Denied Rental House For Running In Home Daycare??

[Unregistered]

Living in Texas now and have been renting in current home for 2.5 yrs. Daycare was OK by our current landlord all is well. We are looking to move and get an extra bedroom and have been running into a brick wall before they see any info other than in home daycare.

Is there a law in Texas or federally that states similar to California? We carry a $1m balloon policy that covers the childcare, as well as have our parents sign liability waivers for property conflicts. Having a very hard time with this seeing as it's similar to a SAHM with 4 kids...

HOA accepts it as well

[Abigail]

Some places just dont want the liability I guess. It is a specific area or many areas saying no? If it is just one maybe someone thinks it would bring too much traffic or noise to the area....like if it is a senior citizen populated area or special-living quarters for those recovering from drug abuse, etc?

[AnythingsPossible]

Are you contacting individual renters? You might want to try going through a rental management company. Either way, you should see if your current landlord will write you a letter of recommendation in regards to how his property has been cared for since you've been renting. The last time we moved, the property manager was hesitant because of the daycare. She looked at it as a bonus because she figured we would be long term, but was concerned about the amount of wear and tear on the property. If you have cared for your current rental well, hopefully your landlord could help you out in finding a new place. We ended up buying the house we were renting. Good luck in your search!

[SandeeAR]

Just keep looking. We ran into the same thing. We waited and found a better house. At first the landlord hesitated. But I quickly told him some of my house rules, such as no feet on my furniture, no hands or feet on the walls. Stated that I only kept 4 kids and that I carried insurance. He finally said ok, but wanted proof of insurance and went up on the rent $25 a month to cover any wear and tear. We also let him know we were looking long term. (The only reason we were moving, was the landlord decided to sell the house we were in)

[TBird]

My sister-in-law ran into the same thing. She just had to keep looking until she found a place that would allow her to do it. Plus if you're getting licensed, the place will have to pass all the inspections just like a private home (two exits, etc.).

Keep looking...you'll find something. Good luck to you!!!

[nannyde]

Living in Texas now and have been renting in current home for 2.5 yrs. Daycare was OK by our current landlord all is well. We are looking to move and get an extra bedroom and have been running into a brick wall before they see any info other than in home daycare.

Is there a law in Texas or federally that states similar to California? We carry a $1m balloon policy that covers the childcare, as well as have our parents sign liability waivers for property conflicts. Having a very hard time with this seeing as it's similar to a SAHM with 4 kids...

HOA accepts it as well

I know it's hard to accept the liability when YOU are the one doing daycare on your property. Accepting any liability when someone else is doing daycare on your property would be a heck of a risk for a single home owner. They are better off having a renter that doesn't do child care. They can make the same money and not have a daycare on their property.

You can't blame them for that.

[youretooloud]

I know it's hard to accept the liability when YOU are the one doing daycare on your property. Accepting any liability when someone else is doing daycare on your property would be a heck of a risk for a single home owner. They are better off having a renter that doesn't do child care. They can make the same money and not have a daycare on their property.

You can't blame them for that.

That's what I was thinking. I DO daycare, and I don't think i'd rent to someone who wanted to do daycare.

Sorry, I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but I think the homeowner can deny for nearly any reason. (not sure though)