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Just be glad you know what to expect and can prepare for it. But, it's really none of your business and asking could work against you during eviction. Just play dumb and prepare to react. --108.69.xxx.xxx

I agree - that's too personal. As the landlord, you only become concerned if the rental agreement is broken. ie: unpaid rent, or a new, unscreened resident. --68.10.xxx.x

I noticed a friend staying over a couple of nights, but not consistently. They are on a month to month lease. The rent is a little below market rate and a single person should still be able to afford it. I'll just see what happens and not bring it up unless there is an issue with the rent or if she has a new person in there. Thanks --69.74.xx.xx

Really none of your business until the rent isn't paid. There could be a lot of valid reasons he isn't there.. illness in out of town family, training for the job, vacation etc. The friend might just be keeping company while he is gone. Asking is would not be proper. Be ready for move out notice or rent not being paid though. --108.4.xxx.xx

I am completely opposite. I don't want to wait to be blindsided with a surprise. I'd bring it up in a chit chatty conversational tone when I see her. "I noticed Harry Husband hasn't been around recently. Hope everything is okay." --72.70.xxx.xx

My point here is if something is going on and you ask, you might get a very bad response. In looking back, I didn't handle it right. However, tensions were high because of the other stuff going on and this board member was the last person I wanted to talk to about it. Therefore, tread lightly if you do ask. I don't think I would recommend it. Just make sure rent is paid and all the other lease terms are being followed. I could actually see them (one or both) coming to you and asking to remove someone's name from the lease after they get their personal matters taken care of. You can proceed accordingly from there. --68.102.xxx.xx

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I see no reason to talk to her,if the rent gets paid none of your concern where he is,if the rent is not paid none of your concern where he is just simply start the eviction process.Unless you like tenant drama then go get involved all you want. --72.231.xxx.xxx

I might make a casual remark. If there is someone else staying there, I would want to know their background-maybe not credit check but I would check their criminal,etc. If it someone leaving in a week, I probably would not care unless they were being an issue to the neighbors. --73.230.xxx.xx

Its your job to know who is living on your property and who isn't. I would find a way to find out, ask her . You need to plan ahead specifically if both of their incomes qualified for the apt. --73.227.xxx.xxx

bet(MA) why do you need to plan ahead? they either pay or they don't,it is not like a landlord can make it better if they know about it a week early.i cant give an eviction notice a week early because I don't think they will be able to pay the rent --72.231.xxx.xxx

You don't kick out a good tenant who has always paid just because there is a separation. If rent does stop or starts being late, that is the time that there is something for the LL to do. --98.146.xxx.xxx

You can't evict for non-payment until they haven't paid. Unless the answer to my question above reveals something significant, I would not ask but watch closely to make sure rent is paid on time. If something is going on and she wants you to know she will tell you. --70.178.x.xx

Should I draw up a new lease for only her considering he is not a tenant any longer? They have been on a month to month lease. Would he be on the hook for payment in the event she was delinquent? I don't foresee that happening, though. Thanks --68.129.xx.xxx

I’d get a new lease with only her. Before, I have given a 30 day notice to move so as to legally get the other out.... the idea is that you don’t want him coming back to move into “his” apartment one day. Even if the split were amicable, you get them both out with the notice, then resign only her. And change the locks. You don’t know who he gave a key to. Good luck. --76.242.xx.xxx

I would have him sign or write to you that he is not longer at the property. Now, how to handle deposit is another matter.. --73.230.xxx.xx

Thanks --69.74.xx.xx

Email him a notice of non-renewal. In Nc it counts. Check your state laws. --50.82.xxx.xx

I would think that if he doesn't inform me in writing that he is out of the lease I could go after him for non-payment if she for some reason doesn't pay the rent. I don't foresee that, but then wouldn't it be in my best interest not to sign a new lease? --69.74.xx.xx

I wouldn't change the lease. Depending on how far you're under market, I'd increase the rent. --172.58.xxx.xxx