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Is there any special way for property managers to handle multiple roommates per lease?

Common Issue

This is a common issue for landlords and property management companies. My first advice is to spell out the details of guests and roommates in the initial lease. Be upfront and make sure you specify all the details that you want up front. Ask the new tenants, do you plan to have frequent quests or visitors? Depending on their answer, you may want to include those individuals on the lease.

Avoid Mistakes

If it’s not in the lease, don’t make exceptions, unless you want to update the current lease. Make sure you are protected as much as possible. If the tenant falls on hard times and needs to bring on a roommate to help with expenses, make sure you are aware of it.

You will want to have that roommate complete an application and go through the same background screening as everyone else. Screen them as if they are a new tenant for you. A good Property management software usually offers the