Q: We have a 1934 sq ft home in pa that we are renting out. Is it to small for 10 people
A: Maybe not, if they are very small people. The bigger question is why would anyone even consider renting their 1,934 square foot home to 10 people? The chances of something being ruined or the place burning down increases with each extra person living there.
A: I assume you're asking, "Am I legally prohibited from renting a 1,934 sq. ft. home to 10 people?" This depends on your county or city code, and if you happen to be in a homeowner's association, it would also depend on their rules. To determine if there's anything in your local jurisdiction's code on it, you have the following options: (A) hire an attorney to research it (which is the best option), (B) research it yourself by viewing the code on-line or at your local government hall, or (C) ask your local code enforcement office. However, if you already are renting it to 10 people, it's NOT a good idea for you to call code enforcement because if it is against code, they may cite you and hit you with a fine. You could have a neighbor call and say he/she is thinking about renting out their home to 10 people, and ask if that's okay - and if it's not okay, ask how many would be permissible.
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