u/motherboardwars

[US-CA] I rent an apartment in Costa Mesa, California, and my landlord is demanding that I remove all plants from my second-story balcony because of weight concerns. They sit on a freestanding, removable plant stand that isn’t attached to the building. My lease doesn’t mention plants, balcony restrictions, or weight limits. She told me I can’t continue living there if I keep the plants. Can she enforce this, and how can I find out whether there’s an actual structural safety issue? I want to address any legitimate concern but also understand my rights.