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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

    If nobody knew that the girlfriend was added to the lease -- not the landlord and not the tenants -- then it didn't happen.

    If the landlord doesn't object to the dog, then he's not enforcing any provision of the lease that would otherwise prevent the presence of the dog.

    Your lease is almost over. I suggest that you create a plan for relocating at the end of your lease term.

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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

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    If nobody knew that the girlfriend was added to the lease -- not the landlord and not the tenants -- then it didn't happen.

    If the landlord doesn't object to the dog, then he's not enforcing any provision of the lease that would otherwise prevent the presence of the dog.

    Your lease is almost over. I suggest that you create a plan for relocating at the end of your lease term.

    The landlord knew....hes the one that said he added her. So landlord knows but what if both tenants didn't...or if only 1 knew? What exactly does it mean if hes not enforcing any provisions of the lease? Basically if he says its allowed then it is?...even though the lease states differently? Yes we do have a plan but that doesn't mean I wont still fight.

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    Which is it? Why is it that you're "not sure" if you can trust the landlord, but are also stating that the landlord is lying?

    but the "consent" to her being recognized as an occupant came when you allowed her to move it.

    Not a type the law would care about.
    But she moved in while still being on lease upstairs...not my place. I don't think the LL knows this

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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

    I think the landlord is regarding her as an occupant, not a tenant. If she is claiming to be a tenant, ask her for a copy of her signed lease agreement and we'll work from there.

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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

    Ok thank you. Does an occupant have the same rights as a tenant? And would being added as an occupant still require both lease holders consent? If it help he said he amended her to our lease until the end of it in October. Not sure what that specifies her as

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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

    No. An occupant is somebody who is authorized to live in the unit but is not a tenant.

    You will need to read your lease to determine what it says about occupants.

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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

    It says you may not sublet or assign the lease without written consent from LL. Doesnt specify if anything needs tenants consent to do so

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    Basically hes saying i cant renew for the same things my roomate has done. The LL said she was on our lease now because hers was up....but i had no knowledge and never saw or signed anything saying it was ok.

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    Default Re: 2 People on Lease. Can Landlord Add Another Without Both Tenants Consent

    well, something's going on because the lease (a contract) cannot be modified without all parties agreeing to the change. Either she is not actually "on" the lease or the lease was changed improperly.

    regardless; you cannot enforce the landlords rights within the lease. It sounds like the landlord has no intention of enforcing his rights himself either though.

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