Thanks to you, we're continuing to attract projects from great companies. Read more . Avoid the pitfalls of working in an apartment It can be hard enough to carve out a home office and equip it right when you own your house. It can be much tougher if you live in an apartment. Some landlords frown on business being conducted in their buildings.
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Wiring in older buildings may not be able to handle computers, printers and fax machines. When you're searching for an apartment to work in, ask prospective landlords how they feel about home offices,'' says Leta Herman, who explores the issue of working in an apartment in a two-part article on the Inman real estate news service. Also read your lease very carefully to ensure that the language does not prohibit you from working at home. In addition, our own Julia Miller offers some advice on local regulations that can trip you up, including residential zoning ordinances. If a home office could save this marriage . . .