I am renting a house and my lease says that if I add a roommate, my rent increases. The landlord is now saying that I need permission to add...

Question

I am renting a house and my lease says that if I add a roommate, my rent increases. The landlord is now saying that I need permission to add a roommate. Is permission implied in the lease?

Answer

With a written contract, consent is never implied. A review of your lease is necessary to determine what rights and responsibilities you have.