Can a landlord say you can't birth in their property?

[PumpkinZulu]

Is that possible, or is it somehow my right to birth wherever I want Not that I'm going to be inviting my landlord or anything, but if they were to find out in having a HB, can they object to that?

[Phteven]

I'm pretty sure it's not covered in any part of the lease but I don't think it's your right to birth wherever you please. I would imagine that the floor of the senate would be a highly inappropriate place to birth.

If your birth pool overflows and damages the carpet I don't think that it would be covered under normal wear and tear

[nothing2lose]

How would they know?

[Beach Mama]

I really don't think so hun, as a landlord and having read through all our rights, unless for some reason there is damage to the property (leaking portable bath?!) and even that would come after ITMS but otherwise what you do is your business. (BTW it looks like I am stalking you tonight but I'm really not I promise ) Good luck!

[LuluHB]

I wouldn't see how they could possibly have grounds for protesting. You are entitled to "quiet enjoyment" throughout your tenancy, and provided you don't damage the property or contravene any of the regulations specific to your lease (frequently things like no water beds, pets etc), then its none of their business what you do in there so long as you are not doing anything unlawful.

[Catastrophic]

I doubt it...

Just don't tell them before hand incase they don't choose you for that reason.

[nothing2lose]

And keep the moaning to a minimum

The only other thing that might be a factor (unlikely though) is if they plan an inspection on/around your due date and see your preparations or you labouring

[Phteven]

And keep the moaning to a minimum

Actually it's nice to warn the neighbours. When the woman who lived next door to me many, many years ago went into labour and spent the night moaning and groaning I freaked and nearly called the cops.

[misty]

That's an unequivical "NO". As a tenant you are entitled to full and private enjoyment of the property. They cannot say what you can or cannot do in that property, so long as you do not damage it.

[nothing2lose]

Or have a pet. Or a meth lab.

[Phteven]

Or have a pet. Or a meth lab.

Some people have black labs, some people have golden labs, some have meth labs....

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Also, if you can put the baby IN in a rental, why you shouldn't you be able to get it out again?

[LimeSlice]

That's an unequivical "NO". As a tenant you are entitled to full and private enjoyment of the property. They cannot say what you can or cannot do in that property, so long as you do not damage it.

I should point out it is "quiet" enjoyment, not "private" enjoyment, of the property. And whilst they can't say no to you birthing there, you do have to adhere to sound and noise restrictions. I actually have teh standard clauses for this in my new lease, plus a special clause added on by the RE & landlord about how thin the walls of my house are and how I will remain aware of this at all times, etc etc and the repercussions for breaching the clause.
As mentioned too, you are liable for any damage any leaky birth pools may do

[onthefly]

just put down some tarps, you'll be sweet

[PumpkinZulu]

I'm pretty sure it's not covered in any part of the lease but I don't think it's your right to birth wherever you please. I would imagine that the floor of the senate would be a highly inappropriate place to birth.

Looooooooool!!!!!!!

[PumpkinZulu]

Yeah so I know I can't punch out babies anywhere I know our last landlord didn't have an issue. They found out because we had an inspection when I was 38 weeks, and we had a deflated birth pool and oxygen tanks sitting in the lounge, and was asked what they were for

[sangie]

Haha I guess the birth pool and oxygen might give it away!
I don't think that legally they could object hun. Like the others said it would only be an issue if something got damaged I think? Best of luck!

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

I doubt it - what about women who have quick labours before they get to the hospital, could they potentially be fined by the landlord for birthing at home?

LOL at punching out babies, you reminded me of the SNL Octomom skit