Banning a firearm

[rmorlock]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? wa

I recently signed a lease and was moving in. The landlord saw me move in a hunting rifle that I am legally able to own. He said that he doesn't allow firearms on his property, yet there was no "no firearms" clause in the lease.

So far he hasn't said anything but that, but can he evict me (or terminate the lease) because of this?

The terms of the lease are for 1 year and then it will automatically go to month to month. Do I need to worry after the initial 1 year is up?


Thanks

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? wa

I recently signed a lease and was moving in. The landlord saw me move in a hunting rifle that I am legally able to own. He said that he doesn't allow firearms on his property, yet there was no "no firearms" clause in the lease.

So far he hasn't said anything but that, but can he evict me (or terminate the lease) because of this?

The terms of the lease are for 1 year and then it will automatically go to month to month. Do I need to worry after the initial 1 year is up?


Thanks

Q: So far he hasn't said anything but that, but can he evict me (or terminate the lease) because of this?

A: Yes.

 

[Cvillecpm]

Most leases indicate you can't store famable items at the property...that may include ammunition so keep the gun unloaded, in a case and your ammunition elsewhere....get a hunting license when the season opens!!

 

[MIRAKALES]

(A standard lease agreement will contain a provision to abide by all government laws and regulations.)
A legal firearm may be kept on the premises only if the firearm does not conflict with the lease agreement, prevailing covenants, local government regulations, federal laws, etc. Request to speak with the LL in-person and provide a copy of the required permits for discussion and consideration. Even with a lease agreement, the prevailing laws would override the lack of enforcement by the lease agreement.

 

[tranquility]

I agree with MIRAKALES, I'm not sure of why SJ answered as he did. Perhaps this might be a time for some expansion of the answer?

I think, absent the caveats listed by MIRAKALES, you are safe for a year. The requirements can change after the lease is finished and the issue can be addressed then. Also, in the real world, angering the landlord does not bode well for a long-term relationship with your living araingements.