Lease question: family member needs to stay for a few months

[Ryan Miller]

I have a tenant that’s been renting one of my properties for years. He asked me today if his sister can stay with him for the next 4 or 5 months. I have no problem with his sister staying with him but wondering how I should structure the lease.

Should I create a new lease for both of them, an additional lease for her, an addendum or anything else I missing?

Thank you for the help!

[Savannah Yingling]

Quote from @Ryan Miller:

I have a tenant that’s been renting one of my properties for years. He asked me today if his sister can stay with him for the next 4 or 5 months. I have no problem with his sister staying with him but wondering how I should structure the lease.

Should I create a new lease for both of them, an additional lease for her, an addendum or anything else I missing?

Thank you for the help!

 Hi Ryan! My company would screen them like a normal applicant and then add them as an occupant to the lease. Unless your current lease states otherwise, I don't think an entire new lease would be necessary.