All Forum Posts by: Ryan Schreiber

Thanks everyone for the replies.  Giving exclusive use to the 1st floor is what I was considering, since they are in charge of lawn maintenance.  And giving the 2nd floor the option to break the lease.   From this experience it just seems best to avoid any common areas if possible, to avoid tenant conflicts.  Anyone else ever have problems with other shared spaces, basements, storage, garages, laundry?

Hello,

I recently had a couple move into the 2nd floor unit of a duplex I own.  The couple on the first floor have been there since before I bought the place and have a lot of stuff in the backyard (plants, grills, patio furniture).  No one who lived there before ever wanted to use the backyard.  Now they are having a dispute with the couple on the 2nd floor about backyard usage.  They want an even split in the backyard.  They have left their dog outside by itself and it has torn up plants.  They just can't seem to get along.  

Now they are threatening to leave.

Any experiences with tenants sharing outdoor spaces?