Specialist · Portland, OR · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
Have a situation where it started as a couple but then she kicked him out and took on 2 roommates. It is kind of a communal situation. Roommates came and went.
The original tenant is leaving and there is a roommate that wants to take responsibility. She can easily qualify on her own and wants to be the primary on the lease. It is looking like she wants to go it alone on the lease with the others being roommates. Would you require all tenants be on the lease or ...? In Oregon we have occupancy agreements that can cover temporary guests but it seems too complicated. Thoughts please.
Portland has become the place where "college grads come to retire" and this communal lifestyle is common.
Rental Property Investor · Winslow, ME · Member since 2008 · 826 posts · 281 votes
14y
i PERSONALLY ASK THAT EVERY ADULT LIVING IN THE UNIT BE ON THE LEASE / AGREEMENT. DOWNSIDE IS THAT WHEN YOU EVICT YOU HAVE TO SEPARATELY SERVE EACH ADULT TENANT BOTH THE NTQ / TOL AND THE FED. (THIS IS IN MAINE) -- OTHER THAN THAT, NOW YOU HAVE 2-3 PEOPLE TO HOLD ACCOUNTABLE VS. 1. PLUS, I'M THINKING.... IF SHE'S ONLY ONE ON LEASE AND SHE MOVES OUT ... AND SHE GAVE YOU SECURITY DEPOSIT ... IF THE OTHERS WERE NAMED ON LEASE, NOW YOU CAN KEEP SECURITY ON DEPOSIT....
Rental Property Investor · Northern, CA · Member since 2012 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes
14y
Personally, I list every adult on the lease. Otherwise, the occupant hasn't agreed to your lease/terms/conditions.
Just out of curiosity, are you screening these tenants that your original tenant is bringing in? Or are you just allowing the tenant in there to bring in whoever? If you're doing the latter, you're asking for problems.
Specialist · Portland, OR · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
14y
The latest ones are new to me and will be screened. It seems as though the one that wants the lease is more permanent and another is less so. The original that is leaving is going to Spain for 6 mo and wants to return so the temp makes sense.
I am not too worried about them. One is a doctor and the others are professional. It appears the doctor doesn't want to sign on the lease so not sure the dynamics. Things are tougher when they are already in.
Have never had any problems with this group, never late payment.
Real Estate Investor · Audubon, PA · Member since 2009 · 13k+ posts · 8k+ votes
14y
Explain to them that there is a benefit to them for being on the lease. When they go looking to rent on their own at some time down the road, you will be able to serve as a landlord reference, provided of course their tenancy is always in good standing - which they seem to be doing anyway. You'll vouch for their good payment history and that the rent is on time.
Does your lease limit number of occupants? Does your lease permit them to get roommates - with or without your approval (screening)?
Specialist · Portland, OR · Member since 2010 · 3k+ posts · 1k+ votes
14y
New laws in Oregon have a temporary occupant agreement that I have not seen yet. If the others don't want to be on the lease they will need to be on the temp occ agrmt.
Am losing affection for this group. The handyman said there was dog sh.. on the roof. Looks like tenant throws it out the window. In walking the yard there are piles.