Can a landlord prevent a registered sex offender from visiting me?
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Can a landlord prevent a registered sex offender from visiting me?
My apartment manager brought over a notice the other day while my boyfriend was visiting me. It stated that my boyfriend will be charged with trespassing if he comes on the property. I verified in my rules and regulations for my apartment that it does not state that registered sex offenders cannot visit. I called my manager back today and asked for verification on what grounds she had to prevent him from visiting. She told me it was the managements company’s policy. I requested a written copy of that policy which I have not received.
Asked on March 1, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Nebraska
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your landlord has the option to prevent certain people from either visiting and/or living with you. Period. The landlord is doing this because of safety of others (other tenants, especially if other tenants are minors). If so and your boyfriend is a registered sex offender, his parole/probation obligations and life long obligations would be to steer clear of certain things, like living near schools and other limitations. If your boyfriend is in violation of any of his conditions, then your landlord can call the police. Ultimately, while it may seem unfair, your landlord is allowed to limit the people who visit. If you have an issue and feel that it is not legal, you may wish to contact your local consumer protection agency about landlord tenant matters.
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