Q: OHIO Landlord verbally said that if I have my girlfriend move in with me, it would go up in rent?
My landlord verbally told me that my rent would go up if I have my girlfriend move in with me. This is stated NOWHERE in the lease. Is she legally allowed to do this? The lease says 1 adult and 1 child, and to have a written notice from the landlord saying I can have another person move in. But verbally said it would cost more. Nowhere in the lease says I would have to pay more money.
A: Yes. She has discretion to prohibit you from bringing anyone in. She is offering you an amendment to the lease permitting an extra person to reside at the property in exchange for additional rent.
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