Q: Can a manager of apartments tell you that your children are not allowed outside w/o supervision or he will evict you
I live in a 2bd weekly rental(Budget Suites) , with my 3 grandchildren ages 10, 11, & 13, in Mesa AZ. The manager has written me up 2 times and says he will evict me because my grandchildren have to be supervised by me anytime they go outside. I work nights, at Walmart, and my grandkids want to play outside with their friends during the day. It's summertime. I make them check in, and keep an eye on them but I can't be outside 100% of the time to watch their every move. It's 110° outside, they don't mind the heat but I can't be out in it like that. They are not getting into trouble, just playing. The manager of the complex does this to all of the people with children. None of them can be outside. The rental agreement says nothing about this, it only says that guests of the renters can't let their kids go outside without supervision. Isn't this discrimination. This man hates kids, but he manages a place where families live? Don't kids have the right to be outside with their parents permi
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The situation you're describing sounds very frustrating. It's important to know that property managers do have the right to set rules for the safety and order of their properties, but these rules must be reasonable and not discriminatory. If the rental agreement doesn't explicitly state that children must be supervised at all times when outside, the manager's demands could be challenged.
You might want to discuss this with the manager, pointing out that the rental agreement doesn't mention this specific rule for tenants. It's also worth mentioning that your grandchildren are old enough to play outside safely and that you're taking reasonable steps to ensure their well-being by having them check in with you.
If the manager continues to insist on this rule and threatens eviction, consider seeking legal advice. Organizations like Legal Aid could provide guidance on whether the manager's actions are discriminatory and what your rights are as a tenant. Additionally, you could contact local tenant rights groups for support and advice on how to handle this situation.
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