[Landlord - WA] should I let this go or am I setting myself for issues?
Hey all, 

I’m really just looking for an unbiased opinion on this headache. This is a long term tenant that is selling their business (thank god) and I’m transferring the lease to a new company but during move out inspection I discovered a boat being stored.

My agreement says “solely for use as a wood component manufacturing, distribution, and material storage facility for its cedar home package selling business, excluding all other uses.” 

When I brought up that this is in violation he blew a gasket of course and is making all sorts of crazy threats. He’s got the money to make this an enormous headache where we both lose and he’s vindictive enough to lose what he has just to win a fight. My concern is this sets a precedent for all sorts of uses but it’s going to be such a headache to fight. There are other complications that aren’t relevant but I have a deadline of Monday to decide if I’m going to pursue this and I can’t get hold of my attorney until Tuesday. 

Thank you!
[{"id": "gzw31j3", "text": "Let it go.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzwf3kn", "text": "Dude. Let it go.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzwfaqu", "text": "If he is moving out then why make an issue out of it?", "replies": [{"id": "gzwfl6m", "text": "Nope, I just found out that he will be Vice President of the new buyer. So allowing it sets a precedent.", "replies": [{"id": "gzwgnu7", "text": "If there is a new entity assuming the lease then take it up with them once it is completed.  Or you can notify them of the existing violation while the assumption/transfer is taking place.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzwhmw5", "text": "Why do you give a shit that he stores his boat there?", "replies": [{"id": "gzwi9pi", "text": "I don\u2019t actually care and I\u2019m totally fine with it. However we need a simple agreement in place since the use is specifically excluded. The real concern is that they start using it more and more for other uses that are disallowed. The building use with the city is only for wood manufacturing. Boat storage will require sprinklers!", "replies": [{"id": "gzwjsny", "text": "I imagine parking a personal boat would not be considered boat storage and would not trigger an zoning issues.", "replies": [], "depth": 3}, {"id": "gzwweey", "text": "I you are concerned that the boat being there could create a new requirement for the building (addition of sprinklers), create an addendum for the new tenant to sign stating if their use triggers any fines, penalties or building modifications, tenant is liable and responsible for the cost of any and all improvements.\n\nAlso, with Monday being a national holiday, that could give you until Tuesday depending upon the type of agreement you used.", "replies": [{"id": "gzwx0l0", "text": "They are refusing. In fact he\u2019s threatening me with a civil suit for interfering with his business and criminal charges for extortion. Yes it\u2019s outlandish and crazy.\n\nIn fact all I expected and asked was an email telling me when they will move it. I don\u2019t care if it\u2019s 6 months or a year. I also asked if they didn\u2019t want to give a date then I wanted to make a exception.", "replies": [{"id": "gzwzcy7", "text": "I cannot give legal advice....so, may be best to review the Lease they signed to see if it mentions how to handle breaches of the Lease (as the parking of the boat is a breach) and discuss with your attorney on Tuesday. \n\nYeah, good luck to them on that one.......gotta love the crazy 2021 is bringing. Plus , if he is an officer of the \"new\" company, sounds like his business sale is a non-arms length transaction. With that being said, its hard to claim you are interfering with his business when his hands are part of each.", "replies": [], "depth": 5}], "depth": 4}], "depth": 3}], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzwvnqz", "text": "Let it go with a dead line to move personal properties out of it.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzwvyfb", "text": "Not sure why this would be such a big issue. Also, if he is selling the business, is he taking the boat with him when the lease transfers to the new operator/tenant?\n\nIn the grand scheme of things, if the boat isn't creating any issues (environmental, visibility, etc) you may want to look the other way. Had you discovered an illegal business or a marijuana grow facility it would be a different discussion, IMO.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzxxk66", "text": "My neighbor has a boat I hate him too. LOL. I was at Lake Havasu a couple weeks back and had to pay to charter a pontoon boat for $600 for my family to enjoy.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "gzzedz3", "text": "I would let it go, as it's not impacting anything. If the city tickets him/you at some point, or says you need sprinklers during an inspection, then you demand he cure the breach of use. \n\nGenerally speaking, your leases should have a clause where not notifying your tenant of a lease breach does not prevent you from bringing it up at a later date.\n\nThe more significant issue is the guy being a pain in the ass and/or making legal threats. Two alternate perspectives: (1) Remain humble and without ego, take his money and let it go. Raise rents and pass through expenses whenever you can. (2) F*** him, look to terminate their lease ASAP.\n\nI vote you take their money.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]