Is it a must in USA to have 2bdr appartments if we have a baby?|195595

Dear Sirs ;),

If there is any law in US MA and nearby states to have not less then 2bdrm apartment for a family of 3 including a new born baby? We also have a small dog.

1-bdrm apartments would perfectly suit us as we plan to be close to our baby even at night for the first 1-2 years.

Thanks!

It_s up to the landlord.......a one bedroom would usually be rented to one person. They cannot discriminate against children, but they can tell you they don_t allow dogs, or they already have it rented. Do yourself a favor and get a two bedroom...it_s much better for you and the child. Plus, where are you going to put all the toys that you will surely accumulate?

There is absolutely no law regarding legal occupancy of an apartment. I would be very careful with the dog and the baby though. The dog may become jealous and you might want to keep an eye out while the baby is quite young.

1 bedroom sounds much too small for all four of you. Don_t lock yourself into a situation that may be impossible. There will be times when one of you may want a nap, or someone may be sick, or the dog needs a time out or something.

Yes you can_t legally share a room with your child! All that_s going to do is make your child suffer in a year or two when you decide it finally needs it_s own room! Then you_ll be having to let the kid cry it out because it wants back in your room! Do youselves and the kid a favor and don_t do this, you_ll all regret it!

No, there_s no law.

However, a landlord does not have to rent to you if:

1) No dogs are allowed
2) There is lead paint.

Also, 1 BR is fine when you have an infant, but I think once the child is 1 year or older it has to have its own room. Creeeeeeeeeeepy (mommy and daddy doing it will leave permanent scars).

actually, you CAN legally share a one bedroom with a child... A studio is one adult, one child or two adults. With a one bedroom, you could definitely live there with your baby. There is no law against that.

Nope, no law stating that. And I live in MA.