Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New Hampshire
covenant of homeowners association unclear re: renting
covenant: ''the premises conveyed or any buildings now or to be erected
thereon shall not at any time be used for the purpose of any trade,
business, manufacture or commercial use of any kind.'' does this
covenant forbid renting of one's primary or secondary home? is renting
one's home considered a business? what if you have to move and the
house remained unsold? would this covenant forbid renting or having a
caretaker for as long as it takes for the home to be sold? could new
buyers who can't move in right away rent it out or have a caretaker until
they become permanent residents?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: covenant of homeowners association unclear re: renting
It does not sound like that covenant refers to renting as a business; if you read the rest of your covenants and restrictions there is probably another section that deals with renting your unit.