Tenant moving in kids without consent from landlord

[Tyler Davis]

Hello, everyone!

I recently learned from a neighbor that one of my inherited tenants is planning to move in three additional children into her apartment. According to the lease, only individuals listed on the lease are allowed to live there, and any changes must be reported to the landlord. The property is a three-bedroom unit, and there are already four occupants: two children and two adults.

I reached out to the tenant after learning about this situation, and they explained that they had obtained emergency custody of their nieces and nephews from CPS. However, one of the bedrooms is quite small to accommodate two beds.

I have some concerns regarding code compliance, as it seems there may be too many people staying in the property, and the rooms may not be suitable for that many children per bedroom.

What should I do in this circumstance?