Certainly it is legal to put your mom on the lease in that it does not violate any laws. However, it may violate your lease and might be cause for eviction in a worst case scenario.

Can I put an apartment in my name for my daughter?

In California, the transfer of real estate from one party to another is usually done through updating the grant deed for your home. You can prepare a new deed yourself , with yourself as “grantor” and your daughter as the “grantee,”using the property information on your home’s current deed.

Can you sign a lease on behalf of someone else?

In order to legally sign for someone else, the signer must have the express permission of the person she is signing for. For example, if your brother had not given you explicit permission to sign the lease, but you believed he would have so you signed to help him out, you might be in trouble.

Should my mom put her house in my name?

Think about it, if your parents’ house is in your name, it is safe from the nursing home because it is not their asset. However, it is your asset, and, as such, is subject to any creditors or legal issues you may have. LOSS OF CONTROL: If your parents put your name on their house, they lose all control over it.

Can I put my house in my child’s name?

In simple terms no! As a homeowner, you are permitted to give your property to your children at any time, even if you live in it. But there are a few things you should be aware of being signing over the family home.

Can you use someone elses credit for an apartment?

If you don’t have a roommate, getting a co-signer will let you use someone else’s credit to apply for the apartment. Just be aware that if someone co-signs with you and you fall behind on payments, it’s their responsibility to pay the rent, which can cause some serious personal issues.

Can I put an apartment in my name for someone else?

You can rent an apartment and share it with your friends, living there together as co-signers who help pay the rent. You would all be considered “tenants” on your lease and would be listed accordingly. If you rent an apartment and allow someone to live there who is not on the lease, this would be considered illegal.

Can a family of 3 live in a 1 bedroom apartment in California?

Both federal and California housing laws restrict the number of persons who can legally live in a unit. In the past, California has adopted a “two-plus-one” formula, which permits two people per bedroom plus one additional person for the household. There are no hard and fast rules, however.