Most likely the state where the property is located is where lawsuits would be brought if they are something for personal injury like a trip and fall or something of that nature because the “cause of action” arose in that state.

With the rental being part of your primary residence, a majority of those activities such as lawncare and maintenance would just count as personal activities anyway.

Any insights, tips, or words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated.Thank you all for your time and support.

Determining whether the venture falls under a service or rental business hinges on the provision of substantial services; for instance, if a bed and breakfast service is offered, it must be reported on Schedule C, triggering a 15.3% self-employment tax.Moreover, personal use plays a crucial role in the classification of the property.

Hi Sohail, I've got a great commercial lender that I have used personally and my clients have used for various commercial deals.

I've done both personally. 

NY is working towards capping permit fees at $1,000 to relieve the financial burden and encourage property owners to convert basement apartments legally.Two years ago, the city launched a pilot program to award 15 winners grant funding to support legal ADU conversions.

Another issue is these homes have standard 15-30 year loans in my personal name ..... so that is another issue ! 

If the buyer certifies that they are going to use it as the primary resedence and it has a use and occupancy permit that alows use as a personal residence then I don't see why a lender would not. 

If it is a multi-unit property, and you are the tenant without the cat, your agreement is with the landlord and it is their problem.IF you are either the landlord or the person with the cat, its the tenant with the cats problem.