I keep it simple: No means no. If it’s a non-conforming use, first the prospective tenant needs to gain the landlord’s approval of the non-conforming use and if given the prospective tenant should then apply to the municipality for a special use permit, a variance or a zoning change. But if the landlord says no, it’s time to find an alternative location. Same if the municipality says no.

Quando um inquilino quebra uma regra de zoneamento, primeiro verifico quais são as normas específicas que foram violadas. Após identificar, com provas, que houve uma infração, convido o inquilino para uma conversa. Explico as regras envolvidas, pois muitas vezes ele pode não estar ciente delas. O importante é oferecer soluções ou alternativas para resolver a situação, independentemente da regra. Finalizo a conversa reforçando o compromisso com uma solução amigável e colaborativa.

One thing I found helpful is: - Reviewing the line of demarcation shared to the tenant with the support of Engineering team , verify if incompliance is present. If found to be true, address the issue by referring to the clause related to Premises terms and conditions written in the lease agreement.

Zoning Rules.. 1. Everyone in our country is governed with a set of rules and regulations. It is our moral responsibility to adhere to that. 2. Question and understand why the tenant wants to break the rules 3. Provide alternate solutions if you have any. 4. If it’s not available or feasible , say sorry and break the contract. That’s good for the country 🇮🇳

Weigh the risk of losing the tenant versus the value added to the property and/or other tenants (if applicable) by any changes to the permitted use/retention. Evaluate pros/cons, e.g., added term, increased rent, expansion, positive trip generation, etc. Review lease to determine permitted uses and determine modifications needed to permit the new/modified use. Verify new/modified use is not prohibited in other leases. Determine requirements of the local AHJ, e.g., zoning variance, conditional use permit, rezoning, general plan amendment, etc. to allow new use. If there is a net positive, agree to cooperate with the tenant to obtain approval from the local AHJ. If successful, amend the lease terms. $$ share depends on net benefits.