Submitted by shultzie on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 08:16
I have a large single family home in Newton,I was wondering if i could rent a room and area in the basement that I do not need that is also accessable to the rest of the house.It has its own parking area and entriyways ?,I do not want it to be an ilegal apartment, but I was told to rent it as a room and it would be fine.The area is finished off rather nicely and I do not need the space ,but rather have the extra income for utilities and my income in my old age now.Thank you in advance !
Renting a room in a single family house
I have no experience with renting a room in a single family home, but I do know that the housing and sanitation codes apply to rented rooms. Accordingly, I would contact your local inspectional services office and ask them to look over the space to see if you can get a certificate of occupancy.