Hey, so I’m running a property and my girlfriend wants to move in, but the landlord is saying no and the other tenants aren’t happy either. Where do my rights stand in this kind of situation? It feels like it’s going against what I thought was fair… any advice?
That’s rough, man. Sounds like there could be discrimination at play here, but I’d double-check local laws. Do you have a clear lease agreement or any paperwork covering guests and additional occupants?
If they’re denying your girlfriend without a reason and it feels personal, that could be discrimination. Definitely worth looking up the Fair Housing Act or whatever local laws apply to you. Any idea if the landlord’s done this before?
Yikes, this sounds stressful. If you need a legible lease, don’t be shy about asking for one. You can even say it’s for clarity so that everyone knows the rules on guests and stuff.
I’d say gather as much proof as you can, especially about payments. If he keeps making these claims, you might need to take it up with housing authorities or talk to a lawyer. Good luck with this, hope it sorts out!
Any chance the landlord just has a rule about how many people can stay? I know some places have limits, but they should be reasonable. It could be a good idea to check local occupancy laws too.