That kind of uncertainty about your housing situation is incredibly stressful.

It sounds like you’ve already started thinking things through in a reasonable way, especially by giving yourself time and space to figure out next steps. I think that’s really important.

The fact that you weren’t told about the zoning issue when you moved in definitely isn’t on you. It might be helpful to document everything, emails, lease terms, and any communication you’ve had with the landlord, just in case things escalate or you need to show that you acted in good faith.

And yeah, sometimes when things feel off for a while, a situation like this just brings it all to the surface.