We have an Occupant Clause in Rental Lease. Tenant has asked why we need this info?

[Stephanie Noriega]

Hi there,

We put an occupant clause in our rental lease for a 2 bedroom unit in New Mexico and our tenant has asked why this information is needed? I have not responded yet but I wanted to tell her that we have the right to add anyone as the Tenant if they are over the age of 18 as well as run background and credit checks on the additional Tenant. I also want to say that we are depicting who is considered a long-term occupant vs guest. We have a guest clause that says if someone is staying longer than 7 days, they must let us know and we must accept in writing. I said adding her children as occupants clears them up as long-term occupants vs guests for legal and insurance purposes. 

Should I also let her know that I have to keep track of the number of people who is living in the apartment? It is a 2 bedroom apartment. I wouldn't want someone having their friends or family members come and live with them if there's really nowhere for them to sleep. It is her, her boyfriend, and her 3 kids.