How much should/could I charge for use of garage?

[AZgarden]

Yeah, but what goes around comes around.

[JanND]

Originally Posted by Voebe

You're missing the point. Chances are he'll ask me what I'd want. Besides, if he's willing to pay $50 but I could reasonably be asking $400, why would I want to do it? There's no literal cost to me, but it's potentially a bother and something else to be on my mind.

I think you might not even realize what a bother this could become. Read the threads where folks are sharing yards, garages etc. Something always goes wrong.

For instance....what are the rules regarding renting a garage...Is it the same as renting a room....where you have to evict them if they are doing anything you don't approve of?

Another question....You mentioned the rental prices in your area. Sounds like a nice area where most folks would have 2 car garages. Does he have a 2 car garage? If so, are you sure he would be simply parking a car.....not working on a car or having buddies over standing around your garage while he services his car.

Like I said....Who knows what you'd be getting into really.

If it were me...I would never do it, unless the guy was in the service and gonna be gone.

[PhureeKeeper]

Do you feel like your neighbor is going to be knocking on your door to 'stash' more cars? Now you're the go-to neighbor who has created their own nightmare.

If it all seems cool, I'd say charge $75 per month and make sure the car is drivable and get a set of keys in case you need to move it. (oh, and have something in writing to release you from liability - just in case!)

[Bummer]

Originally Posted by Voebe

I have a neighbor asking if he could have the use of my garage, probably for several months, to stash his extra car. The extra money would be nice, but I haven't a clue as to what would be reasonable.

How much would public by-the-month garages cost? If it helps, I imagine the houses in my area would rent for $1500-$2500 a month.

Interesting question, Voebe . . .

Not too long ago I was considering adopting a third vehicle (don't ask why) and did some research on a safe, indoor, lockable place to park it.

Here in Tucson the rate for a storage locker / garage large enough for a vehicle started at about 150 bucks a month as long as the vehicle was in running condition (no work / repairing whatsoever would be allowed). Climate Controlled and/or with electricity for a Battery Tender, etc ran more.

I hope this helps.

[Voebe]

Thank you to Bummer and PhureeKeeper of throwing out some numbers. For $50-$100, I don't think I'll bother. It's not a neighbor I know at all. He's a few doors down, and yes, we have two-ar garages, but this is his third(!) car. I'm fine with exchanging favors, but allowing use of property doesn't fall into that kind of category for me.