Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Texas

I have a rental property (Single Family Home) in a residential neighborhood. I was approached by a potential renter who wants to use the home to house 3 elderly persons and provide care for them. I wanted some advice on whether it was legal to rent a house for that purpose. If it is, then do I need to put any special clauses in the rental agreement?


Asked on 10/22/15, 1:23 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joseph A. McDermott, III Attorney at Law

You need to see if the local zoning and/or deed restrictions allow such use. You also need a lease form suitaable for commercial tenancy. Handling the transaction correctly will almost certainly require a lawyer at a cost of maybe $1,000-2,000, so be sure the offered rent is worth it.

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Answered on 10/22/15, 2:43 pm


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