Is it legal for management to tell atenant whothey can have on the premises?
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Is it legal for management to tell atenant whothey can have on the premises?
I have a friend who was an employee of my apartment building. Now that I’m having a party, I was told by management that he was not allowed on the premises. Since then I have been speaking with my friend and a few other employees they all have said that there is no restraining order or that any legal action has been taken. He left because of personal issues and on good terms.
Asked on January 22, 2012 under Real Estate Law, New Jersey
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The landlord only has that authority over tenants which is provided by the lease; if the lease does not give the landlord the authority to approve parties, guests, etc., the landlord may not prevent you from having any particular person--though the landlord could certainly ask you as a favor to not have them, which favor you may or may not choose to comply with.
If there was a restraining order or the like on the former employee, that would not bind you--you could still invite him--though he could himself face liability or consequences if he disobeyed such an order.
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