he let or he lets?

[Blue Frog]

Common sense tells me when using the present tense, I should say:

He lets me use his pen.

However, I always want to say:

He let me use his pen.

Which is correct, and which is the one people use in everyday conversation? Thanks!

 

[hobbes]

Both can be used.

He lets me use his pen.

More than one time, or ongoing and for future use.

He let me use his pen.

One instance - or one particular time - singular.

Both used in everyday conversation!:-D