Tenants have more kids then on initial application

[David T]

I rented out a house a few months ago and the tenants put on the application that they had 3 kids.  Now there are 5 kids standing out for the school bus.  Apparently the husband now has custody of 2 kids of his from a previous marriage. What should I do? Obviously the town has to pay more for the kids in school, but what negative effects does this pose for me? So far they have paid every month on time so there are no issues there. Should I raise the rent for extra wear and tear? Ask them to move out since there are 2 more kids then what is on the lease? Or should I just leave everything as is since they are paying? 

[Elizabeth Colegrove]

@David T 

Be VERY careful about raising rent because of kids! That falls under fair housing. Honestly there is nothing you can do right now. The only thing that you "might" be able to do is with the number of people in the house if it is a 2 bedroom or something. 

Honestly I would send them a warning notice, that occupancy in the house must be approved if they are not previously on the lease and go from there.