What to do if my landlord says that I can’t have my younger siblings over on the week-end?
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What to do if my landlord says that I can’t have my younger siblings over on the week-end?
Why not? I would certainlybe able to understand his rule if they were a disturbance or caused any damage to the house but they do not. He knew in prior months that they stayed over on weekends because he has dropped by one night and they were there. He also told me that if I have an issue with his rule than I can be evicted because he has come over on occasion and smelled pot in the house which is not true. I am overwhelmed by this situation and I am thinking about breaking my lease.
Asked on August 13, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
You can not break the lease unless either the court allows it or you and the landlord agree. And he can not restrict you from having guests. So maybe a discussion with him as to the matter is what you need to have. Tell him that you have a right to guests under the law and he can not restrict family. And that he can not make allegations of illegal activity against you that are baseless under the law. It is your iintent to have your family over and if that is a problem maybe you should agree to terminate the lease early with out any repercussions to you. Make sure you have a written agreement to terminate signed by both of you and that you do a walk through and you do not lose your security. Having a lawyer look at it is always a good idea. Good luck.
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