Winnipesaukee Forum - View Single Post - Converting a Single Family house to a 2 Family...any thoughts?

Woodsy · 11-13-2008, 07:05 PM

wMw...

Just because 2 families are permitted, it doesn't mean it will be approved especially here in the Weirs! You will need to go before the planning board and the zoning board. Unfortunately, you just cant divide a house and run with it. There are all sorts of considerations.. is your lot zoned for two family, existing sq footage of the current house, proposed sq footage of the finished apts, lot size, parking, fire prevention (sprinklers req'd?) fire exits, septic situation etc... I dont know if you have a mortgage, but the bank might not be too keen on converting the property as its a change of use, this may void your mortgage.

You will need some concrete plans drawn up to present to these boards...

You might be better off getting a reduced payment (as mentioned above), or perhaps renting your place in Jefferson. I think you might be in a position of dimished returns should you commence this project. Oh and lets not forget if you happen to get a jerk tenant the eviction laws favor the tenant and it can take up to a year to evict a tenant.

Woodsy

11-13-2008, 07:05 PM	#8
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	wMw... Just because 2 families are permitted, it doesn't mean it will be approved especially here in the Weirs! You will need to go before the planning board and the zoning board. Unfortunately, you just cant divide a house and run with it. There are all sorts of considerations.. is your lot zoned for two family, existing sq footage of the current house, proposed sq footage of the finished apts, lot size, parking, fire prevention (sprinklers req'd?) fire exits, septic situation etc... I dont know if you have a mortgage, but the bank might not be too keen on converting the property as its a change of use, this may void your mortgage. You will need some concrete plans drawn up to present to these boards... You might be better off getting a reduced payment (as mentioned above), or perhaps renting your place in Jefferson. I think you might be in a position of dimished returns should you commence this project. Oh and lets not forget if you happen to get a jerk tenant the eviction laws favor the tenant and it can take up to a year to evict a tenant. Woodsy __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.