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I'm a new landlord with a 3 bdrms house which is about 1095 sq ft. Is it legal to put on the application recommended occupancy as below states. We don't want to discriminate but the house is too small for more ppl. Please advise if below is legal to have on application. Thanks. List names, ages & relationship of occupants other than Applicant(s): The max of two adults and two children are the recommended occupancy. Name ___________________________ Age___ Relationship______________________ Name ___________________________ Age___ Relationship______________________ Name ___________________________ Age___ Relationship______________________ Name ___________________________ Age___ Relationship______________________ No other individuals shall occupy the premises other than those named above.

Laura T, OK on Monday, July 30, 2012

RE: Legal questions on Renter's application

It's my understanding you can't discriminate unless the number of people exceeds the local ordinance. For example, VA allows up to 4 adults in a single-family home up to 1200 square feet. There are also ordinances in how many people can occupy a bedroom based on how large it is.

Posted by Dawn A, WI on Monday, July 30, 2012

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