Daycare in Rental homes

[Jonathan Goering]

We recently have tenants renting from us and have asked whether or not they can run a daycare out of the house for added income. Can someone give me some advice on this issue or should I take it up with an attorney. My sense says that no matter what we are responsible for anything that happens in the house, even if they have their own insurance. Thanks,
Jonathan

[Steve Babiak]

Don't do it!

You will end up with far more wear and tear than normal. Most people leave their houses for about 8 hours a day to go to work, so they aren't there breaking anything either; a daycare will have ADDITIONAL (potentially destructive) bodies there during that 8 hours.

You will have drop-off and pick-up parking and traffic to deal with.

Does the Zoning of the property allow this use?

Neighbors will not be happy. Although it isn't my job to keep the neighbors happy with my rentals, I do try to keep harmony as much as that is possible.

Liability is just another reason.