...commumnicate with their landlord so that there are no surprises that need to be addressed AFTER the fact.
...Getting married. Individual tenants can certainly fall in love and have a boy/girl friend or a new spouse; however, ADVISING the landlord that this is happening and ASKING if anything needs to be done is BETTER than sending a wedding invitation. The new spouse may need to complete application paperwork and be added to the lease OR there may need to be an entirely NEW process started to qualify the new spouse/significant other....ASK FIRST!
...Obtaining custody of a minor child. Sometimes a part-time parent can become a FULL-TIME parent through legal action or happenstance. Advising the landlord of the possibility allows the landlord to address any issues with neighbors, etc.
...Buying a BOAT! MOTORCYCLE! RV! These may all appear to be the same as a car; however, they are NOT! A covered boat or motorcycle may be termed an "attractive nuisance" by the owner's property and liability insurance to addressing where to part and store these items BEFORE they are purchased is a GOOD IDEA!
How the landlord addresses these issues as they arise is KEY in maintaining their relationship with their tenants!
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