In the 2022 rental market, we’re seeing more tenants across the United States welcoming their friends and family members to stay with them following the lockdowns and changes to the economy.
Even though it’s second nature to want to help a friend or loved one who may need a place to stay, the reality is that once the guest has stayed in the rental property for more than 14 days or twice in a 6 month period, they can officially be viewed as a tenant.
Why Should Guests Only Be Allowed To Stay For 14 Days?
Guests should only be allowed to stay for a minimum of 14 days, or they should be added to the lease, because of the simple fact that they present a liability to the owner of the rental property.
Besides being a liability, the long-term guest can ‘stake a claim’ to the property and the landlord will have to evict them to remove them from the property.
Warning Signs That A Guest Is Turning Into A Tenant
Landlords who are wondering if their tenant's long term guests are turning into tenants can confirm their suspicions by asking the following questions:
· Does the long-term guest spend every night at the rental property?
· Are they getting mail delivered to that address?
· Have they moved in their furniture or pets?
· Are they making maintenance requests?
If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the reality is that the long-term guest has essentially become a tenant and the landlord must take steps to encourage the tenant to have themselves added to the lease or ask the guest to leave.
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