Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Massachusetts

Tenant's Home Business

I remember reading something before about a tenant not being able to run a business through his apartment. Is this a law?


Asked on 4/14/07, 8:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law

Re: Tenant's Home Business

A tenant may run a business in a home if the property is appropriately zoned, and if the landlord agrees. If the public is invited, the landlord would do well to mandate insurance by the tenant.

This is a very fact-driven question, however. What kind of business is involved? What risks are inherent to it? What kind of premises are involved, a large complex or a two-family? Is the use appropriate for the neighborhood, as well as within zoning? Are any special licenses needed?

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Answered on 4/17/07, 2:48 pm


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