Tenants child just turned 18. What do you do?

[Arthur Banks]

Do you now add said child to the lease? If so, do you require a screening (criminal, credit, etc.)? If so, what if you find negatives (ex: criminal convictions you would normally decline an applicant)?

[Jerry W.]

If someone ages out I leave it alone.  They will either move out on their own or stay.  Unless they become a problem why push it?  Nothing good will come of it.  Will the parents appreciate you making their child an equal on the lease and have him responsible for rent as well?  Will you evict them if they refuse?  Parents usually try to keep some control over 18 year olds living with them, like being home before 1 am or no parties while they are gone etc.  If child is on the lease that can limit their leverage,  ie." as long as you live in my house you follow these rules, uh dad I am on the lease it's my house too".  See the problem?  Now if they move in their girlfriend who has 3 kids it may be a different matter.