One person walks out of property

[Jason NA]

Hi, 

I have a weird situation with one of the rentals in Houston area.  So, on the lease, there are three people (Mom/Daughter/Daughter's boyfriend).  Apparently, daughter and her boyfriend, the relationship is not working out and daughter told me the boyfriend will be walking out of the house with all his belongings soon and she is asking me to change locks because she does not want his boyfriend that has the key now will still have access to the house in and out.  So far, daughter was the one paying all rent and been in contact with me about the house and boyfriend is almost non-existence.  If daughter asks me to switch locks, can I do that without any legal implication or do I have to give keys to all leasees regardless of the personal quarrels between them?  I doubt the boyfriend will contact me for key, but did not want him to feel discriminated since he is still on the lease.  What should I do in this case?

[Richard F.]

Aloha,

If he is named on the Rental Agreement, he has a right to entry. You need to remove him from the agreement with an addendum, signed by ALL parties. You also need to be sure the remaining parties qualify based on the reduction in income. Lastly, you need to reach agreement on disposition of Security Deposit, in writing. Also, the remaining tenants should pay for any lock change.