Why is this one a trigger?

I'm sure it depends upon the state and the wording in your particular lease.

If I were in your shoes, I would contact the state Tenant's Rights board or Fair Housing council. You can try the tenant forum at http://www.tenant.net/ or http://tenant.net/Other_Areas/Penn/harris/pawhere.html

Off-topic question: Is your name "No The Mama" or "Not He Mama" or "No Them Ama"? Or something else? I can't figure it out!