Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

My landlord in PA says that "No one is permitted to be in your house when you are not there. You're violating your lease." My lease states under ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS - "Should there be additional occupants not listed on the face of this agreement, there will be a charge of $100 per person per month or fraction of the month. Short stays by visitors may not exceed five (5) days without the written consent of the property management." It also states under USE AND OCCUPY - "You agree to use and occupy the residence solely as private living quarters for the persons listed on the face of this agreement." He also stated via email that "If you feel I am being unfair not to let you break the rules, feel free to vacate by the 20th of next month.... I will keep your security deposit." I just moved in on 12/20/2014.

My question is is any of this legal and what are my rights? What should I do?


Asked on 12/29/14, 5:15 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Davidson Law Office of John A. Davidson

For starters he can't keep your security deposit. I also doubt he could enforce that portion of the lease it violates the implied warranty of quiet enjoyment, Further under that clause you're in violation if someone brole in and robbed the place whie you're at work.Looks like your landlord was looking for an excuse get sone quick Christmas money.

{John}

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Answered on 12/30/14, 3:44 am


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