New roomie? Not so fast, Chad

Here we go again...

You rented to a responsible, gainfully employed adult.

Maybe even checked their credit.

Felt good about it.

Then one day, you swing by for a repair.

Hold up...

Who's this guy?

Scruffy beard.

Hot Pocket in hand.

Dreams big. Pays rent never.

"That's Chad," your tenant says.

"He's crashing here for a bit."

That's wishful thinking, bubba.

Here's the deal:

Tenants can't just throw a new roommate on the Lease. 

Without your permission, of course.

You picked your tenant for a reason.

If they want a roomie, they need your approval.

By Landlord Legal

Pack your bags, Chad — that's issue #145 of The Brief.

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