Hi, We have just signed a contract to purchase a house that has separate bedrooms, bathroom and kitchen downstairs and we were going to rent it out to my mother long term to help her with affordable accommodation and help us with the mortgage payments.
I have 2 questions in regards to this situation.
1 – The current owner is currently seeking building certification for the renovation to the property ( lift and build in downstairs). It has just come to our attention via the real estate agent (after we signed the contract and paid for building insurance) that it is under legal height by about 30mm. There is plenty of light and ventilation and is a well done renovation but the tiles and ceiling lining have brought it under the 2400 required for legal height. Is it possible for him to get a concession/dispensation on the legal height in this situation?
2- After reading above, is it even legal to rent the downstairs area to my mother? Can she give us a gift of money that would effectively pay for her rent and is she then legally allowed to just live there with her own fridge and separate areas?
Thanks