Full question:
I shifted to New York two months back. At present, I live alone but my wife along with our three children will be relocating to our rented house this month. My landlord is not allowing my family to move in with me. I had informed the landlord well in advance that my family would move in with me once I find a house. Can a landlord restrict the tenant’s immediate family members from occupying the rental premises?
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
In New York, landlords cannot restrict who can occupy rental premises, including a tenant's immediate family. Any lease terms that attempt to limit occupancy to just the tenant or their immediate family are generally unenforceable and against public policy. According to NY CLS Real § 235-f, it is unlawful for a landlord to impose such restrictions. Therefore, your landlord cannot prevent your family from moving in with you.
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