Full question:
I rent an apartment in California and sometimes have guests overnight. Some are related family and others not. The landlord is complaining about others staying in my apartment. Does the landlord have the right to prohibit me from having overnight guests.
- Category: Landlord Tenant
- Subcategory: Guests
- Date:
- State: California
Answer:
In California, occupancy limits are generally governed by state law. Your lease cannot legally impose restrictions that contradict these occupancy laws. Therefore, your landlord cannot prohibit you from having overnight guests, as long as you are within the legal occupancy limits.
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