FIRST TIME INVESTOR: Tenant Wants to Add Boyfriend

[Buerkie Klokpah]

Hi all. I received a message from my tenant that she would like to add her boyfriend to the lease. I'm not sure the best course of action and whether it is specific to state or just preference. This is a SF home in Houston,TX. Would this need to be a new lease or or amendment? Would you go through the same process of verification in either instance?

I appreciate the feedback.

[Ron Huff]

He's going to be there anyway, and it's really good that your tenant thinks enough of your relationship to seek your approval, rather than just leaving it up to you to figure out. That being said, it is better to have him on the lease. That way, you are covered. A new lease would be in order.