I “own” shares in a Brooklyn co-op with my mother. Both our names are on the lease.
In the future, I plan for my domestic partner to move in with us. I wanted to know if the co-op board could bar or prevent this arrangement, as I know that many people have nightmare stories about them (mine happens to be extremely unresponsive, hence why I’m here).
Per NYC’s Roommate Law, I understand that tenants are allowed “one roommate”—would this rule still be in place if BOTH my mother and I’s names are on the lease? The language is a little unclear:
“Any lease or rental agreement for residential premises entered into by two or more tenants shall be construed to permit occupancy by tenants, immediate family of tenants, occupants and dependent children of occupants; provided that the total number of tenants and occupants, excluding occupants' dependent children, does not exceed the number of tenants specified in the current lease or rental agreement, and that at least one tenant or a tenants' 3 spouse occupies the premises as his primary residence.”
Thank you for your help as I await a response from management…
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