Do I need to have a business license rent a commercial property?
self explanatory question. can anyone rent commercial property? I want to rent a space to make a studio, but I’m not going to be running a business. It’s a relatively low price that I can afford, and I want to use it as my own studio. Do I need to register a business first? 

Also, any tips on how to secure a rental would be awesome. Thank you
[{"id": "i5pqpxl", "text": "If you\u2019re using to create something for your own use and not to sell, you don\u2019t need a business license. You will have to show that you have the means to pay rent, though, and that will likely include a personal guarantee for the lease. \n\nSome buildings won\u2019t rent to you if you don\u2019t fit, and therefore enhance, the clientele the building wants to attract. You might target quasi industrial space rather than office.", "replies": [{"id": "i5pwsrs", "text": "I\u2019m picky with tenants for my industrial space too, have been for approx 4-5 years. \n\nTo answer OP\u2019s question, not necessarily.", "replies": [], "depth": 2}], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i5s6qwl", "text": "your problem there is likely to be with the city not your landlord.\n\nThe city typically wants you to since its a tax.  \n\nYour landlord is not typically involved at all in your business licenses", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i5sd020", "text": "It depends on what your Lease states. You have 2 potential hurdles. 1) The landlord - will they want you to have a business license and if not, if their lease has language mentioning a business license - will they trike it from the lease? 2) city or governmental agencies - they may require a business license - but if you are not operating a business with income being generated from the space, there should be ways to get around that requirement as well.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "i78l9of", "text": "Also depends on your state. In Massachusetts we put insurance coverage for liability ect in your lease. They are part of your business insurance. So you need business insurance.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]