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No. Even if your lease prohibited overnight guests, New York state law, overrules a contrary provision in the lease. ... It shall be unlawful for a landlord to restrict occupancy of residential premises, by express lease terms or otherwise, to a tenant or tenants or to such tenants and immediate family.

Can a Landlord Restrict Guests? Tenants are entitled to having guests over at their rental unit, but there are some limitations. Landlords have the right to restrict guests from the property if they violate the terms of the lease agreement.

The guest cannot be barred unless he or she broke the rules of the lease, or broke local, state or federal law. The landlord may tell your guest that they are not allowed to visit you, and may say that they cannot come on the landlord's property at all if it is an apartment complex or mobile home park.

Does a landlord have the right to limit overnight visitors in a rental situation? A: A tenant breaches a lease when he or she violates the rules or provisions contained in the lease. ... If your lease does have a right of re-entry clause, then your landlord has the burden of proof.

Any guest staying in the property more than 2 weeks in any 6 month period will be considered a tenant, rather than a guest, and must be added in the lease agreement. Landlord may also increase the rent at any such time that a new tenant is added to the lease or premise.

Generally, landlords cannot tell tenants who can or who cannot be a visitor. They can stipulate that you not have anyone move in with you, and how long visitors can stay without being categorized as "moved in".

Generally, landlords cannot tell tenants who can or who cannot be a visitor. They can stipulate that you not have anyone move in with you, and how long visitors can stay without being categorized as "moved in".

Any guest staying in the property more than 2 weeks in any 6 month period will be considered a tenant, rather than a guest, and must be added in the lease agreement. Landlord may also increase the rent at any such time that a new tenant is added to the lease or premise.

There are no strict legal definitions for the term uninhabitable living conditions. Generally speaking it is some condition that makes the living in a home or premises impossible. Aesthetics such as an ugly paint color or worn carpet generally do not render a property unihabitable.

There are no strict legal definitions for the term uninhabitable living conditions. Generally speaking it is some condition that makes the living in a home or premises impossible. Aesthetics such as an ugly paint color or worn carpet generally do not render a property unihabitable.

When the environment in a unit becomes hazardous to one's health, the rental is considered to be uninhabitable. ... Other health risks such as mold and asbestos can make a unit uninhabitable, by causing respiratory problems and serious illnesses.

Most jurisdictions allow tenants to withhold rent if a landlord fails to maintain a rented living space, rendering it uninhabitable. ... Some jurisdictions require you to pay withheld rent to the clerk of courts, some allow tenants to simply not pay, and others have no provision for withholding rent at all.

Even if the lease says you're taking the property as is and the landlord has no obligation to make repairs, those terms are invalid. A lease cannot override the law. If the landlord doesn't maintain a livable a rental, you have grounds to sue. It's probably easier to sue over habitability than emotional distress.

Habitability refers to a dwelling being fit for human habitation, possessing basic amenities in working order and not being in substantial disrepair.

Yes under new rent laws in New York, landlords need to give tenants 30 days notice if they plan to raise the rent by 5% or more. With the passing of new rent legislation, tenants in rent-regulated apartments will be largely protected from substantial rent increases.