03 Oct, 2023
Occupancy limits set the maximum number of people allowed to live in a particular property. A typical lease should state occupancy limits for the house or apartment. When a landlord sees the same “extra” vehicles sitting in the parking lot of that property night after night for a month, it’s fair to assume the tenant’s “guests” are living there. Having extra people staying in a unit not only means the tenant is violating the lease, but it could result in the landlord having to deal with damaged property, hefty fines, and even a lawsuit. Handling this type of situation can be tricky for property owners. They have to protect themselves while respecting tenant rights. It’s important to know how to tactfully approach renters who exceed occupancy limits before the issue gets out of hand.