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Can I be on two leases?
Although it usually is fine to have two leases in your name, some exceptions exist. It may create problems when you inquire about a second apartment if you have poor credit or live in government-subsidized housing.
Is it a crime to lie on a rental application?
It is not illegal to lie on a rental application unless your signatures under penalty of perjury. It may, however, serve as the basis for an eviction.
Is it illegal to rent to rent?
Is ‘rent to rent’ illegal? The short answer is probably and almost certainly so. It potentially invalidates the landlord insurance. In addition it is ultimately likely to be against the conditions of a landlord’s buy-to-let mortgage, which means in theory the buy-to-let lender could call in the loan.
What happens if you lie to get an apartment?
Many applicants do lie on rental applications, whether it’s regarding income, past employment, or criminal history. If a landlord discovers false information on a rental application after a tenant has signed, the tenant may be subject to eviction, and may even be requested to leave the premises without notice.
Why is subletting illegal?
Is Subletting Illegal? In most cases, subletting is legal if the tenant obtains the landlords permission to let out the rental property. However, if the tenant sublets without written permission, they could come into legal difficulties.
What happens if you sublet illegally?
Illegal sublet: a sublet the landlord hasn’t agreed to. Penalties for illegal subletting: they can (and probably will) evict you, if they find out. Subletting social housing, on the other hand, is a criminal offence, punishable by hefty fines and prison sentences of up to two years.
Can you get rejected from an apartment?
If you applied to an apartment where the rent was more than 30 percent of your gross income, the apartment community could deny you. If the income listed on your rental application doesn’t match verification sources (for example, your pay stubs or recent W-2 form), that could cause your application to be denied.