Tenant wants 2 more people to move into unit. What should I do?

[Tom Canterino]

Hi everyone,

So one of my tenants, who is a really good on time payer, called me today to ask if her niece and nieces child could move into the unit for a month. I guess she has no heat and had landlord problems with them not wanting to fix the heating system. That’s what I’m told. She asked if they could stay for one month. I said I would let her know so I wanted to know if anyone has been in this situation and if so what did you do? Do you amend the lease? Charge more? What happens if they don’t move out in a month? There already is 3 people living in the unit (Mom and two kids) and it’s a 2 bedroom home. Now adding them will make it 5. And I’m sure it will be louder. 

Appreciate any thoughts and suggestions.

Thanks

Tom