Should I allow tenants father to move in

[Trey Bagby]

I currently have a family of four renting a 3 bed 1 bath sfh from me (husband & wife with two small children) and they sent me the following message:

“My wife and I are working on figuring out some new living arrangement possibilities for her father. I was wondering if our lease would allow him to move in with us as one option we could consider?”

There’s not really anything in the lease that specifically addresses this but it does say all tenants staying in the property must be listed on the (initial) lease. I’m just looking for some advice/opinions on what other landlords would do in this situation. They have been great tenants so far and have always paid rent on time. Thanks!

[Adam Martin]

As others have said I’d just screen him to make sure he is no pedo or ax murderer and add him to the lease.  It is a really good sign for this tenant they asked first versus just bringing him in so it looks like you did well on your screening