Can I use a residential property as an office?
Can I use a residential property as an office?
Yes, you can.
Can we convert residential property to commercial?
You can not convert the residential property into commercial property without permission. According to law if you are living in a rented apartment and you want to make one for commercial purposes, suppose you want to set up a salon in your apartment. In that case you need to take approval from your landlord.
How do I convert residential to commercial?
Process to convert residential property into commercial property:
- Visit the local municipal authority of your city.
- Apply an application to the municipal officer for the conversion of residential property into commercial property.
- Provide the details of your business such as company registration documents, company ID.
Is it legal to run a business from a residential property?
You may check up the definitions from the local corporation/municipal laws. Commercial activity “within” residential premises is generally not permitted due security reasons, besides being a serious traffic nuisance for the residents. Ensure your business or service is not becoming a nuisance or threat of security system.
Can you run an office from a residential apartment in Mumbai?
“The said practice of running an office from a residential apartment is widely accepted in different parts of the country. In Mumbai, an area of 220 sq ft in a residential apartment can be used for commercial activities.
Will running my business change the use of my property?
Will running your business materially change the use of the property? The answer is likely to be yes if your property will no longer be used mainly as a private residence or your business will increase traffic, involve activities unusual in a residential area or disturb your neighbours.
Can a residential property be used as a registered address?
Yes, any address can be provided as the registered office address for this purpose. Keeping the infrastructural needs in mind, if the residential place is a convenient option for you, it can work as registered address. However, as stated above, the consent of the owner is must for the using the property for business purpose.