Ted Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Hi I found new tenants, they're 'a couple' - boyfriend & girlfriend - but not husband & wife. The man is a professional, credit reference is ok. His girlfriend is a student, with no proof for credit reference. So, what should I do with the rental contract? (1) use joint names on the rental agreement? But what if they break up, will he liable to pay his girlfriend's rent? (2) shall I ask the man soley responisble for the rent, but allow his girlfriend to stay with him, so if he leaves, she will have no right to stay, correct? I prefer to do (2), so the agreement is only between me and the man, but what wording should I use on the rental agreement to allow his girfriend to stay? Your prompt advice will be much appreciated! Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melboy Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Joint names for me on any contract. If your Man tenant leaves then his "Girlfriend" may stay on and cause you no end of problems in getting her to leave. Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Posted August 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 Joint names for me on any contract. If your Man tenant leaves then his "Girlfriend" may stay on and cause you no end of problems in getting her to leave. Mel. Hi Mel Thanks for your prompt reply. So, will I able to add a clause on the rental contract saying that the Man tenant will be responsible for paying the full amount of the rent? Will it protect me better by adding such a clause in this Joint Names Rental Agreement? If it is workable, what wordings should I use? Many thanks for your advice! Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted August 28, 2009 Report Share Posted August 28, 2009 I agree with Mel, both names on contract. I would avoid adding a specific clause about who pays - it should not be your problem - and extra words could tie you up. That leaves it clear that it's their joint responsibility to fund the rent, whoever may actually be paying. If the girl friend is a (young?) student I would ask her to get someone (e.g. a parent) to act as a guarantor for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Dewsberry Posted August 29, 2009 Report Share Posted August 29, 2009 Both names. Why chase 1 when you can chase 2 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snorkerz Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Most ASTs include he words 'joint and severaly liable', which means you can chase either/both of them for the full amount of any probs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J4L Posted September 4, 2009 Report Share Posted September 4, 2009 Yeh definitely the 2, and a guarantor to cover BOTH not just the girl. Just because he's a 'professional' means nothing! They can sometimes be the worst! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.