Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York
Renting part of the house
If I have legal one-family house, am I allowed to rent one of the floors or basement to someone?
Asked on 8/07/00, 2:10 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dan Blumenthal
Berkman Henoch Peterson & Peddy
Re: Renting part of the house
Any rental of "a part" would, at a minimum, violate the building code. In addition to possible local fines, the LL of an illegal apartment may be prohibited for suing for rent. A possible exception would be a roommate type arrangemnent where the renter shares the entire house.
Answered on 9/14/00, 5:44 pm