One tenant doesn’t want to fill out app!

[Matthew Silvestri]

Hey everyone! So I have an apartment up for rent that I showed to a nice couple a few days ago. After the showing I sent the woman the link to fill out the app and she did but the partner didn’t. I emailed back saying everyone over 18 that will be living there needs to fill out an app and she proceeds to say that everything will be in her name and the partner will not be there often, therefore the partner will not need to be on the lease. This sends up obvious red flags to me about the partners past but I really do not know what my options are here since they could argue the partner just went to see the place with her! Has anyone been in this predicament? If so what are my options? I would say it’s clear they are both going to be staying there. Can I say that she’s lying? Help!!! Any information would be appreciated. I just want everything the be clear and don’t want to worry about the neighbors having an issue (it is a small multi family) while staying legal! Thanks!