Philadelphia, PA asked in Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania

Q: Can landlord make me get rid of my cats?

I live in an apartment building for almost 3 years. I have two cats which are on the lease. My upstairs neighbor is an alcoholic and has 3 police reports on him, including 2 for running around the building in his underwear knocking on people's doors late at night. He complains about my cats keeping him awake at night. There have been no other complaints about my cats. My landlord is aware of the issues with him. Can my landlord make me get rid of my cats because of his complaints?

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Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: If they are on the lease, no, unless the lease provision says they have to be quiet.

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