QUESTION
What are tenant's rights regarding long term guest?
Asked on Apr 22nd, 2013 on Landlord and Tenant Law - Pennsylvania
More details to this question:
I am staying on and off with my girlfriend in Reading PA. I recently spoke with a police officer and he said in effect that she could let anyone she chooses stay with her. I need a definitive answer according to PA law. Thank you!
1 ANSWER
David M. Axinn
Your question is a little unclear. If you are asking whether a landlord can limit who stays in the apartment as a long term guest, the answer would be found in the lease - if there is no restriction, I would agree with the officer. Many leases limit how many people can live in an apartment, others (particularly if the landlord is a public housing authority) require the landlord to be notified, or to approve the persons who reside there.
Answered on Apr 23rd, 2013 at 3:49 PM