Q: I live in a 2 bedroom apartment and our landlord said we are allowed only 2 cars/ 2 bd apartments.
There is 3 of us living in 2 bedroom apartment and We have 3 vehicles in total. They allow up to 4 ppl to rent a 2 bedroom apartments but only allow 2 vehicles. Is this legal? I live in ohio
A:
Check to see what your local ordinances say about parking at commercial rentals. Many counties have parking restrictions written into their zoning laws and/or other specific requirements, which can vary by county or even by township or suburb. Usually that information can be obtained through a Google search. If you signed a lease that included the 2-car restriction, it is likely going to be enforceable as a term of the contract that you signed.
As long as the restriction is enforced in a universal way, it is not discriminatory, either. For example, if the landlord is allowing the 4 people in the 2 bedrooms to have 4 cars, then changing the rules for your unit may be in violation of fair housing laws. You may consider requesting the extra parking space (the landlord may request a fee for this), or otherwise attempt to negotiate with the landlord for a solution.
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