Can landlords prohibit tenants from bringing guns into their apartments? That's the question a man from Kingsport approached Representative Tony Shipley (R-Kingsport) about after his landlord said no to firearms in his apartment.
Shipley posed the question to the state Attorney General who offered this opinion" "A landlord can prohibit tenants, including those with handgun permits, from possessing firearms within the leased premises. Such a prohibition can be imposed through a clause in the lease."
An opinion that Shipley said leaves him even more confused. "If you argue that your landlord can deny you your second amendment rights, can they also deny you your first amendment rights to free speech inside the four corners of your apartment?," said Shipley.
Shipley is hosting virtual town hall meetings on his Facebook page where people can share their opinion on this issue. If you want to weigh in, search Tony Shipley on Facebook.com.
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