occupancy

[drummer300]

What is the name of your state? wi

I was wondering if anyone could tell me the number of tenants I can put in my 5 bed house. I heard since they would more than likely not be in the same family that I can only have 4 tenants. That has only been word of mouth without an explanation of why frats/sororities do not have the same restrictions. If you know of where it is in state law, like chapter paragraph, that would be great.

 

[Cvillecpm]

You need to do this yourself...call building dept and ask about the zoning and occupancy permitted; then wait a few days and call again and see if you get the same answer.

Fraternities are EXEMPT since they are zoned as fraternities whereas your home is probably in a RESIDENTIAL and zoned accordingly.

 

[VeronicaLodge]

i think i read once that in LA, sororities have to be in dorms or on campus as opposed to houses off campus because there is some law that says X number of single girls under one roof is considered a brothel.

 

[CA LL]

Any restrictions like that are likely local. Standard occupancy across state levels is usually 2 per bedroom plus 1 or 2 per bedroom. But some LOCAL governments say only a max of X unrelated people can live in a SFH. Check with your LOCAL officials.

 

[FarmerJ]

easier way is just flat out ask your city zoning desk under what conditions is a single family home considered a rooming house . If there is a local ord defining rooming houses they will tell you how many bodys that are not related may live in one unit before a rooming house lic is needed. It would be worth it for you to know what zoning would require of you to run a rooming house just so you know what your options are.

 

[xylene]

You should also be aware of restrictions on the number of legally permitted uncovered / open air parking spaces on your lot... this is a backdoor de facto occupancy limit that they use in some neighborhoods.