Aug 27 2009
How many people can rent a duplex?
Our attorney advises us that the fair housing law indicates that there are guidelines for the number of people who can live in a property. Fair housing laws allow for two people per bedroom, and one person for a living area. Therefore, if your duplex is a two bedroom, theoretically up to five people could reside in the unit.
When you have a number of adults living at a property, take into consideration the number of vehicles that will be parked at the address. One thing often not considered is if four adults rent a two-bedroom duplex, they will likely have four or more vehicles. As a property owner, clarifying in your lease agreement where vehicles can be parked will help avoid disagreements with neighbors.
