Running a Business from Home

The Department may allow tenants to operate a business from their home as long as they continue to live in it. The Department will only give approval to operate a business if it is satisfied that both the business and the tenant:

• Will comply with any relevant laws and local government regulations that apply to operating a business from a residential property. 
• Will not increase wear and tear over and above the level that would be normal for a home
• Will meet their obligations under the Tenancy Agreement, in particular clause where the tenant agrees “not to cause or permit a nuisance .... and not to interfere or cause or permit any interference with the reasonable peace, privacy or comfort of any neighbour”
• Has a current public liability insurance policy appropriate to the type of business
• Will not expose the Department to excessive risk, and
• Will comply with other relevant Departmental policies such as Declaration of household income.

More information is available on the Department’s Use of Premises policy.