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It depends on the contract you signed. Generally a landlord cannot tell you who to have in your apartment unless you are making excessive noise or someone is living with you on and off and even then seldom does a landlord say anything. Some apartments or condos can tell a tenant how many people can be in their place at one time and also demand that guests do not park outside the building or underground parking. I'd say on the whole that your landlord is stepping on your privacy rights if you are not causing any disruptions such as partying or loud music. A landlord by law in Canada has to give 24 hours notice to enter into your apartment, but can let themselves into your apartment if you are not home for emergency purposes only such as a leaky pipe, etc. ANSWER Open-ended questions like this are tedious, at best. I will forbid visitors who have a history of disruptions. I will forbid anyone I have evicted before. I will forbid anyone I have had complaints about. I will forbid anyone the police have told me are "problems." I will forbid groups of young teens hanging out in your place. Be more specific for a better answer.

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