Buy & hold real estate investor. Designer & animator. · Jersey City, NJ · Member since 2015 · 81 posts · 12 votes
I noticed my tenants who daughter as in college has stated to live in the apartment. I believe she's 18 or 19. There lease renewal is coming up. Do I have to have the daughter sign the lease and if so why? This is a property I have in Jersey City Heights.
Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
IF she's their child she doesn't need to be named (having to sign) on the lease HOWEVER any legal actions you may take against the parents you have to also send all notifications to her (or anyone 18 and above living there) as well. This is my understanding of the NJ law. However, confirm with your attorney.
Rental Property Investor · Davenport, FL · Member since 2016 · 593 posts · 382 votes
9y
@Julie Verardi I would make her sign the lease. She is an adult and you need to know who is in your property. If an eviction becomes necessary it will be a lot easier if you have all the personal info on all of the adults. I would add her to be on the safe side.
Investor · Tampa, FL · Member since 2013 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
IF she's their child she doesn't need to be named (having to sign) on the lease HOWEVER any legal actions you may take against the parents you have to also send all notifications to her (or anyone 18 and above living there) as well. This is my understanding of the NJ law. However, confirm with your attorney.
Specialist · Lakewood, CO · Member since 2014 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
9y
@Julie Verardi I require any 18+ in the property to be on the lease, regardless of who their parent is. I had a tenant that lived with mom. Mom moved out without notice when she married someone and the daughter stayed paying rent... luckily it all worked out but it could have been a pain.