All Forum Posts by: Jason Daubenmire

Hey Tamara, looks like nobody offered feedback? Any personal success stories to share about NRIA?

@Cameron Tope @Sam Leon Local occupancy laws allow for the standard 2 people per room plus one...so there is no issue with a family of 9 people living in the 5 bedroom property. That is why the thought to limit total non-immediate adult family members to curb wear and tear unless an additional amount is written into the lease for the extra person each month. Number of cars hasn't been brought up, but the property has a private driveway and carport for 2 cars...so not really an issue there either.  

Specific question comes down to: since a 26 year old nephew is considered "extended family", is it considered discrimination to charge more for this extra adult under Fair Housing Laws?

@Eric H. Eric, thanks...that's my concern... definitely don't want to be in violation of fair housing, but from what I see on the HUD website, it doesn't specifically spell out my reason for requiring higher monthly rent/deposit:

The Fair Housing Act
The Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination in housing because of:
• Race or color
• National Origin
• Religion
• Sex
• Familial status (including children under the age of 18 living with
parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing
custody of children under 18)
• Disability

Nine people certainly equates to more wear and tear on the property and as much as I am all for " The more the merrier" I want to make sure that the tenant would be held responsible by having more skin in the game to compensate for the added wear and tear of such a large crew. Again, extra rent and deposit it because of the extra adult… not the children. The fair housing act does not specifically spell out violations unless the added rent is because of the kids. How likely would I be to run into issues with HUD or civilly either way?

Hello...can anyone please share if they know if it is kosher to tell a potential applicant (before they have provided us with the completed application) that our lease will require an additional monthly charge to have an extra related adult (nephew in our case) living in the property with the main family members and their minor children? I have 5 bedroom SFR in Jacksonville, Florida listed for rent and was contacted by a potential applicant that wants to apply to move 9 people into the place. 4 adults (Husband, wife, mother of wife, and nephew) and 5 children. I have the property listed for rent at $1225/month. Would I be in any violation for requiring an additional monthly charge for the adult that is not immediate family (the nephew) and require larger deposit (refundable of course) than originally advertised on Craigslist due to the large number of people that would be living there? Gracias!