Tenant letting their son live in my shed

[Will Gunn]

Good tenant always pays on time. Recently had plumber come out to the property. Plumber told be that the tenants son , his girlfriend and babie who are not on the least are now living in the shed in the backyard. Is this legal? Should I be concerned about them living in a shed?

[Nathan Gesner]

It is not legal to live in a shed. I would notify the Tenant that you are aware of what's going on and demand the unauthorized people vacate the property immediately, subject to your inspection in 24 hours. If they refuse or fail to comply, evict.

I would also consider changing your definition of "good" tenant. A good tenant is more than someone that pays on time. Sometimes, you get tenants that pay on time just to keep you from looking too closely at everything else they are doing wrong. A good tenant doesn't violate the terms of your lease, doesn't add people or pets, doesn't park cars on the lawn, doesn't break their lease early, etc.