When you live with someone not on the lease?

Yes, someone can live with you without being on the lease. There is no law that bars you from having people live with you. Your children, partner, friends, etc., can love with you in a rented space as an occupant. However, they will not have the same rights as a tenant.

How does someone establish residency?

A bona fide residency requirement asks a person to establish that she actually lives at a certain location and usually is demonstrated by the address listed on a driver’s license, a voter registration card, a lease, an income tax return, property tax bills, or utilities bills.

How long can you live somewhere without being a resident?

You can spend more than 6 months in California without becoming a resident, but you should plan carefully to make sure an extended stay plus other contacts don’t result in an audit or unfavorable residency determination.

What is the difference between a tenant and an occupant?

The terms, “tenant” and, “occupant” aren’t interchangeable when leasing property, as each has a different standing in a rental transaction. Tenants sign a contract containing terms that bind them to certain obligations under the lease. Occupants are authorized to reside in the property with the landlord’s permission.

What happens if a tenant does not pay rent for months?

If that time passes without any word or payment from the tenant, you can move on to file for eviction. If your tenant has not paid rent by the required time for the pay or quit notice, it is time for you to move on to filing for eviction with the court system.

What happens if a tenant sneaks someone into the rental?

If a tenant sneaks someone into the rental they are creating additional liability for themselves and that guest is not afforded the same rights as the tenants responsible for the lease. It’s a good idea that everyone of legal age signs the lease. What if a minor turns 18 while a family is renting? A standard lease tends to be a 12 month lease.

Can a landlord refuse to accept rent if they want out?

Don’t take rent: If you’re trying to evict someone, don’t accept rent because taking rent as a landlord will give your unwanted tenant more rights, says Schorr. “In California, for example, if they’re paying rent and you want them out, they may be entitled to 30 days’ notice.

How long does a tenant have to pay rent before eviction?

Usually, they have between three and five days to pay once this notice is served. If that time passes without any word or payment from the tenant, you can move on to file for eviction. If your tenant has not paid rent by the required time for the pay or quit notice, it is time for you to move on to filing for eviction with the court system.