Saturday, July 10, 2010

Can I be added to rental lease after marriage?

Before I was married, I tried to get on my girlfriends rental lease. I was denied because I had no credit score. I since paid my bills but the score remained at 0. We have since gotten married. Since we are married can I still be denied being added to the lease, or do they have to let married couples live together? We would ask the landlord ourselves but fear being accused of living together resulting in eviction.Can I be added to rental lease after marriage?
They do NOT legally have to add you just because you are married. You still have to qualify. If your credit does not meet their standards then they can legally refuse to add you. If they will not add you then you guys just have to find a new place that will accept both of you.Can I be added to rental lease after marriage?
Depends on the contract, Your wife you can choose to Sub-lease to you and the landlord can't do anything about it unless anything is specified about it in the contract she signed.
A landlord does not have to allow married couples to share an apartment lease. If I understand your question correctly you are already living there and he knows it so I see no reason why you feel it necessary to make any changes.
The issue is not whether or not you are married, but if you are living in the unit without being listed asn an occupant.


If you are living there you should be on the lease, if not as a responsible party, at least as an occupant.


Read your lease - marital status can't be specified on the lease, but having anyone live there who is not listed as an occupant can violate the terms of the lease.





Be a grown up, and approach the landlord in a reasonable and professional manner, stating that you are married and would like to be listed as an occupant if not a responsible party.
No laws will force the landlord into a contract (lease) with you if he does not want one. If your wife's lease only allows her to live there, then she would be in violation of that lease should you decide to move in.

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