Can my landlord limit overnight guests in my California apartment?

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.

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

FAQs

In California, there is no specific 'unwanted guest law.' However, tenants have the right to have guests, provided they do not violate occupancy limits set by state law. If a guest becomes a permanent resident, the landlord may have grounds to take action, but overnight guests typically do not fall under this category unless specified in the lease.

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