Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts

Is it legal for a town to say you are not allowed to have anyone living in your home that is not family?


Asked on 1/10/12, 8:40 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

The question is a little vague, but if it is your privately owned property, generally, you decide who can live there. If the use of the property expands beyond single residential, it may be regulated by applicable zoning and Board of Health rules. Moreover, if there is a commercial element (rent) involved, it may be subject to further zoning/licensing/fire and building code requirements.

Read more
Answered on 1/11/12, 7:06 am
Joseph Murray Joseph M. Murray, Esq.

Not unless it violates a relevant zoning code.

Consider retaining an attorney to whom full disclosure of the facts would be helpful to their application of the relevant law.

Good Luck!

Read more
Answered on 1/11/12, 9:46 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Real Estate and Real Property questions and answers in Massachusetts