Which is an argument against home occupations?

• A. Discriminates economically against owners of commercial space
• B. Residential structures are not suited for the commercial equipment
• C. Traffic noise, parking problems, and other nuisances
• D. Other business

Answer: (A)

Allowing home occupations is often challenged on the basis of economic fairness to property owners. If people run businesses from their homes, demand for traditional storefront or office space can decline, which can hurt owners and investors who rely on commercial properties to lease to tenants or to rent out. That creates an economic disadvantage for commercial-space owners and is a persuasive, policy-focused argument against permitting home-based businesses.

The other points describe practical or neighborhood-impact concerns—whether residential structures are suited for equipment, or issues like traffic, parking, and nuisances—that are real but are more about compatibility and day-to-day effects rather than the broader economic impact on commercial property owners. The option about “other business” is vague and doesn’t as clearly capture a concrete, widely acknowledged line of reasoning.