Overnight Guest Policy Clarification

Summary

Your lease allows guests to stay overnight for up to 14 days within a 60-day period. This applies to your specific apartment, not the entire complex. If your landlord is enforcing this rule differently for you compared to other tenants, it could be a violation of fair housing laws. Discuss these points calmly in your meeting and ask for specific legal basis if they insist on no guests.

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I have a question
Hello Amber, I'm glad to assist you. Could you please tell me what your legal question is so I can provide the most accurate information?
my lease says overnight guests are welcome however anyone guess is allowed to stay for a period of * consecutive or not in consecutive days and 60 day period what does that mean exactly can you put that in smaller words
Hello Amber, in simpler terms it means:
- Guests can stay overnight.
- They can stay for up to 14 days in a row or scattered throughout a *-day period.
- They cannot exceed staying 14 days within a *-day timeframe.
okay what about anyone guess is it anyone guess that stays with me or anyone guess that stays in the apartment complex
Hello Amber, the clause typically refers to guests staying in your specific apartment unit, not the entire complex. Could you please provide me with your location to verify local regulations?
woodmare ridge apartments traverse City Michigan *
Hello Amber, thank you for providing your location. The terms generally apply to guests staying in your specific apartment, not the entire complex. However, local regulations in Traverse City, Michigan may vary. It's recommended to check with your landlord or property manager for clarification.
I have a meeting with him today cuz they're trying to tell me I can't have my guests stay with me so I'm just trying to make sure I know what to say
Amber, when you meet your landlord, you can:
- Refer to the lease terms about guest stay.
- Ask for clarification if it refers to your apartment or the entire complex.
- If they insist on no guests, ask for the specific legal basis in Traverse City, Michigan.
but that's not right because my other neighbors have guests that come over during the day and she doesn't get in trouble
Hello Amber, it's important to clarify with your landlord if the guest policy applies uniformly to all tenants. If there's discrimination in its application, it could potentially breach fair housing laws. Do discuss this matter in your meeting.
thank you and I plan on it I just wanted to clarify before I went in there because she's been not very nice to me
You're welcome, Amber. Stay calm during your discussion and remember your rights as a tenant. The lease terms apply equally to all tenants. Discrimination could breach fair housing laws. Good luck!