Q: I would like to know my rights and as to whether I'm a tenant or a guest in Pennsylvania
I have been invited to live with my sister in law, I've been here for 2 months and the utilities are in my name. Apparently the landlord didnt know and he told them I had to leave by friday but no written notice. I dont want my family evicted but I dont want to be forced out without time to find a place. What're my rights?
A: If there is a lease that governs who can living in the property--as far as number of adults. These are frowned upon, however the question is why does the landlord have an issue with it? Technically if the tennant pays rent, barring a lease provision there should not be a problem. If there is no lease unless there was a specific limitation for a valid reason I don't see that who stays there is anyone's business. I would suggest you contact your lacal legal aid/legal services office, ask to speak with someone in the Landlord Tennant unit. It is a simple question. The only problem is if it's a room or they pay weekly.
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