Renting but Doing Daycare

[MunchkinWrangler]

I am in a renting situation but want to move.

Just wondering if it has been easy for others to rent and are landlords accepting of your profession. I have also thought of signing a special contract, in case any damage happens resulting from daycare. Is this a normal thing expected or asked? The wear and tear is so much more I believe(heck just having kids is extra wear and tear).

Unfortunately, my move would have to be well planned as I have to get a new license in another county and obviously, start over. Which I think might be a good thing as the area I live in is just not the right fit for me.

[Unregistered]

We own rental properties in Indiana and Ohio. We actually have two moms who do daycare from their homes. I use a special lease that exempts me from liability should something happen on my property in regards to the business. I have no problem renting to those who operate legal home based businesses...its those who are operating illegally (selling dope) out of my homes that drive me crazy

[MunchkinWrangler]

We own rental properties in Indiana and Ohio. We actually have two moms who do daycare from their homes. I use a special lease that exempts me from liability should something happen on my property in regards to the business. I have no problem renting to those who operate legal home based businesses...its those who are operating illegally (selling dope) out of my homes that drive me crazy

Thank you for your insight and experience! I would absolutely expect that a special lease be made. I have my own daycare insurance and would definitely keep that current and make sure all liability is mine. Because it is, of course. I know I have a landlord notification sheet that tells licensing that I have permission to run my daycare in the home as well.

[CityGarden]

I am in a lease but my state allows home-based daycares with only notification to the landlord. I did not state from the outset that my intent was to open a program. I leased it based on my old job teaching then figured I would notify my landlord once it was time during the licensing process.

[Blackcat31]

I am in a lease but my state allows home-based daycares with only notification to the landlord. I did not state from the outset that my intent was to open a program. I leased it based on my old job teaching then figured I would notify my landlord once it was time during the licensing process.

Yeah, California is good like that. MN doesn't have that umbrella of safety when you are a renter. I believe that in order to have a license you have to show that you have permission from your landlord. If they say no. You are out of luck.

@MW I think it's a GOOD thing for a landlord to rent to a provider. I think that because of licensing regulations we are required to keep the physical environment free of trash and disrepair etc so that is just one more entity that would be making sure you didn't trash the rental home...kwim?

Plus having renters insurance on top of liability insurance the landlord should not feel as if it's a risk for him/her in anyway.

I'd definitely use that train of thought when talking with landlords.

[jenboo]

I currently rent. Landlords don't even need to be notified in my state.
I obviously told them my plans and asked if it was OK. They didn't have a problem as long as everything was legal.

[Controlled Chaos]

I rent but it's from my parents I would offer to add in wording to a lease about certain repairs you will take care of to make up for extra wear and tear. But really - my house looks so much tidier than the SHM houses on the street. Business owner renters have more to lose!

[Mike]

In my 20+ years of home renovations, I've seen a variety of houses, and one thing I know, houses used for professional purposes tend to be kept in better shape, so if I ever was a landlord, I'd happily rent to someone running a business from home, as long as it's legal of course.

[MunchkinWrangler]

I absolutely take very good care of my current home and keep it up to snuff.

Thanks for all the advice and reassurance that this isn't a topic I need to be anxious about when looking for another home. Obviously, with daycare, it is ideal to have a home and there are better options that I am seeing out there. Property owners are really putting in the bells and whistles with preparing a home to rent. Hence my insecurity with my profession.

And I'm sure you all agree that it is better to get business if your home looks more updated. My home now is nice but very small and I feel like I have lost a lot of potential clients due to the fact that I don't have enough space. I use it to my advantage and I do have a very nice backyard and live in a quiet neighborhood. But I do compete with a lot of centers in my area, and that sometimes can be a negative. The clients I have had like the feel of an in home daycare because their child can relax and feel like they are home away from home.

[Blackcat31]

I absolutely take very good care of my current home and keep it up to snuff.

Thanks for all the advice and reassurance that this isn't a topic I need to be anxious about when looking for another home. Obviously, with daycare, it is ideal to have a home and there are better options that I am seeing out there. Property owners are really putting in the bells and whistles with preparing a home to rent. Hence my insecurity with my profession.

And I'm sure you all agree that it is better to get business if your home looks more updated. My home now is nice but very small and I feel like I have lost a lot of potential clients due to the fact that I don't have enough space. I use it to my advantage and I do have a very nice backyard and live in a quiet neighborhood. But I do compete with a lot of centers in my area, and that sometimes can be a negative. The clients I have had like the feel of an in home daycare because their child can relax and feel like they are home away from home.

...another positive is that since you would be running a business, you really aren't going to want to rent short term and would be more apt to sign a long term lease. I think if I were a landlord, I'd consider someone wanting long term rentals verses those that don't stay very long.

It would be a "safe" option for a landlord wanting consistent and regular income.