Can my landlord charge me $10 per night for a guest spending the night?

Question

I can't find any info on this. I'm in California. Thanks.

Answer 1

thats fucked up!

Answer 2

In my lease it states that if someone stays for more than 5 days that i can be charged. However say that a friend needs to stay the night for a couple there should be NO reason for you to be charged. I live on the Ia/ILL border. On the ILL side there was a very very bad storms. there was not power there for a week. i had 2 friends come stay at my apt and i just called the landlord.they said because of the storms they could stay for over the 5 days w/o me having to pay!!

Answer 3

I am almost positive the answer is no.  This is not legal in my state.  That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard.  Maybe you should think of moving before you have more trouble with this landlord making up weird rules.  If it is not in your lease, then the answer is definitely not legal to charge the $10. If it is in your lease it might be legal, but I still doubt it.  Somebody can't make you agree to something that is illegal in a lease.  By the way you are renting property, not staying at a hotel.

Answer 4

Only if it specifically states so in your lease.  Otherwise, no.  That's your place and you can have who you want over.  

Answer 5

Check your rental agreement.  He can if it is in the agreement.

Answer 6

in california a guest is considered someone who spends less than 7 consecutive days. after day 7 they are a tenant, and the rent can be increased. he cannot charge for an overnight guest.

Answer 7

if you have some oneals stay with you, without be an the Lise, 10.00 is very lilt, should be 20.00 a dyad least 100.00 a month. but if is you relative and he comes to visit. he can stay free for one month at least.  

Answer 8

It sounds a bit strange to me, I would check your lease - if it's not in your lease you don't have to pay that ridiculous charge.

Answer 9

Of course they can....and I'm sure it's in your lease. Extra quests put more wear and tear on the property as well as additional utility costs.

PS...you can't find info on this because it does not exist.

Answer 10

Yes. Unless you have a lease which specifically says he can't. Most won't anyway. It's the same principle  a hotel/motel charges more for two in a room, than one.

Answer 11

Yes if its in your lease.

Answer 12

Are you in a resident hotel situation? Then yes. If you are in an apartment That seems highly unlikely even for California. Check your lease if nothing is in there than the landlord ran out of money for his weekend case of beer.