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You can deny her dh or anyone else she wants to move in. Just because they're married doesn't mean he gets a free pass and move in.
If your unit is for ONE person, then it's for ONE person...tell her she can either pay the lease in full, break the lease with a penalty, or live apart from her dh. Her choice..of course check your state laws to see which one is actually enforceable.
I would let her go.... say you really only intended for single occupants. Don't make it personal, just let her know they have to find another place immediately.
You need to follow Rabritta's advice and consult an attorney. Now that they are married there are new rules in play (including but not limited to the family discrimination laws) and not a single poster thus far has cited any laws or case law to back up their assertions.
You don't have to alter the lease for her...however, it would probably be best to let her out of it so she can go live with her husband. She's going to be a pain if you don't.
You don't need to worry about fair housing laws in regards to discriminating against familial status.. You reside in the unit, the restrictions don't apply to you. Even if it DID apply, you're not discriminating because she's married...you would be disallowing her adding an occupant that's already caused trouble. Some try to find any reason to say you're discriminating illegally, but you've already stated the reason and your reason is not illegal. Again...this is if FHA applied to you and it doesn't.
"As written, the FHA covers most — but not all — housing. Some exemptions to coverage under the FHA include: (a) owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units (which is commonly known as the Mrs. Murphy exemption); (b) single family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker if the private individual owner does not own more than three such single family homes at one time; or (c) housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members."
"The Fair Housing Act covers most housing. In some circumstances, the Act exempts owner-occupied buildings with no more than four units, single-family housing sold or rented without the use of a broker, and housing operated by organizations and private clubs that limit occupancy to members."
Since the husband was not on the original lease, you have no obligation to let him move in. I'd prepare to find a new roommate to replace the wife though as I'm sure she won't be staying long once you refuse him.
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