Is newborn baby considered an occupant of a rental property?
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Is newborn baby considered an occupant of a rental property?
Asked on June 26, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Ohio
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Under the laws of all states in this country, unless the written lease for a particular rental defines the term "occupant" then a new born child based upon the customary definition of such is deemed an "occupant" of the rental if he or she lives in the rental on a day to day basis.
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