Tenant asked me if his girlfriend can move in with him?

[Taylor Robertson]

As the title says, my tent ant contacted me today with this question. He lives in the duplex I own next to me…. She’s stayed over at his place a couple times a week for the past few months. She would bring her dog as well. My tentant’s lease ends at the end of may. I charge him $25/month for his dog. He’s my first tenant so I have not dealt with this issue yet. It’s not really even an issue, he’s been a quality tenant. How do you think I should proceed? Adding her to the current lease and charging for the additional pet rent? Background check needed? Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks

[Theresa Harris]

Run her background check same as you would a new tenant.  If you add her to the lease, make sure it is specific as to whether if he leaves, she does too and that the deposit you got is from him.