From what I understand, in the UK at least, they obviously can't stop you from working at home or running a business from home or setting up an office in your h

From what I understand, in the UK at least, they obviously can't stop you from working at home or running a business from home or setting up an office in your home. What they don't like is using your rented home as a warehouse or place where customers regularly visit. That kind of thing usually needs some kind of licence from the council.