Before packing up your tent for storage, look it over for needed repairs and make those repairs before storage. Depending on the cloth material used in your tent, you may need to occasionally re-waterproof the fabric and seal the seams. Check the instruction from the manufacture before using a waterproofing material on your tent. If you do have any damage make sure it is repaired as soon as possible. Canvas can simply be patched and new eyelet's can be punched in with ease.
New ropes are easy to cut and make.
Always leave a clear note with the tent detailing any items that need repairing or replacing and ensure your quartermaster knows the exact condition of the tent when you return it. Drying The tent will probably spend most of the year in your stores so make sure it is stored correctly. The most important fact to remember is that it should be dry before you pack it away. A wet tent will cause mildew and may even rot given enough time. Always notice how a tent was stored when you bought it.