The homebrewing aspect is irrelevant. But what is very relevant is that making beer or birdhouses was not negotiated in the original lease. If the landlord objects to what your doing on his property in violation of the legal agreement you made with him, the ins and outs of homebrew law won't protect you.
True....I guess it ultimately is determined by the lease agreement. Does it stipulate that the ONLY action that can take place in the said rental unit is activities that have to do with ceramics?
The brewing aspect may or may not be an issue. You can't really call it homebrewing when it's not done in the home.
As others have said, you need to talk to the tenant and make a joint decision to talk to a lawyer with the lease in hand and find out what is permitted. Your IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPA aged on dog anuses (anii?) could end up costing your pal his business and a ton of money.
Just for information, the law says that homebrew can not be consumed OR TRANSPORTED outside of the brewer's home. Home is specific in the law, as far as I know. The only exception is transport directly from the brewer's home to a competition. Is it legal to supply homebrew to a wedding that's not at your house? No. Is it likely to get you fined? Probably not. In a place where there are regular inspections being conducted by some sort of official, it's probably a good idea not to brew there.
The OP reflects a level of concern for the tenant, which may be well founded. Concern at that level should be conveyed to the landlord. Put all cards face up and ask if you may continue; if he says "no," then move on. That simplifies things.
Hi everyone,
Thanks for all of the input. It has been more than helpful and I definately need to stop until I get verification from the landlord. I have a copy of the lease in my hands right now and have reviewed it. It doesn't seem to say anything that would prevent me from homebrewing, as long as it is in accordinace with the law. The attached image is an excerpt from the lease of importance.
my advice would be to not take the advice of anyone on this forum and talk to a legal professional.
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