where CAN my children play?

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What does the term "right of quiet enjoyment" mean? Does this apply to the tenant's building only, or the surrounding area? As stated in our lease, children are not permitted to play outside of the rental property. Is there a Pennsylvania law against disallowing children to play outside?
There is a designated area for pet waste, but no special area for the children. Do we/our children have rights? Should i fight this?

 

[ALawyer]

I'm not from PA but it is hard to imagine that a lease prohibits children from playing quietly outside the home / apartment. Go to the local newspapers and ask.

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[Tracey]

"Quiet enjoyment" means not being bothered unreasonably by your neighbors. If your kids are quiet, I doubt anyone will complain.

However, PA law is not relevant - you signed a lease saying you wouldn't allow your kids to play outside. (This should be interpreted to mean the rental property grounds.) They have to go to someone else's house or a park to play. However, if you have a patio, deck or private fenced back yard, they can play there, since such areas are part of your apt rather than "outside."

This clause is probably put in so that the manager can force parents to rein in unruly kids, not to forbid Saturday afternoon frisbee. If you're concerned about how the clause will be interpreted, ask the manager for guidance. S/he will likely be reasonable.

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