Rent a hall in a mixed area for private and commercial use? Can you claim the rent?
Rent a hall in a mixed area privately, partially for private use and partially for business use?
I have rented a 100sqm part of a hall privately, the landlord does not charge sales tax. The remaining 100sqm with basement and toilet are also rented out privately to someone else, both parts of the hall are actually separated structurally and separated by a gate. The hall belongs to the landlord's company, who used to operate an fruit and vegetable business there and is now retired.
Now in this part of the hall there are also two of my cars on which I work on privately, it's a hobby of mine.
At the beginning of 2013, I would like to apply for a business license to operate a car detailing, spot repair, and used car dealership. Initially, for now, as a small business owner without sales tax because I also have a full-time job. I do not have any specific legal form in mind at the moment.
Now the big rental question:
Can I somehow claim this rent as a deductible expense?
I would also like to have liability insurance (business liability ??) for this project to protect myself from damage if someone tries to sabotage me or if I make a mistake on a vehicle and cause damage.
I hope for beginner-friendly answers :)
Merry Christmas to all.
