Occupancy Capacity?

[Chris Sones]

I've tried searching this and also asked the question in a class the other day, but haven't come up with a solid answer. It sounds like there is a general rule that you can limit your occupancy to 2 people per bedroom. It seems like a grey area. Can you make this a part of your policy for screening? Is there a problem with denying an application because they exceeded the Occupancy level.

[Mike Wood]

@Chris SonesThere are federal guidelines related to maximum of 2 persons per bedroom (adults, I think), but it is not a universal rule/law.  I know of plenty of landlords that reference it with perspective tenants.  I don't think that it will cause you any issues with using it as part of your screening process.  
But I am not sure how it works with children and that could cause you some concerns with discrimination.