Can my landlord legally deny me a guest?
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Can my landlord legally deny me a guest?
I am a tenant renting from a lady. My lease has not been renewed, and will be over at the end of this month. The lady (landlord) also resides at the house I’m living at. We are the only 2 people who reside here. Last week I had a friend move out here from my home state. I told him he could stay with me until we find another place and my landlady agreed. Now, she is asking for him to leave because she no longers allows him to be here, unless I pay an extra $200 to let him stay.He’ll be with me for about 16 more days. What are my options, rights, etc?
Asked on November 13, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Oregon
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
While your lease is still in effect (i.e. for this month), your landlord cannot change its terms or add any new terms to it, including any restriction on guests. So if the lease gives the landlord some right to exclude or restrict guests or other occupants, she can do so; but if it does not, then she cannot.
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