Yes—a landlord can sometimes evict a tenant for having a guest, but usually not just because a friend visited for a weekend. The eviction risk typically starts when a “guest” becomes an unauthorized occupant: someone who effectively moves in, stays beyond the lease’s guest limits, uses the unit as their primary residence, or violates occupancy rules. In many states, this is treated as a lease violation and can support eviction if the landlord follows the proper notice and documentation … [Read more...] about Can a Landlord Evict a Tenant for Having a Guest? (Unauthorized Occupants, “Long-Term Guests,” and How Landlords Should Handle It)
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Can a Landlord Tow a Tenant’s Car? (And Guest Vehicles) What’s Legal, What’s Risky, and How to Do It Without Getting Sued
Yes—in many situations a landlord (or the property manager) can have a tenant’s or guest’s vehicle towed, especially when the vehicle is parked in a restricted area, blocking access, parked in a fire lane, using someone else’s assigned space, parked without a permit, or violating posted property rules. But towing is one of those landlord “solutions” that can backfire fast. The legal rules are highly state- and city-specific, and wrongful towing claims can turn into demands for reimbursement, … [Read more...] about Can a Landlord Tow a Tenant’s Car? (And Guest Vehicles) What’s Legal, What’s Risky, and How to Do It Without Getting Sued
