.