i'm renting a room in a house and my landlord has asked me not to take showers after 8pm bcoz his daughter can't go to sleep and now he is asking me not to do my laundry bcoz mice and crickets can enter through the garage...does he have the right under any law to put such sanctions? can any landlord impliment his house policies on the rentor? i am in LA, btw...
2007-03-16 20:15:07 · 16 answers · asked by saxoool 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
If it specifically says that in your rental agreement, yes. Otherwise, no.
2007-03-16 20:18:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you are renting a room inside of his house. That is partaining to the showering time. That is something out of respect to his family and since you are living in his house, i believe that he has a right to say the latest you may take a shower. As far as banning you from doing laundry. Unless the laundry issue is in your lease or, it is his washer/dryer he cannot say anything. If it is his washer/dryer that you want to use, you must have his permission to do so. If not, take your clothes to get laundered at a laundry mat. As the owner of the house he can do whatever he wants. Did you sign a lease, or was this a person to person agreement. If you answered an add without a lease, then ,yeah ,if you want to live there you gotta play by the rules. If you signed a lease, did the lease included this "sanctions." If you don't like it, move out and find a place where you can shower/wash your clothes when you want to.
2007-03-16 20:27:07 · answer #2 · answered by Melanie P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are renting a separate apartment, then no, the landlord would not have the right to give you such restrictions.
However, you're renting a room in someone else's home. I use to rent out rooms in my home and I checked all of the laws before doing so. Because it's shared space, the owner CAN make all kinds of rules that would not be acceptable for a landlord.
In fact, I had a whole list of "house rules" and any violation of them were grounds for eviction, without any refund. (In truth, I wouldn't have evicted someone for a few minor violations, but what constitutes a minor violation may very well be different for everyone.)
If you don't like the rules, get your own place. Even if you can't afford to get a place by yourself, if it's your place, YOU can make the rules.
2007-03-16 20:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by ISOintelligentlife 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renting a room in a house is a little different than renting your own apartment or house. If these rules are new and not specified in your rental agreement and he has not given you an addendum to your contract, then, no, he does not have the legal right to enforce these rules. However, since you are sharing his house with him, I would think it would be easier on you to abide by his wishes. If you don't have a rental agreement, GET ONE!! Also, the California Renter's Handbook is a great source of information, and if you can't find your answers there, every city has free legal aid that you can call on for help.
2007-03-16 20:28:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if your room is INSIDE the landlord's own home, then he's got you there, because you are living under HIS roof.
However, if your room is OUTSIDE the house, (Example: a garage or an extra home/apartment in the backyard) then he does not have the right to tell you what to do.
My advice to you is to go to the LA rent control office & see if he is registered as a landlord (he can get in BIG trouble if he's not registered) & try to find another aparment wher you can have a lot more freedom.
2007-03-16 20:28:32 · answer #5 · answered by Lorenzo A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Renting a room in a house is somewhat different than renting a house or apartment of your own.
As a 'roommate' you are expected to 'fit in', but the other occupants of the house are also giving up some of their privacy or preferences - or should.
The 'law' is a bit shady on this, and I don't believe there actually IS a law for 'roommates' - I could be wrong.
If you want YOUR OWN, rent or buy your own - don't share.
If you are thinking of legally suing your 'landlord' - who is actually your roommate - for asking you to be considerate of his/her daughter's needs, you just may be in the wrong 'roommate situation'.
I would look for a room to share with people who are more flexible or compatible in their lifestyle and politely give notice to the present landlord.
Don't create a 'warzone' where you live by trying to impress legalities on the people you live with.
2007-03-16 20:30:13 · answer #6 · answered by flywho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears you are renting a room in his home, therefore I would say yes. It is his home. HOWEVER, if you do have a lease and nothing is mentioned, you can point that out. Of course, is it worth it to end up in an argument and possibly out on your tush over this ?
Is he stating you cannot do your laundry at all? I am confused on how that causes mice and crickets to get in. How does he do his laundry without mice and crickets getting in?
2007-03-16 20:26:04 · answer #7 · answered by Jill R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you live in his house, yeah, he can.
He sounds like a perfect example of someone who wants the cash a renter gives, but doesn't actually want the hassle of someone living there.
He really can't have it both ways. If he won't drop the unreasonable rules, tell him you will be finding another place and giving someone else your money.
2007-03-17 04:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by BoomChikkaBoom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rules are different for renting a room vs. renting an apartment.
2007-03-16 20:18:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dude I can't answer it as a law question but come on...put yourself in his place...try to work with the arrangement....
2007-03-16 20:20:30 · answer #10 · answered by loofa36 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋