Fortunately, the 1988 Amendments to the Federal Fair Housing Act prohibit discrimination against handicapped individuals.

The current law in NC, which was amended by NC SB545 signed by our Republican NC Gov.

That way you'll have it in writing that she lives there, but the total financial responsibility for the lease lies with the boyfriend.You can do this as an amendment to the current lease, or sign a new lease which would restart the clock on the lease term.

If this is the case, it is best to amend the rental agreement to include the name the new occupant.

The D-F Act has been an emerging giant amending over 30 federal laws over what was initially about a 3 year period, but this giant is just now waking up.

They essentially amend who is paid and  quantify the security deposit that is transferred.  

Is any longer than the 3 years we can amend or the amount of time the IRS can examine? 

I just used the option only when I first started for a cash price and seller was to deliver property with clear title, and free from any encumbrances.So I exercise that attached agreement, but if I have found problems I create an amendment to it with the new stuff and if the changes are deal breakers I just keep the option going until it expires, who knows I may find a buyer who wants to take a shot.Now in a lot of my options I include a clause that upon payment of a certain amount I can extend the option date by so much time. and in one case I did that after I was lucky enough to sit at the table next to the wife of a guy that was desperate to buy that property.

On my website I have a an article where it details all of my amendments.

How about carrying it BACK 5 years, filing amended return and getting taxes refunded.