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I can't get over the fact that they have lived there since 09....and have not discussed this troublesome situation with their non-ambulatory LL who lives upstairs.
Since this guy has no key or garage opener...I think he just took it upon himself to use her garage. But the tenant/OP needs to voice their concerns.
I've never rented a house that the yard and garage wasn't part of the deal.
1. I can't get over the fact that they have lived there since 09....and have not discussed this troublesome situation with their non-ambulatory LL who lives upstairs.
2. Since this guy has no key or garage opener...I think he just took it upon himself to use her garage. But the tenant/OP needs to voice their concerns.
3. I've never rented a house that the yard and garage wasn't part of the deal.
1. The "troublesome situation" is of only the last two month's duration, viz: "For the past two months, our LL's relative has been using her garage ..."
2. Maybe there IS no remote for the garage. The OP is making an assumption that there is one. If the LL is bedridden I doubt she even has a car, let alone drives and therefore it's not unreasonable to assume there may well not be a remote to open the garage.
3. The property is a duplex with a shared yard, viz: "We have a yard that is basically ours since she never leaves her apartment.."
Maybe there is something amiss but until the OP goes to talk to her landlord ...
I like several of the ideas that have been proposed, especially this one:
Ask the LL whether she's aware of and approves of this business activity.
Install electric garage door openers on both garages, probably about $500-$600 for the whole deal. Your rent is low, so you can consider this an investment in your own peace of mind. Plus, you're doing the landlady a favor and she's unlikely to say no even if she herself never uses the garage anymore.
Offer to buy the property. Unless she's got dementia, she's probably aware of her mortality and might be interested in seeing her house taken over by good people. But then the tricky part is the timing - wait until she dies, or has dementia, or make a deal where she can stay in perpetuity even after you buy it?
Lastly, you should definitely check with the city to determine whether this guy's breaking the law.
Just be aware that if you stir things up by confronting him, he is going to be more motivated to take over the property sooner and kick you out.
Buy the home BUT give the current owner LL Lifetime Rights!
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