Is this true?

[Inspired by Reggio]

Is it true that one can NOT operate a home daycare in their home if they are renting?

There is no 'yes or no' answer for this ~ it will depend on the area you live in and the bylaws for that area and the rules of the dwelling you are renting? You would have to do the research yourself and ensure you are 'legal' before moving forward.

I had a friend who OWNED her home but it was in a condo dwelling ~ she had opened a home childcare business not realizing that it was against the condo boards regulations for any owner to operate a home based business in the condo corporation and they found out and made her close ~ she had to sell her condo and move and restart her business .... so even OWNING your own home does not mean you can necessarily just open up a business in it

Some people who 'rent' to you are not going to want the extra traffic of a 'business' in their rental property .... if the 'utilities' are included in the rent it means an additional cost to the landlord specially for a home childcare, the wear and tear on grass in any fenced area, the parking lot traffic and so forth ... it is also a liability to THEM because they own the property if someone falls or is injured on that 'property' they too can be held liable!