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11-27-2007, 10:15 AM
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house share?
is it legal to rent the upstairs of a house as an apartment? It has a kitchen, bedroom and bath - and so does the 1st floor. I'm afraid to advertise it as an "apartment" cause it's zoned 1 family.
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11-27-2007, 10:22 AM
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Its going to depend on your town, theres no quick answer for all of NJ.
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11-27-2007, 10:38 AM
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It has it's own outside entrance (as well as inside access). I could use the income, so what if I advertised as a Houseshare? I don't think the town could stop me from sharing my home as long as I'm not making it a boarding house.
Any suggestions on how I could advertise it, if I decide to take the chance? I thought of just putting up flyers in local stores. Don't want to risk going thru a realtor - wouldn't lie if asked if it's legal - so I don't want to be asked :-)
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11-27-2007, 11:08 AM
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I would recommend calling the town and asking - just say, generically, what are the rules for apartments, vs. having a roommate. You don't have to give them specifics, and something minor can make your life easier. Not to mention that as a landlord, having an apartment that could be illegal is a legal as well as a financial liability; its not worth it when a phone call may answer all your questions.
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11-27-2007, 11:11 AM
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You're really right - thanks. I needed someone to talk me out of just doing it! I'd feel really stupid afterwards if I were to get fined, or worse - sued.
thanks
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11-27-2007, 01:27 PM
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Must be a legal two family in order for it to be legal so you can call the town and find out about a particular address.
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11-27-2007, 01:32 PM
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Well if it's zoned "1 Family" that about answers your question.....it can not be legally rented out....I would call the town, ask questions and see what it would take to get it zoned for a 2 family... It may currently qualify under the mother/daughter scenario....seperate quarters but still 1 family.
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11-27-2007, 01:57 PM
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When you purchased the home, since it is a one family, they should have at least disconnected the stove for legal reasons to not conflict the idea that the home was a two family. At least that is what we always do when issues like this come up. The stove is usually disconnected at least and often removed but not necessary.
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