Can a landlord notify a tenant of a lease violation?

Lease Violation Notice. You can notify the tenant (s) of their lease violation, giving them the required notice period to cure their default. I make sure I remind the tenants of the penalty fee for unauthorized occupants that they agreed to in the lease agreement.

Can a landlord enforce an unauthorized occupant lease?

But it can help give you the means to solve the problem, because with the clause protecting you in the lease, you have the legal right to enforce the lease. You can enforce the lease in 3 ways: You can allow the unauthorized occupant to become an authorized resident if he is cooperative.

What to do if an unauthorized tenant moves in?

You can allow the unauthorized occupant to become an authorized resident if he is cooperative. You can do this by: Giving him a rental application so you can screen him like any other tenant If you approve him, have him sign the lease that the original tenants signed, making them all 100% responsible for the agreement.

Is it illegal to have an unauthorized tenant in Your House?

It is not as uncommon as one might think, and it may not always be noticeable, but you must be on the lookout for unauthorized occupants. Many leases provide a clause to prohibit the tenant from allowing unauthorized residents, the way mine does: Occupancy by guests staying over _7_ days will be a violation of this provision.

Can a landlord evict an unauthorized occupant?

If your tenant is allowing an unauthorized occupant to stay at the property and your lease or local code specifically prohibits this, you can move to evict the tenant and the occupant. The overall eviction process lines up to a standard eviction; the reason for eviction will be a lease violation.

Can a tenant bring in an additional occupant?

The only condition recognized by law is that the tenant or the tenant’s spouse must occupy the premises as their primary residence. The rules are different if there two or more tenants. In that case, each tenant may bring in one additional occupant.

Can a tenant move in with another person?

If your tenant’s significant other is not willing to sign the lease and your lease specifically states that your tenant is not allowed to move in another person, you will need to proceed with a notice of lease violation.

What should I do if my tenant violates my lease?

Typically, you will send your tenant an official notice stating the lease violation and the timeline in which the tenant needs to fix the situation (ie remove the pet). This timeline is largely dependent on your state laws and what your lease says.