PROPERTY RISK & DUE DILIGENCE
How do I verify zoning and rental licensing for a property near campus?
Contact or use records from the relevant municipal authority to confirm the parcel’s zoning, lawful unit count, rental-license requirements, inspection status, and any student or unrelated-occupant rules. Save the documentation used for the decision.
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WHY THIS CHANGES THE DECISION
What matters
Do this before relying on current rent or an agent remark as proof of permitted use.
VERIFY NEXT
Three facts to check
- Zoning and lawful unit count
- Rental-license status
- Occupancy and inspection requirements
DON'T STOP AT THE ANSWER
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