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We live in Texas. My daughter wants to move into an apartment but, her credit is not so good because she recently got evicted (for reasons not all about cost). My husband wants to rent an apartment in his name only and allow our daughter and granddaughter to live in it. Can he get in trouble for not telling them that he will not physically reside there? Are there legal repercussions that we should be aware of
He can, but when the landlord finds out and demands that your daughter get on the lease, and doesn’t approve her, she’ll be homeless and you’ll paying for an empty unit.
He can rent an apartment and put your daughter on the lease as a tenant or as an occupant whichever the landlord prefers. But if he claims to be the only occupant and he isn't there and an undesirable occupant is living there without the landlord's permission it is not going to go well.
Your husband might be able to get your daughter an apartment by co-signing. Some landlords have a separate cosigner's contract and some landlords want the cosigner to also be on the lease. You have to ask.
be aware that you and your husband are going to be responsible for paying the rent every month and also responsible for paying for damages and cleaning. So don't do this unless you have lots of extra income to support a second household with.
He can, but when the landlord finds out and demands that your daughter get on the lease, and doesn’t approve her, she’ll be homeless and you’ll paying for an empty unit.
Move her into your home if you can.
This. Ask your husband if he is willing to pay rent until the lease ends if something doesn't work out.
We live in Texas. My daughter wants to move into an apartment but, her credit is not so good because she recently got evicted (for reasons not all about cost). My husband wants to rent an apartment in his name only and allow our daughter and granddaughter to live in it. Can he get in trouble for not telling them that he will not physically reside there? Are there legal repercussions that we should be aware of
He has to list all occupants on the lease. Then they will run a background check on your daughter, find the eviction, and not rent to her. If he does what he plans to do, they can and will evict him for allowing other people to live in the unit. Then HIS credit and rental history will be ruined, too.
He is better off buying a little house in a cheap area, and putting her and granddaughter into it, if there is any way that he can afford it.
You must tell the landlord that because your sister has bad rental history she is using a co-signer. Some landlords don't accept co-signers, so be upfront to avoid future trouble.
Can he get in trouble for not telling them that he will not physically reside there? Are there legal repercussions that we should be aware of
Can he get in trouble, like face criminal charges? Very doubtful. I mean, I think it would only be possible if, say, your daughter sold the appliances in the unit or something and your dad didn't pay. (I'm thinking theft charges might be possible in that case, for example) Otherwise, it's more of a civil issue than a criminal issue.
Can the landlord file an eviction against "him" to get the apartment back after they realize what is going on? Yes. Then your dad has an eviction on his record (which might not seem like a big deal right now, but what if he wants to downsize into a rented condo or something later?). If she gets behind on the rent or damages the place or incurs any other costs, then he'll be on the hook for them. Not to mention the fact that your daughter is at square one and will once again have to find a place.
There may be SOME property managers/landlords who will be willing to take your daughter on with your dad as a co-signer or with your dad as the applicant and your daughter as an "occupant." Still going to be tough since many places run credit/background/eviction checks on ANYONE in the unit who is 18 or older, but it's possible.
He can rent an apartment and put your daughter on the lease as a tenant or as an occupant whichever the landlord prefers. But if he claims to be the only occupant and he isn't there and an undesirable occupant is living there without the landlord's permission it is not going to go well.
Your husband might be able to get your daughter an apartment by co-signing. Some landlords have a separate cosigner's contract and some landlords want the cosigner to also be on the lease. You have to ask.
be aware that you and your husband are going to be responsible for paying the rent every month and also responsible for paying for damages and cleaning. So don't do this unless you have lots of extra income to support a second household with.
Good points.
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Originally Posted by parentologist
He has to list all occupants on the lease. Then they will run a background check on your daughter, find the eviction, and not rent to her. If he does what he plans to do, they can and will evict him for allowing other people to live in the unit. Then HIS credit and rental history will be ruined, too.
He is better off buying a little house in a cheap area, and putting her and granddaughter into it, if there is any way that he can afford it.
OP, depends on the lease terms. I once lived in a state university town, and some students lived in apartments that were paid for by their parents.
Your husband needs to find a willing LL, that's all. As others have noted, it is not wise to try to fool the LL.
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