All Forum Posts by: Stephanie Noriega

 Agreed if it were someone who just didn't want to fill out an application because of the occupant info...We took over some slumlord managed apartments. The tenant actually replied  after my response and said they really appreciated me for explaining the why and she was very happy to have a landlord that wants to put specific items like that on paper so she can look back on the lease and know what she can or can't do. The last lease she had was one page.. 

Her initial concern was giving out her children's information. I told her that it would be kept confidential and the only purpose was for property management. 

Thank you. This helped confirm my line of thinking. I appreciate your reply and the thorough explanation and examples. 

Thank you! I did know my “why”. I just didn’t want to respond and put my foot in my mouth. I asked this question because I am starting out and wanted advice from others who have been doing this awhile. My lease was drafted by an attorney and I also posed the question to them as well. . I did respond to her with part of what I said and some added items after a conversation with the attorney who helped put together my lease. I did respond with part of what you and the previous post said, with added items such as keeping track of the number of occupants per federal and local housing regulations, letting her know it’s important to know who’s occupying in case of an emergency, and it also protects her and the children’s rights as tenants of the unit. 

Hi there,

We put an occupant clause in our rental lease for a 2 bedroom unit in New Mexico and our tenant has asked why this information is needed? I have not responded yet but I wanted to tell her that we have the right to add anyone as the Tenant if they are over the age of 18 as well as run background and credit checks on the additional Tenant. I also want to say that we are depicting who is considered a long-term occupant vs guest. We have a guest clause that says if someone is staying longer than 7 days, they must let us know and we must accept in writing. I said adding her children as occupants clears them up as long-term occupants vs guests for legal and insurance purposes. 

Should I also let her know that I have to keep track of the number of people who is living in the apartment? It is a 2 bedroom apartment. I wouldn't want someone having their friends or family members come and live with them if there's really nowhere for them to sleep. It is her, her boyfriend, and her 3 kids. 

How much?