Is it legal to rent my detached garage for storage space only?
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Is it legal to rent my detached garage for storage space only?
I live in Monroe CT and have a 37 X 13 detached garage that I would like to rent
for storage preferable just automobile storage. I would have a lease drawn up
and it would be clear that this would be for storage only. Would this violate
any zoning laws?
Asked on July 31, 2016 under Real Estate Law, Connecticut
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Zoning is local: you need to check your city's or town's laws. The easiest way to do this is to inquire at your town or city clerk's office or the building dept. office: the clerk can help you check the local ordinances or code.
Assuming your local zoning laws allow it, what you propose is otherwise legal, and you can draw up a lease that makes it clear that the rental is for storage only.
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