Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
House rental agreement
I plan to rent a house and operate an approved NY home daycare, with the landlord approval. Can a landlord break a rental agreement and for what reason? What if they want to sell the home after we moved in? Thank you
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: House rental agreement
Be certain that zoning permits the use. With a written lease, the term should survive the landlord change. Most commercial leases will run at least 3 years anyway.
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Re: House rental agreement
Have your lease agreement reviewed by a commercial real estate attorney both for the grounds on which the landlord may terminate the lease and the purposes of your occupancy. Just because your lease appear to be a standard form, do not assume that your rights as a tenant would be protected or that the contract overall is fair. Almost all of them are heavily landlord-biased.
Be sure to check with the local municipality as well since even if the lease permits an operation of a daycare facility, the local authority may require you to apply for permits, etc. and comply with the zoning requirements.
The above reply is in the nature of general information, is not legal advice and should not be relied on as such.