Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Oregon

Re: Renter is running a business from my home

Different businesses have differnt effects on the liability of the property owner. In the case of a consulting business, the main question a residential property owner has to ask is whether any of the customers will come to the property. If not, then the possiblity of problems is signifcantly reduced.

The next issue is whether there is a need to store large amounts of goods or install things like a large computer network. Each of these will also impact your property.

Typically a residential landlord who allows a tenant to run a business out of the property will want to have his/her attorney assist in drafting lease provisions to reduce the landlord's liability. Among the considerations would be the requirement that the tenant obtain insurance to cover the landlord for liablity and provisions that absolve the landlord of liability for any goods or other personal property used or stored on the premises.

Our office regularly assists landlords in dealing with these issues and would be happy to assist you.