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Updated about 11 years ago, 10/05/2013
Adding Additional Tenants
I know I should know this, but I don't.
My tenant's boyfriend and niece moved in without my knowledge. Nothing new to many of you, but new to me. The boyfriend's been there 2 months, the niece one.
I told them I want the standard info, SS#'s, photo ID and I'll be doing a background check...but maybe I should be doing more?
Can I, should I, start a new lease? If so, can I bump the rent? Should it expire on the same date as the previous lease?. I can decline them as tenants, right?
I apologize for what is probably old hat to many of you, but it's a first for me.
Thank you.
Arnie