Legal Question in Landlord & Tenant Law in Pennsylvania

Is a Office Manager at Rental Apartment for individuals and families allowed to demand that statements being made about crime in the community NOT be discussed with anyone but Office/Office Manager? Perhaps a resident there alerted Management about "suspected" activities, and "history" of certain individuals that come and go to 1 an apartment there at rental community. The manager has even validated the backgrounds of individuals with local PD. Is it a must that you not share this info? "Ex: a neighbor went to the manager and stated she was frightened, didn't want to know about this issue,crimes going on in community. Is it improper to for the manager to call and inform individual they must keep their mouth shut an not speak about it with others. Isn't that wrong on Managers part? Isn't it my right to warn others about the ongoing issues in apartment community and that the management is very aware of the suspected activities? (I don't mean post fliers, billboards, knock on each door in community 1 by 1!! The info was brought up in casual conversation).


Asked on 3/28/11, 2:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Solomon Law Office of Andrew A. Solomon

The office manager cannot restrict your free speech with anyone. He obviously is worried that tenants will move out if they here about crime in the community. I would be a little careful because this guy can retaliate against you and find some pretense to try to evict you. So as long as you pay your rent on time and follow the communitiy's written rules, you should be able to discuss any subject you want.

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Answered on 3/28/11, 4:45 pm


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