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Andrea4277
Level 2
Timnath, CO

Garage

Should/could I charge an extra fee for the use of my garage, esp for long term guests?

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Thank you all so much for your kind responses to my inquiry. I did in the end decide to charge a nominal monthly charge for use of the garage for my long term guests who ask. The garage is otherwise not available.

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Jane4678
Level 2
Wakefield, United Kingdom

Hi Andrea, if there’s no other parking I wouldn’t charge but if you have other parking spaces then I would charge for guests to park in the garage. Hope that helps 

Joannah5
Level 2
Tarxien, Malta

Hello! 

 

Regarding enquiry regarding extra charge for use of garage:

 

Be sure that this is clarified in the house rules section.

 

No one likes surprise bills that have not been accounted for . 

Lilian122
Level 1
Pärnu, Estonia

Hello!

if the garage is inside the house, I wouldn't charge extra, since I assume you rent out the whole house. The exception is if the garage is located on the same lot but away, then why not offer an extra safe option to store your motorbikes or car in the garage for a small extra charge. 

Best regards 🌞 

Lilian 

Liza3836
Level 2
Boulder, CO

Hi Andrea,

 

This seems like a tough call. I would ask yourself how many guests request the use of the garage? Also, are there potential safety issues related to garage use, age of guests, etc? Are you willing to take on those risks? If so, do you charge the extra fee or include it in the total price of listing? 

 

Good luck deciding!

Paula
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Community Manager
Port Moody, Canada

Hola @Andrea4277, I hope you’re doing well, and thank you so much for bringing this question to our community.

 

Our amazing hosts have shared their advice, and I was wondering if you’ve had a chance to read through it. Have you made a decision yet? 😊

 

Please keep us posted on what you decide in the end.

 

Regards 🌻

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Thank you all so much for your kind responses to my inquiry. I did in the end decide to charge a nominal monthly charge for use of the garage for my long term guests who ask. The garage is otherwise not available.