Can My Landlord Tell Me That I Cannot Use A Table Top Fan In MY Bedroom?

It sounds ludicrous. I think the landlord might be concern with the use of electricity. Which is crazy considering a fan doesn't take up too much power.

Thank you for such a good response!!! But I do want to thank you all for helping me and my friend.  This was the first time I did something like this. I am not a big internet person. But it is a nice feeling that there a people out there willing to help others.  Regarding the question I posted, my friend decided to move to Florida.  Thank you again.  Kelly

I agree with mscupid.   It's crazy. Like her I'd love to know why your landlord would care if you if you put a table top fan in ANY room of your home. My only advice to you is if it's not in the lease, put table top fans ALL over your home.  To me it does not make sense, you are not changing anything or altering anything so if it is not in your lease, go fan crazy!  Let all of us know what his/her reasoning behind it!

That's a pretty silly rule and I don't think it would hold up in court, but I dont know what the lease says.  There could be some catchall language that makes the landlord think they have that authority.
The landlord could say "I don't want anybody cooking dinner before 8 PM" and "all lights are to be out by 11 PM" .  The landlord would lose in court but they might find a reason to boot your friend out long before.
If he says no table top fans, tell her to get a pedestal fan that sits on the floor (very efficient and inexpensive).
I guess it boils down to "How badly does she need the apt?"  If not too badly, I'd say she should do as she pleases.

No, he can't. But you may take it as an advice more or less. ^^